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  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • January 12, 2017
Sarasota resident takes baby steps toward fitness

At a crossroad in her life, Ashley Murphy decided to shake things up.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 4, 2016
Cops Corner 8.4.2016

Comical crime reports from the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Parking Manager Mark Lyons hopes to see paid parking on downtown streets by late summer.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 5, 2017
2017 Issues to Watch: Parking

Paid parking seems destined to return to downtown in 2017, but merchants are still mobilizing against meters on Main Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 21, 2012
March Madness lives up to name

For the first time in years, I didn't enter my bracket in any type of NCAA Tournament pool.

  • East County
  • Sports
Philadelphia, Here I Come! (courtesy banner)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 10, 2014
Weekend Best Bet: "Philadelphia, Here I Come!"

"Philadelphia, Here I Come!" opened this week at Asolo Repertory Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
Noel Pressler
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 25, 2012
East golfers fawn over fawn

A baby fawn captured the attention of golfers at The River Club golf course April 19.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Morgan Keefer and Marian Robertson attempt to block a shot by a Tampa King outside hitter.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 8, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch High volleyball

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team won its first-ever regional tournament match, defeating Tampa King 3-0 in a Class 6A-Region 3 quarterfinal Nov. 2. The Lady Mustangs defeated the Lions 26-24, 25-20, 25-22. Mariah Robertson finished with 11 kills and three aces and Ashlyn Falahee had seven kills, two blocks, four digs and an ace to lead the way for Lakewood. Quillan Toler finished with seven kills, one block and one ace and Shelby Walker added four kills and five blocks. Ali Milbourn finished with 22 assists. With the win, Lakewood plays host to Seminole Osceola in a regional semifinal at 7 p.m. tonight. The Lady Mustangs defeated the Lady Warriors 3-1 to win their first district title.

  • East County
  • Sports
Winter the calf gets ready to show with Savannah Freitag, a Lakewood Ranch High FFA member.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 15, 2016
The Manatee County Fair's show ring turns black and white

Local FFA and 4-H members showed their dairy cows Friday night.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 24, 2010
Dr. Kay Glasser remembered (UPDATED)

The co-founder of the Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center died Monday after a brief illness.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Siesta Key resident and 1-800-ASK-GARY founder Gary Kompothecras is pitching plans for a new hotel on the island.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 1, 2016
Is Siesta Key ready for a new hotel?

1-800-ASK-GARY founder Gary Kompothecras is in the initial stages of planning a bonafide hotel on the barrier island.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Peter Pan teaches Jane (Bea Kelly) how to fly. Photo by Renee McVety.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 1, 2016
Theater review: 'Peter Pan'

Venice Theatre experiences close encounters of the “Peter Pan” kind.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Jen Shyu
  • By June LeBell |
  • October 19, 2015
Music review: Ringling International Arts Festival

Ringling International Arts Festival's Asian-themed performances weave Eastern and Western cultures

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Architect Michael Halflants has designed a Rosemary District project to incorporate more trees along the sidewalk, but he thinks the city is better suited to map out an urban canopy.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 13, 2017
Tree protection changes prove thorny

The city continues to refine its tree ordinances, but residents and developers lack consensus on reasonable regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sand that leaves the shores of Longboat Key and gets deposited in Longboat Pass is a cause of concern for the north end.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 24, 2013
Town prepares beach project review

The town will have a beach consultant perform a $121,800 analysis of its Beach Management Plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
These tubes near the north end of Longboat Key will contain the town's electric cables, helping to protect them from wind or storm damage.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • September 26, 2017
Irma reinforces commitment to underground utilities

Putting the town's power cables underground gains support after power losses following the hurricane.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pat Seidensticker, of TableSeide Restaurant Group, and Mike Santa Lucia co-own Oak & Stone with Brett Decklever.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 19, 2016
Oak & Stone opens with self-service model

With its self-service beer technology, Oak & Stone puts the customer in charge.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Lakewood Ranch senior TJ Bridges and Bashaw Elementary kindergartner McKenzie Goodman share a laugh while working on a monkey puppet.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 4, 2012
Seniors share stories, time with Bashaw students

Nearly 200 Lakewood Ranch High seniors shared the gift of literacy with students at Bashaw Elementary during the 20th annual Winnie the Pooh and Shakespeare, Too March 23.

  • East County
  • News
Anyssia Cotto, 10, says "cheese" in the shade.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 28, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Elementary Walk-a-thon

Tara Elementary students of all grade levels took turns walking, jogging and running for their annual Walk-a-thon event Feb. 28. The event, designed to get students outdoors and exercising,was hosted on a field nestled in the back corner of the school, which also featured a water and popsicle station for students to retrieve refreshments after working up a sweat. While fundraising for the event was optional, and all students participated in the walk, those who raised money during the door-to-door fundraising effort turned over the donations to go toward the school's future technology needs.

  • East County
  • Schools
Ivory Lounge owner Ambrish Piare filed a lawsuit last year alleging the Plaza at Five Points Condominium Association has made false claims in attempts to put the nightclub out of business.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 29, 2015
Ivory Lounge lawsuit against condo owners continues

Ivory Lounge owner Ambrish Piare's suit against the nightclub's downtown neighbors got a jolt this week, when a judge denied a motion to dismiss the case.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 2, 2010
ASSESSMENT

The Braden River High football team wrapped up its spring season with a 42-21 loss to Riverview May 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
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