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Al "Mifflin" Lowe, author, recently published "Forgotten Founders."
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • May 10, 2023
Longboat author celebrates unsung historical figures in children's books

Al "Mifflin" Lowe's most recently published book, "Forgotten Founders," delves into the American Revolution.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
PopStroke founder Greg Bartoli announced Wednesday in a release that pro golfers Rickie Fowler and Paula Creamer were coming to its UTC location for the PopStroke Tour Championship, held Oct. 26-28. (File photo)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 12, 2022
Rickie Fowler, Paula Creamer featured at PopStroke Tour Championship finals in Sarasota

The two pros will play the winners of the PopStroke team event in the $25K Showdown Oct. 26-28 at UTC.

  • East County
  • Sports
April Glasco holds a box of healthy snacks. The boxes are being distributed as part of a new campaign to promote healthy eating, called "I am what I eat." (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 1, 2022
TBI helps local students get ready for school

"Helping them to be ready for the first day of school makes a difference," Second Chance Last Opportunity CEO April Glasco said.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • April 20, 2017
Letters to the Editor: Sarasota 4.20.17

STOP steering committee member Kate Lowman explains why the group wants more public hearings for new developments.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Plant-based meal prep options are quick, easy and healthy. Photo courtesy Ella Olsson, Unsplash.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 19, 2021
A beginner's guide to meal prep

What is meal prep, and what are the benefits of cooking this way?

  • Health
A rendering of the planned Banditos Tacos & Tequila at the former Tavern on Main location at 1468 Main St., which the company plans to open in fall 2023.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 1, 2023
Banditos will bring its 'taco temple' to downtown Sarasota

Maryland-based Banditos Tacos & Tequila will occupy the former Tavern on Main Brewery location as it makes its Florida debut, featuring the chain's first rooftop patio.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Kevin Kenney
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 8, 2011
9/11: Securing the president

Two Sheriff's Office veterans reflect on the rapid change of plans on Sept. 11.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 13, 2022
Man faces murder charges in death of Sarasota woman

The suspect was found unconscious at crime scene and was taken to a hospital.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The crumbling infrastructure of the splash pad at Bayfront Park is largely to blame for the $2.9 million renovation price tag. (Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 8, 2022
City Commission OKs $2.9 million for watered-down splash pad and playground at Bayfront Park

City staff and the contractor slash $1.1 million in costs for the splash pad replacement at Bayfront Park. Infrastructure replacement is a large part of the nearly $3 million price.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Booker's Sariah Bradley (11) gets fouled against Clearwater.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 26, 2022
Tornadoes girls basketball all smiles as postseason approaches

Even a Tuesday loss against Clearwater High was encouraging to Booker High head Coach Ty Bryant

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Krista Carpenter from Wildlife, Inc. works with Athena, a rescued owl.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 27, 2022
Longboat Island Chapel hosts second annual Earth Day Walks and Talks

There were more attendees and more organizations present this year, and talks were more focused on water quality.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
John Wild and Kiwanis Club President Steve Branham
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 19, 2017
Kiwanis Club changes up meetings

The club will stray from their weekly breakfast meetings and implement lunch and evening meetings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Beginning next week, drivers and pedestrians will see the project actually begin to take shape. (Photo by Nat Kaemmerer)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 21, 2022
U.S. 41 roundabout at Gulfstream Avenue about to take shape

FDOT says delays in materials will postpone paving work, that was supposed to have launched on Sunday night.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 23, 2020
Braden River football gains, then loses fourth-quarter lead in loss to Manatee

The Pirates put together an 18-point comeback before losing the lead.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 20, 2010
Harry's attains some outdoor seats

The Planning and Zoning Board's approval Tuesday allows Harry's Continental Kitchens to convert its 16 seats, used as a waiting area, under the restaurant's roof overhang into outdoor dining.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Isaac Perkinson, 7, is raising money for the Pin Cancer Nationals in honor of his mother, Christin Perkinson. Photo courtesy Christin Perkinson.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 21, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Lakewood Ranch wrestler working to Pin Cancer

Isaac Perkinson, 7, is raising money to fight cancer in his mother's name.

  • East County
  • Sports
Miami special teams Coach Marwan Maalouf and Stone Springman throw up "The U" hand gesture on Springman's visit to the school.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 20, 2023
Riverview High kicker commits to Miami after arduous senior season

Stone Springman fought through a broken back to earn a spot with the Hurricanes.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority Landscape Supervisor Robert Campbell had two cypress trees removed in Greenbrook because their roots were clogging a stormwater structure. Lakewood Ranch residents already pay for stormwater.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 24, 2019
Manatee County explores costs for improving stormwater-related services

A consultant still must recommend how to deal with neighborhoods already paying stormwater fees.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 2, 2014
DSA looks to Nashville for lessons on new code

The Downtown Sarasota Alliance hosted a lecture from a Nashville head planner to learn about the process of implementing a form-based code and fostering growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Yvonne Martin, Rob Commissar, Donna Downes and Nancy Sykes (Photo by Lori Sax )
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 18, 2021
Class Act: Game Changers

Armed with spreadsheets, data and plenty of empathy, Nancy Sykes and her fiercely dedicated team at Esplanade Gives Back offer critical help to the surrounding community.

  • LWR Life
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