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Sarasota Crew rower Shawna Sims won a silver medal for Team USA in the 4x at the World Rowing Junior Championships Aug. 10, in Lithuania.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 22, 2013
Sidelines

Golfers tee off during Tournament of Champions; Sarasota SUP Series returns this weekend; Fleet Feet Sarasota offers training program; i9 sports gearing up for fall season; Rower wins silver medal

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Attendees get busy in a Lego building zone.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 30, 2024
BrickUniverse event will showcase the creative possibilities of Lego

The Lego fan expo event offers a place for both major artists and hobbyists.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The new truck features a mid-mount, 75-foot ladder. The design allows the new truck to be more maneuverable.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 22, 2020
Longboat's new ladder truck is a step up

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department plans to begin using the new truck in January 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
County Commissioner Alan Maio cutting the ribbon in front of the new downtown cooling plant. (Photo courtesy of Sarasota County)
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • February 2, 2022
New cooling plant opens in downtown Sarasota

The new cooling plant will provide air conditioning for eight county buildings and is expected to be 40% more efficient than the old cooling plant.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A wealth of new home construction throughout the metropolitan area is contributing to its nation-leading percentage of home ownership.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 19, 2025
Sarasota metro has highest home ownership rate in the country

At 82.3%, the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota area was rated No. 1 by financial services website SmartAsset among all metros across the country in residents who own their homes.

  • Sarasota
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East County's Ellie Blitz and her horse, Gunner, look forward to improving at Western dressage and continuing to volunteer at Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 17, 2023
East Bradenton teen forms winning partnership with American paint horse

Gunner, an 8-year-old American paint horse, has excelled both in dressage and helping with therapy at Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A Costco at Sarasota Square mall that's been under construction for the last two years is set to open in August.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 27, 2012
New Sarasota stores set opening dates

A new Costco is set to open in Sarasota Square mall in August and a Trader Joe's is opening September 7.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The new store is a smaller store format than the traditional Walmart Supercenter. File photo.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • September 17, 2012
Walmart to open on North Trail Wednesday

The new store is expected to create 90 jobs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The CRA advisory board welcomes two new board members who will serve until July, 2015 and a new chairman.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 31, 2013
Sarasota CRA welcomes two new members

Drayton Saunders and Lynn Robbins join Community Redevelopment Area Advisory Board.

  • Sarasota
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The event will be held at Manatee Technical College. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 4, 2016
MTC hosts hearing expo

This year's event is themed "What's New?"

  • East County
  • News
Tourists in the Siesta Key Village. The Chamber acts as a visitors' center and promotional group for the entire Key.
  • By Jack Short |
  • February 3, 2016
Siesta Key Chamber announces officers and directors for 2016

The organization added new directors and elected a new chairman for its board.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • May 29, 2013
New College graduates largest class in its history

New College of Florida graduated 197 students Friday, May 24 the largest in the history of the school.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Shawn Trent stepped down as Lakewood Ranch High's football coach this week after nine years. He'll remain on as the school's athletic director.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 31, 2014
Mustangs coordinator named new head coach

Former Lakewood Ranch High offensive coordinator Mick Koczersut was officially named the Mustangs new head coach July 30.

  • East County
  • News
Kurt Schultheis. Dr. Michael O'Neil, Michael Garey, George Knight and Armando Linde
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2013
Kiwanis welcomes new members

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key welcomed four new members to the club at its Dec. 5 breakfast meeting: Dr. Michael O'Neil, owner of Longboat Key Dental; Michael Garey, owner of Lazy Lobster; Cedars resident George Knight; and Country Club Shores resident Armando Linde.

  • Longboat Key
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The Sarasota Association of Realtors added 48 new members in February. Courtesy Photo
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 11, 2014
Sarasota Association of Realtors membership continues to grow

Sarasota County's improving housing market continues to attract Realtors to the area.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2023
Avelo Airlines adds service to Philadelphia-area airport from SRQ

The discount carrier now offers flights to three destinations to and from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Helen Sosso

Earlier this month, Prudential Palms Realty President and CEO Helen Sosso acquired Lakewood Ranch Realty, fulfilling a desire to establish a presence in the master-planned community.

  • East County
  • News
Michael Drake struck a deal to relocate the cottages on vacant property on Broadway Street next to the Century 21 office at the entrance to Longbeach Village
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 11, 2019
Preserve Longboat's history

That history should not be forgotten. It deserves to be on display.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2011
SYC elects new GEM officers

Sarasota Yacht Club's Gal-E-Mates (GEMs) started the season off by electing new officers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 5, 2011
Humane Society to host adoption event

Members of the new Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch will have plenty of furry friends with them at the Lakewood Ranch Farmers Market this weekend.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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