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Braden River High softball players Hannah Loyer, Ashley Allard and Courtney Mirabella signed letters of intent Nov. 16, during a signing ceremony in front of their coaches, teammates, family and friends.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 28, 2012
Three Lady Pirates commit to colleges

Courtney Mirabella, Hannah Loyer and Ashley Allard all signed letters of intent to play college softball.

  • East County
  • Schools
Lakewood Ranch pitcher Colton Zimring will help lead the Mustangs into the Sarasota Baseball Classic March 21.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 16, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top East County sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
Paul and Carla Barbosa with Tommie and Carl Cannova
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • April 25, 2015
All-in For ALS Casino Night

A Life Story Foundation hosted its All-in for ALS Casino Night on Friday, April 24, at The Lake Club.

  • Black Tie
Vanessa Baugh
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 17, 2016
Manatee County District 5 candidates

Vanessa Baugh and Kathleen Grant share their vision for East County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2011
News Briefs

St. Denis schedules Bayfront Park meeting; Beach ordinance modifications under review; Health-care discussion set for Wednesday; Bridge signalization repairs are complete

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Supporters of the Legacy Trail, known for their yellow shirts, have already been working to educate the public about this referendum.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • March 15, 2018
Voters to decide on funding Legacy Trail extension

In November, voters in Sarasota County will decide if they want to pay $65 million to extend and construct the Legacy Trail over the next 20 years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • September 1, 2015
Siesta takes a breath after a busy summer season

Tourism numbers were strong on Siesta Key this summer

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Wendy Getchell

While the Downtown Sarasota Alliance grows each week, so does Getchell's influence. Her group plans to take more positions on issues in '10.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The first formal concert of the FWCS Youth Orchestra was held in 1960. Pictured is the Youth Orchestra in rehearsal in 1978.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 4, 2013
Orchestra celebrates instrumental moments

In an economy with orchestras facing musician strikes, closures and bankruptcy, the current news for orchestras is not always positive.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Here the orchestra is pictured at its first public appearance in the 50s under Alexander Bloch.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 4, 2013
Sarasota Orchestra celebrates 65 years

What started as a community orchestra full of housewives and retired businessmen grew to be the Sarasota Orchestra, a 65-year-old professional ensemble and cultural gem of the city.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 4, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 5

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Community Haven and other officials and future Marlene’s House residents toss dirt for a ceremonial ground-breaking ceremony March 5.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 11, 2015
Community Haven breaks ground on group home

Marlene’s House will give its nine residents a home of their own.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County deputies are looking for a white male in his 30s with tattoos on both arms in connection with a Sept. 6 vehicle burglary on Siesta Key.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 29, 2014
Top Stories - Siesta Key: September

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has released surveillance footage of a man suspected of burglarizing a car at the Siesta Gulf View condominiums this month.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
With on floor housing the future Sarasota Museum of Art (SMOA), another floor of the renovated Historic Sarasota High School will house the Lifelong Learning Academy and its growing 2,000 student body.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 9, 2015
Lifelong Learning Academy joins Ringling College

In need of more space and resources for its expanding student body, the adult education organization will be housed in the Historic Sarasota High School.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 29, 2011
Blacksmith welds wonders for Golden Apple

Golden Apple Dinner Theatre Technical Director Trez Cole fabricates sets with everything from spiral staircases and moving baskets to translucent stairs.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • October 21, 2017
Longboat officials putt to fund emergency services

Resort at Longboat Key Club gave Longboat's emergency services $15,000 at Saturday's putting challenge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 25, 2009
Ranch CDD supervisors whack Wackenhut

Allegiance Security Group and US Security Associates likely will begin service Jan. 4.

  • East County
  • News
Judi Moore, who runs the Siesta Key lost pet hotline, with Sophie, Reckless and Yogi. Courtesy
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 20, 2012
Moore starts lost-pet network

Judi Moore advertises a link to her personal cell phone as the Siesta Key lost pet hotline.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Short |
  • December 3, 2015
Lists: The push behind the rank

Keeping Sarasota on top 10 lists requires effort from local tourism officials.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 29, 2009
Registration set to kick off fall soccer season

The Braden River Soccer Club will hold registration for fall recreational soccer, beginning Aug. 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
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