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The Orange Avenue-Ringling Boulevard is scheduled to stay closed through mid-April, city staff said.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 1, 2018
Businesses, residents await Ringling roundabout

Construction at the Ringling Boulevard-Orange Avenue intersection is expected to continue through mid-April.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • May 7, 2018
Longboat Rotary Club throws second annual celebration for first responders

Firefighters, police officers and their families enjoyed a picnic and beach day at Bay Isles Beach Club presented by the Rotary Club of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Joshua Anthony McClure, 41, was charged with four counts of Lewd and Lascivious Exhibition today.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 17, 2012
Off-duty cop busts beach exhibitionist

A law enforcement officer visiting Siesta Key today confronted a man exposing himself to four young girls and notified deputies when he fled by bicycle.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Mya, 5, and Ayla, 2, Kroot of Bradenton check out a book before the STAR series event began at the Sarasota Polo Club.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 10, 2017
Children reach for the STARs in Lakewood Ranch

Storytelling Theatre makes big debut at Polo Club.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 8, 2009
Nursing grad takes national honors

Braden Woods resident Maureen Hyden, a recent nursing school graduate, took top honors in a medical spelling competition.

  • East County
  • News
Pat Pettit
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 10, 2014
Pat Pettit: Shape shifter

Furniture maker Pat Pettit is turning her old wood scraps into art.

  • Arts + Culture
Bob Delaney, a Lakewood Ranch resident, is a former New Jersey state trooper and National Basketball Assocation referee.
  • By Bob Delaney |
  • April 18, 2012
My View: PTSD: Not all wounds bleed

Post-traumatic stress disorder has become a daily discussion in our society, because of the ravages and ripple effects of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Jessica Keesecker dances the Cha-Cha with choreographer Jonathan Roberts.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Dancin on the Suncoast Re-grand Opening

Lakewood Ranch dance studio, Dancin on the Suncoast, celebrated its re-grand opening March 21, with an appearance by former "Dancing with the Stars" performer and "So You Think You Can Dance" choreographer Jonathan Roberts (Stubenrauch). Roberts helped his former instructor, studio owner Patrick Johnson, kick-off his new dance hub by cutting the ribbon for the company, and leading dance lessons throughout the day.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Conquistador David Bailey and Bogey's owner Albert Myara. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 12, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Paul Malton joins RE/MAX Alliance Group; Suncoast Center announces relocation; Gulf Coast foundation president visits White House; Mavai Chocolate opens in Sarasota

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Patrick Stalionis took this sunset photo off Upper Manatee River Road.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: River Rays

Patrick Stalionis took this sunset photo off Upper Manatee River Road.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ten-year-old Danny Sams and 8-year-old Conner Dutting-Morrell recently finished competing in their first season of the United States Auto Club National Series. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 7, 2012
Speed seekers learn camaraderie

Eight-year-old Conner Dutting-Morrell and his 10-year-old teammate, Danny Sams, recently finished their first season racing quarter midget cars in the USAC National Series.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 18, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

Commission reviews changes to SMR project; Keep Manatee Beautiful honors green practices; School district puts two properties up for sale

  • East County
  • News
Jesse and Katie Biter Photo by Nick Friedman.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 6, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

'Love, laughter and happily ever-after'; Wallenda extravaganza; Ladies in red; Tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 22, 2018
These East County horses are supposed to be skinny

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 2, 2010
Sarasota limits government services during holiday

Libraries and SCAT bus service will be among the services affected by the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Amad Brayboy
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 16, 2014
Sidelines

Orioles to hold Birdland Golf Classic; Golf pro to hold fundraiser for GSJGA; Monsters LAX gears up for spring season; SASA accepting scholarship apps

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 17, 2013
Project partner trims beach costs

The town will perform a hot spot beach project this summer to restore sand to high-erosion areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Besides being a sure shot, DiPino has earned 18 commendations in Ocean City.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 10, 2013
Sarasota police chief DiPino reports on first week

Bernadette DiPino always keeps a protein bar in her bag. They have come in handy during her busy first week as Sarasota's new chief.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County is responsible for right of way maintenance; however, some property owners prefer to manage the areas themselves.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 9, 2015
County to get update on mowing program

Sarasota County is maintaining fewer rights of way than it owns and pays more for the service than several other surrounding counties.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kay Mathers, Lisa Walsh and Susan Jones. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • January 23, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

She Knows Where She's Going!; Hannum's at the helm!; Big Apple surprise

  • Arts + Culture
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