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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 10, 2010
Key residents purchase Colony loan

Two Longboat Key residents have purchased loans at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort that have defaulted under its owner and chairman.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kelley Shiels holds the school record for digs, and coach Steven Haugh describes Shiels as the best libero in the area.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 13, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kelley Shiels

Braden River High School libero Kelley Shiels has been averaging 24 digs this season while helping lead the Lady Pirates to an 18-2 record.

  • East County
  • Sports
Stephanie Peabody said $1.4 million has been raised for the Brain Health Initiative at Lakewood Ranch, so the study is moving forward.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 27, 2019
With $1.4 million raised, Brain Health Initiative moves forward in Lakewood Ranch

With $1.4 million raised, Brain Health Initiative at Lakewood Ranch moves forward.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 12, 2019
Selby Gardens Circle members preview Lights in Bloom

The Chairman's Circle dinner revealed the annual lights show Dec. 12.

  • Black Tie
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 7, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Kaitlyn Kerrigan

Lakewood Ranch High alumna Kaitlyn Kerrigan scored two goals to lead the Lees-McRae College women's soccer team to a 2-1 extra time victory over Mount Olive College Oct. 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
Stuart Roth, founder of the Center of Faith and Freedom, said the organization will create more general videos so they can be used by non-profits throughout the country rather than just for specific not-for-profits.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 20, 2010
Ranch's Stuart Roth named 'Humanitarian of the Year'

Stuart Roth was awarded the C. John A. Clarke Humanitarian of the Year Award Oct. 15 by the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River baseball coach Mike Verrill said the position with the Pirates is the perfect opportunity for him.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 14, 2011
Pirates name new coach

Former Out-of-Door Academy baseball coach Mike Verrill was named Braden River High's new varsity baseball coach Dec. 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 17, 2010
Irrigation dilemma warrants consideration

Lakewood Ranch Community Development District supervisors will work to develop a strategy for addressing irrigation problems and reclaimed water during an upcoming planning session.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2011
Our View: Pull the rapid-transit plug

The Sarasota County Commission continues to take steps toward a massively expensive, unnecessary and likely doomed bus rapid-transit system.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Residents can only water lawns before 8 a.m. or after 6 p.m., per the new regulations, and only on specific days of the week based on their addresses.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 5, 2017
Less rain in Sarasota means more restrictions on water use

New regulations say residents can only water lawns once a week through August.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 27, 2016
Is Longboat Key boring?

A new list says Longboat is the fifth most boring place in Florida. Do you agree?

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 30, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 5

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 27, 2010
Professional Golf Tips 101

East County golf professionals offer tips for improving your game.

  • East County
  • Sports
Come and experience 5 acres of terror. Walk trough the woods, but remember: you won't be alone..!! Photo courtesy of Belisa Mazzara.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 23, 2015
Upper Manatee River Road gets spooky with haunted trail

An East County family opened Delirium Haunted Trail to the public this year.

  • East County
  • News
'The Diary of a Teenage Girl'
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 31, 2015
Film review: 'The Diary of a Teenage Girl'

An unapologetic coming-of-age story

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Bernadette DiPino's daughter, Tabitha Hays, a police officer in Maryland, pinned the badge on the chief.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 18, 2013
Top cop sworn in

Mayor Suzanne Atwell calls it a new day for Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • May 11, 2012
2012 Harvey Milk Festival Boasts International Acts

2012 Harvey Milk Festival Boasts International Acts

  • Arts + Culture
Ali Wentworth shares stories at RCLA's Town Hall Lecture Series.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • April 9, 2018
Actress Ali Wentworth dishes on life, love and aging

Actress, author and comedian Ali Wentworth brings the laughs at RCLA's final 2018 Town Hall Lecture.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Guest Food Editor Amanda Morris and her mother, Emily Buskirk, with their beautiful Thanksgiving desserts.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 17, 2010
Thankful for tradition

Guest chef, Amanda Morris, and her mother, Emily Buskirk, share some of their favorite memories and recipes.

  • Arts + Culture
The Woman's Exchange purchased the adjacent property that current houses a four-plex.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • April 25, 2013
Woman's Exchange plans its expansion

The nonprofit plans to expand into an adjacent property it purchased in 2012. Options for the space include additional storage and retail space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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