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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 8, 2010
Haile TSA team takes top honors

Haile's Technology Student Association team took first place in the district and state TSA competitions before heading to nationals this weekend.

  • East County
  • Schools
Ambassadors Darrin Caldwell and Kellie Spring cut the ribbon along with Sandra Smith, the Secur-All team and the Reed Medical Group team.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 21, 2022
Secur-All Insurance cuts ribbon at new Longboat Key location

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for the longtime business's new location.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jesse Coleman installs plywood on his windows in preparation for Hurricane Irma.
  • By David Conway & Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 7, 2017
Officials, residents brace for the worst from Hurricane Irma

With the storm's path still uncertain, Sarasota is diligently preparing for Hurricane Irma.

  • Sarasota
  • News
New nonagenarian Fred Mackenzie with his wife Nancy, far left, and three daughters, from left Elizabeth Mackenzie from Philadelphia, Maryellen Mackenzie from Las Vegas and Sarajane Mackenzie from Princeton. Photo by Molly Schechter
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 14, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 03.17.16

Everyone loves Koski's shirt, CycleBar opens and more...

  • Black Tie
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 2, 2014
Sidelines

Twelve local skaters headed to nationals; Hockey tournament arrives in Ellenton this week; Rosedale to offer golf instruction for women; University Place cardio tennis registration open

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota senior Adam Bradtmueller won three medals, including a gold medal in the 3,200-meter run, at the Class 4A state championship May 6-7, at IMG Academy.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 12, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Sarasota senior closes high school career with state championship run.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 4, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Plymouth Harbor announces 2012 officers; Mote names new chief advancement officer; St. Armands businesses make some changes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Geraldine Librandi, as Becky, and Don Walker, as her husband, Joe, kiss in Baynan Theatre Company's production of "Becky's New Car."
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • July 13, 2011
Theater Review: 'Becky's New Car'

Director Gil Lazier has chosen a true actor's showcase for the Banyan Theatre Company's season kick-off production, and the actors he's chosen are truly showing off their stuff.

  • Arts + Culture
"Even now when I listen to my voice I don’t hear anything special," said Greenbrook resident Ron Babcock, who now narrates audio books for a living. "I think most folks are like that."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 1, 2012
Neighbors: Ron Babcock

Ron Babcock always has been commended for his unique voice. Now, at 66 years old, he's finally using it to make a living.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
"I like contemporary designs that don't require a lot of time and money," says floral designer Sara Bagley, pictured here in Mable Ringling's Rose Garden.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 2, 2011
Flower child

Floral designer Sara Bagley talks about the Renaissance-ian inspiration behind her contemporary design in the Ringling Museum's new flower exhibition.

  • Arts + Culture
Attendance at the Atomic Holiday Bizarre is eight times higher than it was when it started in 2005. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • December 11, 2019
Atomic Holiday Bazaar dependably out of the ordinary

Annual holiday shopping event indulges our common desire for something different

  • Arts + Culture
Phil Pagano has managed the Sarasota Farmers Market since 2009. Now, he’s beginning a conversation about what the future of the market will look like. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • May 28, 2015
Q+A with Phil Pagano

Thanks to the success of the Sarasota Farmers Market, manager Phil Pagano is now looking toward the future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Former Lakewood Ranch High throws athlete Riley Simmons finished seventh (47 feet, 3.7 inches) in the girls shot put at the 2021 Nike Outdoor National Championships in Oregon. Photo courtesy Riley Simmons.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 1, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Former Lakewood Ranch shot put star finishes top-10 at Nike Outdoor Nationals

Riley Simmons' final throw as a high school-level athlete was a personal record, and one that she guaranteed.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River senior Caitlyn Benedetto, the Pirates’ all-time scoring leader, will play for Ave Maria University in Naples this winter.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 25, 2011
Athletes commit to colleges

Braden River's Caitlyn Benedetto and Kadin Kerns and Lakewood Ranch's Marco Padilla all signed national letters-of-intent this month.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High girls sophomore golfer Phoenix Scanlan.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 20, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Phoenix Scanlan

The Lakewood Ranch High sophomore girls golfer wants to get the Mustangs back to the state tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 14, 2010
Key resident receptive to cell tower

A Spanish Main Yacht Club resident suggested placing a cell tower on the neighborhood's property to achieve better cell-phone reception on the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo. Volunteers decorated graves of veterans at Sarasota National Cemetery with wreaths in December for the fifth consecutive year. The national Wreaths Across America campaign began in 1992.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 15, 2014
Protest rumors draw heightened TBI security

Police continue to monitor talk of a nonviolent demonstration regarding Rabbi Jonathan Katz's statements opposing the placement of wreaths on Jewish veterans' graves.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alec Zec prepares for his final season playing hockey for the Sarasota Rampage.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 20, 2012
CHARGING AHEAD: Alec Zec

Mooney senior Alec Zec begins his final season with the Sarasota Couny high school hockey team Sept. 21. This will be his fourth season with the Rampage.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Delphi Borich and Jenny Vallancourt perform in Asolo Rep’s production of "Gloria." Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 11, 2018
Asolo Rep explores the fall of print, civility and civilization in 'Gloria'

Asolo Repertory Theatre offers both some of the best theater we've seen in a long time and a completely unsatisfying ending.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Students from the Lakewood Ranch Taekwondo Academy.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 7, 2011
Local taekwondo students win awards

Students from the Lakewood Ranch Taekwondo Academy recently attended the Olympic Grand Prix Tournament at Lakewood Ranch High and walked away with numerous accolades.

  • East County
  • Sports
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