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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 3, 2012
Comment: Sleepless nights to come

I'm never going to get any sleep at this rate.

  • East County
  • Sports
CDD Vice Chairwoman Michelle Patterson hopes more cooperation can result from the new Heritage Harbour South board. File photo
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 2, 2014
Heritage Harbour seeks change

Heritage Harbour CDD board plans for more resident input.

  • East County
  • News
Guy and Melanie Paschal with their dogs. Photo courtesy of the Longboat Key Historical Society  Calusas to Condominiums: A Pictorial History of Longboat Key
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 21, 2017
Melanie Paschal led quiet, vivid life

Paschal, 95, died on June 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Taussig, center
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 9, 2014
Business Briefs

Taussig celebrates 30 years as a notary; Sand Cay receives certificate of excellence; Pro-Motion Notions celebrates 25 years

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Historical Society President Jane Kirschner, Rebecca Morgan and Debra Flynt-Garrett
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 14, 2010
History buffs throw sublime celebration

The Historical Society of Sarasota County, Daughters of the American Revolution Sara DeSoto Chapter and the Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation celebrated fellowship and food during an old-fashioned holiday get-together Tuesday, Dec. 14, at DAR.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Baptist Church Youth Pastor Andy Wells and Office Manager Lee Rich are excited about the church's rebirth.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 24, 2013
NEW BEGINNINGS: Lakewood Ranch Baptist

Sarasota Baptist Church's Lakewood Ranch campus now has its own identity - Lakewood Ranch Baptist. The churches officially became separate entities July 1.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 12, 2014
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 12, 2012
New businesses flavor St. Armands

The Circle may be losing two stores, but the latest batch of new businesses is sure to spice it up.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • July 29, 2010
Salon Series Event featuring Molly Schechter and Heather Dunhill

Mini-Lecture - Luncheon - Style Show

  • Black Tie
Del Webb's Herman Martinez and his Lakewood Ranch Association of Veterans and Military Supporters want to place a flag on every lawn in his community.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 30, 2018
Veterans group at Del Webb in Lakewood Ranch shows its colors

A veterans group at Del Webb in Lakewood Ranch hopes every home in the community will fly the American flag.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The new Whole Foods would open adjacent to a Wawa gas station. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 22, 2016
Grocer's plans made whole

Dismissal of lawsuit against Sarasota County clears the path for a Whole Foods store in East County.

  • East County
  • News
Andrew Hardaway plays the role of Oedipus, and Olivia Osol plays the role of his wife (who is also his mother and mother of his children). Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 8, 2017
'Oedipus' offers a modern connection to a timeless tale

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training shows how the message behind "Oedipus" is still relevant today.

  • Arts + Culture
File photo As the city prepares to consider a new ordinance governing special events, St. Armands Circle stakeholders are fighting to protect long-running events and nearby businesses.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 10, 2014
Circle stakeholders seek input on events

Businesses, landowners and residents on St. Armands Circle are beginning their final lobbying efforts regarding an ordinance that will regulate special events in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross country team finished second out of 58 teams Sept. 24.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 27, 2011
Lady Mustangs finish second at Mountain Dew Invite

The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross country team finished second to Estero in the 58-team field at the University of Florida Mountain Dew Invitational Sept. 24, in Gainesville.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • May 8, 2012
"Hit So Hard" Screens at 2012 Harvey Milk Festival

"Hit So Hard" Screens at 2012 Harvey Milk Festival

  • Arts + Culture
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 11, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Although some work has begun on the forthcoming Taco Bus and Evie’s location in the 1500 block of Main Street, the developers have halted construction as they await a city-ordered traffic study.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 12, 2015
Awaiting traffic study, Main Street project stalls

The people behind the downtown Evie’s and Taco Bus are hitting pause — and blaming the city for the delay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Coy Mahan, Jayden Vilayvong, Nathan Parker and Dylan Martorano sport orange Oct. 21 to offer visible support for the stand against bullying.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 28, 2015
Braden River Middle School takes stand against bullying

October is National Bullying Prevention Month.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 22, 2017
Caring Hearts Luncheon inspires attendees

The 14th annual event was hosted by First Step at Michael’s On East on Feb. 22.

  • Black Tie
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • October 14, 2009
Foreclosure proceedings threaten San Marco shops

Three leased units in San Marco are under foreclosure. However, the plaza and its merchants remain open for business. Gary Moyer, owner of the properties, said he also is working with investors to pay off his debts.

  • East County
  • News
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