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Luis de Jesus, of Pincher’s Crab Shack, prepares ribs for the crowd at last year’s cook-off. Pincher’s won the coveted "People's Choice" title
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 20, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Main Street Restaurant BBQ Cook-off

Lakewood Ranch Main Street restaurants will compete to win the award for best barbeque at the fifth annual Main Street Restaurant BBQ Cook-off Saturday, Sept. 21.

  • East County
  • News
Katie Walters is looking for a home in the $200,000 to $250,000 price range, which may land her in the Harmony community in East County.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 13, 2016
Manatee County affordable housing takes hit

Now that developers must pay educational facilities fees, cost likely to be passed along to buyers.

  • East County
  • News
The health department said such levels of red tide in nearby waters can trigger short-lived respiratory symptoms such as eye, nose and throat irritation. Those with chronic breathing problems could be more adversely affected.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 21, 2021
State issues advisory over low levels of red tide near Longboat, Anna Maria

Breathing issues possible, Department of Health says.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Andi Munzer, Marge Lichtenstein, Lorraine Kaplan and Rosalie Bergman
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • November 11, 2010
Key Niners kick off season

The Key Niners Association is off to a great start to their 2010-2011 season. The group of approximately 75 women, who play 9 holes every Thursday morning, held their opening luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 11, at the Longboat Key Club Islandside Golf Course. The winnning foursome was Carol Meese, Regina Repenning, Linda Schroeder and Jayne Weiss.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 20, 2014
Athlete of the Week: Reagan Griffith

Cardinal Mooney High sophomore Reagan Griffith scored eight goals and notched two assists to lead the boys lacrosse team to a 20-5 victory over St. Stephen's in district action March 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Downtown Merchants Association is sponsoring the event where dogs will be judged on best costume.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Dog Dayz Parade and Costume Contest

During the event, community members will receive free giveaways and their pups can munch on free doggy treats.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Plantation man arrested in hit-and-run that injured an SPD officer
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 21, 2023
Plantation man arrested in hit-and-run that injured an SPD officer

An officer was struck by a suspect driving a stolen vehicle Monday night on Bird Key. He is expected to make a full recovery.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brooke and Hayley Obando show off their national championship jackets and medals.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 4, 2020
Lakewood Ranch cheerleaders stick landing at national championship

New Lakewood Ranch cheerleading team sticks landing at national championship

  • East County
  • News
Michael Long and Hunter Thompson exchange glares before New College and Ringling's flag football game which will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday April 7, at New College.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 4, 2013
Line of scrimmage: New College vs. Ringling

Football fans can expect blood, sweat and a healthy dose of irony as Ringling College and New College of Florida clash in the tiebreaking game of the schools' bitter flag-football rivalry.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Teena Kantor has been sewing since her grandmother taught her as a child.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 13, 2019
Longboater threads sewing hobby

Teena Kantor learned to sew as a child, and now creates items for her friends and family members, who she hopes pick up the trade.

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The holiday tree in St. Armands Circle has long been a centerpiece of the season. (File photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 2, 2022
New 60-foot holiday tree coming this year at St. Armands Circle

With its current holiday tree no longer viable, St. Armands Circle BID wins a grant of more than $286,000 from the City Commission for a new 60-foot centerpiece.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Cardinal Mooney volleyball season came to an end Tuesday against Clearwater Central Catholic, but not before defeating defending champion Calvary Christian the round prior. (File photo.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 3, 2022
Special Cardinal Mooney volleyball era ends with loss in regional final

Meanwhile, other sports are gearing up for state championship action over the next few weeks.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Courtesy photo
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 19, 2019
Stellar casting makes 'Where'd You Go, Bernadette' pack a big punch

At times Richard Linklater's film, "Where'd You Go, Bernadette," is a bit too whimsical, but a talented cast, beautiful cinematography and brilliant scoring make up for it.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Columnist . |
  • March 19, 2018
Longboat Key letter to the editor

Readers sound off on issues around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The festival will feature plenty of fun for the whole family.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • November 10, 2010
Mixon preps for second Harvest Festival

The East County farm will host concerts, a culinary competition and even a movie night to celebrate the harvest season.

  • East County
  • News
Santiago Valencia, 21, is headed to Qatar to report live from the 2022 FIFA World Cup for MTC Radio.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 28, 2022
Manatee Technical College student earns World Cup reporting opportunity

Santiago Valencia, 21, has overcome physical and environmental challenges in the pursuit of his sports reporting dreams.

  • East County
  • Sports
Patricia Hanly complements her display with the Swarovski crystal jewelry she is wearing.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 19, 2022
Palm Aire artists showcase their talents in Sarasota

Palm Aire Art Association hosts its 39th annual show at the country club in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
ODA girls soccer junior Abbey Burwood.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 18, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Abbey Burwood

The ODA girls soccer midfielder helped her team win the SSAC tournament Jan. 14.

  • East County
  • Sports
Riverview senior Liam Custer is seeded first in the 200 individual medley (1:52.56) and third in the 500 freestyle (4:33.88) at the state meet.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 9, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Championship week has arrived

Swimming and cross country medals will be doled out Friday while the football playoffs begin

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Rollie Truelove looks to see where her shot lands.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 14, 2011
Palm-Aire tees off for breast health

More than 50 members of the Palm-Aire Nine Hole Women's Golf Association bundled up and hit the green for the association's Breast Health Day nine-hole tournament Jan. 13. Members enjoyed a luncheon before teeing off to benefit breast health. Following the tournament, participants enjoyed an ice cream social.

  • East County
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