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Is there anything more American than a red, white and blue Corvette?
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 26, 2018
Why is America great? Here are 10 reasons

Sometimes, it's hard to explain America. Here are some hints.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 11, 2016
Developer pitches Siesta Key mini-golf course

Par for the course: Parking is the main concern about a proposed Siesta Key Village project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Key-wide, Longboat Key Finance Director Tom Kelley estimates a 1.5% to 3% decrease in property values this year.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 30, 2012
FULL STORY: Longboat Key property values will decrease by 1.5% to 3%

Longboat Key taxable values are dropping, but preliminary estimates show the dip is less than the previous four years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2010
Observer Cup to be in full swing

The inaugural Observer Cup 2010/11 Greater Sarasota 2-Player Golf Tour will take place Dec. 11, at the Longboat Key Club and Resort; Jan. 9, at Heritage Oaks; Feb. 20, at The Founders Club; and March 26, in Lakewood Ranch.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Senior Emily Bulfin scored 26 points and five steals to lead Lakewood Ranch to a 76-51 victory over Palmetto in the Class 7A-District 10 semifinals Jan. 29.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch High Girls Basketball vs. Palmetto

The Lakewood Ranch High girls basketball team cruised to a 76-51 victory over Palmetto in the Class 7A-District 10 semifinals Jan. 29. Senior Emily Bulfin finished with 26 points and four steals to lead the way for the Lady Mustangs. Freshman LaDazhia Williams added 20 points and eight rebounds. Sophomore Megan Hagy finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds. With the win, the Lady Mustangs earned a berth in the regional tournament and will host Sarasota in the district championship Jan. 31.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By The Insider |
  • March 30, 2012
SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL: Exclusive Interview with ARCADIA director Olivia Silver!

SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL: Exclusive Interview with ARCADIA director Olivia Silver!

  • Arts + Culture
About 70 people showed up at the neighborhood meeting held at the Covenant Life Presbyterian Church Tuesday night.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 2, 2014
Palmer Ranch plans anger residents

Wellington Chase residents voiced their displeasure for a proposed development in Palmer Ranch at a neighborhood meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Tyler Whitson |
  • September 27, 2012
"Birth," a play about mothers and childbirth, comes to Sarasota next week

"Birth," a play about mothers and childbirth, comes to Sarasota next week

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 21, 2009
Real Estate Transactions

Princes Gate home sells for $1.85 million

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Roni Belmont with Suncoast Digital Press enjoys some ribs from Anna Maria Oyster Bar.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bulls, Blues and BBQ

When the workday ended, the fun began at Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, Manatee Chamber of Commerce and USF staff and alumni's Bulls, Blues and BBQ event Thursday, June 14. Mingling and networking took place at picnic tables during the all-you-can-eat barbecue on USF's lawn.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By June LeBell |
  • June 9, 2010
Music Review: Sarasota Music Festival, part one

The Sarasota Music Festival is back, changed, spiffed up and considerably more exciting than it's been in many a year.

  • Arts + Culture
The craters on the road next to a beach on east Siesta Key sunk deeper from the flooding brought on by Tropical Storm Debby.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 9, 2012
County in line for state funds

The Sarasota County Commission will vote July 10 to approve a contract with the Florida Division of Emergency Management for $105,608 in disaster relief.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Individuals can nominate candidates who live in either Sarasota or Manatee county online at www.home-tech.com/index.php/santasuds.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 9, 2011
Local business to give away three $1,700 washer and dryer sets

Home-Tech is giving away three new Whirlpool washer and dryer sets to three local families. Nominations are being accepted through Dec. 12.

  • East County
  • News
Ringling College of Art and Design placed 20th on list of 25 best film schools.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 11, 2011
Ringling College ranked among best film schools

The Hollywood Reporter includes the Sarasota school as one of the world's 25 best film schools.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Emily Harding, No. 9, and Jacky Mogensen, No. 11, attempt to block Jen Moor’s, No. 2, spike over the net during the first of three games played Monday, Sept. 17 at Riverview High School’s Gymnasium.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • September 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: RHS v. SHS Varsity Volleyball

Sarasota High School's girls varsity volleyball team played against Riverview High School's girls varsity volleyball team Monday, Sept. 17 inside Riverview High School's Gymnasium. The Lady Rams were victorious beating the Sailors 3-0.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sue Stearns and her daughter, Hannah Rudo, talk to Gangi the parrot while they attend the second birthday party for Save Our Seabirds.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 13, 2010
A sweet birthday for Save Our Seabirds

Save Our Seabirds enjoyed its second birthday party Saturday, Nov. 13. The party, 'Just Desserts,' was sponsored by the Sarasota Bay Parrot Head Club and included music by Jim Morris and Sunny Jim White.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
BigTop
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 30, 2013
Big Top Brewing Company taps new brew at Mr. Beery's

Big Top Brewing Company taps new brew at Mr. Beery's

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Many Main Street merchants said they still are recovering from the construction of the Five Points roundabout and the installation of parking meters and hope the city will delay the Main Street streetscape project. Photo by Kurt Schultheis.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 23, 2011
Merchants denounce Main Street project

Downtown business owners believe now is not the time for a Main Street streetscape project that will tear up the street and sidewalks.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Braden River senior first baseman Bethaney Keen was named to the Florida High School Coaches Association 27th All-Star Softball Classic May 20-21.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 18, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 05.19.16

East County High 5 Moments: 05.19.16

  • East County
  • Sports
ODA junior wide receiver Kendall Johnson will look to help the Thunder close out the spring season on a winning note when ODA plays host to Bishop McLaughlin May 20.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 18, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top East County sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
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