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Sarasota Christian coach Scott Lantz, left, and daughter McKenzie Lantz, second from left, on the sidelines during an SCS girls basketball game against Palmetto Jan. 22.
  • By Jason Clary |
  • January 28, 2015
Coming together

Sarasota Christian girls step up after the loss of a key player to a torn ACL.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jeaneen Wirries and Maria Wirries
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • December 16, 2012
JFCS Annual Gala - Magical Moments

JFCS Annual Gala - Magical Moments

  • Black Tie
Workers are preparing to barricade streets in advance of Thursday's Veterans Day parade on Main Street.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 10, 2010
Veterans Day ceremony includes flag dedication

The annual parade will conclude with a ceremony dedicating the new Five Points roundabout.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ken Schneier
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 29, 2019
Longboat Key elections 2020: Five questions with Ken Schneier

Chatting with the candidates.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo. Veterinarian technician Kelly Vassarro with Pandora Kiss and her cat.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 9, 2015
Cat Depot expands with full-service clinic

Cat Depot expands with full-service Rose Durham Cat Care Clinic

  • Sarasota
  • News
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota has announced classes are canceled on its website.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 25, 2012
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota cancels classes today

The school's offices and all other activities at SCF Lakewood Ranch, SCF Bradenton, SCF Venice and all other locations have been cancelled June 25 due to hazardous conditions caused by Tropical Storm Debby, SCF President Lars Hafner announced this morning.

  • East County
  • News
"Bello is like a naughty kid with a license to be what he is," Nock says of his clownish alter ego. "He's not childish, but he's child-like, and he loves making people laugh."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 25, 2012
Bello Nock: A Jolly Good Bello

Bello Nock is not afraid of heights or breaking stereotypes. The Circus Sarasota headliner shares the secrets to his success. Here's a hint: It takes hairspray and nerve.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2012
Longboat couple to say 'I do'

Longboat Key residents Corey Gropp and Jessica Rickards have announced their engagement and upcoming October wedding.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • June 11, 2014
Three Things: The Very Best

Sarasota has homes and estates that can dazzle the world and attract buyers with the deepest of pockets.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The Sarasota City Commission must wait a few weeks to find out if any city information is on an employee's personal computer.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 19, 2012
Computer investigation drags on

A computer forensics investigation into the city's Information Technology Department is now focused on what kind of city information could be on an employee's personal computer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although the nest had come down in front of Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church, the bald eagles still are there along White Eagle Boulevard.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 16, 2019
A land of wonder in Lakewood Ranch ... and a few worries

A land of wonder in Lakewood Ranch ... and a few worries

  • East County
  • Opinion
Laird Wreford, Sarasota County Coastal Initiatives Manager, briefed the Siesta Key Association about the status of the independent review of the U.S. Army Corps Big Pass dredge.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 8, 2015
Siesta Key Association fields concerns on Big Pass dredge independent review

Siesta Key Association members received an update from the county about the efforts to independently review the U.S. Army Corps plan to dredge Big Pass.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Former Tampa mayor, and author Pam Iorio signs copy of her book, Straight Forward — Ways to Live and Lead.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 7, 2013
Former Tampa mayor talks leadership with Argus

Author Pam Iorio endorsed an elected-mayor form of government during the 26th annual meeting of the Argus Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 9, 2016
Bird Key Yacht Club goes to Cuba

Bird Key Yacht Club members journeyed to Cuba at the Havana Nights party Jan. 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 1, 2017
Santa brings holiday cheer to St. Armands

Santa Claus flipped the switch on the Circle's Christmas tree and took photos with children.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 2, 2014
Event Preview: Men, Whiskey and Watches

Event Preview: Men, Whiskey and Watches

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The front of the Burns' home in Indian Beach still has some of its original 1954 modern flair.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 6, 2013
Home & Garden: Modern Chic

Doug and Carol Burns moved into their renovated home in March 2011, in Indian Beach.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Emarie and Petr Marcan |
  • March 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Chocolate Sundae

PHOTO GALLERY: Chocolate Sundae

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
A decade has passed since its completion, but the bridge is still one of the first sights Gil Waters sees in the morning. Yaryna Klimchak
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 21, 2013
The Bridge: Signature sight

The John Ringling Causeway Bridge has become a Sarasota landmark in 10 years time - but has it fixed traffic woes and emergency access?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2010
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  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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