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A tennis racket and ball and a pickleball racket and ball lie on a court at Cedars Tennis Resort & Club. Although the two sports are related, they have some differences in health benefits and drawbacks.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • April 15, 2020
Pros and cons: Comparing the health benefits of tennis and pickleball

Although the two racket sports are related, they give your body a workout in different ways.

  • Health
Lost Lagoon's original design includes a lazy river, a wave pool, a coaster slide and other features. File rendering.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 8, 2016
Water park proposal goes swimmingly

Manatee Lost Lagoon will resume negotiations with the county to produce a major tourist attraction.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • March 7, 2013
Pineapple Antique Show and Sale raises funds for community charities

The First United Methodist Church and the Rotary Club of Sarasota Sunrise Foundation Inc. will host the 37th annual Pineapple Antique Show and Sale Friday, March 8 and Saturday March 9, at the Municipal Auditorium, to raise funds for community charities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Manatee County Extension Agent Lisa Hickey, Henley resident Emily Vosnos, Ross Peterson and Polly Curran complete visits to homesites. Courtesy photo
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 13, 2014
Henley neighborhood goes Florida-friendly

A project that qualified 30 of 32 homes in University Park's Henley neighborhood as Florida-friendly may earn a Keep Manatee Beautiful award.

  • East County
  • News
"With theater, you push the envelope as far as you can," Larry Barrett says. "It's the same thing with cooking. You've got to remember you're still playing to the 90th percentile. You can't be too out there."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 8, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: 'Dangerous' liason

Larry Barrett calls the shots on the theatrical premiere of 'Nick Danger: Third Eye.' The actor-turned-chef explains why he's bringing his favorite radio detective spoof to the Sarasota stage.

  • Arts + Culture
Clark Dean is the first American in 50 years to win the single scull race at the World Rowing Junior Championships.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 17, 2017
Dean makes history with single scull win at World Juniors

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Tara resident Joe Palacio Jr. came out to oppose the changes.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 15, 2010
Manatee planners support Tara residents in development battle

Proposed changes to the Tara development of regional impact now will head to the Manatee County commission. More than 1,200 residents have signed a petition against the project.

  • East County
  • News
An architectural drawing of the proposed Station 92 building. (Image courtesy Sweet Sparkman Architects)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 12, 2020
Work begins soon on Longboat's fire stations

Projects to renovate one fire house, replace another expected to begin in May.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Many residents along South Palm Avenue want to protect the residential nature of the street by preventing commercial development and keeping building setbacks to at least 20 feet from the public right of way.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 18, 2010
South Palm Avenue to get overlay district

The new zoning district essentially reverses the 2005 zoning change that allowed commercial development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Frank Atura
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 29, 2016
Theater review: 'Macbeth'

Night of the Scottish Play

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Commissioner Carolyn Mason respresents District 1; Alan Maio, who was elected in November, represents District 4.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 1, 2014
County commissioners choose 2015 chair

The Sarasota County Commission unanimously chose Commissioners Carolyn Mason and Alan Maio for chair and vice chair, respectively, at the board retreat today.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Enjoy our Letters to Santa
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 25, 2019
Letters to Santa bring children's Christmas wishes to life in Lakewood Ranch area

Letters to Santa bring children's Christmas wishes to life in Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2013
Our View: D-Day: Memorial Day cont'd

There are 25 million living American veterans. Since Gen. George Washington commanded the Continental Army, 42 million Americans have served the colors. A million have been killed in its defense. Another million and a half wounded.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 19, 2012
News Briefs

Sarasota Memorial named a Top 100 hospital; Special Olympics Torch Run

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dirk Meyer. Courtesy photo.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 7, 2011
Scene & Heard

Show your talent; Sarasota Chorus of the Keys seeks vocal men; Animation students win Independents' Film Festival; Dirk Meyer named associate conductor

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 15, 2014
Sidelines

Area players named to all-star team; Registration for i9 basketball underway; Blazers fall in region semis; Rams to hold golf tourney

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann & Cassidy Alexander |
  • October 3, 2017
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Episode 10 Recap

Alex pretty much asks for someone's hand in marriage (not even kidding) and there are a bunch of cliffhangers that we're really upset about.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 8, 2018
People and pooches mingle at unique happy hour

The Humane Society of Sarasota County's Smoochy Poochy Yappy Hour is back for the second year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 8, 2012
School Board shifts security head

The School Board of Sarasota County yesterday voted to shift drastically the responsibilities of the school district's head of safety and security.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • June 17, 2019
Kids learn about marine life at ocean-themed camps

Around 900 kids will attend summer camps at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium this summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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