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The ribbon is cut for the reopening of the Lakewood Ranch Information Center on University. Enjoying the moment were Heather Kasten, Vanessa Baugh, Jimmy Stewart, Angie Kaleskas, and Jahna Leinhauser.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 22, 2015
Side of Ranch: Information delivered with style

East County managing editor Jay Heater writes his daily blog

  • East County
  • News
Leon S. Pitts II will perform his tribute to James Brown "Showtime with Leon Pitts" on Feb. 2. Photo by Don Daly Photo.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 8, 2015
Young Artist Program returns to Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe

The series of one-night shows allows individual troupe members to learn the arduous art of leading a theater production

  • Arts + Culture
Bird Key Yacht Club will begin exterior and interior renovations of its clubhouse this summer.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 23, 2011
Bird Key Yacht Club will chip away at old facade

The yacht club's 'Façade Project' will add a second story to its lobby and provide exterior and interior updates.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
On Sept. 6, residents waited in line for sandbags for hours. On Sept. 7, only sand was available.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 7, 2017
Despite bag shortage, county continues sand distribution

The county is running low on bags for the public, but residents can still fill their own bags with sand at three locations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
East County's Mike Lowe, Manatee County Sheriff's Office Capt. Bob Mealy and Tara's Bob Dallesandro visit during National Coffee with a Cop Day.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 7, 2016
'Coffee with a Cop' stories not all sugar-coated

Side of Ranch Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Paul Maechtle, who coached Southeast High to two state titles, will take over Cardinal Mooney High's program.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 15, 2018
Cardinal Mooney football brings in legend to run program

Paul Maechtle won two state titles at Southeast High

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 15, 2015
CDD 5 approves additional palm trimming

The board voted to switch back to a twice-yearly trimming schedule.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 14, 2010
Wayfinding sign causes confusion

The Town Commission agreed to discuss the controversial Bay Isles Road wayfinding sign at its September regular workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 8, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 15

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Showcasing eco-friendly and healthy living, this home incorporates the designs of the Sarasota School of Architecture.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 19, 2015
Simply Sarasota home tour showcases sublime houses

Junior League of Sarasota hosts the annual Simply Sarasota Tour of Homes

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Front row: Lance Anspach and his niece Aliyonna Booker; Back row: Texcellence coordinator Alina Klein, Lance’s mom, Kristine Anspach, his aunt Amanda Davis, Education Foundation board member and donor Jason Swift and Dale Ott
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 16, 2011
Texcellence marks 4,500th donation

Fifth-grader Lance Anspach arrived June 7, at Riverview High School, not only to take home his first computer but also to learn his family was the 4,500th in Sarasota County to benefit from the Texcellence Computer Donation Program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Walter Williams |
  • February 12, 2014
Our view

America's poverty is poverty of the spirit

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 7, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Boats should stay off front yards

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Valerie Inertie is a Cyr wheel artist, aerialist and circus choreographer who’s done social circus projects in Burkina Faso, Brazil and Haiti. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 20, 2019
Circus Sarasota 2019 performers talk blood, sweat and red noses

Three Circus Sarasota performers share what it takes to prepare for the big show.

  • Arts + Culture
Brother Geenan had $79 to his name when he started Senior Friendship Centers in 1973.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 17, 2011
Senior Friendship Centers founder dies

Brother William Geenan opened the first of six Senior Friendship Centers nearly 40 years ago.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • May 3, 2012
Neighbors: Melissa DeMore

Melissa DeMore had always enjoyed fitness, but it wasn't until she opened a Pure Barre franchise that she became passionate about her job.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Alec Boot-Handford.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 20, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 07.20.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 07.20.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Pond 46 is located on Tara Boulevard and north of Gosling Terrace.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 26, 2016
Tara Preserve CDD approves fix for Pond 46

The district engineer proposed a solution would turn the dysfunctional drainage pond into a “dry pond.”

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 5, 2014
Operatic return

After two decades of performing operas all over the world, Michael Robert Hendrick always looks forward to coming home to the place where it all began.

  • Arts + Culture
Evan Larrick, 9, is hoisted by Fabian Moreau after winning the 40-yard dash for his age (8-9 division).
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 17, 2019
NFL corner makes the big play — with kids

Washington Redskins cornerback Fabian Moreau showed kids at Lakewood Ranch High a good time at his football camp July 13.

  • East County
  • Sports
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