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Libby Edwards sank a hole-in-one on the 16th hole of University Park Country Club'   s course. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 7, 2017
East County sports roundup: 06.07.17

East County sports roundup: 06.07.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Seventh grader Marisa Easto cries as she hugs her dad, Capt. Josh Easto, who surprised her at school during lunch. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 26, 2019
A tearful homecoming at Nolan Middle School in Lakewood Ranch

U.S. Army captain surprises daughter at Nolan Middle School, sons at Out-of-Door Academy

  • East County
  • News
Bonnie Carlton and Marilyn Coker of the Myakka City Historical Society sit on the stage they hope will host community events.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 19, 2017
Myakka City School House may finally be fully restored

Twenty-four year struggle expected to pay dividends at Myakka City School House.

  • East County
  • News
Carlos Beruff
  • By Carlos Beruff |
  • October 5, 2016
My View: Why I ran for the U.S. Senate

We are foolish if we think we will achieve change by sending the same people back to run our government again and again.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Courtesy
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 22, 2013
City hires utilities director

Tidwell has been utilities director for the city of Daytona Beach since 2005.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although residents have complained about cars queuing in the street for valet stands in Siesta Key Village, some people see the parking operations as a helpful tool.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 5, 2018
Siesta Key valet stand sparks concern

A brief issue associated with a new valet operation speaks to a larger question regarding parking management.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • January 7, 2019
Police report progress in investigating shots fired at Sarasota paramedics

Local paramedics were inside of their ambulance when shots were directed at their vehicle by an unknown person.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo courtesy Matthew Serrano
  • By Columnist . |
  • September 12, 2018
Drink This: Blueberry Mojito

The North American blueberry season ends this month, so why not enjoy some fresh produce in alcoholic form?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2013
Heritage Harbour settles lawsuit

The CDD will pay $10,000 to the plaintiffs, ending a controversy about stormwater assessments that began in 2011.

  • East County
  • News
Marcelo Gomes.  Photo by Frank Atura.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 22, 2017
In Step: Marcelo Gomes to perform with Sarasota Ballet

American Ballet Theatre Principal Marcelo Gomes has performed all over the world. Now he’s immersing himself in the Sarasota ballet as a guest performer.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch's CDDs meet at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 22, 2010
Lakewood CDDs prep for security changes

Ranch Community Development Districts 1 and 4 will continue with their current security provider as they search for a replacement.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo. Michael Long sails with fellow sailing instructor C.J. Lee.
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • January 16, 2014
Sail Future

New College student puts wind in others' sails.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This Country Club of Lakewood Ranch home, which has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,611 square feet of living space, sold for $515,000. Photo by Jen Blanco.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 28, 2012
Lakewood Ranch home tops weekly sales

A home in the Country Club of Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Wayne Slater and Heather Clarke, Chicago, sold their home at 7605 Portstewart Drive to Carl and Barbara Francisco, Lakewood Ranch, for $515,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 26, 2011
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Jan. 14 through Jan. 20, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Rehabilitation of the Siesta north bridge is scheduled to begin in June 2012. Photo by Norman Schimmel
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 28, 2011
TOP STORY, JULY: Traffic, rainy delays top concerns with Siesta bridge project

Smooth traffic management and making sure the work is completed before tourist season begins in earnest: Those were the foremost concerns voiced July 7, when the Siesta Key Association board of directors hosted Florida Department of Transportation officials for a discussion of the 2012 north Siesta Key bridge rehabilitation project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • August 11, 2018
Sarasota Farmers Market revives Woodstock

The Second Annual Woodstock Revival brought back the spirit of the 60s to the Sarasota Farmers Market on Aug. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"I think it's a fear I'm always going to face," Jolie Schroeder says of her stage fright. "Working with kids, encouraging them to face their fears has helped me overcome mine a little bit."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 16, 2011
BACKSTAGE PASS: The unsung 'player'

Jolie Schroeder's star-making performance in The Players box office and performing-arts studio has kept the organization singing for years.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 9, 2019
A commitment to fight red tide

The following are excerpts from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ inaugural address:

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
One of Eva Rey’s favorite pastimes is reading. At The Villages, she loved visiting Barnes & Nobles to browse books and other literature. “That’s a perfect day for me,” she said.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 3, 2011
Eva Rey becomes new executive director of Lakewood Ranch Town Hall

Eva Rey started Aug. 1 as the executive director of Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 11, 2010
Van Wezel Foundation names new CEO

Nonprofit consultant Norman Olshansky will lead the 22-year-old performing arts foundation.

  • Arts + Culture
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