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MLFB Senior Executive Vice President Frank Murtha said his league is working to make rent payments to Schroeder-Manatee Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 24, 2016
Lakewood Ranch developer sues Major League Football

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch files suit to evict fledgling professional football league.

  • East County
  • News
Jennifer Rust, Jennifer Steube and first timer Sydney Gruters. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 27, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 01.28.16

Black Tie & Tales

  • Black Tie
Greenbrook resident Mikaela Boelkins, 14, is promoting the use of green lights in Lakewood Ranch around Memorial Day. The lights will be placed in coach lamps, lights attached to the garage.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 22, 2017
Veterans awareness gets a green light

Students overcome HOA restrictions for veterans awareness project.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 18, 2016
Film review: 'Where to Invade Next'

Michael Moore's new film is a beautifully constructed travelogue that explores the uncomfortable truth.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Carolyn Eastwood will serve as the interim while the county searches for a new engineer.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 9, 2014
County engineer resigns for position in Alachua

Sarasota County Engineer Jim Harriott has accepted a position as assistant county manager of Alachua County.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 18, 2009
Brenner to run for District 3 seat

Longboat Key resident and former Planning and Zoning Board Chairman David Brenner's decision to run for the District 3 commission seat means two March races will be contested.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 11, 2013
DID investigates street pavers at Palm and Main

At the Downtown Improvement District meeting July 9, board members discussed the use of thermoplastic pavers instead of brick pavers in repairing four crosswalks at Palm Avenue and Main Street. The current plan would close the intersection for 16 days and cost $57,000. There was interest in discovering whether the thermoplastic option would be both quicker and cheaper.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Scott Collins and Matthew Bower of PNC Wealth Management with Suzanne and Hank Foster.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • April 13, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

One good turn leads to another ... ; Teacher, Teacher; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • January 19, 2017
Visit Sarasota County goes beyond the beach with new ad campaign

Visit Sarasota County revealed its new brand campaign on Jan. 18 at Michaels on the Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 7, 2011
Three's company

Carol-Lee Porter calls the large red-eared slider that lives in her koi pond "Turtle."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Police Department is partnering with other law enforcement agencies on investigating the threats.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 13, 2018
Sarasota police investigate bomb threats

The Police Department has received reports of email threats regarding several city businesses, but officials believe the public is not in danger.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 25, 2013
School days to begin at Education Center

The Longboat Key Education Center's fall semester begins Oct. 21 with a few core courses and several new additions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 29, 2016
The year in Sarasota sports photos

A look back on 2016.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Longboat Key Triathlon drew 450 participants last month.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 25, 2011
Rev3 considers South County triathlon

The company originally aimed to create a race that would run through Longboat Key, Lido Key and downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shawna Machado, Event Chair Kristina Paape, Nicholas Paape and Kerry Dennis
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • December 13, 2018
Sarasota's Chapman honored for mental health advocacy

Mental Health Community Centers hosts their High Hopes Breakfast on Dec. 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Boats were prepared for the parade in the marina by the Marina Jack restaurant.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • December 8, 2018
Sarasota sails through the boat parade

The 33rd annual holiday boat parade brought a floating light-up party through the bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Brittney Bouche |
  • May 20, 2009
PIRATES: Sarasota Orchestra performs at BRHS

The concert was the culmination of Braden River High School's first Arts and Communications Academy Week.

  • East County
  • Schools
Braden River’s Sam Valley won the 119-pound weight class with a combined total of 320 pounds. Photo by Jen Blanco.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 14, 2012
Pirates out-muscle Mustangs

The Braden River High School boys weightlifting team edged past rival Lakewood Ranch 39-29 in its dual meet March 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 7, 2012
Firefighters present contract proposal

The agreement proposed by firefighters would make up for four years without wage increases.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mary Pat Radford, Beth Bobb and Pernilla Mast
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 7, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

Diamonds are a girl's best friend; It's good to be a sole man; Tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
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