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  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 4, 2016
Keep on Truckin’

Sarasota's long disputed food truck ordinance is set to appear before the Planning Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Scientists found the longfin mako shark went as far north as New Jersey. It traveled 5,5000 miles in five months, averaging 36.5 miles per day.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • August 21, 2015
Rare shark tagged in Cuba discovered near Virginia

Mote scientists tagged a longfin mako shark Feb. 14 and tracked its movements until July 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 11, 2020
Philip D. Cady

Unstoppable. Fearless. Adventuresome. Caring. Generous. Faithful.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Runners round the corner before the first mile at Shore Drive.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 25, 2015
Residents run to remember for Pines of Sarasota

The annual Run to Remember 5K and mile walk kicked off Sunday morning at the gates to the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Guest conductor Steven Sloane's handling of Mahler's First Symphony was dynamic yet precise. Photo by Jarle Vine.
  • By Edward Alley |
  • January 19, 2020
Sarasota Orchestra's Masterworks 3 remarkable in its precision

Guests conductor Steven Sloane, pianist Shai Wosner demonstrate skill guided by instinct

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
File photo. Claire and Ralph Hunter at the old Tiny’s of Longboat Key. The Hunters were married for 35 years.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 18, 2013
Claire Hunter: 'Mother' of the Longboat Observer

Claire Hunter, co-owner of the Longboat Observer for 17 years, died Sunday, at home in Bradenton. She was 84.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Morgan Gerhart — Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 5, 2019
Morgan Gerhart sets the stage for The Players Centre's future

The Players Centre for Performing Arts is making the move to Lakewood Ranch. Morgan Gerhart is leading the way.

  • Arts + Culture
Ethan Hawke in "First Reformed." Photo source: Kanopy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 1, 2019
Binge Blog: Happy and sad at the same time

This week’s picks, "Nathan For You" starring Nathan Fielder and "First Reformed" starring Ethan Hawke and Amanda Seyfried, give advice to struggling businesses and search for truth in a cold, dark world.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 23, 2010
Theatrical Release

Just when the rest of Sarasota is winding down, Carole Kleinberg is winding up. The artistic director of Banyan Theater Company talks about the joys of summer.

  • Arts + Culture
Nicki Facompre and her mom, Lynn Facompre, smile for the camera after crossing the finish line.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • August 27, 2016
Special Olympics brings triumph to Benderson Park

Families, coaches enjoy watching 130 athletes compete in triathlon.

  • East County
  • News
Cardinal Mooney coach Chad Sutton said the loss to Riverview will be a good thing for his team down the line.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 26, 2019
Loss may help Cardinal Mooney volleyball later

Getting beat by rival Riverview isn't fun, but for the Cougars, this loss may be educational.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • March 11, 2019
County libraries to join statewide interlibrary loan program

Once delivered, residents can simply pick up their requested items at their local library.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nicole Rissler and Scott Anderson are eager to see Nathan Benderson Community Park be fully developed and operational.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 21, 2015
Rowing park gains momentum

As Sarasota County braces to host the 2017 World Rowing Championships, local organizations are throwing their support to seeing plans for Nathan Benderson Park fulfilled as quickly as possible.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Memorial Hospital has diagnosed 30 individuals with COVID-19 this month.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 28, 2020
Sarasota Memorial Hospital worker tests positive for COVID-19

The employee had no known exposure to a positive COVID-19 patient at the hospital. Sixteen COVID-19 patients are hospitalized at Sarasota Memorial.

  • 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
Bagley-Bonner says the graffiti turned out to be an opportunity for the congregation to reflect, learn and celebrate.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 17, 2013
OUR TOWN: Graffiti yields object lesson

An unusual bit of graffiti became an object lesson for an East County church July 7. A Star of David was spray painted on an outside wall of Faith United Church of Christ some time around July 4. The pastor discovered it on Friday, July 5, while walking to work from the bus stop.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Assistant Town Manager Anne Ross credits here tenure at Longboat Key for preparing her for her new Lakewood Ranch executive director  challenge.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 14, 2015
A Conversation with Anne Ross

Longboat Key Assistant Town Manager Anne Ross, 43, departs the town at the end of the month for the Lakewood Ranch executive director post after 11 years of service to the town.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 10, 2012
District 26 umpire clinic upcoming

The spring District 26 umpire clinic will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at Lakewood Ranch Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • October 8, 2014
Election 2014: Bridget Ziegler: Sarasota School Board, District 1

Mother, insurance agent and school board candidate and member, Bridget Ziegler's life is chaotic - which is just how she likes it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Town Hall is located at 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 20, 2019
Suncoast Blood Bank to host Lakewood Ranch blood drive

The event will be Oct. 21 at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
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