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Darinka Angelova finished first on vault, balance beam and uneven bars to secure her fifth-consecutive all-around national title July 3.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 13, 2011
Five-Time Champ

Kids Supergym's Darinka Angelova captured her fifth national title in the Level 8 Women's Division of the AAU Age Group Gymnastics National Championship July 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 19, 2019
Final chapter for Colony

It's almost over. Chuck Whittall and Andy Adams are approaching the final battle. And Whittall appears to have the momentum to win.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 1, 2013
Transition Team backs Mills, worries about district's finances

A team of state leaders sent to create a recovery plan for the district backs Rick Mills' leadership but confirms a dire budget situation will continue though the fiscal year.

  • East County
  • News
Karen Marriott, Britt Viehman and Ron Kern
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Windsurfing Race at Sarasota Sailing Squadron

More than 40 windsurfers came out to the Sarasota Sailing Squadron, Saturday, Feb. 25, and Sunday, Feb. 26, to compete in a windsurfing competition out in the Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Anthony DiGiovanni, of Siesta Key Sertoma, tries to slide into home, but he was out on the tag by Southeast Bank catcher Justin Wenchen.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 13, 2015
This week in history 5.14.2015

A glimpse of the way things were from the Pelican Press archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Street flooding is a frequent problem in Sarasota, but officials have targeted Harbor Acres as a particularly challenging part of the county.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 29, 2017
County examines Harbor Acres flooding issues

Residents in the bayfront neighborhood have significant concerns about flooding. Officials say fixing the problem won’t be easy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mark Wemple. Manatee County Schools Superintendent Rick Mills believes changes in process, among other measures, will fix the district's budget woes.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 8, 2014
Issues to Watch 2014: Manatee School District budget

Superintendent Rick Mills hopes a competent team, stronger controls and community support help the district right its budget.

  • East County
  • News
Bernie Gerstein plays the banjo at the Arlington Park Neighborhood Association Picnic. Gerstein is a snowbird that lives between Sarasota and Iowa.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • May 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Arlington Park Neighborhood Association Picnic

The Arlington Park Neighborhood Association held their annual picnic Saturday, May 4 at Arlington Park to get the community together. Approximately 25 neighbors attended and enjoyed hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans, chips and beverages. Candidate Susan Chapman joined community members for the picnic.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 23, 2009
Town hires another police officer

Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle announced the third police officer hire in eight days.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
At the Sunday rehearsal ahead of the Greek Glendi, a group of dancers jumps into the air.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • February 6, 2019
Greek feeling about to take over in Sarasota

Visitors to Green Festival might be overwhelmed by "Kefi."

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 30, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 5

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 21, 2013
Commissioners continue Ringling Walmart appeal hearing to Feb. 26

Paint chips, zoning and the definition of a 'department store' were the debate topics during the first round of the appeal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River senior D'Angelo Antonino said his finishing ability is one of this best attributes.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 4, 2019
Braden River basketball player has strength to move forward

The Pirates senior says his added muscle will aid him on the basketball court

  • East County
  • Sports
Rollie Truelove looks to see where her shot lands.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 14, 2011
Palm-Aire tees off for breast health

More than 50 members of the Palm-Aire Nine Hole Women's Golf Association bundled up and hit the green for the association's Breast Health Day nine-hole tournament Jan. 13. Members enjoyed a luncheon before teeing off to benefit breast health. Following the tournament, participants enjoyed an ice cream social.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bob Leibold of Liebold Enterprises and Morgan Gerhart with the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • January 14, 2011
Chamber kicks off new year

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce scored a touchdown with their 2011 Annual Kick-Off Breakfast, held Friday, Jan. 14 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota. Chamber members donned football jerseys for the sports-themed event, where Chamber president, Steve Queior and Board of Directors Chairman, Rick Piccolo, gave attendees a play-by-play of the Chamber's upcoming season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The construction sector shed 400 jobs in November in the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metro area, while the retail sector added roughly 1,600 positions for an increase of 4% from October.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 18, 2014
Local unemployment rate continues tumble

The North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metro area added more than 4,000 jobs in November, while Sarasota County's unemployment rate fell to 5.3% from 5.6% the previous month.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 5, 2014
Young and hungry

Fawley|Bryant, where annual revenues will likely double this year to at least $6 million, clawed its way back from the architecture industry-crushing recession. A youthful spirit anchors the rebound.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 30, 2009
Cops Corner 10.01.09

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota resident Denisse Florian, right, and her 4-month-old daughter Camila Zorrilla smile as they play with a scarf during newborn family music class at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 26, 2019
Minding their music at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

New music classes at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center provide benefits for families through songs

  • East County
  • News
Many Laurel Park residents came out to see the new playground.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • November 26, 2018
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