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Jennifer Ahearn-Koch has been an active member of her North Trail neighborhood association for 15 years.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 28, 2016
Neighborhood leader enters City Commission race

Jennifer Ahearn-Koch, a former member of the city’s Planning Board and president of the Tahiti Park Neighborhood Association, is running for an at-large commission seat.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Amy Baker, Lysette Daniels and Marisa Baker check out the beach erosion in the 3100 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive in Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2021
Hurricane Elsa's peak wind gust at SRQ airport: 54 mph

A frequently updated report on the progress of Elsa.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The annual Embracing Our Differences exhibit has been in Bayfront Park since January, and will stay up through the end of April. (Photos by Klint Lowry)
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • April 1, 2020
Embracing Our Differences to hold on a while

City agrees to keep the installation up in Bayfront Park

  • Arts + Culture
(Rendering courtesy of Manatee County)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 25, 2022
Land use change proposal moves forward for Lena Road property

The Manatee County Commission will decide whether to change the land use designation on its controversial East County parcel for resale.

  • East County
  • News
The land at 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive must be cleared of debris by Dec. 20.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • December 5, 2018
Vacancy at the site of former Colony resort depends on courts, calendar

It will likely be two years before St. Regis is built.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Domenique Maitre knits new items to sell during the festival.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • November 22, 2019
Pinecraft gets crafty for the holidays

The 26th annual Christmas in Pinecraft Arts and Crafts Festival runs through Nov. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 16, 2019
Cardinal Mooney volleyball captures 3A title

The Cougars were on the brink of defeat. Then, they dug deep.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Assistant Producer Margaret Barbieri directs the performers from the seats.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 9, 2021
Technical translation: Sarasota Ballet adjusts to filmed performances

The Sarasota Ballet has adapted to the pandemic by learning how to stage filmed ballet shows.

  • Arts + Culture
Blake and Hailey Richards are excited to make homemade ice cream. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 22, 2020
Scientific method for fun in Lakewood Ranch

East County science teachers share experiments that can be done at home.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • February 1, 2022
This Week in A+E: Feb. 3-9

Charity dinners, festivals and fundraisers will share the scene with great music, art and theater offerings this week in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Lakewood Ranch High junior Riley Bohan began lifting her freshman year after a good friend talked her into the sport. Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 3, 2014
Going for Gold

Lakewood Ranch High junior Riley Bohan won three gold medals at the USA Weightlifting National Youth Championships earlier this summer.

  • East County
  • Sports
Last year, the Rotary Club hosted a luncheon for veterans. Photo by Katie Johns.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 6, 2019
Rotary Club of Longboat Key to celebrate veterans

On Veterans Day, those who served in the Vietnam War will receive pins and recognition.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tony Revolori and Saoirse Ronan in "The Grand Budapest Hotel."
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 7, 2020
Hinge Blog: Keep your hands off my lobby boy!

"The Grand Budapest Hotel" and "Wedding Crashers" are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 18, 2022
Day two of 2022 LECOM Suncoast Classic sees new course record set

China's Zecheng Dou is the tournament leader at 14 under par.

  • East County
  • Sports
Walt’s Fish Market Owner Brett Wallin with Tommy and Tommy Wallin
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 20, 2018
Walt's Fish Market celebrates 100 years

In 1918, Claus Wallin arrived in Sarasota and started the family legacy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Heavy machinery is beginning to be a more common sight at 1601 Gulf of Mexico Drive. (Photo by Nat Kaemmerer)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 18, 2022
Longboat Key's St. Regis project gains milestone building permit

Town issues first permit for foundation work, signaling the beginning of in-earnest construction.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 7, 2022
Dozens dance the night away at Music on Main in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch residents are thrilled to have Music on Main return to Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Decals still identify the Payne Park Auditorium as office space for the landscape division of the parks and recreation department, but the city has relocated trucks and other equipment from the site.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 13, 2021
Truck parking at Payne Park causes dust-up

Residents complained after the city’s parks department turned the Payne Park Auditorium into office space, so staff relocated vehicles from the property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Windsong Acres resident Howard Duff says traffic on Upper Manatee River Road is congested. The roadway configuration at the entrance to his neighborhood at 10th Avenue East makes it hard for residents to get in or out. File photo.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 24, 2021
Priority shifts to Manatee County road projects

Road construction is a 'necessity' for Manatee County

  • East County
  • News
GK Real Estate filed preliminary plans with the city for the apartment project in August.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 10, 2020
Developer plots apartments on U.S. 301

GK Development plans to build 69 apartments on land just south of Fruitville Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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