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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 12, 2014
Sidelines

Pair of Mustangs win individual golds; Bulldogs win division championship; Mustangs coach notches 100th win

  • East County
  • Sports
Parking, to say the least, is a challenge on Siesta Key.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 27, 2017
Pay to park at the beach

That sounds like heresy, but it’s the best policy to solve a problem and preserve the region’s most prized asset.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
A scene from "Shank's Mare," Tom Lee's most recent production that combines Western and traditional Japanese puppetry techniques.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 7, 2015
Asia Arrives at RIAF

In its first themed program, the seventh annual Ringling International Arts Festival will present a blend of historic and modern Asian performances.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By SunCoast Blood Centers Staff |
  • April 3, 2020
Why We Need You Now!

SunCoast Blood Centers fast-tracked the opening of its new donor center and administrative headquarters in Lakewood Ranch.

  • Health
Sponsored Content
Enjoy Mary Elizabeth Carey's "salmon poached in champagne" recipe.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 16, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Mary Elizabeth Carey

Mary Elizabeth Carey retired as a Manager of International Ex-Patriot Center for the Exxon Corporation, a job that kept her very busy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This Sleepy Lagoon Park home sold for $685,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 23, 2017
Sleepy Lagoon Park home sale tops real estate transactions

Real estate transactions for Feb. 6-10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • In Memoriam |
  • March 7, 2018
Betty Weinstein

Betty Weinstein, 106, of Sarasota, Florida, formally of Michigan, died February 26, 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 26, 2017
Rotary Club of Longboat Key honors members

Club members assembled at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church on April 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 26, 2015
ODA boys, Sarasota girls win matches

The ODA boys golf team and the Sarasota girls golf team both won their respective matches Aug. 26, at Serenoa Golf Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Town Commission is scheduled to adopt a millage rate and 2013-14 fiscal year budget on first reading at its 7 p.m. regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 3, at Town Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 31, 2013
Town manager now recommends 4.5% millage increase

State officials want town-hired actuaries to revise the assumption rates for two of the pension plans they believe are too high and are unattainable. The move changes the town manager's tax rate recommendation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 19, 2010
COUNTY COMMISSION: Candidates clash over business, experience

County Commission hopeful Mark Smith alleges the county is not business-friendly and criticizes Commissioner Nora Patterson's time in office. Patterson says Smith is exaggerating.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Zander, 5, Tara, Roger and Kian Ley, 8 at the 2014 Holiday Night of Lights
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 30, 2016
Your Calendar: Holiday Night of Lights

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tucker Ritchey, and his dad, Winston Ritchey, enjoy the obstacle courses at TreeUmph! File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 3, 2021
Oh the places you can go in Lakewood Ranch

Give yourself a spring break by staying in East County

  • East County
  • News
File photo. JDub's Brewing Company hosts a Food Truck Rally on Saturday, July 16.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 14, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 7.14.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of July 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 18, 2010
Concession hires new membership director

Steve Dirks brings with him extensive experience in a variety of roles in the golf course industry, most notably in the area of membership sales.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 5, 2009
City to utilize 'green' utility bills

Sarasota expects to save about $1,000 per month by billing customers online.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 19, 2020
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium highlights research park at Farm to Fillet

The first Farm to Fillet event was held Jan. 19.

  • Black Tie
Raining Berries will be at 1935 S. Osprey Ave. in Sarasota.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • June 20, 2025
Former Rays pitcher to appear at Southside coffee shop opening

Meet MLB legend and World Series winner Edwin Jackson at new business grand opening.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Naked Farmer is a fast-casual restaurant that offers a healthy, locally sourced menu.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 21, 2024
Naked Farmer opens at University Town Center

Naked Farmer is a fast-casual restaurant that offers a healthy, locally sourced menu.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The new Gompertz has 237 seats, plenty of accessibility seating and hearing loops. Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 28, 2012
FST celebrates the grand opening of the newly renovated Gompertz Theatre

The old bathrooms at Florida Studio Theatre's Gompertz Theatre instigated the multimillion dollar renovation and expansion

  • Arts + Culture
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