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The Rev. Caleb Free says the build-out of the church expands usable space by two-thirds. He hopes Risen Savior can do more community outreach now.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 21, 2018
Risen Savior opens expansion, plans for future.

Church will hold grand opening celebration this weekend.

  • East County
  • News
Event chairwomen Clara McGonigle, Andy Youngs and Carol Fischbein
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 18, 2017
St. Mary's brings holiday cheer to Longboat

The women's guild's annual Christmas Bazaar took place on Nov. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jillian Santiago, 13, says she loves competing in sprint races because of the strength required to perform well in them.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 22, 2013
Surging Tsunami: Jillian Santiago

Thirteen-year-old Jillian Santiago began swimming for the Sarasota Tsunami one-and-a-half years ago. Now, she's one of the top-ranked swimmers in the nation for her age group.

  • East County
  • Sports
Benedict estate home at Villa Am Meer
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2013
Our View: The tide is turning on LBK

The turn started with two transactions: First, the town approval in 2011 and then the redevelopment of Avenue of the Flowers and construction of the new Publix Super Market and CVS drug store.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 21, 2010
Swimmer preps for national competition

Twelve-year-old Luke Hanner was one of seven swimmers selected to represent the Florida Zone team July 27-31.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 leaders hope to share more details on a new planning organization within the next two months.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 22, 2016
City Commission hears update on bayfront planning effort

At a workshop Monday, commissioners asked questions about Sarasota Bayfront 20:20’s vision for developing city-owned land near the Van Wezel — before offering signs of support.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ian Segneri said his work at Missing Link Golf Academy is rewarding — particularly when his instruction helps his students earn acceptance into college.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 29, 2011
Ranch golf academy links talent, opportunity

Since it opened nearly 10 years ago, Lakewood Ranch's Missing Link Golf Academy has sharpened the skills of some of the area's top junior golfers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota County employees and Siesta Key residents, including Siesta Key Village Association President Russell Matthes, second from left, test specifications for crosswalk lighting in Siesta Key Village.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 2, 2012
Bollards light the way for Village crosswalks

Sarasota County will soon put out bids for stone LED fixtures to improve pedestrian safety in Siesta Key Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
There are four gates at each of University Place's two entrances. Currently, they are remotely monitored and controlled 24-7.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 5, 2017
University Place considers gate changes

Supervisors want resident input on potential security switches.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 9, 2018
Cardinal Mooney claws back to beat Riverview on Senior Night

The Cougars rallied to win sets four and five

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 15, 2016
Families hula up fun at Tara

The family luau included music, dancing and Hawaiian-inspired festivities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
U.S. Navy veteran Les Martin leads the motorcycle parade  from the parking lot in front of Naughty Monk Brewery.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 11, 2019
Sarasota, Manatee motorcyclists remember Sept. 11 terrorist attacks

Sarasota, Manatee motorcyclists remember Sept. 11 terrorist attacks

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 6, 2010
Sand arrives at eroded North Shore Road beach access

The town began placing 600 cubic yards of sand Tuesday at the North Shore Road beach access to protect the road and utilities in the area. The sand cost the town $12,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 30, 2017
U.S. adds to World Rowing Championships medal count

The Americans added two silver medals and a bronze on Saturday.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photo courtesy Variety
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • April 16, 2019
Mary Kay Place is explosive in gentle, intimate new film 'Diane'

Mary Kay Place is explosive in gentile, intimate new film 'Diane' about a 70-year-old widow who spends her time doing good for others.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 2, 2020
Prose and Kohn: An open letter to the 2020 Sarasota sports scene

A new year means new possibilities.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Clockwise from left: Willis A. Smith Construction President and CEO David Sessions,  Fawley Bryant Architecture co-owners Stu Henderson and Steve Padgett and Willis Smith Vice President Nathan Carr are just getting started.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 15, 2020
Willis Smith right at home with library project in Lakewood Ranch

Willis Smith right at home with Manatee County library project in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
The event will run from 5:15 to 6 p.m., and is hosted by the Republican Party of Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 17, 2012
Governor Rick Scott visits Sarasota

Governor Rick Scott is visiting Sarasota this evening for a pie and punch meet-and-greet at the South Sarasota County Republican Party Headquarters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
New home construction remains brisk in Lakewood Ranch, which moved up to the No. 2 fastest-selling, master-planned community in the U.S.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 10, 2018
Lakewood Ranch climbs to No. 2 nationally in home sales

With 826 new home sales halfway through 2018, Lakewood Ranch is now the second fastest-selling, master-planned community in the country.

  • East County
  • News
Candidate Kathy Bolam had claimed Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent influenced her to concede her race.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 29, 2010
Judge sides with supervisor of elections

A former Charter Review Board candidate sued after she conceded her race. She wanted to change her mind but was told she couldn't.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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