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A current project focuses on helping to fund and create interpretive panels to be placed at Jiggs Landing Preserve. File photo.
  • By Bill Halstead |
  • July 3, 2012
My View: Volunteers preserving the Braden River history

Denise Kleiner lives in a house built in 1940 by Lincoln Marine, who built the house so he could host poker parties and not have the cigar smoke bother his wife.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Lido Key resident David Riedlinger believes the Lido pavilion can be improved and remain a public asset.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 2, 2017
Lido residents resist pavilion privatization

The city will make a decision regarding the future of the Lido Pavilion this month. David Riedlinger is working to ensure it remains a publicly run facility.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Patrick Jackson. Photo by Matthew Holler.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 29, 2016
Comic Relief: Florida Studio Theatre presents 'Zap! Bang! Pow!'

This kid-friendly summer show turns comic-book action into education.

  • Arts + Culture
Lisa Lyon teaches technique at wrestling practice.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 18, 2017
Booker's Lyon takes over the wrestling program

She inherits the program from longtime coach Bill Pitts.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
David Baker, the director of operations, and Jennifer Bledsoe, the general manager, were busy handing out free salads and sandwiches on Saturday night at Newk's Eatery.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 10, 2016
Newk's ready to open on University Parkway

First 100 customers on Monday will receive gifts.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 10, 2016
South Gate community celebrates 60th anniversary

Neighbors party at the South Gate Community Center Saturday, Sept. 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Erin and Patrick Duggan with Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center President and CEO Jessica Hays and Chairwoman Barbara Gardner
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 9, 2017
SPARCC’s ‘A Nautical Night’ makes Bird Key sparkle

The annual SPARCCle Gala was held on April 8 at Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Black Tie
Commissioner Pat Zunz, pictured at the Longbeach Village bus stop, keeps an eye on the Manatee County School District, including the $10 million and the handful of children the town sends to it. Photo by Heather Merriman
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 27, 2015
Q+A with Pat Zunz

Longboat Key Commissioner Pat Zunz has represented District 5 for four years and previously served on the Planning and Zoning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • February 24, 2012
This Weekend with Kirsten!

This Weekend with Kirsten!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Longboat Key police sergeant David Cooper
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 19, 2018
Longboat police take aim at Greer Island

At least 19 individuals have been apprehended or given a notice to appear in court for alcohol and narcotics related crimes since police started patrolling the sandspit weeks ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longbeach Village resident Gene Jaleski announced he will file for District 5 Commissioner Pat Zunz’ commission seat.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 6, 2015
Jaleski announces commission run

Longbeach Village resident Gene Jaleski announced he will file for District 5 Commissioner Pat Zunz’ commission seat this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • February 12, 2018
Fundraising, voter turnout highlight enthusiasm behind special election

House District 72 candidates have outpaced fundraising totals from previous elections.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Edward Alley |
  • November 6, 2016
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra: Masterworks I

The Sarasota Orchestra tackled treacherous territory with clarity and balance, showcasing the excellence of these musicians.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Eric Martin finagles his way to the net.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 19, 2018
Clawing back: Cougars boys lacrosse team has risen to area dominance

Cardinal Mooney finished the regular season 16-1.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
This map shows where the helistop would be located on Concession property.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 15, 2016
Concession helistop advances to Manatee County commission

Commissioners will vote on the item May 5.

  • East County
  • News
ODA's cheerleaders kept the mood lively.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Homecoming

Families at the Out-of-Door Academy gathered tonight at the school's Lakewood Ranch campus for an All-School Picnic and Homecoming game against Dade Christian School.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 20, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 21

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Bradenton, Sarasota and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
File photo. Jonathan, Jadynn and Jonathan Jr. Bachman celebrated mom Robynn  Bachman with brunch at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens last year.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 5, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 5.5.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of May 5.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Speaker Designate Richard Corcoran. File photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2015
'The enemy is always ... us!'

Florida’s House speaker designate got it right: Lawmakers are the problem, not special interests.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The list of administrators recommended to be fired included Bob Gagnon, an East County resident an assistant superintendent who formerly served as assistant principal at Lakewood Ranch High School.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 27, 2013
Superintendent recommends firing five administrators

Manatee County School District Superintendent Rick Mills has recommended firing five school administrators based on findings from a misconduct investigation of a former Manatee High School assistant football coach.

  • East County
  • News
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