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  • By Pam McTeer |
  • June 17, 2009
RealRail moves to new location

The model train organization moved out of its Lakewood Ranch Main Street location.

  • East County
  • News
Nick Gallardo (foreground) and Jared Mancuso are bringing roots rock back with a modern twist. (Courtesy photo: Destiny Jackson)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • July 13, 2022
FST cabaret brings the jukebox hits with a modern twist

"Rock & Roll Reignited" is taking on some of the songs you love best at Florida Studio Theatre. And bringing them back to the future.

  • Arts + Culture
A rendering of Aventon Sarasota, which will likely face legal challenges from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. (Courtesy image)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 14, 2022
Animosity takes off over approved apartments near SRQ

SRQ President Rick Piccolo disputes the subtext of a comment to Jack Collins Jr. about the airport's fight against a multifamily community at the former Sarasota Kennel Club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • August 23, 2018
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer celebrates upcoming fundraising season

Breast cancer survivors and their friends and family gathered on Aug. 23 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Sarasota-Manatee's kick-off celebration.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 13, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: Dirty laundry

Police reports from around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Ed Krepela serves on the board of Fairway Bay III, the Atrium.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 5, 2021
Longboat Key condo owners taking precautions after Surfside collapse

The deadly Surfside collapse has many Longboat Key condo owners looking into what precautions they should take.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 22, 2022
Lakewood Ranch salutes veterans at Tribute to Heroes Parade

Tribute to Heroes Parade returns to Main Street at Lakewood Ranch after a two-year absence.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Education Center.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 24, 2020
Longboat Key Education Center readies for season in multiple forms

Like many universities, the education center is planning on a blend of in-person, Zoom and hybrid classes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sylvia Langton, Betsy Granite, Nancy Milbauer, Dee Wainstein, Pam Reiter and Marge Heller
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 7, 2021
Longboat Key golfers get together for Frosty Frolic

The Women's Golf Association and Key Niners dressed in their festive best for the tournament.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Hallie Monserez.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 19, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Hallie Monserez

The Cardinal Mooney sophomore talks her running origins and why she loves learning history.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 13, 2019
All Angels grants help

On Jan. 20, at the church’s weekly coffee hour after mass, the outreach committee awarded grants to five organizations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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
Michael Demarski, the owner of 3Form Fitness coming to Waterside Place, was the first to get the keys to his business.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 14, 2021
Business build-outs begin at Waterside Place of Lakewood Ranch

Excitement grows in Lakewood Ranch as Waterside Place business owners get their keys to begin their build-outs.

  • East County
  • News
Kirt and Mary Ann Bopp in their home after a walk.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 29, 2019
Persons of Health: For the retired couple, daily exercise is a way of life

Kirt and Mary Ann Bopp walk half the length of Longboat every morning.

  • Health
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 30, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 06.30.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 27, 2009
Whitney Beach public, but still private

The signs at Whitney Beach Plaza used to warn beachgoers that their cars would be towed if they parked in the shopping center. But, now, Andrew Hlywa, the plaza's owner, has a different message for those headed to the beach: They can park at Whitney Beach Plaza and use the 12 restrooms at Whitney Beach Deli & Wines for free.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tyler Ricker.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 2, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Tyler Ricker

The Braden River High senior set a school record in the javelin Feb. 25.

  • East County
  • Sports
Three parcels of land, comprising about 33 acres, are now officially preserved under a conservation easement.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 11, 2021
Land next to Celery Fields officially preserved

Sarasota County commissioners rezoned three parcels of land to allow for a conservation easement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The future of the county’s downtown office building is in question, but any changes could add to a residential-leaning redevelopment trend on Ringling Boulevard that dates back to 2014. Harry Sayer
  • By David Conway |
  • September 16, 2021
County building sale adds to evolution of Ringling corridor

The potential redevelopment of the Sarasota County Administration Center is likely years away, but it could be a piece of a larger series of changes along Ringling Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
  • News
L. James needs to have more to say than "Honey, I'm home" after he returns to Mary Williamson after a year in "Sender." (Photo: Dylan Jon Wade Cox)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 13, 2020
'Sender' compelling even as it is ambiguous

Story about slackers resisting full adulthood isn't without sympathy

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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