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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 4, 2009
Pirates to host hoops camp

Braden River High will host a summer basketball camp for students entering grades 2-12, beginning June 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 20, 2015
P&Z still has familiar faces

The Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board was reduced from nine to seven members Monday. Stephen Madva is the only new member.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Main Street Property Manager Julia DeCastro said the plaza is at 94% capacity.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 8, 2012
East County retail business resurges

With several new businesses opening, both Lakewood Ranch Main Street and San Marco Plaza have reported their highest occupancy levels ever.

  • East County
  • News
Pam Eubanks London, Pilgrim, Jenny and Aiden Benham sit beneath a sign that hangs in the living room of their Creekwood home that says “SDG.” The letters stand for “soli Deo gloria,” or “All glory to God.” Bach wrote the reference at the bottom of all his
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 11, 2015
Pastor makes progress with Shoreline Church

The Rev. Pilgrim Benham believes the new Shoreline Church fills a void in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Kevin Swan and Shaina (Frisch) Swan were married last month.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 21, 2018
Your Town: Plan with a hitch

Stories from your neighbors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 12, 2015
Siesta Key property target of Craigslist scam

A Craigslist scammer took images from a real estate website to create a fake vacation rental post.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fast N Fresh specializes in custom salads that offer healthy and vegetarian options.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Fast N Fresh

This week we went in the kitchen with owner Lesley Harb of Fast N Fresh for her secrets for salad dressing. Get the full recipe in this week's In The Kitchen.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 20, 2011
Mustang baseball camp dates set

The Lakewood Ranch High baseball team will host its 4th annual Mustang Baseball Camp from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 27 through July 1 and July 11-15.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dana Aschinger, a Polo Club member, presents the colors before the Observer Cup.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 26, 2017
Lots of observers at the Cup

Sarasota Polo Club fans treated to perfect weather and a spirited match.

  • East County
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 28, 2019
2019 World Rowing U23 Championships close at Nathan Benderson Park

The 2019 World Rowing U23 Championships close at Nathan Benderson Park with USRowing taking one gold medal.

  • East County
  • Sports
The sound wall on State Road 70, between Greenbrook and Lakewood Ranch boulevards, was built in early 2006.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 26, 2016
FDOT plans sound wall maintenance

Cleaning and repainting should begin in a few months.

  • East County
  • News
Bill Carman leans on his Cobra outside of his treasured "Carriage House."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 11, 2012
Neighbors: Bill Carman

When Bill Carman's garage door is open, people often stop to take a look inside.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Construction is already underway on projects like Hotel Sarasota, and the city will soon hear plans for another proposed hotel.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 20, 2016
UPDATE: More hotel rooms planned downtown

On Wednesday, city staff will vet plans for a 118-room hotel on Fruitville Road, the latest in a series of hotel projects in the heart of the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Billy Dean
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 26, 2013
Ranch developer announces multi-genre music festival

The two-day concert series will be held in late March, at the Premier Sports Campus.

  • East County
  • News
Dozens of protesters gathered near the Unconditional Surrender statue for the demonstration.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 15, 2018
Bayfront rally calls for action on red tide

Hands Along the Water wants to keep people focused on the issue — and potential solutions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mi Pueblo offers an authentic Mexican menu and atmosphere at their locations in Sarasota and Venice.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 24, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Mi Pueblo

This week we went in the kitchen at Mi Pueblo, with owner Bonifacio Caro, while chef Julio prepares carne asada tacos with fresh salsa verde. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota football roundup: 10.13.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 13, 2017
Sarasota football roundup: 10.13.17

Sarasota football roundup: 10.13.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 11, 2019
2020 RCLA Town Hall Lecture Series lineup announced

Annie Leibovitz, John Kelly and Wendy Sherman are a few names on the list who will speak at the Van Wezel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 30, 2014
Kayak site becomes launch pad for erosion issues

Small kayak launch sites such as the ones on Vamo Drive and Wharf Road are gaining in popularity - and problems.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brendan Coudal through his coast and retro art has found not only a passion but a living.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • July 8, 2015
Brendan Coudal paints Florida's nostalgic paradise

Brendan Coudal embodies the Florida lifestyle. The avid fisherman captures scenes from his everyday life on canvas.

  • Arts + Culture
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