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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 22, 2009
Mustangs gallop to second place at states

The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross country team finished second in the Class 3A state meet Nov. 21.

  • East County
  • Sports
Unit 36 at 1 Benjamin Franklin Drive was built in 1968. It has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,389 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 8, 2020
St. Armands Towers condo sells for $940,000

Residential real estate transactions for March 23-27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
There was a 6-foot, long-toothed swimmer gliding through the Gulf, according to the July 8, 1982, issue of the Longboat Observer.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 2, 2013
Longboat Lore: Flies bugged residents on Fourth of July

A buzzing, rapidly multiplying fleet of flies pestered Longboat Key throughout the Fourth of July weekend in 2005. The flies swarmed Freedom Fest and also bugged guests at the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's Fourth of July celebration.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The exterior of the Centre Shops was completely renovated.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 9, 2015
Centre Shops has a colorful renovation

The renovations to the Centre Shops provide an increase in tenants and business.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Longboat guide Steven Herich of Beach Fishing Adventures
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 14, 2017
Fishing guide repeats a memorable catch

Longboat fishing guide lands a big one, almost exactly the way he did it in 2014.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tyler Reasoner, Corinna Kuschnitzky, Mason DeMichele, Tracy Bakich, Annabel Norman-Webb, Jackson Day and Laurie Brown stand with their Santa-themed vehicle.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 24, 2012
Bay Haven students head to Odyssey of the Mind

The motto of one of the fifth-grade teams at Bay Haven School of Basics-Plus competing in the Odyssey of the Mind competition is apparent.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Ugly sweater party

PHOTO GALLERY: Ugly sweater party

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Kay Yoder, a Tara resident, co-founded Taking Back Lives — an organization that helped fund school, healthcare and other needs in Africa.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 17, 2015
Dining for Women seeks East County flavor

Kay Yoder will host forums July 15 and Aug. 9 in the Tara community to gauge whether local residents would support the new chapter.

  • East County
  • News
Photo by Loren Mayo.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 8, 2012
MY FAVORITE ROOM: Movie magic

When it came to designing her home movie theater, which was completed in December, Sarasota resident Jennifer Fox contemplated incorporating 'Finding Nemo' and 'Batman.'

  • Arts + Culture
This map shows the overall Premier site, which includes the new 75 acres (red), 127-acre Premier Sports Campus (light pink) and addition 36 acres purchased in December (rose).
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 12, 2018
County buys more Lakewood Ranch land

The $4.66 purchase of 75 acres in Lakewood Ranch may lead to government services hub.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 5, 2009
Eagle Scout project benefits scallop search

On Saturday, Aug. 8, volunteers will monitor the scallop population of Sarasota Bay by snorkeling alongside weighted ropes, called transect lines, in the second annual Sarasota Bay Great Scallop Search.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tara Golf and Country Club resident holds a sign to protest the proposed settlement agreement.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 7, 2019
Manatee County delays settlement decision

Agreement to end litigation between county, Tara's developer is postponed to April.

  • East County
  • News
Senior and band captain of Booker High School Chelse Russ warms up before the half time show.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • August 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Booker High School v Sarasota High School

Booker High School faced off Sarasota High School Friday, Aug. 30, on their home turf at Booker. Fans cheered on their schools that have been rivals for years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Anthony and Ivette Littlejohn with their son, Adrian
  • By Michael Eng |
  • May 4, 2011
In memory: Adrian Shawn Littlejohn

In the last two months, we featured Adrian Shawn Littlejohn, the 1-year-old son of Lakewood Ranch coach Anthony Littlejohn who battled bravely a rare cancer, twice on our cover. Sadly, he died at 9:15 a.m., May 1, resting comfortably in his mother's arms.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Photos by Molly Schechter Helene Tucker
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • February 19, 2014
Fitness profiles: the community within the community

Helene Tucker and Lynne Ginsburg are two of many participants who exercise their fitness options at Bayfront Park Recreation Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The home at 6021 Gulf of Mexico Drive was built in 2015  with four bedrooms, five full baths, three half-baths and 7,174 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 27, 2020
Beachfront home sells for $13 million and a dollar

Residential real estate transactions for The following residential real estate transactions July 13-17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The Ballets Russes: A Tribute to Nijinsky
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 29, 2015
A&E Picks and Highlights 4.30.15

A&E Editor Nick Reichert picks out the top events to attend this week.

  • Arts + Culture
Ariane Dart and Minta Moncrief Getzen seek last-minute votes in the Forty Carrots lobby. Their event won for standout event. Courtesy photo.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • October 5, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

Black Tie Bash ... inside stories; Looking ahead to the 2011-12 season; Tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
Brooks Larson.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 23, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 03.23.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 03.23.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Transferring the pool equipment room to an outside area beneath a Vak Pak is one of the costs facing the Tara Preserve CDD.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 6, 2016
The Preserve at Tara faces higher assessments

For the first time in five years the district might have to increase resident taxes.

  • East County
  • News
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