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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 3, 2021
Peewee soccer kicks off in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch children make new friends while learning how to play soccer.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Addison Riesen at her desk with Ruby nearby.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 26, 2020
Longboat Key families navigate back to school amid a pandemic

Longboat kids head back to school, but it's not quite as simple as in years past.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ex-Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley is the new offensive coordinator at Riverview High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 13, 2020
Riverview football hires ex-NFL coach Todd Haley as offensive coordinator

The Rams wasted little time in replacing Jared Clark, who left to become the Cardinal Mooney head coach.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Siesta Public Beach has been drawing even more people than usual this summer, no doubt a reflection of its status as No. 1 beach in the country. Photo by Carolyn Bistline
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 4, 2011
Siesta Key banners face zoning code problem

Siesta Key groups believe banners at entryways to the island should proclaim Siesta Beach's status as No. 1 in the country. The question is whether such signage will be allowed under the county zoning code.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Timothy Olyphant in "Justified". Photo source: Hulu.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 31, 2020
Binge Blog: Go back to poaching gators, it's safer

"Justified" and "The Aeronauts" are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Gage Barfield is the first participant younger than 18 to catch a fish.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 2, 2016
Jiggs Landing celebrates grand opening

After opening four cabins and a concession stand in January, Jiggs Landing says 'Hello' to East County with a cookout and fishing tournament.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
An initial rendering of Fire Station 13, located on Siesta Key, shows a two-story building that matches the beach facade. Photo courtesy of Sweet Sparkman Architects.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 12, 2019
Work begins soon on new Siesta Key fire station

The station will be built on the same location, at 1170 Beach Road, and will be two stories.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 19, 2012
Businesses celebrate growth at Circle Association meeting

The Lynch sisters, Chris and Ethna, hosted the Circle Association members for today's monthly morning meeting at Lynches Pub and Grub.

  • Sarasota
  • News
James P. Wallace III updates the Siesta Key Association on lawsuits during Thursday's meeting.
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • January 7, 2022
After incorporation bill fails, Siesta Key speaks up through lawsuits

Incorporation of Siesta Key has been tabled for the next two years, but residents will continue to make their voices heard through lawsuits.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
(Courtesy photo)
  • By Su Byron |
  • August 13, 2022
How to spend a day in Lakewood Ranch's Waterside Place

The new 36-acre lakefront town center in east Sarasota County offers plenty to explore, discover — and taste.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
WWE stars Natalie Neidhart and Tyson Kidd hosted their wedding reception at Michael's On East. Photo copyright 2013 WWE.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 16, 2013
FRIDAY FIVE: Shows that showcased Sarasota

The World Wrestling Entertainment royalty who will be featured on E! this weekend aren't the first famous pair to bring the cameras of the small screen to Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • May 7, 2018
Will Chase pops the question at Bayfront Park

Will Chase and Anna Hahn get engaged, Dottie Baer Garner celebrates her birthday, Wine, Women & Shoes 2018 tickets go on sale and more.

  • Black Tie
This drawing depicts the most recent Lift Station 87 design, which now meets the standards outlined in the zoning code. The proposed building is 58 feet at its highest point.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 22, 2014
Engineers revise lift station design, height

After the design for the Lift Station 87 building received some negative feedback for its height, the proposed structure has been lowered - to the displeasure of some residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 15, 2015
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota's JB "Brad" McCourtney takes aim in the Bowls USA 2016 US Open.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 25, 2016
US Open shows how fun lawn bowling can be

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 5, 2015
This weekend in Sarasota: Friday, June 5

This weekend in Sarasota: Friday, June 5

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
If the state certifies tabulation software for ranked choice voting, the city would overhaul its election process within two years. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 21, 2021
UPDATE: City pauses legal pursuit of ranked-choice voting

The city is considering partnering with an outside group on a challenge that would facilitate a change to instant runoff balloting for local elections.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 24, 2012
Our View: Noise issue is one of choices

The latest ruckus over noise levels in Siesta Key Village brings to mind that old Rodney King line from the Los Angeles riots: "Can't we all just get along?"

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Candice McElyea |
  • March 11, 2012
My Kids Kick Butt, In More Ways Than One

My Kids Kick Butt, In More Ways Than One

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 12, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A contested 180

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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