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Country Club East is a popular community off Lorraine Road. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 13, 2017
Lakewood Ranch sells 10,000th home

In January, new home sales were up 32% from the the same time last year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 13, 2010
Fairgrounds swing to life

The 2010 Manatee County Fair will run Jan. 14 through Jan. 24. Musical highlights include performances by John Anderson, Jake Owen, The Bellamy Brothers and Gloriana, among others.

  • East County
  • News
That’s a sexy Fisher Island Club peacock featured in the New York Post story, not a sexy Longbeach Village peacock .
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2015
Longboat Key: Bringing sexy back?

Longboat Key: Bringing sexy back?

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jared Gracia-David performs wire walking with the Sailor Circus. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 30, 2019
Pine View, Sailor Circus graduate competes in global competition

Jared Gracia-David drew on his wire walking experience to create a video for the Breakthrough Junior Challenge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverview High senior girls swimmer Emma Weyant won gold in the 400 IM at the 2019 Phillips 66 National Championships. Photo courtesy Emma Weyant.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 29, 2019
Riverview swimmer not distracted by national success

Emma Weyant won the 400 IM at the 2019 Phillips 66 National Championships in California

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 29, 2019
Our View: What's the strategy?

Add up all the projects the city talks about, and the total would top $600 million. Is there really a plan or strategy for all this?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Harold Ronson at Iwo Jima
  • By Harold Ronson | Contributor |
  • April 2, 2018
Longboat man returns to Iwo Jima

Long-awaited trip worth taking.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Larry Larose and John Meyers
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Marine Corps Birthday Luncheon

More than 200 U.S. Marine Corps veterans gathered Saturday, Nov. 10 at Marina Jack to celebrate the 237th birthday of the Marine Corps. Marine veterans of World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam, the Gulf Wars, Iraq and Afghanistan, ranging in age from 24 to 95, were represented at the 10th annual luncheon. Chairman Tom Smith addressed the crowd before members socialized and enjoyed a meal.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 12, 2012
Registration upcoming for TOPSoccer

The Braden River Soccer Club will hold registration for its TOPSoccer program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 14.

  • East County
  • Sports
Booker Middle School eighth-grader Deric DuBose dribbles the ball down the lane.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: CMHS Boys Basketball Camp

More than 50 boys, ranging in age from fifth through ninth grade, hit the court for Cardinal Mooney High's annual boys basketball camp June 18. The camp began June 17 and runs through June 20. Over the course of the four-day camp, participants learned the basic fundamentals that are essential to the game of basketball. Players focused on shooting, ball handling, passing, footwork, concepts of teamwork and defense while improving their overall basketball IQ.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 4, 2017
Boys and Girls Clubs supporters enjoy night in the wild west

The organization’s annual Steak and Burger event was held on Feb. 3.

  • Black Tie
Gus Mollasis talks to students during his "At the Movies" class.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 26, 2019
Longboat Key Education Center now enrolling

Classes start October 15 on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Eight-year-old Jason Jessup, left, and James Crain, 7, race to double-team Kayla Cummings, 8.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 27, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: i9 Sports Super Saturday

Hundreds of East County children hit the fields for i9 Sports' Super Saturday Nov. 19. Children played in a variety of single elimination tournaments, including basketball, baseball, soccer and flag football, among others, to determine the champions in each age division. Players also enjoyed music, games, face painting and refreshments.

  • East County
  • Sports
Smith helped lift the ballet's spirits during the early years of Iain Webb as director.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 7, 2015
Jeanne Beates Smith, former managing director of the Sarasota Ballet, dies

Smith, age 54, was a positive force of energy in the Sarasota community and made an impact during the early years of Iain Webb and Margaret Barbieri's tenure at the Sarasota Ballet.

  • Arts + Culture
Joe and Maureen Beall
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Twin Shores Senior Prom

The residents and guests at Twin Shores 'senior' prom on Jan. 20 did it just like they did in high school. People got into the spirit of things dancing in their formal wear to live covers of The Beatles, Elvis Presley and Three Dog Night. And just like back in the days, the punch was spiked (but this time, everyone is of age and they planned it that way).

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Vishal Kakkad is starting the Premier Flag Football League, an NFL FLAG Football partner, in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 21, 2019
NFL Flag Football-affiliated league coming to Lakewood Ranch

The new league will play its games at Premier Sports Campus.

  • East County
  • Sports
Meredith Jones and Blake Price
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 15, 2019
'Bright Star' shines with bluegrass and a little magic

Edie Brickell and Steve Martin's bluegrass musical might not be plausible, but it feels authentic.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 7, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Just Play Sports Fest

The Just Play Sports Fest is Saturday at Premier Sports Campus.

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • July 15, 2019
Julian M. Rabow

Julian “Jay” Marshall Rabow was born July 27, 1927 in Buffalo, New York, and passed away in Sarasota, Florida on June 29, 2019.

  • Siesta Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Midfielder Maria Miller, 14, battles for position during the Braden River Soccer Club’s game versus the Ocala Lightning Elite Jan. 15.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: USSSA Southeast Regional Championship

More than 50 youth boys and girls soccer teams from across the country and Brazil competed in the USSSA Southeast Regional Championship Jan. 14-15 at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch. The top four finishers in each age division are qualified to attend the 2012 USSSA Soccer National Championships July 12 in Overland Park, Kan.

  • East County
  • Sports
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