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File photo Even the most stringent growth controls fail to prevent growth in attractive places — it just makes them prohibitively expensive and clogged with traffic, lowering the quality of life for everyone.
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • January 19, 2017
Embracing growth and grappling with traffic

Tips on addressing the county's most pressing issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Actor Steven Labine, as Capt. Wattage, shares his energy-saving tips with Inspector Iona Badge, played by Michaela Shapiro, during a performance at Braden River Elementary School
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 31, 2018
Capt. Wattage lights up learning

FPL performance teaches about conserving energy.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 20, 2011
Vehicle recovered from pond off Lena Road

A stolen Ford F450 was discovered in a pond off Lena Road on Tuesday.

  • East County
  • News
City Manager Tom Barwin said the city offered the orchestra the opportunity to move into the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall once a new bayfront performing arts center opens, but the orchestra preferred to relocate.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 16, 2020
Property owners pitch Fruitville land as potential orchestra home

City leaders are hopeful the orchestra will be interested in a site east of downtown, but the orchestra is not sharing whether it will consider the property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 1, 2017
Gulf Coast Builders Xchange hosts annual dinner

The 65th annual event was held at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota on Feb. 1.

  • Black Tie
Ed Smith Stadium. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 19, 2017
Orioles announce Fall Instructional League schedule

The season will feature four games at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 16, 2009
Ranch Kiwanis Club tees off for East County student golfers

The organization will host its annual golf outing Sept. 24 at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2015
Back in the running

We were skeptical last April when former Longboat Key resident John Wallace told us he had reached the finish line of his marathon career.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 25, 2012
Mediation doesn't end litigation for Longboat Key Club

IPOC President Bob White said that the mediation process was completed but didn't rule out the possibility of future discussions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 3, 2012
Key Player: Allison Silver Schwartz

Dr. Allison Silver Schwartz has been involved with local philanthropic events for nine years. The busy mother, wife and doctor finds time to co-chair the Key to the Cure event this month.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • July 5, 2012
SRQ Fashion Week shines spotlight on local designers

SRQ Fashion Week shines spotlight on local designers

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Lois and Jack Snow began their walk.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Horseshoe Cove Relay for Life Walk

Horseshoe Cove RV Resort held its fifth Relay for Life Walk March 12. Through fundraisers before the event - including golf cart washes, hot dog sales, a silent auction, a casino night and more - and donations, the 20-member Horseshoe Cove committee helped raise more than $33,000 to support the American Cancer Society.

  • East County
  • News
Phyllis Clifford sips on a cup of tea.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: CHAC Springtime in Paris Tea Party

The mostly-women crowd who gathered to snack on chocolate-covered strawberries, champagne and France-inspired finger foods March 20, most enjoyed spending time in the Akara II model home inside the Lake Club community. The group enjoyed time in patio furniture near the pool, and relaxed in the spotless, normally empty building, which homed the Springtime in Paris Ladies Tea event. The $25 donation to attend, which included food, beverages and a caricature, benefited Community Haven.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jason Morales and Sammy Stoltz, two of the leaders attempting to get lacrosse into Lakewood Ranch High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 5, 2017
Lakewood Ranch High offers summer lacrosse clinics

The school is attempting to start lacrosse programs for the 2017-2018 season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 26, 2014
Jake Brady: Set in Concrete

Jake Brady never considered himself an artist until everyone else started labeling him one. Now, he's content signing his work.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 20, 2011
Club founder cooks up healthy eating program

Susan Morin is on a mission to teach kids healthy eating habits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 21, 2016
Pollo Tropical signs lease near Sarasota Memorial

The chain is slated to replace the former Square 1 Burgers restaurant on South Tamiami Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Parks and Recreation posts informative signs about wildlife and maps to Siesta Key landmarks on a kiosk at Beach Access 5.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 16, 2012
Kiosks guide Siesta beach visitors

Sarasota County Parks and Recreation started building informational kiosks near boat ramps, but realized they would be also useful at Siesta Key beach accesses.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
smarty
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 18, 2014
SmartyPints: Women, beer and a sisterhood of traveling pints

SmartyPints: Women, beer and a sisterhood of traveling pints

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
TJ Goelz just finished his first year at Lakewood Ranch High, but says he's "not sure" whether he'll continue to coach once his daughter has graduated in 2020. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 20, 2018
Manatee County coaches talk high turnover rate

There's no one reason why Manatee County coaches are leaving their jobs, but here, a few explain why some might. Twenty-five athletic programs at The Out-of-Door Academy, Braden River High and Lakewood Ranch High have changed head coaches since 2016.

  • East County
  • Sports
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