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Peter Herke stands in front of his car collection, which includes several racing BMWs, a Porsche, a Pantera and his daily driver: a customized 1972 BMW 2002, dubbed "Shorty," whose back end he cut off.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 21, 2012
Life in the Fast Lane: Peter Herke

Retired racecar driver and Sarasota resident Peter Herke built a career on his mechanical expertise and desire to continue pushing the limits.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tai and Ava Cholakian, of Sarasota, go take a ride to the groves.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 22, 2015
Mixon Fruit Farms serves up harvest fun

Harvest Festival attendees enjoyed games and fun at annual Harvest Festival.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino stands alongside photos of the city's previous chiefs. She is the first female to lead the department.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • January 18, 2018
Q&A with Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino

After five years leading the department, the chief talks about SPD's accomplishments, challenges and plans for the future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Laura Dunzik, a 10th grader, says that Matthew Powers made her not hate her algebra class.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • September 26, 2018
Lakewood Ranch students honor two fallen classmates

Memorial Service for the two Lakewood Ranch High students who died in an accident held near the high school.

  • East County
  • News
David Finch, David M. Lutken, Helen Jean Russell and Darcie Deaville in Asolo Rep's production of "Woody Sez: The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie." Photo by Gary W. Sweetman.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 31, 2015
Theater Review: 'Woody Sez'

Theater Review: 'Woody Sez'

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Students sing "Talent," from “The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Jr.”
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Woodland Fine Arts Academy Camp

Children in Woodland Fine Arts Academy enjoyed summer camp July 8 through July 12 and capped off their week with a showcase of scenes they'd learned.

  • East County
  • News
Jared Vargas plays letter bingo during his ESOL lab.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 20, 2016
Different road to education

McNeal Elementary helps to clear obstacles for migrant students.

  • East County
  • News
The Villages at Lakewood Ranch South, south of University Parkway, depicts a walkable community clustered around seven lakes. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 6, 2013
Sarasota considers changes to its 2050 growth plan

In 11 years, only one project has been completed under Sarasota's 2050 Plan. Developers are seeking modifications make development more viable.

  • East County
  • News
Third baseman SarahBeth Wengerd is mobbed by her teammates after hitting a two-run walk-off double in the Class 7A-District 10 championship April 16.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 23, 2015
Sailors win in slugfest

The Sarasota High softball team rallied in the bottom of the seventh inning to beat Braden River 14-13 in the Class 7A-District 10 championship April 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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
Klauber’s penthouse living quarters, known as Unit 500, has a $1.4 million overdue loan and the Vagabond beachfront unit has a $1.8 million overdue loan.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 1, 2011
Unit owner to foreclose on Klauber

Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owner Andy Adams is foreclosing on overdue bank loans for Dr. Murray "Murf" J. Klauber's residential and Vagabond units.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 18, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch's Garrett Lindgren has learned to talk about 9/11
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 7, 2016
Retired firemen talk about painful reminders of 9/11

Fifteen years later, Lakewood Ranch residents still battle the memories.

  • East County
  • News
University Park resident Mike Sisti, developer representative Charles Varah, developer John Neal and University Park homeowner and homeowners association board member John Whyte chat after a brief meeting.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 7, 2018
University Park residents hope to buy back control

Purchase plan requires approval of a "recreation district."

  • East County
  • News
Tania Vergara Pérez — Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 23, 2019
Sarasota Cuban Ballet School instructor passes on pointe of pride

Tania Vergara Pérez has been a ballet dancer her whole life. Now she teaches the next generation.

  • Arts + Culture
Harry and Mary Jo Steltman stand by the first life-size Santa decoration that sits in the entryway to their home.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 2, 2014
Home for the holidays

Walking into the home of Mary Jo and Harry Steltman at Christmastime is a bit magical.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 11, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Sarasota Brides and Formalwear

Sarasota Brides and Formalwear carries 350 gowns. Thousands more may be special-ordered.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Crews dump dead fish and debris collected along the shores at Palma Sola Boulevard, during a recent red tide cleanup event. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 5, 2018
Dead fish count mounts in Manatee County landfill

Lena Road Landfill has buried 241 tons of dead fish and debris due to red tide.

  • East County
  • News
The store’s close proximity to Interstate 75 makes it an easy target for burglars, according to the Manatee Sheriff's Office.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 9, 2014
Photography store burglarized for second time this week

Johnson PhotoImaging has been burglarized four times since May.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 14, 2017
Siesta Beach pavilion and other business vandalized over weekend

The graffiti, which referenced Orlando several times, was also found on the Frontier Communications building on Midnight Pass Road. Police have no suspects.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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