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  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • October 21, 2017
Pups get dressed up for Bark-O-Ween

A county-hosted costume contest showed that dogs can love Halloween just as much as their owners.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch fell to 1-2 on the season with a 26-20 loss to Bayshore Sept. 16.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 18, 2011
Bruins top Mustangs

A fumble late in the fourth quarter set up Bayshore High's game-winning touchdown as the host Bruins defeated Lakewood Ranch 26-20 in non-district action Sept. 16, marking Bayshore's first win over a Manatee County foe since 2007.

  • East County
  • Sports
Charlotte Gollobin
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • March 4, 2015
Nutritionist dishes on why you are what you eat

Nutritionist Charlotte Gollobin shares her knowledge.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
John Cannon is hands-on with every aspect of the building process, such as these barn doors.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 22, 2019
Lakewood Ranch builder John Cannon a master of tree forts to mansions

Lakewood Ranch builder John Cannon a master of tree forts to mansions

  • East County
  • Opinion
The Centre Shops already has a new 41-foot-tall tower that's planned for the island Key-wide.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 2, 2014
Power pole debate flickers again

All seven commissioners now believe the town should further investigate the possibility of burying Gulf of Mexico Drive power lines, power poles, cable wires and telephone lines.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Superintendent Todd Bowden said that if this year’s millage rate was what it was in 2002 — when Sarasota voters first approved a one-mill increase, bringing the rate to 9.287 — the district budget would rise by $155 million.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 23, 2019
Sarasota School Board approves tentative 2019-20 budget

The sum of the general fund budget increased by $19 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 8, 2009
Our View

The good, the bad and the ...

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kristen Pace |
  • March 26, 2012
Not Penny's Boat!

Not Penny's Boat!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 8, 2018
Sarasota County Schools receiving security upgrades

As Sarasota County Schools begins a $21 million effort to improve security at schools, officials must overcome unique challenges to keep students safe.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Azure on Palm won't open until spring 2017, but important work is starting even before construction.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 28, 2016
Palm Avenue condo targets key movers

As a developer prepares to begin construction on the 16-unit Azure on Palm condominium building, distinguishing the project in a competitive market is a priority.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brooks Larson started the Sailors'    regional final on the mound.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 25, 2017
Senior's timely performances have Sarasota baseball in final four

He's performed well at the plate and on the mound.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
File photo. Take Stock in Children hosts Sailors & Sandals on May 28 at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 19, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 5.19.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of May 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chairs Chuck and Diann Flanders with president John Leeming and president elect Thomas Maryott
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 21, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Crew Banquet

More than 120 Sarasota Crew rowers and their families gathered at the Ritz Carlton Sunday, May 20, to celebrate the end of a successful season. The team has enjoyed victory at the district, state and regional levels and is preparing to head to Tennessee for nationals.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Country Club Shores resident and undergrounding utilities supporter Bob Gault is ready to bury utilities in his neighborhood.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 8, 2015
Country Club Shores strongly supports undergrounding project

The five sections of Country Club Shores are preparing to bury their neighborhood power lines if a Gulf of Mexico Drive referendum to bury the utilities doesn’t pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 21, 2014
Fraudulent slips: Ringling Museum unveils 'Intent to Deceive' exhibit

Fraudulent slips: Ringling Museum unveils 'Intent to Deceive' exhibit

  • Arts + Culture
Author H. Terrell Griffin presents Trouble In Paradise.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2016
H. Terrell Griffin presents Trouble in Paradise

The Longboat Key author takes readers through another zany adventure on the island — this time featuring protestors, pot and a peacock killer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Olga Coronas will perform aerial silks and lyra routines while suspended high above the orchestra while they play. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 2, 2018
'Classical Music Celebration' concert puts music in motion

This limited-engagement performance combines acclaimed international musicians and an aerialist for a diverse night of entertainment.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 23, 2016
Theater review: 'Guys and Dolls'

Asolo Rep bets its season opener on a Broadway classic.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Bob Bunting, 360 North resident and a former National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration official, told the Town Commission mangrove roots are vital to the island'   s stability.
  • By John McGuire |
  • May 17, 2017
Longboat Key keeps trying to get handle on north-end erosion

Engineers will present the Town Commission with long-term options in August.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Camie Lizardi.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 12, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 07.12.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 07.12.17

  • East County
  • Sports
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