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Library Foundation for Sarasota County President Linda Getzen and Fundraising Chair Claudia Cardillo want to see a book in the hands of every child ages 0 to 5.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 12, 2015
Library Foundation campaign to help improve early literacy

Imagination Library program gives free books to children every month for a year from age 0 to 5-years-old.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 23, 2019
The crime of Bobby Jones Golf Club

Reading the city consultant's business plan for the golf course is like reading a prospectus of a company with a bad idea trying to make money in a declining industry.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Linda Nichols of Backyard Bike Shop said season started late this year.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • February 27, 2019
Longboat's winter season back in black after seeing red

No more red tide for Longboat businesses

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Emma Weyant qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics in the 400-meter individual medley.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 30, 2021
The top-10 moments of the Sarasota sports season

The year featured multiple state championships and a few international medals

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 7, 2010
Fidelity tournament gets into the swing next week

The Fidelity Investments Senior Doubles tournament, which takes place Thursday, April 15 through Sunday, April 18, at Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team improved to 16-0.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 8, 2013
Mustangs remain unbeaten

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team shot a combined 278 to win the six-team Lakewood Ranch Invitational Sept. 7.

  • East County
  • Sports
Back row: Andrew Nesto, Joe Mojica, Kenny Kirchoff and Dave Fox. Front row: Cathi Fox, Ada Mojica and Sigi Molingowski.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 16, 2015
Serving up fun

Rules and regulations aren't important in the Tara Preserve's water volleyball game. Its focus is on fun and friendship.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 24, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 25

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Police Chief Pete Cumming (left) and Fire Chief Paul Dezzi (right) pose for a photo together.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 25, 2020
So long, Chief!

Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming is set to retire in October after a 40-year career in law enforcement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Siesta Key residents contend the dredging of Big Pass could harm their popular beach.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • December 7, 2017
Siesta, Lido sides prepare for Big Pass court hearing

Fundraising efforts are ongoing for all parties as they try to cover mounting legal costs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Volunteer Rebekah Boudrie shows off Toby, a poodle mix up for adoption, at the new location. A main house will be used for administration and other needs, while a separate building will house kennels.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 10, 2018
New dog, and cat, house for Lakewood Ranch animal rescue

Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch finds new home in Myakka City.

  • East County
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The Riverview High girls cross-country team has made 19 straight trips to the Cross-Country State Championships.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 12, 2015
19 and Counting

The Riverview High girls cross-country team extended its streak of Cross-Country State Championship appearances Nov. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The town of Longboat Key's public beach parking reopened at the start of June, but then closed again on June 30.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 27, 2020
Longboat Key closures continue for at least two more weeks

Public beach parking, Longboat Key facilities and many amenities will remain closed because of concerns about COVID-19.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 25, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Monaca Onstad, the director of community relations for Lakewood Ranch Communities, and Community Coordinator Mackenzie Straley stand in front of a model of the future myLWR.com
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 11, 2019
myLWR.com — Time has come for new Lakewood Ranch website

Time has come for new Lakewood Ranch website, myLWR.com

  • East County
  • News
Em'z On Fifth Beach Bag, $22 at Panache
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • July 11, 2018
Fashion Insider: Fruit Prints

Try on these sweet options for your summer wardrobe.

  • Black Tie
Planned for May 13-19, the Chamber is looking for people to join in on a seven-day/five night trip to “one of the most exciting cities in all of Europe.''
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 20, 2020
Longboat Chamber plans May tour of Paris

Tennis fans can add side trip to French Open qualifying.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 15, 2022
Workshop studies the need for East Manatee Fire Rescue to add paramedics

Fire Commissioner James Carlino 70% of calls for the department are medically related and that it thus makes sense that the best medical care should be provided.

  • East County
  • News
The city hopes to make a hire this week or next.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 23, 2017
City prepares to hire planning director

After community members and staff vetted four finalists for the new position, the city hopes to have a planning director in place by April.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Josh Siegel Jim Nichols, of CORE Construction, and Sheila Boyd, property manager for Ranch Lake Apartments, stand by a wooded area of the property. More than half of the 48-acre property has been left untouched.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 22, 2014
Ranch Lake Apartments near completion

The East County apartment project has begun leasing and will begin moving in residents in March.

  • East County
  • News
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