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Seychelle Webster (4) has been competing in SUP races since 2014, of both the sprint and distance variety.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 15, 2023
Stand-up paddler celebrates the sport at Benderson Park

Seychelle Webster, a Guinness World Record holder, won sprint and distance events at the 2023 ICF World Cup.

  • East County
  • Sports
Built in 1972, the home at 1207 N. Lake Shore Drive has five bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,043 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 2, 2020
Oyster Bay Estates home sells for $1.95 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 22 -26.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 8, 2016
Siesta Bayside home sells for $1.25 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between August 22 and August 26.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The Fountains of Hope executive director Karla Oliver said it was frustrating at times to wait for the COVID-19 vaccine. Residents and staff will receive their first doses Jan. 22.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 20, 2021
Senior facilities in Lakewood Ranch begin to receive vaccine

Assisted living facilities in Lakewood Ranch begin to vaccinate residents and staff

  • East County
  • News
Sidney Turner. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 23, 2020
Rotary Club of Longboat Key provides Resilient Retreat care packages

Rotarian Sidney Turner, the Resilient Retreat founder, got a surprise from her fellow club members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tournament director Justin Kristich, LECOM's Mark Kauffman, LECOM's Dr. Tim Novak and tournament sales manager Alex  Hansberger take part in a 2022 kickoff event at Friday at the PGA Superstore at UTC. Photo by Scott Lockwood.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • September 29, 2021
Lakewood Ranch's Suncoast Classic set for 'normal' return next February

Korn Ferry Tour's LECOM Suncoast Classic should be a 'normal' event again in 2022.

  • East County
  • News
Dozens of dead fish were washing up on the shores of Quick Point Nature Preserve on July 12.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 3, 2021
Longboat Key deals with on-and-off red tide conditions

Some days, dead fish accumulate and there is a foul odor. Other days, conditions are pristine.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
SCIP students begin planting the microforest at Nathan Benderson Park. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 12, 2021
Students spend summer building microforest

Students in the Faulhaber Fab Lab's summer program worked to design and install a microforest at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Corey Reed has several weeks of recovery ahead of him after getting hit by an SUV while biking home from the Longboat Key Club. Photo provided by Corey Reed.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 9, 2021
Former Key Club chef has weeks of recovery ahead after car-bicycle crash

In late August, Corey Reed was cycling home to Sarasota from the Longboat Key Club when he was hit by an SUV.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Danielle Gassenhofer listens carefully as her children, 8-year-old Eleanor Gassenhofer and 6-year-old Edison Gassenhofer, get advice on how to cast from Robert LaVopa, a member of the Lakewood Ranch Angler's Club.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 18, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Angler's Club Youth Fishing Seminar reels in fun

Children learned the basics of fishing in preparation for the Angler's Club annual Youth Fishing Tournament.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Group |
  • August 11, 2022
The Most Common Questions About Gallbladder Disease

David W. Dexter, MD, FACS, Board-Certified General Surgeon with Lakewood Ranch Medical Group, Answers Some of The Most Common Questions

  • Health
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St. Armands Circle paid parking data shows visits to the Lido Key business district remains robust even after season. (Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 14, 2022
Paid parking, Bay Runner data shows benefits for St. Armands BID

The Sarasota parking manager tells the St. Armands BID board that paid parking and Bay Runner activities remain robust after season concludes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 7, 2021
Rev. Pick’s sermons kept them coming for more

Father Pick, founder of St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church, left a lively legacy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
WBTT artists Jai Shanae , Donovan Whitney, Arthur Wesley and Brentney Stephens during a performance of Jazzlinks in 2020. Photo courtesy of Sorcha Augustine
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 3, 2021
WBTT helps students connect with Black history

WBTT partnered with Jazz Club of Sarasota and Sarasota Schools to teach students about Black history through music and theater.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2009
Cops Corner 11.19.09

A caller reported that a dog had been constantly barking in an adjacent apartment. The caller told officers that the apartment in which the dog was housed also held the circuit breakers for the entire building and said he believed it was illegal for a dog to be in there.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 23, 2009
Eclectic exhibit offers artistic grab bag

A fall art exhibit at Allyn Gallup in the Rosemary District features work by Venice artist Richard Mueller.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • September 24, 2009
Sam Snead's is a local favorite

"The King of Swing" was his nickname, and golf was his game. Sam Snead was known as one of the greatest golfers of all time -- and his namesake restaurant is equally as good.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 7, 2009
Miss Manatee throws first fall pitch

The league welcomed the start of its recreational season Oct. 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 27, 2010
WBTT singer has star potential

Meet the young breakout star of the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's Motown Revue.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 8, 2009
Sarasota gets scratch fever

Disc jockeys and clubbers plan to flock to downtown Sarasota bars next week for Sarasota's first Vinyl Music Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
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