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Pig trapper regulations were sparked by a recently adopted alligator trapping permit system in Lakewood Ranch. Photo courtesy of Florida Fish & WildlifeConservation Commission
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 27, 2015
Feral hog population rebounds in Edgewater

CDD 2 residents want to stop the feral pig population from flying out of control.

  • East County
  • News
USA Pentathlon Communications Director John Amabile shares details about the pentathlon with volunteers during an “all hands on deck” meeting May 28, at the USF Culinary Innovation Lab.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 4, 2014
All Hands on Deck

A team of volunteers works tirelessly to make sure the 2014 Modern Pentathlon World Cup Finals run smoothly. More than 400 volunteers will pitch in to assist with the three-day event.

  • East County
  • News
Jim O’Donnell with three of his vases
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 13, 2013
Artists showcase talents

The Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch will feature artists such as wood turner Jim O'Donnell at its art show.

  • East County
  • News
Chairwoman Susan Wilcox, Board President Tom Breiter, Executive Director Brynne Anne Besio and Leah Flores, of presenting sponsor Wells Fargo. Courtesy photo.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 13, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Everyone kept dry ... except Snooty; Committed committee; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair

  • Arts + Culture
At least 50 people attended a rally Saturday organized by former Save Our Seabirds volunteer Greg Para, who said its purpose was to show support for founder Lee Fox. Courtesy photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 1, 2013
City seeks bird's-eye view of Save Our Seabirds

Sarasota staffers didn't see rats or mold during an inspection of Save Our Seabirds, but former volunteers and a past employee told them when and where to look.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The ruling means that IPOC and the condominium associations will present their challenge in a Nov. 16 hearing.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 2, 2011
FULL STORY: Key Club motion denied; writ challenge moves forward

Sarasota County 12th Circuit Court Judge Charles Roberts has denied a request from the Longboat Key Club and Resort to dismiss a petition for a writ of certiorari filed by the Islandside Property Owners Coalition (IPOC) and L'Ambiance and Sanctuary associations against the Longboat Key Club and Resort and the town of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Beach Way sign
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 3, 2014
Siesta Isles Association scopes out new signage

The homeowners association wants to brighten up the entrances to the deed-restricted community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A sexual battery was reported in a Country Club Shores home last month.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 3, 2011
Sexual battery reported on Longboat Key

A man renting a room in a Country Club Shores home performed a sexual act on his daughter May 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 15, 2012
Temple to host Holocaust boxcar

The German boxcar was used to transport victims of the Holocaust to concentration and death camps.

  • Sarasota
  • News
As always, the fair will feature plenty of rides and attractions. File photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 15, 2012
Sarasota County's 76th fair to feature family-style fun

This year's fair will feature a variety of food, fun and entertainment.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 17, 2016
Theater review: 'The Drowsy Chaperone'

Comedy unfolds in the theater of the mind.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 19, 2016
Theater review: '42nd Street'

'42nd Street' kicks up its heels at Manatee Players

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 26, 2012
Neighbors: Linda Wallin

At an early age Linda Wallin developed the desire to teach art. Today, she teaches brings art to life with the students at The Out-of-Door Academy on Siesta Key, where she has lived for more than 30 years.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2009
Our View

Libby Claire: Puts life in perspective

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Yolanda Vodila enjoys Parker's company while she rests in her room. Vodila has five dogs of her own at home and talked about how eager she was to get back to all of them.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 2, 2011
Creature Comfort

When Ginger, Alie, Finnegan, Parker, Kara and Kirby hear the phrase, "Time to go to work!" these canines know just what to do.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 19, 2012
March election date changes

The town of Longboat Key will hold its municipal election March 12 with one week of early voting at Town Hall the week before.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 2, 2014
Historical Society plans for holiday boat parade

Last year, when Denise Kleiner huddled in her Christmas-decorated motorboat and quietly orchestrated the whereabouts of about a dozen other decorated watercrafts, she hoped the efforts would relaunch an old tradition slowly, but surely.

  • East County
  • News
Kay Kouvatsos and Russell Matthes go over plans for the Light Up the Village parade which takes place Nov. 24.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 20, 2012
Siesta Key prepares for its holiday parade

With two months remaining before the celebration, SKVA members finalize their plans.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The 1.5-acre restaurant site is located at 8165 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., adjacent to Lakewood Ranch Town Hall. It formerly housed a trailer for Homes by Towne. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 22, 2014
Ranch gains first lakefront restaurant

Texas-based Black Walnut Cafe bought a site adjacent to Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Monday.

  • East County
  • News
Proponents of narrowing this stretch of Fruitville Road say it is daunting to cross, and making the roadway two lanes instead of four would unite downtown with neighborhoods and commercial areas to the north.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 2, 2013
Fruitville stretch could lose two lanes

The concept would 'pedestrianize' the busy, four-lane roadway that cuts between downtown Sarasota and the Rosemary District.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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