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Brody Leiberick, 4, loves John Deere tractors.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 15, 2010
Lakewood Ranch celebrates 15 years

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch celebrated the 15th anniversary of the community's first home sale with a special fall festival event Oct. 15 at the Sarasota Polo Club. Festivities included live music, hayrides, bounce houses, food and drink, raffles and other activities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Arden and Norbert Kreisch
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 8, 2020
Norbert Kreisch, longtime circus performer, dies at 89

Kreisch was best known for his convincing gorilla act.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota County Fire Department works to contain a gas leak at the Orange Blossom Tower on Wednesday.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 23, 2019
Gas line ruptures near Palm and Main

The Sarasota County Fire Department teamed up with TECO Energy to mitigate the leak near the Orange Blossom Tower.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 6, 2016
People to Watch: Kyanne Merrill

The director of the Community Activities Corporation started her position in April.

  • East County
  • News
Nolan Middle School's Green Team will host the school's Naturalist Night Out Oct. 26.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 22, 2010
Green Team hosts workshop for community

Master Gardner and Master Naturalist Bob Egolf will speak on Florida native plants and invasive species during a presentation Oct. 26.

  • East County
  • News
Applications are due to the Town Clerk’s office at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 25, 2014
Town seeks volunteers for boards

The town is seeking volunteers for six boards and committees by April 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 25, 2017
Don’t give amazon a dime

Subsidizing Amazon is a slap in the face to businesses and taxpayers who have built their communities on their own.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Coopers celebrate their win with the Design and Dine Contest team. Photo by Eddie Kirsch.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 20, 2013
Design and Dine Contest Winners: Kevin and Missy Cooper

Monday, Feb. 18, representatives from ArtisTree Landscape Maintenance and Design, Michael's On East and the Observer Media Group set out to surprise the winners of the Design and Dine $10,000 Backyard Makeover contest.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Following the resignations of several longtime members, board chairman Marsha Panuce announced last Tuesday that she would be leaving the organization two years into her three-year term.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 27, 2012
Sarasota Orchestra board chair resigns

Sarasota Orchestra chairman Marsha Panuce is the fifth board member to leave the organization this season. Her three-year term was up next year.

  • Arts + Culture
Peggy Guingona, executive director of the Florida Section of American Water Works Association Region X, smells a water sample as the contest begins. She says she likes her water to be odorless and tasteless.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 12, 2017
Public utilities face off in annual water-tasting competition

Charlotte County takes top honors.

  • East County
  • News
Jill Raleigh, Kat Hughes, Emily Walsh, Executive Director Lucy Nicandri and Victoria Johnson
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 8, 2019
Suncoast Charities for Children kicks it country style

The Thunder by the Bay "Born to be Wild" Kickoff Party was held Feb. 8 at the White Buffalo Saloon.

  • Black Tie
Architect Jack West remodeled the house in 2000. Courtesy of Martie Leiberman and SRQ360PHOTOGRAPHY.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • February 13, 2013
Home of the Month: Artistic History

A modest home in Pine Shores provides a lively look at 50 years of American art and design.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Freya Robbins, CDFA™ |
  • October 15, 2020
Focus on Your Wellness

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  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 14, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Firefighters Rib Cook-Off

Taste eight homemade recipes while raising money for the Sarasota Firefighters Benevolent Fund Saturday, March 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
GreyHawk Landing's Walter and Carol Wulczak get sworn in to the county's land-use meeting Feb. 20.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 20, 2020
Manatee County postpones decision on Cox Chevrolet site in Bradenton

Commissioners grant continuance for Cox Chevrolet site in greater Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 30, 2017
Craig Rubadoux and the art of creation

Craig Rubadoux’s paintings reveal a deep connection to Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo by Ed Midler
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 8, 2015
This Week in Sarasota: Monday, Nov. 9

A look at our favorite events this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • June 3, 2021
The replacement for gas taxes

Mileage-based user fees offer multiple benefits to consumers and governments compared to gas taxes, but a big concern is making them replace gas taxes, not become just another new tax.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Courtesy of Sarasota Opera
  • By Edward Alley |
  • March 4, 2019
Sarasota Opera chorus shines as bright as principals in 'Nabucco'

The smaller roles stand out just as much as the principals in Sarasota Opera’s third production of the winter festival season.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Longboat Key Club offers a junior tennis camp for club members and resort guests every summer.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 17, 2017
Fun in the Sun: Longboat Key gears up for summer camps

Check out these summer camps on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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