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Max Miville hits a side kick.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 12, 2017
After-school defense class teaches young kids to combat bullying

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • April 1, 2019
APRIL FOOLS: Natural notes: Orchestra plan melds park with venue

APRIL FOOLS: Responding to resident concerns, the Sarasota Orchestra wants to incorporate major elements of Payne Park into its new concert hall.

  • April Fools
Florida Power & Light Co. crew members work to repair a power line in the 6700 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Monday in an area that Commissioner Pat Zunz says has frequent power outages that aren’t documented. (Kurt Schultheis)
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 11, 2015
Commission seeks island-wide neighborhood funding plan

A plan to bury Longboat Key power lines and utility poles in neighborhoods and side streets will be decided by the voters March 15. A decision on how to fund it still needs finalized.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Resort at Longboat Key Club General Manager Jeff Mayers cuts the ribbon on the pickleball courts.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 26, 2019
Resort at Longboat Key Club serves up new pickleball courts

The tennis courts near Portofino were converted into four pickleball courts following an increased interest in the game.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The driver of the semi-truck has safely exited the vehicle. Image courtesy of Ernie Soller.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 20, 2018
Tractor-trailer dangles from I-75 overpass in Manatee County

Florida Highway Patrol has secured the vehicle.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 21, 2017
Asolo supporters cook up tasty fundraiser

Asolo Repertory Theatre’s annual end-of-season fundraising event, Men Who Cook and Brew, took place on May 21 at Mattison’s Bayside at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Black Tie
This conceptual rendering shows the future boathouse looking northeast. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 10, 2018
Benderson boathouse dream still afloat

SANCA, foundation officials say boathouse construction was never promised.

  • East County
  • News
Public Works Director Isaac Brownman, center in the blue shirt, explains to commissioners and members of the public about the plot of city owned land on which they stand.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 4, 2019
Tour shows possibilities of Longboat's outdoor venue site

Commissioners, staff, public take a walk to see the three-dimensional reality of on-paper proposals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By [email protected] |
  • March 30, 2012
Observe This: Today's Top Stories (for all you April fools)

Observe This: Today's Top Stories (for all you April fools)

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Lakewood Ranch High graduate Pablo Garabitos was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in 25th round of the 2018 MLB Draft on June 6.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 7, 2018
Lakewood Ranch High grad selected in MLB Draft

Lakewood Ranch High graduate Pablo Garabitos was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in 25th round of the 2018 MLB Draft on June 6. He must decide between going pro and attending the University of South Florida by July 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
Barking Out Loud Rescue, one of the event beneficiaries, brought several rescue dogs to the event.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 26, 2019
Music and drink lovers toast to inaugural SRQ Margarita Festival

The event was held May 25 behind Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Frantisek Viacek warms up before the Admirals'    game against Wiregrass Ranch.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 11, 2017
Lakewood Ranch freshman gives Florida hockey a hip Czech

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
This is the sixth time the city has offered free trees to residents through its partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 4, 2019
City offers free trees for residents

The city of Sarasota will be giving away up to 100 trees as part of its Community Canopy program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
FST breaks ground on Kretzmer Artist Housing in the Rosemary District.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 19, 2017
Ed and Susan Maier pledge $500,000 matching gift challenge toward FST Kretzmer Artist Housing Project

The fund will match all donations made before the end of the year.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • March 6, 2014
Residents offer insight on Ringling roundabout

As city traffic signals near the end of their life cycle, and cost $150,000 to replace, the city seeks input from residents and FDOT on a proposed roundabout for the U.S. 41 intersection.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 22, 2016
At the time of Christ's birth

under Herod, the Jews managed to live with what biblical historian James Edward Talmadge called 'some semblance of national autonomy.'

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Town Manager Bruce St. Denis eliminated the $265,000 budget shortfall and created a $222 budget surplus.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 14, 2011
Town manager makes budget reductions

The Longboat Key Town Commission was pleased with Town Manager Bruce St. Denis' progress in eliminating a $265,000 budget shortfall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Police Benevolent Association President Mick McHale told the Sarasota Observer that 90% of the eligible members participated in the vote on a pension contract by the city of Sarasota. File photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 7, 2012
Police department rejects contract

The Sarasota Police Department's union rejected a contract that includes pension ordinance modifications it considers radical.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 2, 2009
Film Review: 'Taking Woodstock'

Something I've always regretted in my life was not having seized the opportunity to attend Woodstock back in 1969. You see, I was one of those pseudo-hippies with a job during summer break, thus suggesting I must have been a true capitalist at heart. I did, however, see the documentary "Woodstock," which hugely reinforced that regret. So, needless to say, I've been eagerly anticipating Oscar-winning director Ang Lee's new film, "Taking Woodstock."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 21, 2020
Haven: On Display

Modern-day custom closets shift from a place of storage to a living space.

  • LWR Life
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