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USF Sarasota-Manatee regional chancellor Arthur Guilford, hired in 2007, will retire in 2015 after working in the USF system for nearly four decades.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 14, 2014
USF Sarasota-Manatee chancellor announces retirement

Arthur Guilford, the regional chancellor of the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, will step down from his position at the end of July before retiring in January 2015.

  • Sarasota
  • News
All Manatee County students ail receive free breakfast for the remainder of the school year.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 2, 2015
Manatee County schools feed students

The Manatee County School District will provide free breakfast to students for National School Breakfast Week, the rest of the school year

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 27, 2015
Kiwanis Club makes a bet on Valentine's Day in Monte Carlo

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key took a gamble last year, when it introduced a Las Vegas casino theme to its annual Valentine's Day celebration.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The city removed parking meters from downtown streets in 2011, but officials believe a new paid parking program can succeed.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 6, 2016
City moves ahead with parking meter search

Despite protests from merchants and residents, the City Commission remains committed to its pursuit of a paid parking program in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Three Manatee County high schools received golden footballs, because Super Bowl participants, such as Dominique Rogers-Cromartie, graduated from there. Cromartie graduated from Lakewood Ranch High School.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 2, 2016
Lakewood Ranch High named to Super Bowl High School Honor Roll

The school received a Wilson Golden Football, because Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie graduated from Lakewood and went on to play in a Super Bowl.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Steve Whidden |
  • December 15, 2009
Professional Golf Tips 101

Rosedale Director of Instruction and PGA Professional Steve Whidden offers tips for improving your game.

  • East County
  • Sports
Hubbard
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 6, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Tommy Hubbard

Eleven-year-old Tommy Hubbard pitched five solid innings of a must-win game, propelling Braden River's 10- and 11-year-old All-Stars to a 4-3 victory over Lakewood Ranch in Game 3 of the District 26 All-Star Baseball Tournament June 29. The Braden River Middle School sixth-grader also hit a double and scored a run. Here is an inside look at this week's Athlete of the Week.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 3, 2015
Conversation with Kyanne Merrill

Nearly two months into her role as director of the Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp., Kyanne Merrill is building relationships and picking up where her predecessor, Lori Basilone, left off.

  • East County
  • News
Drummer Dana Bauer of Lakewood Ranch (far right) urges her Survivors in Sync teammates to finish with all they'        ve got.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 3, 2017
Dragon Boat Festival breathes fire into cancer survivors in Sarasota

More than 750 paddlers compete at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • News
Fulton Smith, a resident of Palmer Ranch, said he enjoys the variety of fish he can catch off of the pier, such as the sheepshead fish he caught Tuesday. Photo by Jessica Salmond.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 5, 2014
Osprey Pier open for business

The new fishing pier is accessible to the public after being closed since 2012.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Southside Village businesses hope Mark Caraguilo's restaurant experience will make Veronica Fish and Oyster an anchor for the neighborhood.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 28, 2016
Southside Village businesses hope new restaurants bring new energy

The neighborhood has long been a commercial hub in the city of Sarasota, but there’s an optimism that two new restaurants can revitalize the area following a period of change.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 8, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 09.08.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 30, 2010
Cal Ripken All-Stars begin 2010 season

The Manatee Cal Ripken 12U All-Stars competed in the District 15 tourney last week in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 22, 2009
Selby Gardens shimmers at Lights in Bloom

One of Sarasota's brightest holiday traditions is lighting up the night on select dates through Dec. 27.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Riverdale home at 3807 Hawk Island Drive recently sold for $1,425,000. Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,234 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.45 million in 2011.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 6, 2018
Riverdale home tops sales at $1,425,000

Riverdale home tops sales at $1,425,000

  • East County
  • Real Estate
AndrewThompson
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 5, 2013
TWIS Asks: Roast

TWIS Asks: Roast

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Chef Judi Gallagher |
  • April 2, 2013
TWIS = This Week Is Savory

TWIS = This Week Is Savory

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Ruth Hofer, asset manager for Linger Lodge's new owner Franz Hartl, says the renovations were needed to attract old and new customers and to complement upcoming renovations to the RV resort.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 6, 2017
East County Linger Lodge landmark reopens

New owners to focus on expanding RV resort as well.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 8, 2011
Mustangs win Homecoming game

The Lakewood Ranch High football team defeated Tarpon Springs 41-33 in its Homecoming game Oct. 7.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • April 25, 2013
Pub 32 more than an ordinary Irish pub

Pub 32 more than an ordinary Irish pub

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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