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The South Siesta Key renourishment project is up for $9 million in tourist tax dollar funding.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 31, 2015
Sarasota County grants $1 million to Venice beach renourishment project

The Venice and South Siesta Key projects could lower the TDT fund to a critical level.

  • Sarasota
  • News
At low tide, Commissioner Phill Younger says that concrete teeth, or baffling, used to help stop the flow of sand to hold a beach, are non-existent right now in the seaward sections of the groins that jut into the Gulf. (Kurt Schultheis)
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 2, 2015
Are Longboat Key's new groins holding sand?

Commissioner Phill Younger and town staff have different takes on the loss of sand at the North Shore Road beach access.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo Nokomis Volunteer Fire Department Chief Steve Kona has been in his position for a year and a half.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 6, 2014
A helping hand for the rescuers

The Nokomis Volunteer Fire Department purchased new protective gear for its firefighters thanks to a donation from the Casey Key Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bill Carman moved to Longbeach Village with his family in 1969 . He says the Village is the best place to live and he still lives in the same house he bought more than 40 years ago.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 1, 2015
Q&A with Bill Carman

A Longbeach Village resident since 1969, Bill Carman sits down with the Longboat Observer to discuss town issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Adaptive Golf Academy founder David Windsor has been helping U.S. Army veteran Ben Woods with his golf game for the past two years. "A golf lesson for them can turn into a life lesson for me, as well as the best friendship ever," Windsor said.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 17, 2015
Freedom to give back

Sarasota PGA Professional honored as 2015 Patriot Award recipient Nov. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
City Manager Bob Bartolotta agreed to resign Tuesday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 22, 2012
Year in review: January 2012, 'Resignation aftermath'

The morning after Mayor Suzanne Atwell successfully called for the resignation of former City Manager Bob Bartolotta, the mayor said she was "focusing on the larger picture."

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 27, 2009
Rosedale welcomes new instruction director

Steve Whidden, PGA, assumed his new position May 18 and will launch his new program - The Learning Center at Rosedale - the first week of June.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 6, 2013
Daily Headlines: Nov. 6, 2013

Today's stories: Broken Egg closes on Siesta Key; Longboat Key realtors bullish on market; Mixon Fruit Farms celebrates 75th season; and MORE!

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Pomona Bistro and Wine Bar Executive Chef Ryan Boeve and Pastry Chef Arthur Lopes
  • By June LeBell |
  • February 5, 2014
Tidbites

Pomona serves the Sarasota Orchestra; JPan offers specialties in their houses and yours; and The Elixir of Tea.

  • Arts + Culture
Main Street from the Five Points roundabout to Gulfstream Avenue could receive upgrades that include brick sidewalks as soon as the summer of 2013. File photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 3, 2012
Streetscape funding takes shape on Main Street

The Downtown Improvement District Board of Directors hopes to use an internal city loan to help pay for a Main Street streetscape project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
These circle dances often involve handholding.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • October 25, 2012
Folk group brings attention to overseas heritage

The Sarasota Grapeviners are an international folk dance group that meets from 7 to 9:30 p.m. every Wednesday, at the John Chidsey Bayfront Community Center.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
LECOM School of Dental Medicine
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 2, 2012
TOP STORY, DEC.: The East County's Most Expensive Projects

In Sarasota and Manatee counties, 41 construction permits for more than $1 million have been pulled in the past year. Of those, about one-fourth are in the East County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • May 1, 2012
'Arise' and Shine with SFF

'Arise' and Shine with SFF

  • Arts + Culture
Teams typically pool all of their cards together to increase their chance of finding the right card. Photo by Niki Kottmann.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 3, 2016
Pushing the Limits of Comedy

McCurdy’s encourages attendees not to hold back at Cards Against Humanity tournament.

  • Arts + Culture
Braden River senior Courtney Mirabella pitched a complete game shutout, allowing four hits and three walks while striking out 14.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 6, 2013
Lady Pirates post shutout

Hannah Loyer hit a two-run home run, and Courtney Mirabella struck out 14 to lead Braden River to a 3-0 non-district victory over rival Lakewood Ranch Feb. 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
Aaron Blaise, a 1989 graduate of Ringling College of Art and Design, worked on the Lion King, Mulan, Beauty and the Beast, and co-directed the 2003 hit Brother Bear.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 17, 2013
Ringling grad launches Kickstarter campaign

Animator Aaron Blaise, a 1989 graduate of Ringling College of Art and Design, has started a grassroots campaign to fund an animated feature film.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jordan Golden
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 17, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Jordan Golden

Ten-year-old Jordan Golden won the Drive, Chip & Putt Championships June 29, at the Bobby Jones Golf Club, to qualify for the regional qualifier Aug. 17, in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sid Pocius brings out Sarasota’s competitive edge in the world of ballroom dancing.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 25, 2015
Ballroom Blitz

Whether he’s teaching amateurs or pros, Sid Pocius keeps Sarasota’s dancing community on its toes.

  • Arts + Culture
A host of Braden River defenders bring down Admiral Farragut running back Cortavous Givens during the Pirates Spring Game May 13.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 18, 2011
Yellow Jackets sting Pirates

The Braden River football team fell to St. Petersburg Admiral Farragut 7-0 in its Spring Game May 13.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 19, 2011
Key Club asks judge to toss writ challenge

Sarasota County Judge Charles Roberts heard arguments last week in the Longboat Key Club and Resort's request to dismiss a petition for a writ of certiorari.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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