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  • By June LeBell |
  • January 10, 2016
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra: 'Masterworks III'

'Masterworks III' brings winter dreams to Florida.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Mustangs will continue their campaign in the regional quarterfinals against Tampa Jesuit. Photo by Brian Blanco.
  • By Lainee Jennings |
  • February 2, 2011
Ranch falls in district finals

Palmetto posted a 4-1 upset over No. 1-seeded Lakewood Ranch in the Class 4A-District 10 championship Jan. 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 13, 2009
Mustangs victorious on senior night

The Lakewood Ranch High football team defeated Wauchula Hardee 35-22 tonight in its regular season finale.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • April 25, 2012
Bridge Bites: Stuff that doesn't happen

Last week, our astute Declarer remembered that his opponent had opened the bidding, sensibly deduced that said opponent must have the missing high cards and then played the hand accordingly. This week's deal is a bit more difficult, because Declarer must be alert to something that did not happen!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Anya Taylor-Joy plays the title role in "Emma," a young women who gives herself far more credit for being clever than she deserves. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 8, 2020
'Emma.' a period piece without a point

Latest remake of Jane Austin's novel is long on looks but shallow in character

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 13, 2018
Ring of Fame gets new class

The Fredonias, Cedric Walker, Ursula Boettcher, The Ramon Espana Family — The Flying Espanas and Chuck “Chucko” Sidlow were inducted into the Circus Ring of Fame on Jan. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michael Bergquist said the Sarasota United Water Polo Club is welcoming both experienced players and newcomers as it works to establish itself locally.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 27, 2019
Water polo group lobbies for practice space

Does the city have room to accommodate water polo players at Arlington Park?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 12, 2020
Regent Court home sells for $10.5 million

Mediterranean designed estate features 150 feet of gulf frontage.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Edmund Adams |
  • September 19, 2012
My View: Yes, they built businesses; I've seen it firsthand

I was paying the owner of a Lake Cumberland, Ky., boat store for fixing the fuel gauge on our boat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Visit Sarasota County President Virginia Haley is making an emergency trip to Tallahassee to fight plans to eliminate the state’s tourism marketing agency.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 7, 2017
Visit Sarasota County leader fights house bill

Virginia Haley is rallying opposition to a proposal to eliminate the Visit Florida, the state’s tourism agency.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 11, 2009
College graduates: Where are they now?

Career-placement experts agree that the job hunt is up to the individual, however, many recent graduates are doing everything they can to land post-collegiate jobs and are still unemployed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 22, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries

Cheryl Stark, Gloria Hanrahan, Dr. Stuart James McEnerney, Ph.D., Gayle Preiser and Robert Schwartz died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota's Ellie Connours, age 8, is all business during the camp's final day relay race.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 3, 2020
Barrel of laughs ... and work ... at Sarasota rodeo camp

Kids learn advanced rodeo skills at Sarasota camp.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 31, 2014
Our View

Dream bigger on bayfront

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 8, 2010
Key signs give no direction

There's confusion among town officials over whether the Town Commission decided or didn't decide what names go on the signs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioner Pat Zunz was the lone commissioner that failed to gain commissioner support for reconsideration of the current path.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 16, 2015
GMD undergrounding referendum moves forward

The Longboat Key Town Commission moved a $25.25 million Gulf of Mexico Drive referendum forward on first reading Monday. But some residents question whether the funding mechanism is fair.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jennifer Woodford, 14, wipes off any excess Bolognese sauce from the side of the plates before serving.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 25, 2013
Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, here I am at: Chef Camp

Chef Camp offered four sessions through the summer, during which area chefs taught children how to saute and grill, and make pasta, sauce and desserts. The "Taste of Tuscany" session ran July 15 to July 19. Fifteen campers participated.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Armando Linde keeps a close eye on the town’s budget in retirement and is enjoying being able to give back to his community after years of traveling during his career prevented him from putting down roots.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 2, 2015
Conversation With Armando Linde

Long before Country Club Shores resident Armando Linde was known for his work with the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key and the town’s Investment Advisory Committee, the Cuban-born resident was an economist performing financial work for governments in more th

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 26, 2009
Town looks at sand solutions

The town could acquire sand near Venice to put near North Shore Road to replace a fast-eroding beach that closed the beach access there.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 7, 2009
Flying High

Canadian silver medalist Jason Burnett will visit Kids Supergym this weekend.

  • East County
  • Sports
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