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Thirteen-year-old Madison Yoder works on fielding drills.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch High Softball Camp

Nearly 70 girls ages 14 and under learned the fundamentals of softball during Lakewood Ranch High's softball camp July 24-26. Participants worked on speed and agility, hitting and infield and outfield drills, among other fundamentals.

  • East County
  • Sports
Longboat Key Education Center Executive Director (and yoga instructor) Susan Goldfarb. Photo by Robin Hartill
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • September 24, 2014
Fitness classes are only the beginning of Ed Center choices

There's a Longboat Key phenomenon that happens annually right after the tourist traffic finally fades because kids are going back to school and right before the car carriers start to unload their seasonal shipments. It is the arrival of the humble-in-appearance but ever so rich-in-content catalog from the Longboat Key Education Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 29, 2011
Suncoast unveils homelessness plan

Leaders say the plan will require the help of the entire Sarasota community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Patty's on Main closed its doors last week. A dueling piano restaurant and bar is expected to open in its place.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 10, 2011
Patty's on Main closes, ending restaurant feud

A feud between two restaurants with similar names ended last month when Patty's on Main announced it was closing. A dueling piano bar is expected to open in its place.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • June 11, 2012
Sarasota County takes proactive approach to painkiller abuse affecting newborns

Sarasota County takes proactive approach to painkiller abuse affecting newborns

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Braden River High wide receiver Justin Ross celebrates with offensive lineman Kelvin Albritton following Ross' 23-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 9, 2012
Pirates win season finale

The Braden River High football team captured its first win of the season with a 28-7 victory over Naples Palmetto Ridge on Senior Night.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photo by Kelsey Grau Jim Crawford helps stock whiskey and other liquors.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • July 2, 2014
Liquor store opens, spurs hope for plaza

LBK Liquors opened its doors June 30 with shelves stocked full of wine, whiskey, beer and more.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The downtown CRA contributed funds to public improvement projects, such as the Lemon Avenue Mall streetscape, and public-private partnerships, such as the Whole Foods complex.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 1, 2015
City blindsided by county’s move to end CRA

At a budget hearing last week, the County Commission decided to end the Downtown Community Redevelopment Area — a vote the city did not know was coming.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 22, 2010
Arts Center seeks entries for exhibition

The Juried Photography Exhibition will take place from April 29 through May 26.

  • Arts + Culture
Joel and Diane Schleicher's wine cellar
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • November 6, 2013
Uncorking Sarasota's Wine Cellars

When it comes to wine, some connoisseurs bring their passion into their homes - by means of wine cellars. The Observer sought out some cellars around Sarasota to see what it takes to build one, the importance of design and how one goes about filling a wine cellar.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 23, 2016
Theater review: 'Guys and Dolls'

Asolo Rep bets its season opener on a Broadway classic.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 9, 2010
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Camp ODA

Local third-and-fourth-graders share their thoughts on Camp ODA.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 6, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: Sept. 7, 2017

Susan Lohr Alexander and Gerda Smith died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Driver David Steele died in a crash at DeSoto Speedway on Saturday night. DeSoto Speedway photo.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 26, 2017
Sprint car legend dies at DeSoto Speedway

Tampa resident pronounced dead at the scene

  • East County
  • News
"That's my life," Caroline Williams says. "This is it. I get to do my passion and my love and my hobby and my everything."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 12, 2014
Spotlight: Caroline Williams saddles up for quick-change act

Caroline Williams recently discussed her background and Circus Sarasota performance on-site at The Big Top.

  • Arts + Culture
The Wiegand family has made participating in the Living Nativity a family tradition. Pictured clockwise from bottom left are: Fairyn, Alexander, Benjamin, Catherine, Lance, Elizabeth, Davis and Sarah.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 12, 2012
A Christmas Story

The Tabernacle Church will host its 26th annual Living Nativity Dec. 13 through Dec. 16.

  • East County
  • News
Debra Larson and Jack Fernandez sell Swarowski Crystal Jewelry.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • October 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Craft Festival Downtown Sarasota

The 18th Annual Downtown Sarasota Art & Craft Festival was held Oct. 20 and Oct. 21 on Main Street. Artists and artisans displayed and sold their work to crowds of craft lovers. A variety of jewelry, pottery, ceramics, paintings, clothing and other unique materials ranged from $10 to $5,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 28, 2012
Welfonder, Tallman make pitch to Colony

Developers Manfred Welfonder and Jay Tallman have partnered in hopes of convincing Colony unit owners to support an alternative redevelopment plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Shielded streetlights, like this one at the intersection of Bay Isles Road and Gulf of Mexico Drive, deter sea turtles from heading in the wrong direction after laying a nest.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 8, 2013
Gulf of Mexico streetlights modified for turtle season

At the town's request, Florida Power & Light is making changes to 10 streetlights for sea-tutle nesting season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 2, 2009
Festivities light path for spirit of Hanukkah

From menorahs and dreidels to music and hockey, Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch is ready to celebrate.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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