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Avan Lava
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 16, 2016
Scene and Heard

Scene and Heard

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 11, 2017
Cops Corner

Interesting police reports in East County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota resident Martin Hyde said his dissatisfaction with sitting city commissioners compelled him make the early leap into the race.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 12, 2016
Hyde aims to shake up Sarasota City Commission

Small business owner Martin Hyde has pre-qualified to run for an at-large seat on the City Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The entire Gulf Gate Library collection will be available at a temporary location in Sarasota Square Mall during construction of the new library.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 15, 2012
Gulf Gate Library collection moves to Sarasota Square

The county signed a $138,000 deal to operate a temporary library at the mall through 2015.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 8, 2017
Cops Corner: Police decline man's request not to arrest him on his birthday

A round up of this week's most interesting police reports in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 24, 2014
Town seeks 911 dispatch answers

Costs and savings of dispatch decisions remain unclear, but a recent report shows the high cost of each 911 police call.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Thousands of dead fish lined Lido Beach on Aug. 6.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 9, 2018
Sarasota grapples with red tide's effects

Sarasota beaches were inundated with the unpleasant sights and smells associated with red tide this weekend. How does the community deal with the fallout?

  • Sarasota
  • News
King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table will entertain, educate and sword fight until Sunday, Nov. 21.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 19, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Medieval Fair

The seventh annual Sarasota Medieval Fair concludes this Saturday and Sunday, at the Sarasota Fair Grounds.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photos by Jen Blanco Sarah Weiss's father, Ben, introduced her to weightlifting.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 22, 2014
District Champ

Braden River High junior Sarah Weiss will compete in the District 8 State Qualifier Jan. 22 at Charlotte High.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Sarasota County Sheriff's office responded to a call 9:56 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27 at 2875 Ashton Road.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • October 28, 2011
Carjacking and attempted burglary on Ashton Road

Burglars threatened victim with a gun, stole her car, and attempted to kidnap victim.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 2, 2016
Herald-Tribune parent hires firm for headquarters search

Herald-Tribune parent hires firm for headquarters search

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2012
News Briefs

Planning commission discusses SMR project; Osteopathic med school enrollment up; Accident due to dropped cell phone

  • East County
  • News
Deputy Brian Biegel and K9 Ryker attended 80 hours of training, which included searching dozens of vehicles, thousands of parcels and conducted more than a dozen building and area searches.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 28, 2014
K9 team certified in explosives detection

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office recently added the only certified bomb detection team in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, Hardee, DeSoto and Highlands counties, and the first at this agency since 2004.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Colony Beach & Tennis Resort longtime owner Dr. Murray 'Murf' Klauber, right, and his daughter, former Colony General Manager Katie Moulton, left, said they feel vindicated by an appeals judge's ruling.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 29, 2011
Colony appeal rulings favor Klauber

An appeals court judge has reversed Colony Beach & Tennis Resort August 2009 bankruptcy rulings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Vince Cera reads to second-graders at Palmetto’s James Tillman Elementary School.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • May 14, 2018
By the Book

Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club

  • LWR Life
  • By Dora Walters |
  • March 27, 2010
Cannons lures in a crowd to spring fishing clinic

After an unseasonable winter, the weather was picture-perfect for Cannons Marina's fishing clinic, held March 27, at its annual spring open house.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Chargers U11 player Corbin Hynson, a student at Gene Witt Elementary, prepares to protect the goal during a scrimmage game Jan. 18 at Premier Sports Campus.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 24, 2018
Commissioners field questions about Premier Sports Campus

Premier complex will be under the microscope for a few years before future growth is determined.

  • East County
  • News
Jose I. Castro is a leading expert on North American sharks.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 5, 2011
Mote scientist publishes North American shark guide

Jose I. Castro's new book, "The Sharks of North America" provides a comprehensive field guide.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 14, 2010
FC Sarasota impressive in tourney

The FC Sarasota U16 girls team is one of five teams to advance to the next round of the Florida Youth Soccer Association State Cup Tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 12, 2014
Come at Me, Sarasota: Pizza showdown

Come at Me, Sarasota: Pizza showdown

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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