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Jeffrey Gunthart and Sorcha Augustine  opened Longhaus earlier this year with the mission of raising the bar for photography in  Sarasota. Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 21, 2017
Longhaus aims to expose photography

Sorcha Augustine and Jeffrey Gunthart are looking to raise the bar for photography in Sarasota, an art they say, isn't really recognized here.

  • Arts + Culture
Shantia Grace, Riverview High's all-time leading scorer, is now Booker High's girls basketball coach. Here, she pumps up her team during a stoppage against Palmetto High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 22, 2017
Riverview legend off to fast start with Booker girls basketball

The Rams' all-time leading scorer came to the Tornadoes to "give back to Sarasota County."

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney junior Dalton Plattner hasn'       t given up a run in 18 innings.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 27, 2017
Cardinal Mooney junior pitcher has 18-inning scoreless streak

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jake Taraska presents a check to Dick Vitale and the V Foundation for Cancer Research. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 3, 2017
Lakewood Ranch teen has special philanthropy mentor

Sports broadcasting legend Dick Vitale has shown him how to raise money.

  • East County
  • News
The Downtown Improvement District believes gateway signs will make the neighborhood more identifiable for visitors.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 8, 2017
DID scales back gateway sign plans

City planning staff raised a series of concerns about the Downtown Improvement District’s idea to install signs welcoming visitors to the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Damien Gordon, Evan Spiller and Jack Kelley are the new leaders of Lakewood Ranch boys basketball.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 28, 2017
Mustangs boys basketball will be ready when horn sounds

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Madelyn Fouche, 5, practices her kick during swim lessons from instructor Briana Lutzi, with School of Fish swim academy, at the John Marble Pool. Manatee County plans to modify and expand at the park over the next three years.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 5, 2017
Five-year plan takes shape

Roads, parks main targets of half-cent sales tax funds.

  • East County
  • News
At a future meeting, city staff will bring back a negotiated land swap agreement for the commission's consideration.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 5, 2016
City explores downtown land deal with developer

To facilitate the construction of a roundabout at U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road, the city could agree to a land swap that would also facilitate the private development of nearby land.

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The home at 6405 Gulfside Road has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,528 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 13, 2016
Sleepy Lagoon home sells for $2.85 million

The home at 6405 Gulfside Road has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,528 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 26, 2016
Black Muse: Powerful African American art at Art Center Sarasota

Art Center Sarasota showcases powerful works by African-American artists.

  • Arts + Culture
Country Club Shores resident Matthew Mason and Commissioner Lynn Larson
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 27, 2016
Town Talk: Teen digs into undergrounding project

One of Longboat Key’s youngest citizens tackles one of Longboat Key’s most pressing issues to gain his Eagle Scout merit badge.

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Benderson's additional 700,000 square feet of retail and office space will be located north of Nathan Benderson Park, primarily along property immediately west of Interstate 75, but east of The Mall at University Town Center, pictured here.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 8, 2015
Benderson expansion gets yellow light

The Sarasota County Commission slows construction plans for the University Town Center to accommodate pending traffic improvements.

  • East County
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The home at 121 S. Washington Drive has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,778 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 29, 2015
Three-bedroom St. Armands Key home sells for $1.95 million

The home at 121 S. Washington Drive has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,778 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 21, 2016
Super Strings offers young musicians a rare opportunity

As part of the Perlman Music Program, Florida students perform under renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman.

  • Arts + Culture
This home at 267 Robin Drive on Bird Key sold for $3.6 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 19, 2017
Bird Key homes sells for $3.6 million

Residential real estate transactions forJan. 2-Jan. 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Riley Murphy, senior podcast editor at Lakewood Ranch High School, with her favorite tool, a digital recorder.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • January 20, 2017
Tuning in to the story

Lakewood Ranch High School students explore an alternative journalism platform.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Military Academy junior Ethan Marks guides Plymouth Harbor resident Charles Gehrie through programing a contact in his iPhone as a member of the eTEAM.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 13, 2016
Bridging generations at Plymouth Harbor through technology

A Plymouth Harbor program allows teens and senior citizens to learn from one another.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tramm Hudson is a candidate in the Sarasota County Hospital Board race.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Hospital Board — At Large, Seat 2: Tramm Hudson

Tram Hudson, a Republican, will face Democrat Miglena Entcheva and No Party Afilliation candidate Reid Schwabach in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nicholas Almeida, 11, is the goalie of the Gulf Coast Flames Peewee AA team.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 2, 2016
Peewee hockey goalie swats away adversity

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Charlotte Watts celebrates her third birthday with cousin John-Ford on March 19 at Columbia Restaurant. Photo courtesy of Fondren Watts
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 22, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 03.23.17

From unicorn-themed birthday parties to television star sightings, here's what you missed on the social scene last week.

  • Black Tie
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