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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 15, 2021
County opens COVID-19 vaccine registration to all adults

Anyone over the age of 18 can register for a COVID-19, but appointments will be scheduled based on eligibility.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota High senior pitcher Tanner Crump has been a workhorse for the Sailors.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 8, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Tanner Crump

The Sarasota High senior pitcher threw a complete game one-hitter March 6 against Charlotte High.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Declare fentanyl a WMD
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 2, 2023
Declare fentanyl a WMD

President Joe Biden’s ineptness at stopping fentanyl from China and Mexico has fueled Florida’s fentanyl death toll — second highest in the U.S. Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody makes a case for decisive action.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Sarasota Crew U17 men's 8+ boat (back) rows ahead of the RowAmerica Rye boat at the 2023 Youth Nationals.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 15, 2023
Sarasota Crew rowers make a splash at Youth Nationals

The U17 men's 8+ boat took gold while the varsity women's 8+ boat finished fifth, among other results.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 8, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Not rabid

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Although he grew up in a Chicago suburb, Peter Vole learned to love agriculture after moving to Manatee County.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 15, 2022
Peter Vole named Agriculturalist of the Year in Manatee County

His work with kids in 4-H, FFA and at the Manatee County Fair earned him the award.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Fire Rescue personnel put out a boat fire in Sarasota Bay. Photo provided by the town of Longboat Key.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 10, 2021
Longboat Key planning to add firefighter cancer protections to Town Code

The proposed ordinance is subject to a second reading and final vote.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • June 15, 2022
Dream Weaver closing after 32 years on St. Armands Circle

You might associate Joan Morgan with high-end clothing. But now she's looking forward to living off the land.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
The State Attorney's case against Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse for driving under the influence will be heard early in February.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 8, 2022
Trial for Manatee commissioner's DUI charge to be held in February

Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Erika Quartermaine set the trial schedule during a pretrial hearing Nov. 8.

  • East County
  • News
YPG  board members Shantel Norman, Ashley Leon, Anna Foster and YPG Coordinator Mimi Cirbusova
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 31, 2017
Blast from the Past: YPG gala will boast timeless theme

Sarasota Young Professionals Group's throwback gala will take guests back in time — to the decade of their choosing.

  • Black Tie
This Concession home at 8317 Lindrick Lane sold for $2.77 million. It has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,868 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 11, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for June 26-30 in Lakewood Ranch

A Concession home on Ganton Avenue tops the week's sales at $3.8 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Rocco Mangel is set to open Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar at University Town Center by December. It will be his ninth location in Florida. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • January 30, 2022
Rocco's Tacos owner aims for Dec. 1 opening at UTC

University Town Center in Sarasota will be Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar's ninth location in Florida.

  • East County
  • News
Craig Siegel, the owner of a Siesta Key rental property plagued with Sarasota County code violations, allegedly threw a bucket of urine on a code enforcement officer this morning.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 24, 2014
Top Stories - Siesta Key: April

Sarasota County deputies arrested Craig Siegel before 8 a.m. for the alleged attack on a Sarasota County code enforcement officer.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2022
WUSF, Barancik Foundation roll out collaborative news operation

The Sarasota-based team will provide content on a variety of topics to media organizations in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Residents spoke against the proposed Taylor Ranch development due to its proximity to two racetracks at the Dec. 15 meeting.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 16, 2022
Housing development plans advance despite dissent from racing community

Commissioners have sent the proposal for the 4,500-home Taylor Ranch community to the state for review despite their proximity to motorsports tracks.

  • East County
  • News
ODA grad Ada Giraldo, second from right, rows for the Sarasota Crew's women's varsity 8+ boat at the 2023 USRowing Youth National Championships.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 14, 2023
ODA grad helps Sarasota Crew women's 8+ boat place fifth at Youth Nationals

Ada Giraldo, who rowed in the No. 5 seat at Nationals, will row for Boston University in 2023-2024.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Sierra Williams |
  • February 2, 2023
Woman arrested for armed carjacking

Maurionna Neveah Heard, 21, was arrested in connection with the armed carjacking on Jan. 25. She has been charged with carjacking with a firearm and aggravated assault while committing a first degree felony.

  • Palm Coast Observer
Jeanne Guertin-Potoff has her first solo exhibit at Art Center Sarasota.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 24, 2023
Longboat Key resident shows at Art Center Sarasota

Jeanne Guertin-Potoff's "Adjust Your Focus" exhibition is on display through April 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Beverly Miller is one of ten vendors participating in the Gulfshore Marketplace on Saturday.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 7, 2023
Gulfshore Marketplace to sell handmade and homegrown goods

Residents will be selling everything from cookies to artwork on March 11 at the mobile home park's annual craft market.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Matthew Good has take over this month as the managing broker for Premier Sotheby's International Realty in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 8, 2022
Longtime Realtor still values human element

Matthew Good is taking over this month as the managing broker for Premier Sotheby's International Realty in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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