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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 27, 2014
State Runner-Up

The Sarasota Christian girls basketball team fell to Grandview Prep 45-32 in the FHSAA Class 2A state championship Feb. 20 at the Lakeland Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
City Manager Tom Barwin was disappointed to lose state funding for a housing program, but he wants to search for other revenue streams.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 24, 2016
City continues to explore mental health tax

Despite a rebuke from county officials, the city isn’t giving up hope on creating a special assessment district to fund mental health services.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Vanessa Moody |
  • June 2, 2010
Ranch thespian earns scholarship, admission into Cincinnati Conservatory

Lakewood Ranch High School senior Dane LaFemina began acting at age 5.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Lourdes Ramirez |
  • January 12, 2012
My View: Haste on beach improvements plan could lead to loss of events

Sarasota County commissioners believe they have made the right choice in calling for expediting the improvements at Siesta Key Public Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • February 16, 2012
People Are Talking About Maximo’s South African Fusion Cuisine

People Are Talking About Maximo’s South African Fusion Cuisine

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Karen and Malcolm Ronney sold their 18-bedroom hotel and fine-dining bar/restaurant in Scotland to move to the United States and open MacAllister’s Grill and Tavern. After selling their business in January, the couple this month will open The Granary.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 23, 2015
Restaurateurs hatch new eatery

Karen and Malcolm Ronney open The Granary this month.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 23, 2016
Longboat Key: Obituaries

George Bennett, Laureano Causo and Joyce Taylor died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
PRECO's Board of Directors recently authorized the release of more than $726,000 in capital credit payments to about 11,500 consumer-members who purchased electricity from the co-op during 1992 and 1993.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 6, 2011
East County electrical service company to pay $726,000 to customers

The Peace River Electric Cooperative will issue capital credit payments to about 11,500 consumer-members this month.

  • East County
  • News
The school will hold a press conference 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9 to address the state’s decision.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 6, 2013
Imagine School principal cleared of wrongdoing

The State Attorney's Office has decided not to file charges against Selenia Quinones, the Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch principal accused of failing to report child abuse.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 3, 2010
Tension present at pension meeting

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis questioned firefighter pension board Chairman Keith Tanner's ability to make decisions for both the board and the firefighters union in his dual representation roles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 24, 2014
Sidelines

Cougars D comes up big with four turnovers; Mustangs break par in win, shoot a 143; ODA swimmers make big splash with wins

  • East County
  • Sports
232 Seagull Lane, Bird Key
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 29, 2014
2014: The top 10 real estate sales

The following transactions represent the highest sales on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys recorded in 2014 at the Sarasota and Manatee county courthouses at press time. Sales recorded after Dec. 15 are not included.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 28, 2010
Colony crossroads

U.S. trustee William Maloney, who will oversee a settlement conference this week, could close The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort as early as Aug. 7, according to his trustee report.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Volunteers of American Red Cross of Southwest Florida, which serves Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee, Manatee and Sarasota counties, banned together for disaster relief after a tornado hit last weekend.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 20, 2016
Your Town

East County volunteers with American Red Cross ban together after tornado hit Siesta Key; Lakewood Ranch High students craft bucket lists

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ian Segneri co-founded the Missing Link Junior Golf Academy at the Legacy Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch about 10 years ago.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 17, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Improving your short game

This week, Missing Link Junior Golf Academy instructor Ian Segneri shares tips for making more shot putts.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 8, 2012
Progressive Community Management CEO cleared of wrongdoing

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation has cleared a complaint against Progressive Community Management CEO Bill Sutton.

  • East County
  • News
This stained-glass window lies behind the pulpit.
  • By Dora Walters |
  • January 18, 2012
Members of Christ Church attend official dedication of the new sanctuary

On. Jan. 14, Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian, members attended the official dedication of the new sanctuary.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 23, 2009
Longboat Key business adds insurance policies

Longboat Key Financial and Insurance Group will offer auto, homeowners and commercial insurance to its existing services.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Architectural rendering of the Sarasota Museum of Art/SMOA, a division of the Ringling College of Art and Design.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 16, 2014
Ringling College begins major construction on new art museum

Today the Ringling College of Art and Design began major renovations on the Sarasota Museum of Art/SMOA as announcing a party and a national search for a new executive director

  • Arts + Culture
The antique stove is priced at $4,000.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 13, 2010
Colony liquidation sale continues

The sale has attracted an average of 350 customers daily during its first four days.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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