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An above ground pool with plastic sides will have 10 competitive lanes.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 1, 2019
Pool project goes to higher level in Lakewood Ranch

New aquatics center will get plastic, above-ground pool in Lakewood Ranch, APRIL FOOLS.

  • April Fools
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 25, 2010
Siesta to host oil-spill forums

The public will be able to ask questions of the county's emergency management chief as well as officials from the Coast Guard, NOAA, DEP and Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"I love to be surrounded by artists," Michael Kohlmann says. "They always find a way to do what they love, and they always reinvent themselves so nothing is ever the same."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 12, 2011
BACKSTAGE PASS: The people pleaser

The Historic Asolo Theater's guest artist manager shares his secrets to keeping calm under pressure during the Ringling Museum's busiest week of the year.

  • Arts + Culture
Lido Key residents have said a renourishment plan is badly needed to replenish eroded portions of the shoreline.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 30, 2015
Updated Big Pass dredge study shows no effects on Siesta Key

In a new report, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reiterates its position that a planned Lido shoreline renourishment project would not negatively impact Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 7, 2010
Town awaits building-fee study results

A permit-fee study being performed for the Planning, Zoning and Building Department has stretched into its 25th month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo by Justin DeMutiis
  • A time to celebrate |
  • April 23, 2017
Just Married: Kim Goldberg and Christian Poslock

The college friends-turned-sweethearts married on March 11 at The Ringling.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2018
State House District 71: Tracy Pratt

Questions and answers with the candidates

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • November 30, 2017
Going forward, Pinecraft community looks into the past

A set of proposed zoning changes to the Pinecraft neighborhood are meant to enhance its way of life and accommodate historical practices.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Graduation rates have above 80% for two years.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 11, 2018
Manatee schools graduation rate exceeds 80%

Superintendent applauds work of students, teachers and staff for the accomplishment.

  • East County
  • News
Charlotte Watts celebrates her third birthday with cousin John-Ford on March 19 at Columbia Restaurant. Photo courtesy of Fondren Watts
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 22, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 03.23.17

From unicorn-themed birthday parties to television star sightings, here's what you missed on the social scene last week.

  • Black Tie
Zickafoose says she'd like a student body comprised evenly of 50% Spanish-dominant students and 50% English-dominant students
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • July 9, 2019
Lack of facility delays opening of county’s first dual-language charter school

Academy leaders have already notified the families of the more than 200 students who had pre-enrolled and registered for the fall

  • Sarasota
  • News
Vutti Photography
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 14, 2018
Legend of Billie Holiday lives on through latest WBTT production

Melba Moore shares her passion for bringing the story of jazz singer Billie Holiday to life.

  • Arts + Culture
Students who help produce short films during the annual Inspired Minds summer camp can now download their movies online.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 19, 2015
Inspired Minds offers short films for download

Children who participate in the acting group Inspired Minds can now own copies of the films they created.

  • East County
  • News
Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates  event coordinator  Megan O'Donnell and SANCA President and CEO Stephen Rodriguez were excited nearly 400 students were on site in November for a camp. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 18, 2019
Training results in boat-load of revenues at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota

Training results in boat-load of revenues at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota

  • East County
  • News
Braden River High School’s Marching Band took home the title of grand champion Nov. 3, after winning the Music in Motion marching band competition, at Lakewood Ranch High School. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 14, 2012
Battle of the Bands

Braden River, Lakewood hope to bring joy to their shows at the FMBC State Championships.

  • East County
  • News
Richard Glickman and Michelle Simmons
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 2, 2013
10th annual Hear and Now Dinner and Concert

10th annual Hear and Now Dinner and Concert

  • Black Tie
Sarasota Police investigate a boating accident Sunday, June 30, near the 10th Street boat ramp.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 1, 2013
Boat capsizes in Sarasota Bay

Sarasota Police did not report any injuries to the four adults on board the 15-foot vessel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hickory Hollow
  • By Shellie Terry |
  • May 21, 2020
Smokin' Summer Spots

LWR Life contributor Shellie Terry shares the secrets to finding the best barbecue in town.

  • LWR Life
Sarasota Police believe Victor Foreman failed to obey a traffic signal before being struck by a van Wednesday, Nov. 6.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 7, 2013
Cyclist killed in traffic accident

A van collided with Victor Foreman, 20, near the Salvation Army Wednesday, Nov. 6.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longbeach Village resident Gene Jaleski says that  by going after legal fees, the town is telling its residents they don’t have a right to dispute the town’s policies.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 10, 2016
Town seeks legal fees for Jaleski’s complaint

The town of Longboat Key seeks to collect more than $20,000 in special legal counsel fees and counting from Gene Jaleski for a dismissed elections complaint.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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