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A 630-square-foot space at the visitors center at Historic Spanish Point will house a library to serve the Osprey community.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 27, 2011
County checks out library service for Osprey

The community of Osprey will soon begin a new chapter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 15, 2010
Updates: Police bumper stickers are a popular item; DID debates valet parking

Updates: Police bumper stickers are a popular item; DID debates valet parking

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bayside Community Church's new 2,500-seat auditorium is the focal point of the 73,347-square-foot expansion the church opened in December. Courtesy photos
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 6, 2015
Church opens expansion

The east campus of Bayside Community Church now hosts stadium seating and new ammenities for church members.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • March 3, 2010
Detectives make arrest in Lichon murder

Jose Luis Marrero, 34, was charged in the shooting death of Lauren Lichon, 23, Wednesday at the Manatee County Courthouse while he was attending a hearing on an unrelated charge.

  • East County
  • News
Peggy Kunkle learned the game of golf from her husband. She has had 11 holes-in-one in her career.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 7, 2011
River Club golfer sinks two holes-in-one

Peggy Kunkle hit a pair of aces in a span of four days.

  • East County
  • Sports
Arancini is risotto cooked in a special Sicilian fashion.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2014
HOLIDAY EATS: Ortygia

Chef Gaetano of Ortygia shares a recipe that is a Christmas tradition of his family - Arancini, which means "little oranges."

  • Arts + Culture
Terry Turner, 72 plans to take some time to recharge.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 16, 2013
Fiscal frontrunner: Terry Turner

Terry Turner lobbied for a strong city manager role and redevelopment on the North Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The time the Cardinal Mooney High girls 400-yard freestyle relay team
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 7, 2013
Just the Stats

This week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kirsten Baker, RN, Florida Blue Registered Nurse |
  • February 15, 2018
Four Ways to Trim Your Health Care Budget

Health care can be expensive, but you may save hundreds or possibly thousands of dollars this year if you just follow these four suggestions

  • Health
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Inductees reveal their plaques at last year's induction.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 20, 2018
Circus Ring of Fame announces 2019 inductees

Four acts will be inducted into the Circus Ring of Fame on Jan. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Fire Rescue has 33 line personnel divided into three shifts.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 4, 2012
Bullock proposes defined-contribution firefighter plan

Town Manager David Bullock discussed the possibility of freezing the current plan and transitioning employees to a new 401a plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Siesta Dunes, at 6200 Midnight Pass Road, offers a feast of holiday lights for residents and passersby. Its decorations wowed the judges, too, during the annual Siesta Key Condominium Association Condo Lighting Contest.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 22, 2011
Condo complexes gleam for the season

The Siesta Key Condominium Association assembled its annual team of judges Dec. 16, to pick the best condo decorations on the Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A Savor the Sounds concert event planned for Jan. 23 at Bayfront Park will include a fireworks display.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 21, 2015
Fireworks celebration rescheduled for January

A Savor the Sounds concert event planned for Jan. 23 at Bayfront Park will include a fireworks display.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Two Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts will be doing business with a new landscape contractor starting Oct. 1.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 24, 2011
CDDs change landscape contractor

Lakewood Ranch CDDs 4 and 5 soon will contract with Down to Earth for landscaping services.

  • East County
  • News
Retention ponds in Lakewood Ranch are more than just aesthetically pleasing parts of the community, according to Lakewood Ranch Director of Operations Ryan Heise.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 2, 2014
Science fair educates on stormy waterways

UF researchers, Town Hall orchestrate inaugural event to educate and entertain Ranch residents on ponds.

  • East County
  • News
University Park's Gerard McParland puts on his fireman gear as he reflects on September 11, 2001.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • June 9, 2017
9-11: Firefighter sees first hand the age of innocence come to an end

University Place man worked for weeks at Ground Zero.

  • East County
  • News
Tyrus Jackson.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 15, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 02.15.18

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 02.15.18

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 24, 2017
Salute to the Stars Luncheon celebrates artist award winners

The annual Sarasota Opera event honored artists and staff members on March 24 at Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Black Tie
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • April 7, 2010
Weekly Dish

The weekly dish features restaurant tidbits and our pick for the dish of the week.

  • Arts + Culture
The work is scheduled to occur in three sections, which will be barricaded during the time of work.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 3, 2011
Resurfacing planned for Moorings road

Moorings Point Circle will be closed June 6-15.

  • East County
  • News
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