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“People from all over the country can support you, your pet and the shelter at the same time," says HSSC Executive Director Kristi Dorman.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • August 28, 2014
Humane Society searches for pet models

The Humane Society of Sarasota County will be accepting entries for its 3rd annual 'The Real HousePets of Sarasota County' Pet Calendar and Photo Contest. The winner will be featured on the cover of the 2015 calendar and each of the top 12 finalists will be showcased as a pet of the month.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Curtis Luck drives the ball off the No. 18 hole at Lakewood National. Luck shot 1 over par during the first round of the 2023 LECOM Suncoast Classic.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 20, 2023
Three tied for Suncoast Classic lead after first round

Logan McAllister, Jackson Suber and Patrick Cover all shoot 8-under at the Korn Ferry Tour at Lakewood National Golf Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
James Abelson, the East Manatee Bulldogs offensive coordinator, works with quarterback Nick Monserez at a Nov. 1 practice. Monserez will play for Cardinal Mooney High next season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 7, 2023
East Manatee Bulldogs U14 football team puts together special season

The Bulldogs won their conference championship game 28-8 over the Manatee Wildcats on Oct. 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cedric Mullins is the Orioles' starting centerfielder and a great defensive player.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 1, 2024
What our Sarasota sports columnist can't wait to cover in 2024

Big-time national events and intriguing high school sports storylines fill the calendar.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Ronald and Marcia Owens say they do most things together, but they especially have fun delivering meals together.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 23, 2023
Meals on Wheels Plus Manatee volunteers add extra care into delivery

Lakewood Ranch residents Ronald and Marcia Owens have been delivering meals for the nonprofit for over 13 years.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High graduate Ashley Pater, a freshman at the University of Southern California, helped the Trojans win a fourth-state NCAA Championship.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 24, 2023
Former East County high school athletes excel at next level

These five alums are continuing the success they started with their local playing careers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Trey Jones handles the lead vocals for American Jones during My Hometown Fest at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota on Saturday.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 30, 2024
Thousands attend My Hometown Fest in Sarasota

Nathan Benderson Park hosted the annual fundraiser for the Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Poly, the sculpture selected for installation in the roundabout at U.S. 41 and 14th Street, is being evicted from its fabricator as a decision about its placement lingers.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 14, 2024
Sculpture placement has Public Art Committee going in circles

With storage agreements expiring, the pressure is on to find homes for some of the sculptures.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Twelve Angry Men: A New Musical" runs at Asolo Repertory Theatre through June 9.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 8, 2024
Asolo Rep's 'Twelve Angry Men' adaptation sings a song of freedom

Asolo Repertory Theatre Producing Artistic Director Peter Rothstein directs the inventive production in its Sarasota premiere.

  • Arts + Culture
An early concept shows the size of what the enhanced library building could be.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 2, 2024
Commissioners agree on largest reasonable Longboat Key library

An enhanced library would be nearly 10,000 square feet, part of which will need to be funded through private donors.

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Event promoter Rainer Scheer has put together a group of nine cirque performances for his Glow Table Dinner in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 27, 2020
Time to glow on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch

Glow Table Dinner debuts in front of the Grove in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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East Bounty's Warren Strauss gets tips on his grip from River Club's Larry Johnson.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 19, 2021
Former CIA executive says new gun owners in Lakewood Ranch area could use safety lessons

Lakewood Ranch's Larry Johnson gives back by teaching gun safety at Manatee Gun and Archery Club in Myakka City.

  • East County
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Jake Baer takes over the Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball program after two years at Durant High, where he went 26-26.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 20, 2023
New head coach sparks hope for LRHS boys basketball turnaround

Jake Baer comes to the Lakewood Ranch High Mustangs from Durant High, where he went 26-26 over two seasons.

  • East County
  • Sports
A proposed 100-plus-room hotel on Second Street; a proposed 225-unit apartment development on North Tamiami Trail
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 13, 2023
Planned downtown tower, Tamiami apartments propose big design changes

North Tamiami Trail apartments will combine three buildings into one, and a planned mixed-use downtown tower will be a hotel only.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Developer Rodrigo Trepp (left) and financial partner Micheal Ealy with the scale model of SOTA.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 29, 2023
Sales underway for new condo as site demolition downtown begins

The 16-floor hotel/condo tower on Main Street will offer two restaurants. It's expected to be completed in March 2026.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Former Riverview High boys soccer player Ramon Kique Perales has signed to play for Racing Club Portuense in Spain.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 18, 2024
Former Riverview High soccer player lands pro deal in Spain

Ramon Kique Perales wants to show coaches at Racing Club Portuense that he deserves another contract.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Asher Ripley, 6, assembles plants to create a sun print at Suncoast Waterkeeper.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 21, 2024
Earth Day at The Bay unites community in support of the environment

The event featured Suncoast Remake Learning Days activities hosted by nonprofits from across Sarasota, a tree giveaway by the city of Sarasota and more.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rob Oglesby, the development director at Nate's Honor Animal Rescue, is thrilled to see the nonprofit's expansion project nearing its end. The project is expected to be complete in April.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 28, 2023
Animal rescue expansion completes in April for increased care

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue has been able to boost its intake and services as its expansion project nears completion.

  • East County
  • News
The Florida Suncoast Waterkeeper patrol boat was purchased thanks to a grant from the William G. and Marie Selby Foundation.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2023
Suncoast Waterkeeper buys a patrol boat

The patrol boat will be christened July 29 during a celebration at Sarasota Sailing Squadron.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: December 2

Mary Kondrat photographed a downpour off of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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