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  • By Tyler Whitson |
  • May 31, 2012
Southeastern Guide Dogs changes lives all over with the help of the community

Southeastern Guide Dogs changes lives all over with the help of the community

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Braden River running back Brian Battie had a huge junior season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 19, 2019
Marquee East County athletes provide thrills

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Siesta Healing owner Karen Mahlios maintains a passion for holistic healing and helping others.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 28, 2019
Cancer inspires Siesta Key shop designed to help people

Daughter-in-law's answer to a casual question forms the basis of a family business.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sydney Deal, Matt Robertson and Treyvon Thomas
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker High School's All in the Timing

Booker High School students had audiences in stitches during their performance of one-act comedies written by David Ives. The students explored the boundaries of time in a series of eight vignettes, including a sketch in which three captive primates tested the theory that monkeys with typewriters could eventually produce Shakespearean works.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Emani Smalls launches a shot put.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 18, 2018
Pirate's success a stone's throw away

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Fireworks start at 9 p.m. People should be in their designated parking areas by 8:30 p.m. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 1, 2020
A celebration with pop at Nathan Benderson Park

Nathan Benderson Park's Fireworks on the Lake will require a ticket to ensure social distancing.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 24, 2011
Coast Guard locates three divers missing off of Key

The last of three missing divers was found safe Sunday night.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 6, 2019
Lakewood Ranch High's boys basketball team heads to the state semifinals

Lakewood Ranch High's boys basketball team heads to the state semifinals against Fleming Island High.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 24, 2010
O'Connor has more to accomplish

The current District 3 commissioner and retired naval officer wants to oversee Longboat's next beach-renourishment project and help the north end keep its beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sinning Sirens
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 6, 2016
Siren Song: Meet Sarasota's new burlesque troupe

Sarasota’s newest burlesque troupe is luring audiences with its seductive artistry.

  • Arts + Culture
Among his many contributions to Sarasota, Gil Waters was an outspoken advocate for the once-contentious construction of the John Ringling Causeway bridge.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 5, 2018
Gil Waters, Ringling Bridge advocate and community leader, dies at 90

A forceful advocate for progress in the public and private realm, Gil Waters shared his vision with Sarasota in a variety of capacities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A true sign that "season" is here: sell-out events.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 11, 2013
Feb. 11: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County Commission approves hirings; Firefighter union to vote on contract; Commission candidates face-off during public debate; Black Tie Untied

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • May 4, 2018
The right lights for summer nights

Longboat Key turtle rules require appropriate lights for summer nights, including amber lights for outdoor lighting and window tints to block light from indoor fixtures.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 17, 2018
Bayfront home on Longboat sells for $7 million

A bayfront home on Longboat Key sold this week for $7 million, the highest price for a home on the island's eastern shoreline.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 27, 2009
Chance to design bras enhances event

Key to the Cure is calling all designers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
First graders Adam Perkowski, Gazyriah Lopez and Kinzey Harrod do an activity after hearing "The Lonely Lion" written by Lakewood Ranch High senior Lantz Barton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 1, 2019
Lakewood Ranch seniors are authors of influence

Literacy program pairs generations of learning.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 11, 2009
County hybrid electric cars to reach 100 miles per gallon

Four Sarasota County-owned hybrid cars will become electric-powered plug-in vehicles after a $45,000 donation from Florida Power and Light.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tim Swanson listens to testimony about proposed changes to a project near his home in Fairfield during a Nov. 7 land-use meeting.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 13, 2019
Five-story concept rejected in Manatee County

Manatee County commissioners support lower building height near Fairfield.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 7, 2018
Hopes, Miner should go

Manatee schools need the proposed 1-mill tax if they are to get on a path of consistently rising success. But voters also need a sign that the board can be trusted.

  • East County
  • Opinion
A vocal student at the State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota, Natalie Almeter plans to pursue a career in opera.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 4, 2015
The Next Level

After getting her start in the youth opera, Natalie Almeter moves to the main stage in Sarasota Opera’s ‘The Marriage of Figaro.’

  • Arts + Culture
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