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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 9, 2016
Cops Corner 8.11.2016

Crime reports from the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Lakewood Ranch's Terri Jean and Mattison Bedinghaus love the free gift bags and samples from JPAN Sushi they received.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 14, 2021
Party for the gals at UTC in Sarasota

The Gal Pal Party at UTC is a night for friends and family to gather in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
Mike Taaffe, foreground, rows with his sons, Travis, middle, and Brandon, back, at Nathan Benderson Park. Taaffe is the new board chair at the park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 18, 2022
Rebuilt board is making waves at Benderson Park in Sarasota

Now named the Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy, the Sarasota nonprofit's board hopes to enact changes.

  • East County
  • News
The NBP Dragons 200m premier/senior mixed 20 team (2) battles for position in a crowded field.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 26, 2019
Dragon boat festival rocks Nathan Benderson Park

The event gave those new to the sport a chance to shine.

  • East County
  • Sports
The sand fill work on Lido Key is progressing north toward the Lido Beach pavilion.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 14, 2020
Another judge rejects challenge to Big Pass dredge

The group Save our Siesta Sand 2 failed to convince a district court that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers did not thoroughly consider the environmental impacts of the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney freshman Olivia Davis practices her jump shot with coach Rico Antonio. Photo courtesy Olivia Davis.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 9, 2020
Pandemic won't stop Cardinal Mooney freshman from rehabbing knee injury

Olivia Davis missed her freshman season, but has three NCAA Division I offers.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
School administrators Bradley Warren and Cheryl Cendan spent a lot of time inside the Starbucks and Panera cafes meeting with hundreds of Lakewood Ranch parents. Cendan shows the school’s mascot — an eagle. (Photo by Lori Sax)
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 14, 2022
New charter school opens for Lakewood Ranch students

Enthusiasm soars for Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy, a charter school built on the WISH model, which stands for wellness, innovation, science and health.

  • East County
  • Schools
Nesting season runs from May 1 to October 31 . File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 8, 2019
Turtle seasons kicks off on Longboat Key

The first sea turtle nest was spotted on Longboat on April 26, five days before nesting season officially began.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Adriana Perez, Lucero Guzman and president Jeanne Dubi look to a passing bird.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 27, 2021
Sarasota Audubon members keep their eyes on the skies

Bird enthusiasts work from a base at Celery Fields but show newcomers a hobby that can be done anywhere.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Marketing Department |
  • July 1, 2021
Summer Safety: Stay Safe While Having Fun

Here are a few tips.

  • Health
Sponsored Content
  • By Matt Orr |
  • December 13, 2012
Sarasota's Official Shopping Guide for Him

Sarasota's Official Shopping Guide for Him

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
"Laughing Matters" writers Rebecca Hopkins, Jim Prosser, Sarah Durham, and Kevin Allen. (Courtesy Photo: FST)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • April 23, 2022
FST looks to find the universal laugh

The hard work of penning a musical sketch comedy show takes longer than you might imagine.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • December 2, 2019
Well, that's a fine 'how do you do'

There’s no place like home, or how it feels when you find it.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2020
Manatee School Board District 3: Richard "Rick" Murphy

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
In 2021, Karen Fraclich and Dan Belcher won for "Skull Duggery." (Courtesy photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Nov. 10-16

Piano masters, jazz ensembles, tribute acts and experimental composers highlight a busy week of music on the Sarasota scene.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Sarasota City Commission approved a mural art project for the Palm Avenue parking garage by a 32 vote Monday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 4, 2011
Commission approves art project

Sarasota city commissioners also approve a new contract with the current Lido Pool concession operator.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • September 19, 2014
Curtain Call: In defense of live performance

Curtain Call: In defense of live performance

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Guest Author |
  • March 12, 2019
Letters to the editor

Readers sound off on key issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The accident occurred around 10:15 a.m., Wednesday.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 28, 2011
Driver dies in S.R. 70 crash

An accident at the intersection of Lockwood Ridge Road and State Road 70 yesterday proved fatal to one and left three others with injuries.

  • East County
  • News
The Braden River Middle School choir serenades veterans during the ceremony.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • November 9, 2018
Lakewood Ranch students salute the veterans

Braden River Middle honors veterans with a service.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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