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The NBP Dragons 200m premier/senior mixed 20 team (2) battles for position in a crowded field.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 26, 2019
Dragon boat festival rocks Nathan Benderson Park

The event gave those new to the sport a chance to shine.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 27, 2017
Selah Freedom brings light to the darkness with annual fashion show

The fourth annual A New Beginning fashion event was held at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center.

  • Black Tie
Sarasota County staff will hold a public meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, at the Siesta Key Chapel to gather input on a draft of the county’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 26, 2013
Siesta residents invited to open house on bike plan

Sarasota County staff will hold an open house at the Siesta Key Chapel Feb. 26, to gather community input on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 6, 2015
District 26 All-Stars swing for the fences

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch Little League All-Star teams hit the field for their respective District 26 Little League All-Star tournaments, which began June 24 and ran through July 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
Art Uptown Gallery artist Elisabeth Trostli displays digital paintings of powerful women of varying races and ethnicities in 2018.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 18, 2023
Art Uptown Gallery to close after 43 years in Sarasota

Rising rents are forcing galleries out of downtown, but other artist spaces beckon.

  • Arts + Culture
SANCA CEO Stephen Rodriguez hopes the finish tower pays off by booking events such as the "VIP Tower Experience" at the Sarasota Celtic Music Festival.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 25, 2018
This Sarasota experience towers over others as Celtic festival begins

VIP Tower Experience helps Sarasota Celtic Music Festival and Nathan Benderson Park

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota firefighter and tile setter Tom Didiego lends a helping hand at Save Our Seabirds. "There was an immediate need here," he said. "I'm just glad I could help." Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 10, 2014
Firefighter lays foundation for renovation at SOS

The hospital floors at Save our Seabirds were once layers of peeling linoleum held together with duct tape. But thanks to the help of some Parrotheads and a Sarasota firefighter, the floors are the latest piece of the renovation puzzle at the nonprofit organization.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2011
In Brief

APRIL FOOLS -- Repaving to take residents down memory lane; Heat is on for Longboat volunteer firefighters; Paradise found in U.S. Census Bureau numbers

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Karen Medford has moved up the ladder with her Sirius Day Spa, Salon and Med Spa business by opening a location in Waterside. The new location will include a boutique.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 27, 2026
Sirius Day Spa opens new location in Lakewood Ranch entertainment hub

Owner Karen Medford says it has been a dream for her to own a spa at Waterside Place.

  • East County
  • Business
The new restaurant in Siesta Key Village will combine 230 and 240 Avenida Madera, which contractors are currently gutting.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 4, 2012
Work starts on new Village restaurant

A contractor is gutting the interior of the former Total Tennis to make way for Eat Here.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Kimberlain Zenon-Richardson will be the new principal at Braden River Middle School.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • May 29, 2019
Back to her teaching roots

New Braden River Middle principal previously was a teacher and assistant principal at the school.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Umbrella House sits in Lido Shores. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 10, 2019
Scene & Heard 04.11.19

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The lights installed at Five Points Park in 2011 are still in the trees, but have been shut off since June. The DID is considering new systems for lighting the park's trees.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 12, 2013
DID discusses Five Points, Main Street lighting

Lighting was approved for a series of oak trees along Main Street, but the DID is still weighing its options for installing new tree lights in Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael Flood, Saxon Palmer and Julia Brothers starred in Sean Daniels' "The White Chip," earlier this year at Florida Studio Theatre's Bowne's Lab.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 17, 2024
'The White Chip' takes humorous look at sobriety at Florida Studio Theatre

Sean Daniels is an actor, a director, a playwright and a recovering alcoholic. His latest play, “The White Chip,” takes a walk on the funny side of his recovery.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mayor Jim Brown |
  • September 19, 2012
My View: Key Club's filings will benefit the Key

Why it is good news for Longboat Key that the Longboat Key Club has decided to re-file its plans for redevelopment.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 17, 2013
New Balance announces 5K run series

New Balance recently announced its new 5K run series, which kicks off Nov. 2.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 18, 2017
Finding a solution to Siesta Key's parking problem

As county commissioners work to alleviate traffic on the Key, truly resolving the problem could take more than 140 new parking spaces.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Healthcare providers have generally advised individuals exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms not to come directly to the hospital because of exposure-related concerns.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 12, 2020
Sarasota health department sets up coronavirus call center

The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County is asking residents with COVID-19 symptoms to call a hotline before visiting a health provider.

  • Sarasota
  • News
John Leavy founded Luminous Electric in 2011, with just him and a truck. The fast-growing firm will likely reach $1 million in sales 2014. (Photo by Mark Wemple)
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 9, 2014
It's Electric

A business owner with a fast-growth story determines where to best spend the company's marketing dollars.

  • East County
  • News
Alvin's Island will install a new facade if the city approved planned renovations.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 8, 2018
Alvin’s Island plans include new restaurant

The souvenir shop will close to facilitate a series of renovations designed to improve the St. Armands Circle property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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