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Lauren Kvederis.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 7, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 06.07.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 06.07.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch's Steve Lubrino still has his Ladder 102 hat he wore as a New York City fireman who was fortunate to survive the collapse of the World Trade Center towers on Sept. 11, 2001.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 9, 2021
9.11 Remembered: Former New York City fireman shares memories of the attack

Lakewood Ranch's Steve Lubrino, a New York City fireman who survived the collapse of the World Trade Center towers, says 9-11 stories need to be told.

  • East County
  • News
"Images" will be 8 p.m. Saturday. Artwork by Kim Anderson.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 13, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 14

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
This Concession home at 8476 Lindrick Lane sold for $4,275,000. It has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,339 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 6, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for May 22-26 in Lakewood Ranch

A Concession home on Lindrick Lane tops the week's sales at $4.28 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Christian Sampson's experiments with color and light have resulted in his largest work to date, "Vita in Motu." (Photo: Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • May 18, 2022
Ringling alum's creations require a glass of a different color

Christian Sampson grew up in Bradenton, and his work with dichroic glass has landed him at the Sarasota Art Museum.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • December 5, 2019
What is the best way for diners to know if a restaurant is clean?

Posted letter grades provide a simple way to show diners if a restaurant is safe, but they are just a snapshot.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 8, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups from around Sarasota this week.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Carrie Wick demonstrates pushups and other exercises that will be part of her classes. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 27, 2015
Participants to hang 10 in Surfset class

Ranch YMCA members: Grab your surfboards for a new class, but leave your sunscreen at home.

  • East County
  • News
From left, Sarasota City Commission candidates Sheldon Rich, Dan Lobeck, incumbent Jen Ahearn-Koch, Debbie Trice and Carol Shoffstall participated in CCNA's candidate forum on Saturday. (Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 14, 2022
Hot topics, and maybe a dirty trick, highlight commission candidate forum

Sheldon Rich alleges political subterfuge as fellow city commission candidates answer questions at Saturday's CCNA forum.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mindy Kauffman at the future site of Boo's Ice House and Dog Bar in the Rosemary District.
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • December 27, 2022
Opening date for Rosemary District dog bar delayed

The owners behind what they believe will be the "doggiest space to hang out" battle various construction delays.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 11, 2021
Welcome back, Sarasota: Here's what you missed

Even while you're gone, news keeps happening.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney High senior Alex Stoffel was one of 25 players chosen to represent Florida at the 2014 Brine National Lacrosse Classic July 1 through July 3. Courtesy photos
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 3, 2014
Time to Shine

Cardinal Mooney High lacrosse players Reagan Griffith and Alex Stoffel both are playing in the 2014 Brine National Lacrosse Classic.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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
Saoirse Ronan stars in "Lady Bird." Courtesy image
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • December 6, 2017
Film review: 'Lady Bird'

Greta Gerwig's solo directorial debut is a triumph of authenticity.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
City code enforcement recently levied a $415 fine against JFlo’s Hair Salon Spa and Boutique for improper signage in its second-story windows.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 26, 2012
JFlo Hair Salon and Spa owner claims discrimination

Sarasota fined JFlo's Hair Salon Spa and Boutique owner Florys Johnson $415 for improper signage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Some commissioners suggested using the current Longboat Library site as the location for a new county-run library. File Photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 4, 2020
Sarasota County library could be added on Longboat

Longboat and Sarasota County commissioners discussed the possibility of adding a permanent Sarasota County Library on the key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 5, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key hears from Gold, Linkogle

Members learn more about underground project, new commissioner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Players Follies Co., an ensemble of performers 55 years and older, read new works from local playwrights for the play-reading festival.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 18, 2014
The Players Follies presents new plays

The senior theater troupe, under the lead of Director Cinda Goeken, brings local playwrights' new works to life.

  • Arts + Culture
Brian Ferguson recently attended a screening of the new "Top Gun: Maverick" film with family in Sarasota.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 16, 2022
Sarasota's Brian Ferguson coordinates realism for 'Top Gun: Maverick'

Ferguson, who grew up in Sarasota, was inspired to join the Navy by the first "Top Gun" film.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The individual float tanks are filled with 850 pounds of Epsom salt dissolved into 10 inches of water.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 18, 2021
Sensory deprivation tank a great way to float away your fears

Our reporter tests out a sensory deprivation float tank to examine the treatment's health benefits.

  • Health
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