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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 30, 2017
Brighter future for Rosedale clubhouse

Rosedale residents, club owner praise clubhouse upgrades.

  • East County
  • News
Since starting the giving circle in 2015, Cheers for Charity co-founder Amanda Tullidge and other members have raised $22,000.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 18, 2017
Five wishes granted at Lakewood Ranch giving circle grant reception

Cheers for Charity presents $5,000 to area nonprofits.

  • East County
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  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 14, 2017
Siesta Beach pavilion and other business vandalized over weekend

The graffiti, which referenced Orlando several times, was also found on the Frontier Communications building on Midnight Pass Road. Police have no suspects.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
City staff will present the master plan to the City Commission at a September meeting.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 17, 2017
City presents Paul Thorpe Park improvement plans

Residents asked the city to move quickly in implementing plans to improve the downtown park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County can expect bad weather from Hurricane Irma on Sunday.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 7, 2017
Sarasota County considers voluntary evacuations, shelter openings

Officials continue to monitor Hurricane Irma's path, and are preparing to make changes if the storm changes course.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County voters can cast their ballots early at the Sarasota County Elections office until Aug. 27.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 22, 2016
Siesta Key polling place moves off island

Some Siesta residents will have to travel off the Key to cast their vote at the Devyn on South Tamiami Trail next week.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 23, 2016
Film review: 'Hell or High Water'

Chris Pine shines in this cat-and-mouse thriller.

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  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 28, 2016
Film review: 'Don't Breathe'

Three young thieves get more than they bargained for in this tense thriller.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Dr. Michael Crosby, CEO and President of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, and Sarasota Bay Watch founder Rusty Chinnis at last year's Scallopalooza. Photo by Kristen Herhold
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 14, 2016
Scallopalooza to help clam and scallop restoration

The annual event is Sarasota Bay Watch's lone fundraiser.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 27, 2016
Film review: 'Author: The JT LeRoy Story'

This fascinating film uncovers the story behind the fictitious author JT LeRoy and the real woman behind the hoax.

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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 9, 2016
Sarasota planners OK Cask & Ale on Main Street

City staff have endorsed plans for an upscale craft cocktail lounge in the space originally slated to house Taco Bus.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city has closed a portion of Cocoanut Avenue as part of a series of planned improvements for the road this year.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Cocoanut street closure and affordable housing feedback

The city closes a downtown street for construction, and our readers share their thoughts on the murky future of a proposed apartment complex.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sutter Roofing was founded in 1902, and opened a Florida operation in 1979. It’s now one of the largest commercial roofers in the state. Company president Doug Sutter is on the right.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 19, 2016
Local firms protest economic development grant

‘Project Mulligan’ could provide more than $1 million for a national roofing company.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The restaurant specializes in endless sushi and hibachi.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 3, 2016
Yuniku opens at University Parkway, Lockwood Ridge Road

The sushi and hibachi restaurant is the second eatery to open in University Square this year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 8, 2016
Tropical Storm Colin: An early test

Tropical Storm Colin: An early test

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Town Manager David Bullock takes notes as the commission discusses the tax. He and mayors of the barrier islands asked that the tax revenues be allocated differently than proposed.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 22, 2016
Sales tax proposal heads toward referendum

Voters will decide in November whether to implement half-cent sales tax .

  • East County
  • News
John League, left, discusses the proposed Legacy Trail extension on Saturday at Payne Park.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 29, 2018
City examines Legacy Trail connection options

As the county explores a possible Legacy Trail extension, the city is exploring the ways it could capitalized on the popular bicycle and pedestrian route.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Kevin Conway, Sarasota's Dean Anderson, tournament honoree Christopher Gordon, service dog Blaze and Heritage Harbor's Nick Gyeszat go off the first tee at the fifth annual Rosedale Golf Classic April 4.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 4, 2018
Rosedale Golf Classic helps change a life in Bradenton

East County community support raises more than $100,000 for Homes for Our Troops.

  • East County
  • News
The store will primarily focus on  draft beer sales, according to the application.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 10, 2018
Craft beer store planned for Second Street

A proposed bottle shop in the ground floor of The DeSota would focus on craft beer and wine sales for consumption on- and off-site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brooklyn Lucero.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 18, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Brooklyn Lucero

The Lakewood Ranch sophomore talks the mental challenge of pitching and her biggest fears.

  • East County
  • Sports
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