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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 4, 2018
Rare bird flies high over Lakewood Ranch area

River Club resident loves swallowtail kites, no strings attached.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 1, 2018
Cops Corner

Find out what crimes are being reported in the greater Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 13, 2013
Pirates go 2-0 in Preseason Classic

The Braden River High baseball team went 2-0 in the Jody Freidman Preseason Baseball Classic this past week, at G.T. Bray Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota real-estate developer Tom Mannausa is behind The Jewel, a 17-story luxury condo tower planned for downtown Sarasota. Lori Sax.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 6, 2013
The Jewel Rule

Several downtowns on the Gulf Coast have turned into busy, or almost busy, hubs of building activity - sights not seen in six years in many cases. Will the momentum last?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
In March the Sarasota County School Board unveiled concepts for long-planned renovations for Sarasota High School's campus.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 29, 2012
Meetings set for school rebuild

The Sarasota County School District will hold meetings next week to collect public input about plans to rebuild Sarasota High School.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 8, 2012
Cardinal Mooney cross-country runners earn regional berths

Cardinal Mooney High junior Grace CasaGrande set a new personal record, finishing third in 19:39.44 to lead the Lady Cougars to a sixth-place finish at the Class 1A-District 10 Cross-Country Meet Nov. 2, at Taylor Park in Largo.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 30, 2014
Sarasota comic writer hopes to draw support at Comic Con

Sarasota comic writer hopes to draw support at Comic Con

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 19, 2010
Vision Plan meetings scheduled

Planning, Zoning and Building Director Monica Simpson scheduled two Vision Plan subcommittee meetings in September.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The band shell was installed in Riverview'       s auditorium to enhance the sound of band performances.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • January 28, 2017
Riverview dedicates new band shell

Riverview High School honors former band director Andrew "Jack" Crew with fitting tribute.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kody Lawton.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 1, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Kody Lawton

The cheerleader talks forming close bonds and his best moves.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
ODA freshman running back Jason Fineberg looks for a running lane on the Thunder’s opening possession.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 18, 2013
Learning curve: ODA

The Out-of-Door Academy football team, which has 16 freshmen on its roster, is using this season as an opportunity to grow and develop.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kurt Schultheis A sign appeared over the weekend in Whitney Beach Plaza announcing a new liquor store.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 12, 2014
Liquor store on tap for Whitney Beach

North end residents could get a liquor store within 60 to 90 days, leaving just one question: What about the bar?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • January 4, 2019
Sarasota County awarded for pursuits in sustainability

The County of Sarasota has again been recognized for maintaining a steady course towards sustainability and effective material management.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cheryl Gaddie focuses hard, lining up a pool shot in her Calle Miramar home. Her next target is undertaking the organization of the Siesta Key Crystal Classic.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 20, 2012
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Cheryl Gaddie

Cheryl Gaddie moved from Grand Forks, N.D., to Siesta Key in 2006 and quickly entrenched herself in the community.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • August 18, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 08.18.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2013
Letters to the Editor

PIC has lost its way; Response to PIC facts

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Siesta Key Condominium Association failed in a 2009 request for a traffic light at Beach Way. Now it is seeking a reduction in the speed limit from 35 mph to 30 mph, along with crosswalk improvements.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 4, 2011
Condo Association seeks lower speed limit

Condo residents along Beach Road say using a pedestrian crosswalk at Beach Way to access Siesta Public Beach is dangerous.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Members' work is displayed at meetings so they can see what others are doing. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 24, 2014
Photography group focuses on 200 members

The Lakewood Ranch Digital Photography Club has grown so much, it's starting to run out of room.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 10, 2016
Christmas story comes to life

Night in Bethlehem event offers Night in Bethlehem celebrates Christmas story.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
SONY DSC
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • May 26, 2014
Savor Sarasota: A sure sign of summer

Savor Sarasota: A sure sign of summer

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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