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After walking away from competitive wrestling in 2007, Lakewood Ranch High wrestling coach Pat Ancil returned to the mat in April in preparation for the Veterans World Wrestling Championships Sept. 15-22 in Hungary.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 22, 2012
Lakewood coach hits the mat

Lakewood wrestling coach Pat Ancil is set to compete in the Veterans World Wrestling Championships Sept. 15 to 22, in Hungary.

  • East County
  • Sports
Residents of the equestrian Panther Ridge community have voiced the most concern over the proposal and have created signs against the project.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 8, 2016
Helistop discussion fails to take off

Commissioners won't consider issue to Sept. 1 meeting.

  • East County
  • News
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue Director of Development Rob Oglesby and his wife and executive director, Dari Oglesby, give some newly vaccinated puppies a snuggle. The pair loves seeing the transformation undergone by animals in care.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 14, 2018
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue plans $8 million expansion

Nate's space for dogs will double, while room for cats will expand 25%.

  • East County
  • News
The home at 3936 Roberts Point Road  was built in 2015 with four bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,114 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 25, 2020
Siesta Key home sells for $4.175 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 15-19.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 18, 2013
New-Age Nostalgia: Vinyl DJ Whitney Russell's blasts from the past

New-Age Nostalgia: Vinyl DJ Whitney Russell's blasts from the past

  • Arts + Culture
Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, explains the rising debt at a listening session held at Longboat Key Town Hall.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 20, 2013
Buchanan spends Saturday at Town Hall

The Longboat Key congressman talked jobs, his No. 1 focus, the economy and spending with Key constituents during a listening session. His No. 1 focus is jobs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarah Woods, a food and nutrition kitchen manager at Gulf Gate Elementary School, has been selected as this year’s Sarasota County School District School-Related Employee of the Year.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • April 20, 2018
Gulf Gate Elementary’s Sarah Woods honored as school-related employee of the year

Sarah Woods' contributions has been recognized by Sarasota County Schools and in a statewide competition.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2015
News Briefs

Police recover body after plunge from Ringling Bridge; Town Hall to close for Presidents Day; Longboat Pass bridge work begins; Mote announces dolphin's death

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The celebration will honor all of Lakewood Ranch's founding residents, including Sandi McCarthy, the first to close.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 13, 2010
SMR celebrates 15 years

The Lakewood Ranch developer will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the first home sale Oct. 15 at Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • News
Rundown and dilapidated Colony Beach & Tennis Resort units should be repaired, according to a recent court order. File photo
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 20, 2015
Judge orders Colony board to fix units

A Sarasota County court order mandates the moldy and rotting Colony Beach & Tennis Resort units be fixed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 14, 2016
Peak Performances: Joseph Caulkins' adventurous spirit

From the conductor’s podium to the world’s most isolated mountaintops, the Key Chorale artistic director draws inspiration from adventure.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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
Residents have asked the city to improve its regulations for protecting trees during an increase in development, but builders have called the existing rules too onerous.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 31, 2017
Tree board makeup leaves commission splintered

The city’s still trying to refine its tree protection regulations, but officials are split on the role of the development community in drafting new rules.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Matthew Holler
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 25, 2019
'Cherry Docs' explores the impact of a hate crime at Florida Studio Theatre

FST's gripping production faces hatred and intolerance head-on.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Courtney Kees leads Tabatha Giddens through a yoga class. Kees holds her sunset classes by the yellow lifeguard stand.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • January 3, 2013
Business Observer

Studio Rubylake offers beach yoga; La Siesta Condominium updates office, security

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 18, 2015
Jack Duncan takes mayor’s seat

Mayor Jack Duncan and Vice Mayor Terry Gans will lead the Longboat Key Town Commission after Monday’s statutory meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Josh Siegel. Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker views a fast-depleting indigent-care trust fund as a potential health care industry problem that extends beyond the people who benefit from the county’s assistance.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 8, 2014
Issues to Watch 2014: Indigent care

Manatee County officials and local health care professionals agree there is no easy solution as they brace for a potential health care crisis.

  • East County
  • News
Sarah Glendening, Christina Russi, Executive Director and CEO Kameron Hodgens, Charlene Altenhain and Andrea Lane
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 26, 2019
Glasser/Schoenbaum's Spring Luncheon celebrates place making

The Collaboration Celebration was held March 26 at The Westin Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
1. Riverview High golfer Jacqueline Putrino won two major tournaments in 2019.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 2, 2020
The top-10 Sarasota athletes to watch in 2020

These local competitors are rising stars.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Mote hopes to open the aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park by 2023.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 15, 2020
Sarasota County offers $20 million commitment for Mote aquarium

To dedicate $20 million toward the Nathan Benderson Park project, the County Commission wants to reallocate money budgeted for tourism promotion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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