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Scott Weaver with BMX Trick Stars does a maneuver on his bike before the start of the show.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 10, 2020
The 29th Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival begins in Bradenton

Crowd flocks to the Hunsader Pumpkin Festival on its opening weekend in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 15, 2009
Youth baseball registration underway

The Sarasota Christian Baseball League is now accepting registrations for the 2010 spring baseball season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch Communities’ 3D “community Xplorer map” was awarded a gold award for best innovative use of technology at the Southeast Building Conference’s 42nd annual Aurora Awards.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 28, 2021
Lakewood Ranch's 3D map earns gold award

Lakewood Ranch's 3D Community Xplorer Map earns Aurora Award from builders.

  • East County
  • News
Les McCurdy  delivered stand-up at Doctors Hospital.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 23, 2020
The Best Medicine: Comedians bring laughs to Doctors Hospital of Sarasota

The Laughter Vaccine standup show was held August 18.

  • Arts + Culture
Danny Walker, a 2014 Lakewood Ranch High grad, has advanced to the Final Stage of Web.com Tour Qualifying School in his first season as a professional.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 26, 2018
Former Mustang rallies for first pro golf win

The win advances the former state champion to the Web.com Tour Qualifying School's Final Stage

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 7, 2013
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Venice surged ahead of Longboat in safety

Longboat Key had long held the distinction of being the safest city in Sarasota and Manatee counties. But, in 1999, Venice became the safest city.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The workshop will take place at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 15, 2011
Proposed bill could terminate town's business tax receipt program

The Longboat Key Town Commission will discuss Florida House Bill 4025 and Florida Senate Bill 760 at today's workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alex Everson, Veronica Folian and Alyssa McManus
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • August 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Boniface Ice Cream Social

St. Boniface's Youth Group held an ice cream social for families Sunday, Aug. 17, in Siesta Key Village. The event marked the end of the summer and invited families to enjoy ice cream in the village's gazebo. "It's a nice way to kick of the school year," says Alex Everson, Youth Group director.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County Administrator Cheri Coryea said the second level would not be initially built out, however it could still be used for group functions. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 24, 2020
New Lakewood Ranch library will have two stories

Manatee County plans nearly double future library's size.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 14, 2010
Church hopes expansion will create heavenly appearance

Church of the Redeemer will convert the rear of its building, which fronts Palm Avenue, into a new grand entryway, which will be more noticeable to the public.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cliff Roles |
  • October 11, 2015
Artist Series kicks off its 20th Anniversary Season

Artist Series kicks off its 20th Anniversary Season

  • Black Tie
BUSTED: This week in police reports — 8.06.15
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 28, 2015
BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, May 28

BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, May 28

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Elizabeth Pino hugs her son Julian Pino, 5, goodbye before he walks into school with his sister, Cyenna Pino, 8.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • August 15, 2018
Kindergarten kids start in Lakewood Ranch

Plenty of tears as parents send off their kindergarteners.

  • East County
  • News
Sienna Hanson, 9, cuts strips of colored paper for her paper-woven iconcept jr. dress at Girls Inc. Photo by Niki Kottmann.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 14, 2016
Uncommon Threads: New runway show gives kids a chance to shine

Inaugural iconcept jr. showcases young designers with an eye for the unconventional.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 18, 2021
Build-to-Rent Model Offers New Lifestyle Options

This hot new trend puts the American dream in the reach of renters.

  • LWR Life
The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime has used outdoor markets, rum tastings, food trucks and more to attract visitors. Now, businesses are discussing strategies to do the same across the Limelight District. Photo courtesy Kim Livengood.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 27, 2020
City plans Limelight District zoning changes

Officials are working with businesses on a proposal to permit more commercial activity on industrial-zoned property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
“People from all over the country can support you, your pet and the shelter at the same time," says HSSC Executive Director Kristi Dorman.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • August 28, 2014
Humane Society searches for pet models

The Humane Society of Sarasota County will be accepting entries for its 3rd annual 'The Real HousePets of Sarasota County' Pet Calendar and Photo Contest. The winner will be featured on the cover of the 2015 calendar and each of the top 12 finalists will be showcased as a pet of the month.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Stan Pearlman said he believes the future Manatee County park by Premier Sports Campus can be a "mecca" for Lakewood Ranch area residents.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 1, 2020
2020s vision: Multi-sports complex should be a hit by 2030

Manatee County says 10 years should be right to finish its regional park in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Phillip Hartl stands outside of the entrance to the Linger Lodge restaurant on Dec. 13. His family purchased the property in 2016 and have overseen an extensive remodel of the property over the last year and a half.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • December 18, 2021
Linger Lodge Restaurant & RV Campground moves closer to reopening in Lakewood Ranch

Owners completing major renovation of the property's RV Park and parking lot in February. AND Owners say Old Florida appeal will remain at Linger Lodge.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week'  s edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 4.27.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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