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CONTRIBUTED Sam Woolf will appear on the "American Idol" finale May 19 and May 20.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 5, 2014
Sam Woolf makes talk show appearance, prepares for 'American Idol' finale

After his elimination from "American Idol" May 1, Braden River High student Sam Woolf appeared on "Live! With Kelly and Michael" May 5, and talks life after "Idol."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mary Lou Johnson is currently working on a second photography book.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 23, 2019
Mary Lou Johnson captures lure of Longboat

The local photographer’s book, ‘The Lure of Longboat Key: Sunrise to Sunset,’ has sold more than 1,200 copies in Publix.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 24, 2019
Gruters' family makes a royal exit as family of five

Meet our new Black Tie reporter, learn the concept behind Clara Reynardus de Villanueva's painting and buy your WWS tickets.

  • Black Tie
1. The Rams girls golf team won the state title after finishing third in 2019.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 23, 2020
The top-five Sarasota sports moments of 2020

These teams and athletes weathered adversity to triumph.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Kevin Henault, center, stands with some of his employees who are military veterans. Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 5, 2014
Business owner maintains workforce military roots

Veteran business owner Kevin Henault finds his best employees in former military men and women.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 29, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Lights out!

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 2, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A boat on its own

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The county will continue its redistricting discussion when it reconvenes later this month.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 1, 2019
County redistricting work draws questions

A consultant's population estimate indicated a larger gap between the largest and smallest commission districts than staff's projections did.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although Siesta Key residents have expressed concerns about the potential for negative effects associated with the dredging, the project team has said it will monitor for and mitigate any issues that may arise. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 30, 2020
Big Pass dredge plans move forward

With a contractor selected, the city said work on a Lido Key renourishment project is poised to begin by July.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Central Park's Miryam Ballard, 2, enters the playground at Bob Gardner Park in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 3, 2020
Can't slide on responsibilities at Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton playgrounds

Officials hope those who use Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton playgrounds take responsibility for social distancing, sanitary measures.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Guest Author |
  • May 6, 2019
Letters to the Editor: Learn from The Bay's public engagement

Longboat readers sound off on issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Executive Director Heather Kasten and Board Chairman David Fink believe the organization's new mission statement and tagline better define the organization and its goals.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 14, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance membership shows uptick

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance also has a new mission statement.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 8, 2012
Key Club, town take appeal to the 2nd District court

The Longboat Key Club and Resort and the town are asking an appeals court to overturn a recent ruling that quashed the development order for the Key Club's proposed $400 million Islandside project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lennie Twenty and the rest of the Mustangs played hard in front of their home crowd. Photos by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Gene Venditti |
  • September 17, 2010
BACK ON TRACK

Moves by coach Shawn Trent pay off as Lakewood downs East Lee 34-20.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 8, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Bad behavior

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Florida Burn 2016 Pennant Team
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 11, 2014
Sidelines

i9 Sports fall registration open; Mustangs third in all sports standings; Marauders chosen for All-Star game; Pirates to hold summer workouts; Kudos; and Just the Stats.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 2, 2020
Hope thrives on horseback for East County resident

After stroke, East County senior takes SMART approach to horseback riding.

  • East County
  • News
Jill Ross poses with the first puppet she built, which she named Jerry. Ross built the puppet using Jim Henson’s technique.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 7, 2012
Neighbors: Jill Ross

Jill Ross is a certified therapeutic recreation specialist who uses her background in theater, arts and puppetry to brighten the lives of Sarasota Bay Club residents.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kim and David Hunsader and their daughter, Rachael Hunsader-Sliker, love how much joy the corn maze brings visitors each year.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 10, 2018
A-maze-ing time at annual Pumpkin Festival

Seven-acre maze grown with love at Hunsader Farms.

  • East County
  • News
The interruption affects about 200 customers of Sarasota County Utilities, including two churches that provide day care services.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • December 5, 2011
Boil water advisory for some Sarasota residents

County Officials have issued a precautionary boil water advisory due to a water main break affecting the north of Bahia Vista Street between Troyer Plaza and McIntosh Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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