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Tara residents filled the commission chambers to oppose the Lake Lincoln proposal.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 8, 2010
County sides with Tara residents

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners voted 6-1 to prevent development at the southwest corner of State Road 70 and Tara Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo Summerfield resident Kendra Keiderling wants to become known as the "SCAT girl."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 2, 2014
Taking a New Direction

In her new role, Lakewood Ranch's Kendra Keiderling takes on the task of rebranding Sarasota County's public transit system.

  • East County
  • News
Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 5, 2016
Theater review: 'Gypsy'

'Gypsy' reveals the stages of a legendary life at The Players.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Suzanne and John Anderson
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 16, 2013
'Havana Nights and White Lights'

'Havana Nights and White Lights'

  • Black Tie
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 6, 2011
All-Star scoreboard for July 5

Braden River and Lakewood Ranch Little Leagues both came away with victories in the District 26 All-Star Baseball Tournament July 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 15, 2009
Community Golf Scores 12.01.09 to 12.10.09

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
Eileen Normile and Stan Zimmerman are sworn in Wednesday as the newest members of the Sarasota City Commission.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 18, 2014
New members join City Commission

At a special meeting today, the three remaining city commissioners selected Eileen Normile and Stan Zimmerman to join the board through May 2015.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mayor Kelly Kirschner opposes changes to the structure of the city manager's office.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 16, 2010
Mayor opposes charter change

Mayor Kelly Kirschner criticized proposed changes to the power structure in City Hall; the city manager called the changes unnecessary.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • February 12, 2013
Google Fiber two years later: the Kansas City story

Google Fiber two years later: the Kansas City story

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 22, 2017
Garden Club's Annual Home Tour gives peek inside Longboat

This year's home tour takes place on March 4 and includes four local houses.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rows of hydroponic planters at O'Brien Family Farms.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • March 9, 2011
Strawberries, sweet strawberries

U-pick berries are sweeter, juicier and typically less expensive than the supermarket variety.

  • Arts + Culture
Phil and Wendy Lamacchia
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • December 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 2013 Selby Wine, Dine and Pine

Selby Gardens held its annual Wine, Dine and Pine, Thursday, Dec. 5. Guests enjoyed live music, speciality desserts and a silent auction. All proceeds benefitted Selby Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Curator Dustin Juengel hopes to explore how technology influences artists today.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 24, 2016
Life after technology

Art Center Sarasota’s #postdigitial exhibition explores the pervasive nature of technology today — with a surprisingly hopeful outlook.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch's Seath Lauer practices for the LECOM Suncoast Classic after taking two years away from professional golf.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 23, 2019
Area golfer gets another shot at dreams

Seath Lauer is getting another shot at the Web.com's LECOM Suncoast Classic in February at Lakewood National in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mary Lou Johnson is currently working on a second photography book.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 23, 2019
Mary Lou Johnson captures lure of Longboat

The local photographer’s book, ‘The Lure of Longboat Key: Sunrise to Sunset,’ has sold more than 1,200 copies in Publix.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2011
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 17, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 18

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Natasha Wanjohi said her goal is to get her max clean and jerk up to 150 pounds in six months.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 30, 2016
Veteran coach starts uplifting club at YMCA

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Interim Town Manager David Bullock with his wife, Donna. Robin Hartill.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 22, 2011
PIC welcomes Bullock at reception

The interim town manager spoke to the Longboat Key Public Interest Committee at its first event of the season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 22, 2011
Sports Briefs

Miss Manatee wins All-Star Championship; Gator Air wins LRLL championship; Junior Golf Clinics raise money for JDRF; Braden River graduate selected in MLB draft

  • East County
  • Sports
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