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Denise Goebel tries for a strike at AMF Bradenton Lanes. MVP’s rollicking bowling league launched in July 2017 with 56 players.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 22, 2018
A League of Their Own

Chris McComas saw a need for adult sports in East County, so he launched MVP Sports and Social — and hit it out of the park.

  • LWR Life
12-year-old swimmer Evan Keogh has eyes on the 2020 Olympic trials.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 1, 2018
12-year-old swimmer has top scores in nation

The Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences seventh grader is still getting better.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jordan Curtis (1) takes a final look at the scoreboard before heading to the locker room. The Tornadoes fell to Leesburg by one point, 62-61.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 15, 2018
The dust settles on Booker High's dream season

The Tornadoes boys basketball team has even bigger plans for the future.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 16, 2018
It's a yes: Longboat Commission approves St. Regis Hotel, condo project

The Town Commission voted six to one Friday to approve a 166-room, 78-condominium St. Regis Hotels and Residences

  • Longboat Key
  • News
David Sitler performs in "The Things They Carried." Photo by Emily Blazek
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 26, 2018
One-man play carries the weight of the Vietnam War at FST Stage III

Florida Studio Theatre's “The Things They Carried” gives a glimpse of the war inside the main — and only — character's head.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Casey Wingate will be crowned Manatee Cattlemen Sweetheart at the Ranch Rodeo on Saturday, Feb. 17.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 14, 2018
From Clover Bud to Sweetheart in Manatee County

Myakka City teen will be crowned Manatee Cattlemen Sweetheart at Ranch Rodeo.

  • East County
  • News
The town of Longboat Key is nearly finished with a mid-Key truck haul that has expanded island beaches.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 24, 2016
Longboat Key reaches for federal beach money

For the first time in its history, the town may get help from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to renourish its beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rose Stock says she prays and thinks of her daughter every day while walking through the garden built in her memory. The garden has been part of Stock's grieving process.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 29, 2016
Tragedy leads mother to ... A loving path

Daughter's death now a cold case after 12 years, but efforts continue to solve the mystery.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota High freshman Sophia Hritz will play alongside her older sister Hannah, a senior, for the first and only time this fall.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 20, 2016
Sister act

Hannah and Sophia Hritz are looking forward to finally being able to play together on the same court as Sarasota Sailors.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Virginia Sanders
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 6, 2016
Memorial honors Virginia Sanders

Former Longboat Key Mayor names Aug. 6 "Virginia Sanders Day."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 10, 2016
Bondi: Longboat can’t cite boaters for noise

Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming: ‘If need be, we’ll send a test case through.’

  • Longboat Key
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Shemeeka Murrell gets a little emotional during Truality's gospel brunch performance on July 24, 2016.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 10, 2016
Brunch with a side of soul

Blue Rooster’s Gospel brunch is about more than just food and music.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Ray’s Canoe Hideaway Owner Mark Stukey stands on his flooded dock in the Manatee River.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 14, 2017
Profits lost in the storm

Irma leaves business owners searching for solutions.

  • East County
  • News
Bradenton Area Economic Development Corp. Director of Project Management Lauren Kratsch, Director of Global Business Development Max Stewart and President and CEO Sharon Hillstrom  say their proposal to Amazon showcases the area.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 25, 2017
Will Lakewood Ranch master plan include Amazon?

Long shot bid would be financial windfall for Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Chasen Dubs. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 3, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 08.03.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 08.03.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sisters Donna Arnold and Sharry Lueck have no regrets that fostering Bullet has turned into a full-time family affair. They enjoy snuggling with him as much as he does.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 16, 2017
Flood of volunteers help Bradenton animal rescue

About 70 animals went into foster care in less than 24 hours.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota Farmers Market is one of many events to cancel its plans for this weekend.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2017
Updates: Offices and organizations reopen after Hurricane Irma

Hurricane Irma caused many closures throughout Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch junior Alex Brown performs a compulsory and an optional routine during each meet.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 7, 2016
Alex Brown's passion springs to life

Lakewood Ranch High junior masters the trampoline.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tim Jaeger, Tom Stephens and Joseph Arnegger hope to capture the charm of Old Florida. Photo courtesy of Rich Schineller
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 28, 2016
'Old Florida' examines the power of nostalgia

With their group exhibition, Tim Jaeger, Joseph Arnegger and Tom Stephens capture the essence of Old Florida.

  • Arts + Culture
Braden River junior pitchers Lexie Phelps and Ali Yawn led the Braden River softball team back to the state semifinals May 6 for the first time since 2011.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 11, 2016
Pair of aces

Braden River pitchers hurl Pirates into first state semifinal since 2011.

  • East County
  • Sports
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