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The Players' Cassandra Santiso sets the atmosphere with songs such as "Unforgettable."
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 10, 2018
Lakewood Ranch smitten with The Players

The Players Centre for Performing Arts sells out its first gala in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
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
Scott Allen and Mimi Carlin
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • October 31, 2014
Bacchus on the Beach, Bacchanalian Beach Ball

Bacchus on the Beach, Bacchanalian Beach Ball

  • Black Tie
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 9, 2019
County to explore drawing new district lines

The Board of County Commissioners will revisit the topic of redistricting in May.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Some Villagers want the town to enforce an ordinance on this piece of town-owned land along Bayside Drive that would force the cleanup of boats that have been stored here for years. File photo
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 13, 2015
Town manager docks Village boat issue

Citing concerns over a lack of public participation during summer meetings, Town Manager Dave Bullock wants to postpone an issue some residents raised regarding boat storage in the Village.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Alan Moore

Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant co-owner says that a Longboat Key Town Commission vote could save his family's restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 8, 2010
Subcommittee gets sidetracked

Debates about the town's comprehensive plan overshadowed revisions of the town's vision plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Gotcha Group uses advertising to fund its free ride service.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 8, 2016
Downtown circulator plans move ahead

The city is nearing an agreement with a private operator to run a new transit service offering on-demand rides in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota's historical Crocker Memorial Church and Bidwell-Wood House now feature security cameras to prevent vandalism.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 5, 2013
Landmarks fight vandalism with security cameras

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County recently awarded the Historical Society of Sarasota County a $3,770-grant for a security-camera system

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The project to ensure cleaner stormwater runoff could begin as early as this spring or summer and would take nine months to complete.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 2, 2013
Year in review: December 2012, '$1 million project would filter polluted runoff'

Hudson Bayou has long been polluted by stormwater tainted with trash, toxic metals and nutrients that have been linked to red-tide blooms.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • November 12, 2015
Welcome Back: Siesta improvements will debut this season

As the season winds up, construction will wind down at Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 23, 2009
Lakewood CDDs start 2011 budget discussions

Ranch officials hope to have the 2011 budget nearly finalized by June to avoid confusion.

  • East County
  • News
Blowouts abound this week, both positive and negative.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 21, 2016
East County Football Final 10.21.16

Blowouts abound this week, both positive and negative.

  • East County
  • Sports
Elena Urioste
  • By June LeBell |
  • June 15, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Music Festival - Saturday Symphony 2

There was an electricity pulsing through the Opera House Saturday evening for the Sarasota Music Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 4, 2018
Longboat residents soon to receive utility project fees

Neighborhood residents should expect a letter in the mail about how much they owe the town for its project to put all overhead wires underground.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hudgins will face Ray Porter in the General Election.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Charter Review Board — District 4: Jody Hudgins

Hudgins will face Ray Porter in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Out-of-Door Academy’s Joie Eckhard will swim for Pepperdine University in the fall after signing a national letter of intent in front of family and friends April 27. Courtesy photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 13, 2015
Signing day

Eleven East County student/athletes signed national letters of intent to play at the next level. They share their goals of what they want to accomplish now.

  • East County
  • Sports
Meet this week's athlete of the week, Jeff Casseus.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 18, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Jeff Casseus

Braden River senior Jeff Casseus had a team-high 17 points and 11 rebounds, helping lead the Pirates to a 64-44 victory over rival Lakewood Ranch Jan. 11.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 27, 2009
Man Up program encourages youth achievement

Thirty Newtown residents and participants in the Man Up program attended a luncheon that recognized their achievements Monday, July 27, at Marina Jack.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rabbi Elaine Rose Glickman has authored her first secular book on parenting from her experience teaching children and as a mother.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 2, 2016
Rabbi Elaine Glickman pens book for parents

"Your Kid's a Brat and It's All Your Fault" lends advice for parents looking to correct bratty behavior.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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