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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 16, 2011
Sands Point residents challenge contributions

Richard and Marsha Crawford have filed a complaint alleging that their condominium association did not have the right to use association funds for contributions to the Islandside Property Owners Coalition.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cleo's collar cut through one-third of her neck, to her spinal chord. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 24, 2016
‘Little train wrecks’ on the mend

Honor Animal Rescue seeks support for needy animals.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 18, 2017
Theater review: 'The Great Society'

'The Great Society' captures President Johnson’s fall from grace in a powerful Asolo Rep production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 31, 2019
Why capitalism is better than socialism

Start with these quotes.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
People wrote their wishes on different colored ribbons and tied their wishes for the holiday season and the new-year to the “Wishing Tree”, also known as the Bo tree, Saturday, Dec. 15, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • December 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lights in Bloom

Hundreds of people attended the opening night of Lights in Bloom Saturday, Dec.15, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. Annually, the gardens transform at night into beautiful garden light displays featuring larger than-life-sized butterflies, tree frogs, dragonflies and flowers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
At 100 years old, Gus Andreone, with his wife, Betty, continues to play golf at Palm-Aire Country Club two to three times a week.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 5, 2011
At 100 Gus Andreone is still swinging

Palm-Aire resident Gus Andreone celebrated his 100th birthday Sept. 30. The community will honor Andreone by naming its practice and teaching facility after him.

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County’s Velox 1 team partnered with a team from Canada for the world competition. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 14, 2012
East County youth compete globally

Three teenagers recently competed in the F1 in Schools World Finals in Abu Dhabi.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mary Ellen Mancini |
  • October 1, 2014
Soulful Sustenance

Dr. James Demler feeds his soul while growing a farm operation aimed at making Sarasota healthier.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 24, 2017
'In the Next Room' gives good vibrations

Moaning becomes electric at the Players Backstage.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2015
Artistic by nature

University Park resident Polly Curran invites friends, family and the public to explore her work as an artistic nature photographer.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 9, 2012
Kyle Turoff: Golden comeback

Money woes, be damned. With Kyle Turoff at the helm of Sarasota's newest non-profit theater company, The Golden Apple Dinner Theatre is hoping to shed its financial drama.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 1, 2010
TOP STORY, SEPTEMBER: Flood Zone

Some areas of Manatee County were drenched with more than eight inches of rain over a two-day period.

  • East County
  • News
"It was in my head," River Isles resident Tami Hegge said of the idea for her new book. "It was the experience, really."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 18, 2012
First-time author honors mom with children's book

Using the story of her own mother, River Isles resident Tami Hegge has authored a children's book about losing a loved one to cancer.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Michael McClelland, Abraham Feder, Jennifer Best Takeda and Christopher Takeda. Photo by Courtesy.
  • By June LeBell |
  • April 10, 2013
Music Review: Chroma Quartet

The Chroma Quartet has been together since 2008, but it's only this season the group really made a splash on the Sarasota music scene.

  • Arts + Culture
Commander Joe Hembree hugs wife Melissa Hembree in Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport on Sept. 29.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 29, 2017
Sarasota serviceman returns home after year-long deployment

Commander Joe Hembree was expecting a welcome party, just maybe not quite one so large.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • April 5, 2017
Goldfarb gets off her yoga mat after 30 years

Executive director continues as leader of Longboat Key Education Center but will no longer teach yoga classes.

  • Health
Town Hall Executive Director Bob Fernandez, back left, shared with members of the Inter-Disrict Authority board about his experience in his post during a meeting Jan. 27.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 2, 2011
IDA appoints interim director

Town Hall Director of Finance Steve Zielinski will serve as the IDA's interim executive director until the entity hires a replacement for Bob Fernandez, who resigned last week.

  • East County
  • News
Lodge members Mary Bilkie and Joanne DiCarlo packaged raisins, jerky and other treats to put in backpacks for children in need at Freedom Elementary School.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 2, 2011
Elks enlist in Backback Club

The Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks Lodge is partnering with the Backpack Club at Freedom Elementary School to provide donations.

  • East County
  • News
Jake & Katie Photography
  • A time to celebrate |
  • February 17, 2017
Just Married: Kelly Koepsel and Matthew Milazzo

The two former Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School classmates were married Dec. 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 23, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Exercising while traveling

This week, University Park Country Club Fitness Coordinator Jess Wilson shares tips for maintaining your workout routine while traveling.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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