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Passersby can see remnants of a car in the driveway of the home, which burned July 4.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 17, 2013
Fire on Fourth of July destroys Ranch home

A 2,600-square-foot home at 7134 Spikerush Court burned in the early-morning hours of July 4. No one was harmed.

  • East County
  • News
The city hopes to transform Fruitville Road from an intimidating thoroughfare for pedestrians to a more friendly road.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 19, 2015
City gears up for Fruitville Road changes

With the city planning to design a more pedestrian-friendly Fruitville Road, residents and businesses offered their thoughts on how the street could evolve.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Brandon and Rebecca Desch deliver food Thursday with Bayside Community Church's annual 9/11 outreach program. Since 2008 the church has provided lunch for area first responders on Sept. 11.
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 11, 2014
Church feeds first responders during annual 9/11 outreach

Bayside Community Church expands its yearly program by delivering 800 lunches to first responders in Sarasota and Manatee Counties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 21, 2014
Planning Commission OKs rezone for Eide library

The Sarasota County Planning Commission yesterday unanimously approved the rezone of 58 acres of bayfront property slated to board scholars studying one of the largest collections of Chinese literature in the world.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Michael Farhat and Luke Sears both signed with the University of Charleston football.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 13, 2013
Mustangs ink college choices

Nine East County seniors signed national letters of intent Feb. 6.

  • East County
  • Sports
Fourteen-year-old Drew Bavaro, who has aspirations of playing for Boston College, will attend Cardigan Mountain School this year. Courtesy photos
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 10, 2014
Parting shot

Fourteen-year-old Drew Bavaro recently earned a scholarship to attend Cardigan Mountain School in Canaan, N.H.

  • East County
  • Sports
Local Remote Area Medical organizers Dr. Richard Conard and Doug Schiller are still seeking dentists for the Saturday and Sunday free clinic.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 18, 2015
Huge need for volunteer dentists at RAM event

Free medical clinic expects to attract more than 2,500 patients.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 20, 2009
Kindergartners donate earnings to charity

Private kindergarten students at Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch Town Center went on a shopping spree at Publix Nov. 19 to purchase canned goods for charity.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 7, 2009
Application hinges on road

Longboat Club Road is a point of contention in The Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside application.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
An early Easter typically causes concern among local business owners who worry tourists and snowbirds will hop out of town alongside the Easter Bunny.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 24, 2013
Season extends past Easter on St. Armands

Snowbirds and tourists didn't flock North after Easter in March, which is good news for businesses on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bokorney
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 27, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jake Bokorney

Jake Bokorney plays soccer for Cardinal Mooney High School's team the U17 FC Sarasota Soccer team.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 4, 2011
Benchmark's final report targets Morgan Stanley

The final report of the Firefighters Pension Board centers on a $209,000 payment to the board's consultant.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo by Jen  Blanco Tim Sheredy has coached 43 Junior Golf Association All-American players and two AJGA Players of the Year. He previously worked as a senior instructor at IMG Academy.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 6, 2014
Proven Results

Tim Sheredy, owner of the Tim Sheredy Golf Institute, recently began teaching junior golfers out of the River Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Horticulturist Addie Worth
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 9, 2011
What is a Tillandsia Tapestry? (VIDEO)

Selby Gardens horticulturist Addie Worth shows off the "living wall" she helped design during last month's Plant & Garden Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 22, 2014
Top Stories - Sarasota: February

Local entrepreneur Jesse Biter and his wife, Katie, appeared on 'The Tonight Show' with Jay Leno Monday, in a segment poking fun at their wedding announcement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 2010
Locals hit the courts at Sarasota Open

Some familiar names were on the roster for the opening weekend of the second men's USTA/UTP Sarasota Open tournament.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2013
News Briefs

June 18 special election early voting continues; County considers Lakewood Ranch public transit route

  • East County
  • News
Meet this week's athlete, Scott Covino.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 16, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Scott Covino

Thirteen-year-old Scott Covino recently won the statewide Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge competition in Kissimmee.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kaye Warr |
  • March 20, 2012
Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Sean Anderson

Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Sean Anderson

  • Arts + Culture
Although the Sarasota County Commission agreed to halt the search for a Come As You Are shelter, they agreed they are open to exploring other avenues.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 23, 2014
County pursues new homelessness project

After receiving a request from Harvest House to help pay for a housing project, the Sarasota County Commission asked county staff to research additional funds to assist the organization.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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