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  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • September 19, 2018
Party at the spa in Lakewood Ranch

Sirius Day Spa had a VIP party to celebrate its grand opening.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 5, 2015
Myakka City teen dies in accident

15-year-old dies when dirt bike collides with car

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 10, 2011
Sarasota County Commission to backtrack on height vote

Commissioners will pursue a remedy after voting Oct. 12 on a zoning change that could allow Miami Beach-style skyscrapers on the county's barrier islands.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 4, 2015
SCS outlasts Braden River

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team beat Braden River 3-2 in non-district action Sept. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 17, 2009
Film Review: 'Whiteout'

Savings tip: Don't waste your time or money on the new film, "Whiteout." This chiller-thriller starring Kate Beckinsale is anything but. A case of that liquid eraser bearing the same name couldn't save this sorry script.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Bay Cup Race Chair 2018 Jon Turner, Vice Commodore of Bird Key Yacht Club Bob Williams, President & CEO of Mote Marine Laboratory Dr. Michael P. Crosby, Sarasota Bay Cup Race Chair 2017 Bill Jacobs Photo courtesy of Mote
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 25, 2017
Mote receives $10,000 donation from Sarasota Bay Cup

Mote Marine Laboratory was the first beneficiary of the Sarasota Bay Cup.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Country Club Shores resident Matthew Mason and Commissioner Lynn Larson
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 27, 2016
Town Talk: Teen digs into undergrounding project

One of Longboat Key’s youngest citizens tackles one of Longboat Key’s most pressing issues to gain his Eagle Scout merit badge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Key resident Bob Gault urges residents to get involved and tell the town they request urgency with code and Comprehensive Plan changes.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 30, 2012
Stalled redevelopment frustrates Key resident

A Longboat Key resident is upset the town can't review or approve redevelopment applications because of a Sarasota judge's ruling last month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
“The Will Rogers Follies: A Life in Revue” is an entertaining but not always perfect production at The Players Centre for Performing Arts. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 3, 2017
Players introduces audiences to Will Rogers’ neighborhood

The inventive musical about Will Rogers’ life plays until Oct. 15 at the The Players Centre for the Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 25, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Longboat Key Club to unveil new tavern; Save Our Seabirds now charging admission; Jude Connally store opens on St. Armands; Sarasota Yacht Club is certified clean

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 12, 2011
P&Z staff details concerns about Publix design, access

The Longboat Key P&Z staff has concerns about the scale of the supermarket's proposal for Avenue of the Flowers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bradenton-based ET MacKenzie completed repair work after the town of Longboat Key's June's sewage break. Photo courtesy of the town of Longboat Key.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 11, 2021
Longboat Key leaders set to decide on how to handle sewage break penalties

A private meeting is set for Feb. 22. The FDEP seeks $188,382 in civil penalties and costs from the town of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 30, 2015
Cops Corner: East County 10.1.15

Crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Matteo Catena, here leaping for a shot against Lakewood Ranch, is a senior captain on the Rams.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 23, 2020
Rams basketball is learning to finish games

Riverview has won nine straight games.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Coburn Goss and Laura Rook act in "The Crucible." Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 15, 2019
Society has a meltdown in Asolo Repertory Theatre's 'The Crucible'

Asolo Rep's production stays relevant because the witch hunt of “The Crucible” isn’t a wildfire; it’s the work of human beings.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Architect Sema Atis said the use of different materials, colors, awnings and other design elements was intended to create a more engaging facade on U.S. 41 — but the Planning Board said it felt like the back of the building.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 10, 2020
Quay building plans draw criticism from city staff, Planning Board

The developer of the downtown bayfront property intends to revise the design of a proposed 12-story, 241-unit apartment building on U.S. 41.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Neal Communities, Taylor Morrison Homes and Lee Wetherington Homes have all constructed residential communities in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 22, 2015
Local builders named in top 15 for sustainable homes

The Florida Green Building Coalition selected three Lakewood Ranch builders.

  • East County
  • News
Jim Brown
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 5, 2018
Brown has contributed far more than his share

Veteran commissioner withdraws from re-election bid.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 6, 2012
Lady Pirates sail past Lady Cougars

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated Cardinal Mooney 26-24, 25-21 and 25-15.

  • East County
  • Sports
Stan Edelson won the 800 meter race at the Florida Senior Games (3:29.89).
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 14, 2017
Sarasotan takes home 800 meter medal at Florida Senior Games

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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