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Phyllis Clifford sips on a cup of tea.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: CHAC Springtime in Paris Tea Party

The mostly-women crowd who gathered to snack on chocolate-covered strawberries, champagne and France-inspired finger foods March 20, most enjoyed spending time in the Akara II model home inside the Lake Club community. The group enjoyed time in patio furniture near the pool, and relaxed in the spotless, normally empty building, which homed the Springtime in Paris Ladies Tea event. The $25 donation to attend, which included food, beverages and a caricature, benefited Community Haven.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Loren Hutchison and student Kayla Mathews. Courtesy photo.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • December 20, 2017
STEM fair in Lakewood Ranch creates hands-on learning

your town

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Famous rock stars, actors and writers have chosen Sarasota as a retirement destination, but a few celebrities — such as daredevil Nik Wallenda — hail from the Gulf Coast region 'where urban amenities meet small-town living.'
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 9, 2013
FRIDAY FIVE: Celebrities born in Sarasota

Famous rock stars, actors and writers have chosen Sarasota as a retirement destination, but quite a few celebrities hail from the Gulf Coast region 'where urban amenities meet small-town living.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Phill Younger
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 24, 2017
It's worth a try

A recent proposal may entice more people to run for the Town Commission

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 5, 2012
Delve into 12: Cathy Antunes

From baseball to term limits, one Sarasota citizen is doing her best to keep local government responsive to the people.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 28, 2017
Love without boundaries: How one Sarasota couple fought for family and acceptance

Brock Beason and Dave Edwards met in 1990. In 2002, they adopted a son, Matthew.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River High senior Elena Lopez is congratulated after driving in the game-winning run in the bottom of the eighth inning. Photos by Jen Blanco.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 25, 2012
MATCHING CROWNS

Both the Braden River and Lakewood Ranch softball teams captured district championships last week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota Polo Club resident and Polo Grill and Bar owner Tommy Klauber competed in his second triathlon Aug. 4, on Siesta Key. Klauber now will prepare for his first Ironman 70.3 Sept. 29, in Augusta, Ga.  Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 8, 2012
IRON ON: Tommy Klauber

Sarasota Polo Club resident and Polo Grill and Bar owner Tommy Klauber is preparing for his first Ironman Triathlon.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 16, 2013
County may change its growth strategy

Manatee County officials will ask the public for feedback on three alternatives for addressing growth in the next 20 years.

  • East County
  • News
BRINLING
  • By Christopher Miller |
  • July 13, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Austin Brinling

Ten-year-old center fielder Austin Brinling maintained a positive attitude and displayed good sportsmanship during the District 26 All-Star Baseball Tournament, helping lead Braden River Little League's 9- and 10-year-old All-Star team to the division title July 6.

  • East County
  • Sports
Willie Thomas of Camp Gladiator gives inspiration to Lakewood Ranch'  s Maria DeCarlo.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 30, 2017
Workouts a great fit for Mall at UTC in Sarasota

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Lee Pace in "Pushing Daisies." Photo source: Amazon Prime Video.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 15, 2019
Binge Blog: Pie in the sky

"Pushing Daisies," created by Bryan Fuller and starring Lee Pace, Anna Friel and Kristen Chenoweth, and "Being John Malkovich," directed by Spike Jonze, written by Charlie Kaufman and starring John Cusack, are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Donna Swan |
  • July 6, 2011
Deal Us In: Contributor shows team spirit

In a recent pairs event, the contributor made his day when he played this hand.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
2011 Football Preview
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 17, 2011
Football Preview 2011: Rivalries Redrawn

After the Florida High School Athletic Association introduced new district classifications earlier this year, Braden River, Lakewood Ranch and The Out-of-Door Academy all will face new opponents when the regular season officially kicks off Sept. 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
Circus Arts Conservatory Co-Founder Dolly Jacobs and Saks Fifth Avenue Marketing Director Sally Schule under the big top Saks created for the event.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 11, 2015
Black Tie & Tales 11.12.15

Learn about the social happenings in Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
DeMarcay developer Greg Kveton said he wants to use a more efficient construction method.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 16, 2017
Residents protest proposed DeMarcay changes

A developer wants to build an 18-story condo the same way as every other high-rise in the city. So why do neighbors want to block the use of a standard construction method?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tampa-based artist Stephen Palladino painted a 40-foot clover mural for Shamrock's St. Patrick’s Day party. Photo by Nick Friedman.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 25, 2013
Hearts of gold

The Shamrock Pub donated $7,100 to the YMCA Youth Shelter April 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 10, 2010
Walking a fine line

Circus Sarasota headliner Nik Wallenda is on his way to becoming more than just a tightrope walker with a famous last name.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2013
N.Y. woman injured in Longboat Key crash

A pedestrian was injured Monday afternoon after being hit by a car. The accident occurred in the 3100 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
FC Sarasota U13 midfielder Emily Brusco works on her footwork during a trapping drill.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: CMHS Soccer Camp

Cardinal Mooney High hosted its annual Summer Soccer Camp June 17-20. Cougars boys soccer head coach and Men's Premier Soccer Team player Sebastian Marin led the camp for youths ranging in age from fifth through ninth grade. Participants focused on individual skills, tactics, field presence and team play through one-on-one coaching.

  • East County
  • Sports
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