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A bar serves as the backdrop for Tim Finnegan's tale in "The Smuggler." (Courtesy photo: Dylan Jon Wade Cox)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 28, 2022
The road to hell is paved with eloquent rationalizations in 'The Smuggler' at Urbanite

Ronán Noone’s one-man play takes audiences on an entertaining ride on one immigrant's hell-bound train of snatch-and-grab.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Participants stretch before the 2019 walk.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 24, 2022
Walk to End Summer Hunger returns to Sarasota after two-year hiatus

A major All Faiths Food Bank fundraiser returns to Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sheila Waid feels like she's returning home as the new principal at Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School. Waid served as a student support specialist at McNeal Elementary from 2015 to 2018.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 14, 2022
East Bradenton educator returns to McNeal Elementary as principal

Sheila Waid lands her first principal role after three decades in education.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 10, 2021
With masks on their minds and faces, Sarasota students head back to school

Asplen announces 30-day ban on field trips, non-essential campus visitors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ringling College of Art and Design President Larry Thompson, John Barnott and Warren Simonds
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 30, 2019
Longboat Key Foundation tees off inaugural golf tournament

The tournament, which took place on the Harbourside Golf Course on March 30, will benefit the foundation's general fund.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 10, 2012
Northwest Sarasota Master Plan's funding nixed for now

The majority of Sarasota city commissioners feel it's not the right time for a Northwest Sarasota master plan and land-use study.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Keith Pandeloglou, director of Lakewood Ranch Community Activities, and Meals on Wheels Plus CEO Maribeth Phillips, enjoy a Shoebox Party fundraiser at The Ranch Grill in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 20, 2017
Meals on Wheels makes compelling introductions

Side of Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County faces administrative challenge over Lakewood Ranch expansion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 14, 2022
Sarasota County faces administrative challenge over Lakewood Ranch expansion

Two Bern Creek residents have filed the challenge over the planned Lakewood Ranch Southeast development, citing its impact on wildlife and traffic.

  • East County
  • News
Janum Trivedi, left, and Marcus Buffet, right, both 17-year-old students from The Out-of-Door Academy, created an iPhone app that helps users manage their money.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 31, 2012
Out-of-Door Academy teens create iPhone app

Bankr helps users manage their money and has garnered attention from a Google executive.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 2, 2022
St. Armands Residents Association members gather for dinner

The group caught back up with their old tradition after taking 2021 off due to the pandemic.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Ohana owners have put signage on their private property to prevent people from trespassing.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 18, 2021
Beach, interrupted: Owner of unique Longboat property ends public access

The Ohana estate seawall for decades has extended far enough to often be in the surf.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Last year, the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive brought 120,000 lbs. of food to All Faiths.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 11, 2018
Letter carriers to pick up donated food this Saturday

Residents can leave non-perishable food at their mailboxes on Saturday to participate in Sarasota's 26th annual Stamp Out Hunger National Food Drive, to benefit All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Statute 316.3045 prevents sound produced from a soundmaking device in a motor vehicle that is "plainly audible at a distance of 25 feet or more from the motor vehicle."
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 7, 2022
Florida law changes tune on loud car stereo music

Lakewood Ranch residents differ on whether government should define what is too loud.

  • East County
  • News
According to the Department of Transportation, the diverging-diamond interchange will improve delay times. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 3, 2013
'Ultimate Interchange' planned for University Parkway

The Florida Department of Transportation says a new design would slow wait time at red lights and improve safety in an area projected to have increased traffic.

  • East County
  • News
Pastor Steve Coad and church members have worked over the last three months to remodel the interior of the church building in an industrial, barn style.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 28, 2016
New Oasis' home springs to life

Congregation hopes its new building becomes a hub of activity.

  • East County
  • News
PAL Raiders coaches Jeff Neuzil and Tim Weisman found themselves on opposing sidelines Sept. 20, when their sons Ryan Neuzil and Grant Weisman’s high school football teams squared off.  Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 25, 2013
Reaching Out: Tim Weisman and Jeff Neuzil

East County's Tim Weisman and Jeff Neuzil have been coaching the PAL Raiders for the past seven years.

  • East County
  • Sports
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 7, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 10.8.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Scott Gutschewski holds up the 2023 LECOM Suncoast Classic trophy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 23, 2023
Scott Gutschewski wins 2023 Suncoast Classic in a playoff in Lakewood Ranch

Gutschewski made his birdie putt on the No. 18 hole at Lakewood National while Logan McAllister missed.

  • East County
  • Sports
The owner of Whitney Beach Plaza is proposing to build a maximum of 10 residential units.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 10, 2021
Town to consider ballot requests for density changes

On May 18, commissioners are set to consider three referendums.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Kiwanis Club member Jack Brill awards a $1,000 grant to CEO Maribeth Phillips of Manatee Meals On Wheels.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2018
Longboat Kiwanis Foundation awards five $1,000 grants

Club's annual scholarship awards breakfast is planned for Aug. 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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