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  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • October 30, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Black Tie & Tales

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 30, 2013
Urban Design Studio to hold open house

This Friday, Sarasota residents will have one of their first opportunities to offer input to the team designing the city's new form-based code.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Heritage Harbor's Rhegan Duncombe, who is a junior at Out-of-Door Academy, started Gymnast to Gymnast to donate gymnastics clothing and new equipment to gymnasts in the Bahamas.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 23, 2022
East Bradenton student creates nonprofit to support gymnasts in the Bahamas

ODA junior Rhegan Duncombe founds Gymnast to Gymnast to benefit athletes in the Bahamas.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Avian rehabilitator Jonathan Hande takes a peek inside the cage before removing a sandhill crane colt.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 3, 2022
Abandoned sandhill crane colt transported to Save Our Seabirds

Birds in distress are usually easy to approach or have visible injuries.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Sick Leave team brought in a 103.2 pound black grouper. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 1, 2022
Sarasota fishers win big at Sarasota Slam

The crew of the Sick Leave reeled in a 103.2-pound grouper during the annual tournament.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Construction takes place on the farmland beside McIntosh Middle.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 26, 2023
Renovation of McIntosh Middle School's farmland underway

The $6 million project is designed to reimagine the farmland at the Sarasota County school and enhance its educational mission.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Alexandre Sicre (25) puts a shot on net against Sarasota Football Club.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 10, 2023
LWR Soccer Club's over 50 team isn't telling the same old story

The players on the new team in Lakewood Ranch have the enthusiasm of younger athletes.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • June 20, 2022
Competition and camaraderie are on the menu at Gecko's

The kitchen staff at Gecko's Grill & Pub isn't just catering to your appetite. They're trying to outdo each other.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Hard Heart Burlesque will perform its annual Halloween show Oct. 22 at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • October 18, 2023
Hard Heart Burlesque unveils its Halloween show

The Sarasota burlesque troupe returns to McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre to spice up the spooky season.

  • Arts + Culture
Jack and Lily Bennett watch as Marielle Hessels and Sue McGrew work on their submission to the 2017 Crystal Classic.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • January 4, 2018
10 Sarasota events you don't want to miss in 2018

Pencil these dates in now.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"The Surfer Boys" features the hits of the Beach Boys and follows four young men on a bachelor party in Sarasota.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • July 12, 2023
Beat the heat with fun-filled musical revues at FST

Enjoy the sounds of summer with these three Florida Studio Theatre cabarets.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2010
Dancing families need your votes

Two families from Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch have entered videos in the Primrose School and Children's Miracle Network Family Dance Off competition, and they need your votes.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bella Patterson.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 18, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Bella Patterson

The Braden River girls basketball player talks learning to stop relying on height and her ability to box out opponents.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 18, 2021
Build-to-Rent Model Offers New Lifestyle Options

This hot new trend puts the American dream in the reach of renters.

  • LWR Life
Elling Eide's former Sarasota estate has become a leading regional research library and capitol of Chinese studies. (Photo courtesy of Ryan Gamma)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • August 17, 2022
Elling Eide Center brings a unique focus on Chinese culture

It's more than 7,000 miles away from Beijing, but because of the passions of its former resident, a Sarasota research library and nature preserve has become a leader of China studies.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By One Park Sarasota |
  • May 18, 2023
One Park Sarasota is Committed to Raising the Benchmark of Luxury Living

One Park Sarasota development is primed to elevate luxury within Sarasota’s real estate market.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 5, 2018
Festive traditions? Share with us

Share your holiday traditions or recipes with us, and they could be featured in our Dec. 20 issue.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Freya Robbins, CDFA™ |
  • October 15, 2020
Focus on Your Wellness

Focus on Your Wellness

  • Health
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  • By Abby Weingarten |
  • February 20, 2020
Trail Talk

Fresh-air fitness is beneficial for the mind, body and soul. Period.

  • LWR Life
Lakewood Ranch Running Club vice president Stefan Thoenes, pictured with his daughter, Ayva, 16 months, and president Jim Nelson are trying to set up a team this year.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 27, 2011
Ranch Relay hosts team kick-off party

Relay for Life of Lakewood Ranch looked to get local residents excited about its upcoming Relay for Life event during a Team Premiere Party Jan. 26 at the Lakewood Ranch Cinemas. Guests and volunteers were able to register for this year's relay while enjoying popcorn, prizes and more. Relay for Life of Lakewood Ranch is looking to get 50 teams registered for this year's relay, which will be held April 9-10 at Lakewood Ranch High School.

  • East County
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