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  • In Memoriam |
  • July 23, 2021
Thomas (Tom) H. W. Jones, Jr.

Tom was born in Bryn Mawr, PA to the late Thomas and Louise Jones, and raised in Norristown, PA.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Braden River High School's Logan Ranke, Cara Bailey and Makayla Clary do their best during a competition. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 18, 2021
East Bradenton high school bands prepare for state competition

Braden River, Lakewood Ranch and Parrish Community high school bands work to perfect their routines before the state competition.

  • East County
  • Schools
The MBC Elite 10th grade team has posted a 50-8 record this season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 4, 2015
MBC Elite posts top 10 finish

The Manatee Basketball Club Elite 10th grade team finished 10th at the 2015 AAU Boys Basketball 16U Division I National Championship July 21 through July 27, in Louisville, Ky.

  • East County
  • Sports
Porco Rosso.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 23, 2021
Binge Blog: "Porco Rosso" is an unheralded, high-flying escapade

Plus, "The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles" provide hours of lessons in deduction

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 27, 2013
MW Group unveils development proposal

An engineer report the group commissioned says redevelopment of existing units at the Colony is not economically feasible.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The town has closed lots of parking along Broadway in the Longbeach Village neighborhood. The town is also considering a resident-permit parking program for the neighborhood.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 14, 2020
Longboat moves forward with proposed parking fine increase

Longboat Key town commissioners are set to vote on Oct. 5 on whether to increase the town's illegal parking fines from $30 to $75.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sandra Byers and Pete Vrinios join forces to create candy canes dipped in chocolate and sprinkles.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 11, 2013
Twist on tradition

A Lakewood Ranch business owner opens her doors to partner with a candy cane creator.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 11, 2022
Windward at Lakewood Ranch launches latest salvo in amenities race

The Neal Communities property shows how middle- to upper-middle-class families are living the country club lifestyle.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 12, 2019
National Philanthropy Day 2019 recognizes local leaders

Local philanthropists celebrated giving back Nov. 12 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
The course at The Concession Golf Club was built to be major championship ready from the beginning, according to The Concession Golf Club general manager Brian Weimann.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 18, 2021
Major ambition at Concession

Could the club host a PGA Tour major event?

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 14, 2022
10 fun things to do in Sarasota

Whether you're visiting or live here, there are at least this many experiences that shouldn't be ignored.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
In a series of conceptual sketches, architect Dan Lear said St. Armands medians  and sidewalks could be configured with different amenities including seating, lighting, games and more. Images courtesy DSDG Architects.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 22, 2020
St. Armands Circle landowners discuss streetscape, zoning initiatives

From sidewalk lounge seating to a new hotel, St. Armands stakeholders are in the early stages of evaluating a suite of changes to the shopping district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Members of the Sarasota County School Board meet Tuesday, June 21 in Longboat Key Town Hall.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 23, 2022
Longboat leaders tout demand for continued education during school board visit

Funding for a library and community center has gained initial nods from the County Commission, but school district participation was sought as well.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 19, 2019
2019 Southeast Region Youth of the Year winner Leonela Tase Sueiro receives warm welcome at SRQ airport

Leonela Tase Sueiro, the 2019 Southeast Region Youth of the Year, had a big surprise waiting for her when she came home.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • May 14, 2020
Michael L. Gurchiek

Michael L. Gurchiek, 82, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, May 8, at his home on Longboat Key, Fla.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Adam N. Phillips, D.O, Board Certified General Surgeon & Vein Specialist |
  • June 10, 2021
Why Do My Legs Hurt?

Why Do My Legs Hurt?

  • Health
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Hailey Brown is surrounded by four other generations of Manatee County residents, from left to right: her father, Russell Brown; great grandmother, Patricia Brown; great great grandmother Clara Ehrke; and grandfather, Curtis Brown.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 20, 2016
Brown family welcomes fifth generation

Hailey Georgina Brown was born March 29.

  • East County
  • News
Handles is a guard for the Harlem Globetrotters
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 8, 2012
Sarasota Observer goes one-on-one with Globetrotters

During the Harlem Globetrotters' trip to Sarasota this week, the Sarasota Observer had the opportunity to go one-on-one with two players, Handles and Hops.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 19, 2016
Buttonwood Harbour welcomes back snowbirds

Residents enjoyed a "Burgers, Breasts, & Bluegrass" outdoor block party on Nov. 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Music, one of seven statues illustrating the seven virtues of Sarasota, was damaged months ago. It stands alongside Flora on the eastern side of St. Armands Circle.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 15, 2022
City, BID seek ways to get ahead on statue repair costs in St. Armands

Funding for such work isn't part of the Sarasota Public Works Department's budget.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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