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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 19, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Helbing recognized by Medical Economics; Grapevine earns top agency recognition; Sarasota attorney earns recognition; Manatee Tiger Bay adds Misty Servia

  • Sarasota
  • News
(Courtesy photo) Longboat Key Turtle Watch volunteer Amanda Roth helps show perspective of the hole discovered Tuesday morning near the Broadway Street Beach Access.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 28, 2019
Turtle watch volunteers remind beachgoers to fill up before leaving

Longboat volunteers discover obstacle to hatchlings and adult turtles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Matt Devereaux, Lennar's vice president of sales for Southwest Florida, and Sen. Bill Galvano said Lakewood Ranch has become the premier residential housing hub in the Tampa area.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • July 31, 2013
Lennar breaks ground on Bridgewater homes

National builder Lennar held a groundbreaking ceremony last week for its new community in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Daniel Mitchell
  • By Daniel Mitchell |
  • October 5, 2011
My View: Facts are in: Tax cuts raise revenue

There is a distinct pattern throughout American history: When tax rates are reduced, the economy's growth rate improves and living standards increase.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 9, 2009
Swim teams dive into season

Lakewood Ranch opened its season victorious Sept. 2. The Out-of-Door Academy and Braden River are scheduled to begin this week.

  • East County
  • Sports
The current Osprey fishing pier was built in 1973.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 23, 2014
Osprey fishing pier reconstruction back on track

After a drawn-out permitting process, a county project to rebuild the historic Osprey fishing pier on Little Sarasota Bay has moved into the design phase.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 29, 2014
Our View: The word for 2015: Aspire

Each year, you make resolutions. A variation on that is to select a word, one word to live by for the next 12 months.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Cardinal Mooney High senior boys lacrosse captains Alec Frank, Ryan Katchen and MJ McMahon.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 14, 2019
Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse gears up for season

The Cardinal Mooney High boys lacrosse team gears up for season is setting last year's historic season as the minimum expectation in 2019

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 22, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 23

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Two police advisory panels will help guide police-department policy and act as liaisons to the greater community.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 8, 2011
Commission appoints police panel chairmen

City commissioners chose the two chairmen from a pool of 15 candidates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota County Administration buildings will be one of several closed facilities.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 21, 2019
Sarasota County announces Memorial Day closures

Most county-led government and recreational facilities will be closed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lou Marinaccio, a Players Centre supporter, and Managing Director/CEO Michelle Bianchi Pingel, are working hard to raise money for the theater's construction. The field of possible architects has been narrowed to three.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 29, 2016
Players Centre close to selecting architect for Waterside project

Field narrowed to three architectural firms, decision due Aug. 31.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 23, 2010
LLSA Chamber Small Business of the Year Awards: Beth Callans Management Corp.

11 Employees or More -- Winner

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Keon Buckley.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 20, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Keon Buckley

Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball junior Keon Buckley talks dropping 30 points and taking the game seriously

  • East County
  • Sports
After creating a Facebook page opposing a Walmart at the Ringling Shopping Center, Holly Dennis is optimistic the city is on the same page as residents in the area.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 18, 2015
Residents, city work to create village center at Ringling Shopping Center

Even as the city expresses optimism about the future of the Ringling Shopping Center, questions from residents and the property owners create a foggier outlook.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The vacant lot at 162 Beach Road is covered in shoreline-stabilizing vegetation, and has never been developed.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 24, 2014
Commission denies Siesta Key building plans

Sarasota County commissioners unanimously denied a variance request to build a three-story single-family home at 162 Beach Road Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney senior attacker MJ McMahon scored his 400th-career point April 30 against Barron Collier.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 2, 2019
Cardinal Mooney lacrosse senior enters the "400 club"

He hit the milestone as the Cougars advanced to the regional final.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Longboat Key Town Commission also agreed to adopt its revised Vision Plan Thursday at Town Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 20, 2011
Town to make beach project pitch

The Town Commission also decided not to change a sea turtle ordinance that would have prohibited beach furniture on the beach overnight during sea turtle nesting season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brent Parker stands at the Sarasota bayfront, which his Sarasota Vision project hopes to one day connect to Main Street via a pedestrian walkway. Parker is a resident of Golden Gate Point.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 9, 2012
Neighbors: Brent Parker

A Sarasota architect has a unique vision for the future of downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 20, 2013
Turn it up: Noise Ordinance 4 shines a light on local music

Turn it up: Noise Ordinance 4 shines a light on local music

  • Arts + Culture
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