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Shane Neumann stretches out the left arm and shoulder of Braden River High sophomore wrestler Chris Bay.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 12, 2019
Stretching (toward) the truth

Local trainer wants to help kids maximize their body's potential.

  • Health
The home at 1125 Center Place on Lido Key was built in 1960. It has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,371 square feet of living area. (Photo courtesy Lisa Rooks Morris, Premier Sotheby's International Realty)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 27, 2022
Lido Key home sells for $3.75 million

A Lido Key home on Center Place tops this week's sales at $3.75 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
In some areas of the county, fixed routes will be replaced with a mobility-on-demand service.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 19, 2021
SCAT's mobility-on-demand service to start in June

As part of the Sarasota County Area Transit overhaul, a new rideshare service will begin in June.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 503 Casey Key Road was built in 1957. It has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,358 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 19, 2022
Casey Key property sells for $5.7 million

A Casey Key property tops the week's sales at $5.7 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
This University Park home at 7420 Mayfair Court sold for $2,995,000. It has five bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,808 square feet of living area. Courtesy photo.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 20, 2022
University Park home tops sales at $3 million

A home in University Park tops this week's sales at $3 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Liebe Gambe and her dad, Patrick Smith. Photo by Stephanie Hannum.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 13, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

An elegant evening ... with a few twists; With every season comes a change; The great adventures of Flat Ella; Tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota High junior Austin Leach spent last season playing wide receiver for the Sailors. This fall, Leach is adjusting to playing on the opposite side of the ball as a safety.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 30, 2012
Sarasota athlete switches from wide receiver to running back

After playing at Booker for a year, junior Austin Leach transferred to Sarasota last year. This fall, the former wide receiver is taking on a new challenge for the betterment of the team.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
After earning a spot on the Crimson Cabaret dance team, Alexsa Dietrich shows off her new university colors.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 11, 2016
Braden River senior earns spot on Alabama Crimson Cabaret

Alexsa Dietrich uses experience and hard work to ace tryout at the University of Alabama

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2011
Our View: Caution on beach schedule

Sarasota County is considering a dramatically revved-up schedule for the renovations of Siesta Key Beach, but needs to be cautious about entering into anything that could be financially constricting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Benderson Development has continued to modify plans for the 24-acre Siesta Promenade.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 12, 2016
Best Western owner hires lawyer for Siesta Promenade discussions

Prominent Sarasota Attorney Morgan Bentley is representing the Best Western Plus Gateway Siesta Key as the 24-acre plans move through Sarasota County’s development process.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Jennifer Brigham had time to donate platelets, which takes about two hours. She came on opening day of the new facility.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 8, 2020
Blood bank opens new facility in Lakewood Ranch

SunCoast Blood Centers hopes to double its donor base in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Michael and Summer Harsh
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 15, 2018
Pickleball gains traction in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch church welcomes pastor.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 2, 2010
OBITUARY: Goldie Swartz

Goldie Swartz, 79, was a retired teacher and avid cyclist.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
iStock photo. Not a Duval's New World Cafe dish.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 14, 2011
Duval's New World Cafe holds grand opening

A new downtown eatery called Duval's New World Cafe is holding a grand opening celebration today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 14, 2010
FHSAA announces new football classifications

The East County's three high school football teams will be moving into unfamiliar territory next fall after the Florida High School Athletic Association unveiled its new football districts.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lisa Baskfield and Julia Yesler
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 4, 2022
Longboat Key full-timers look forward to slower season

Although season gets longer every year, full-time residents look forward to less traffic and a lighter calendar.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Back row: Jillian McClone, Royston Smith, Tracey Viviano and Gillian Francis. Front row: Mary Heck, Kara Pallin, John Mason, Jane Glennan and Mary Lou Moulton. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 8, 2015
Black Tie & Tales 4.9.15

A Fair Legacy Fares Well; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair

  • Black Tie
Puppies wait to be vaccinated in Nate's Honor Animal Rescue's new intake building.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 26, 2021
Expansion at Nate's Honor in Lakewood Ranch nears completion

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue of Lakewood Ranch completes construction on intake building and training center.

  • East County
  • News
SCF President Carol Probstfeld, Meredith Michaels, Bill Murphy and David Jones. Photo by Full Focus Photography.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 25, 2019
Child Protection Center rebrands Venice event

Billy Porter comes to Sarasota soon after making national headlines, Tomeika Hunter Koski becomes a grandma and more on the social scene.

  • Black Tie
Photo courtesy of Michael Saunders and Co.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2014
News Briefs

Longboat home sells for $3.45 million; Town, Sarasota County commissioners to meet; ZBA to hear setback petition

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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