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Sarasota Heat 14U catcher Sarah Crawford is batting .407 with 22 hits and three walks this season. Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 12, 2013
Field General: Sarah Crawford

Sarah Crawford, 14, was the lone local player chosen to be a part of America's Team, which will travel to Italy and Greece next month.

  • East County
  • Sports
Approximately 850 students in Sarasota County will receive free internet access in the first year of the program.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 3, 2019
Sarasota County Schools collaborates to provide free internet access to low-income students

Sprint’s 1Million Project aims to help approximately “1 million low-income high school students across the country by providing them with free high-speed Internet access at home.”

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mote Marine Laboratory trustee Nigel Mould began buying electric cars after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 15, 2014
VIDEO: Advocates revved up for electric-car event

Electrify the Island Co-Chairman Nigel Mould discusses the event slated for Saturday, Sept. 20, at Mote Marine Laboratory.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 8, 2016
Garden Club rings in the holidays

The Longboat Key Garden Club toasted to the holidays and a sponsorship from Michael J. Renick and Co.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The revitalization of Pensacola included widened sidewalks and new restaurants and shops. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 23, 2012
Pensacola: Signs of Strength

The city of Pensacola altered its governing structure in 2009 after a tumultuous, and somewhat leaderless, decade. Now the city thrives under a strong mayor.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Follies" runs through April 14 at The Players Centre for Performing Arts, 838 N Tamiami Trail. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 1, 2019
Sondheim's 'Follies' offers reflections on life, love and loss at The Players Centre

The Players Centre for Performing Arts in Sarasota's latest production, "Follies," is a fun and nostalgic celebration of musical theater with a philosophical undertone.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 24, 2013
Cal Ripken 8U All-Stars win district crown

The Manatee Cal Ripken 8U All-Stars won the district tournament June 20-21 in Ocala to earn a berth in the state tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch Mustangs hope to build off of last week's 21-7 victory over rival Braden River Pirates.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 7, 2012
Friday Night Clash: Sept. 7

Tonight's games include Sarasota at Palmetto, Riverview vs. Mantee, Lakewood Ranch at Southeast and Braden River vs. North Port. Read more in our "Friday Night Clash."

  • East County
  • Sports
John Rorer is the head proprietor of Richard's Foodporium. The Sarasota-based company of natural foods and specialty goods runs 13 corporate and three franchise locations in Florida, from Port Charlotte to Flagler County.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 14, 2011
Stream of Dreams

John Rorer built a small natural foods empire on the Gulf Coast during the past decade. His lynchpin is a lesson for all entrepreneurs: He isn't afraid of new ideas.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Danielle Brown, Octavio Martin and Sara Sardelli in George Balanchine's "Serenade." Photos by Frank Atura.
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • April 18, 2012
Dance Review: 'Serenade,' 'Bello' and 'Nine Sinatra Songs'

The Sarasota Ballet's most recent production of George Balanchine's "Serenade," Dominic Walsh's "Bello" and Twyla Tharp's "Nine Sinatra Songs" was truly an exceptional evening. The company of dancers performed each piece with utmost dexterity and wonderful stage presence.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 9, 2010
Jensen shares Schroeder-Manatee history

Nearly 300 business professionals came out Wednesday morning to hear Schroeder-Manatee Ranch CEO and President Rex Jensen share about his company and its development of the Lakewood Ranch community. Jensen was the keynote speaker for the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's September Membership Luncheon.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo. Sarasota Ballet Artistic Director Iain Webb welcomed Cuban defector Edward Gonzalez to the ballet and freedom in March.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2013
Our View

High crime in Sarasota?; Hudgins for administrator; First dance of freedom

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Jordan Golden
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 17, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Jordan Golden

Ten-year-old Jordan Golden won the Drive, Chip & Putt Championships June 29, at the Bobby Jones Golf Club, to qualify for the regional qualifier Aug. 17, in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
Public Works General Manager Todd Kucharski is optimistic a new cleaning contractor will lead to better bathroom conditions at several city parks.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 3, 2016
Contract dispute muddies city janitorial services

The city hopes a new cleaning contractor will provide relief from bathroom woes at several Sarasota parks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Yacht Club hosted Sarasota Film Festival’s Cinema Tropicale party Friday, April 11.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • April 14, 2014
Black Tie Untied

Untie the weekend with Black Tie Untied, featuring SFF Cinema Tropicale, Florida Winefest and Auction's Grand Tasting and Greenfield Prize Award Dinner.

  • Arts + Culture
Hola Taco Shack makes a run for the border — of its Village parking space, that is. The food truck received a parking ticket from police, who warn that food trucks must abide by parking restrictions.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 1, 2015
Food trucks on the menu for Village parking spaces

Foodies, take note: The Longbeach Village is the place to be, with food trucks adding to the growing restaurant scene.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rodney Crosbey smiles after trying to score.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 12, 2014
Cowboys, polo players 'stirrup' rivalry

NBC's 'Today Show' filmed this year's annual SMR Cup event.

  • East County
  • News
Photos by Jen Blanco Lakewood Ranch's Martin Martinez fights a North Port defender for possession Feb. 7.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 12, 2014
Historic run

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team will make its first Final Four appearance Feb. 14 in Melbourne.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jim McGuire, Joe Zampino, Don Prola and Dave Carter
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • April 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Men's Club Cowboy Cookout

St. Mary Men's Club celebrated its fourth annual Cowboy Cookout on Thursday, April 10, outside Fr. Pick Parish Hall. Attendees enjoyed a dinner of strip steak and baked potatoes before participating in a horseshoe contest.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners is slated to hear the items at its April 7 meeting.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 10, 2011
Planners support Rosedale expansion

The Manatee County Planning Commission today recommended approval of several East County projects, including an addition to Rosedale.

  • East County
  • News
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