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Don Bickel, Doreen Clyne, Beth Turconi and Angela Long were named to the 2021 Team USA dragon boat rosters. Fellow NBP Dragons paddler Mandy Kendall Boyers was also named to Team USA.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 17, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Paddlers named to Team USA feel honored despite event cancellation

The paddlers are also excited for the Club Crew Championships in October.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 14, 2019
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe celebrates construction on new theater

WBTT honored Willis Construction’s recent start on the new Gerri Aaron and the Aaron Family Foundation Theatre May 14.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 23, 2022
Second annual satellite walk makes strides against breast cancer

About 60 walkers skipped the drive to Nathan Benderson Park and showed their support for breast cancer on Longboat Key instead.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Riverview junior Jason Jackson passes to a teammate against Windermere High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 24, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Riverview boys basketball has a bright future

The Rams lost in the regional semifinals Tuesday night but days full of potential are ahead.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Small cell poles have been erected around the city and Sarasota and surrounding unincorporated areas.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 13, 2021
Town Commission could assume role in deciding on cell poles

If Longboat Key's rules change, the Town Commission would consider Verizon's proposal to build nine small cell poles and antennas to improve cell signal on the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Fourteen-year-olds Grace Dickinson, Lauren Johnson and Abi Johnson are more than just teammates — they're best friends.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 4, 2016
Familiar bond fuels friendship

Three Cardinal Mooney freshmen have made playing volleyball together a priority.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Rex Jensen explained big events upcoming in Lakewood Ranch at the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance luncheon at the Polo Grill & Bar.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 29, 2017
Big plans emerge for Lakewood Ranch

Possible new high school, additional developments, even water taxis unveiled by SMR President and CEO Rex Jensen.

  • East County
  • News
Dave Crawford. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 15, 2021
Longtime Longboat Key mail carrier Dave Crawford dies at 58

Crawford delivered mail along Longboat Key for 33 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Image source: HBO.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 20, 2018
Binge Blog: It's Damon Lindelof week, apparently

"LOST," starring Matthew Fox, Evangeline Lilly and Terry O'Quinn, among others, and "The Leftovers," starring Justin Theroux, Carrie Coon and others, were both written by Damon Lindelof and both deserving of a spot in Binge Blog.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2010
Get your Dickie V impressions ready

Sunkist and Lakewood Ranch resident and college basketball analyst Dick Vitale have teamed up to increase this season's level of awesome, baby.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mallory Gnaegy Owner of Sunglass Express, Yvonne Schloss, has been “seeing” customers for 19 years.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 27, 2012
2012 Small Business Awards 10 employees or fewer nominee: Sunglass Express Optical

Sunglass Express Optical has been in the same location on St. Armands Circle since owner Yvonne Schloss opened it in 1993.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The town has identified about $42.8 million in critical capital needs through fiscal year 2030.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 26, 2021
Going up? Longboat Key proposes rate increases to fund utility projects

The town of Longboat Key has identified about $42.8 million in critical projects it needs to fund by October 2030.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 13, 2018
SMHF starts 2018 on a high note with successful Hospital Gala

The inaugural Hospital Gala raised more than $800,000 on Jan. 13 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Aqila Patel, a Braden River High School senior, plays xylophone as part of the pit in the band.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 16, 2019
Braden River, Lakewood Ranch high school bands march with meaning

Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high school bands compete with shows personal to them

  • East County
  • News
Lee Blons coordinates suggestions on how to address affordable housing issues during the Helpful Hopeful Housing Summit.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 20, 2020
Residents push for action on affordable housing

Frustrated by what they see as a lack of progress on affordable housing, citizen groups hope banding together can lead to meaningful change.

  • Sarasota
  • News
East County's Katie McCoy plays with her guide dog, Bristol.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 1, 2019
Let Southeastern Guide Dogs in Palmetto take you on a tour of the dark

Side or Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • Opinion
A new downtown high-rise proposal has drawn the ire of residents and merchants alike.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 5, 2014
Questions surround DeMarcay Hotel development

From nearby residents and merchants to developers and city officials, a number of groups have issues when it comes to the construction of a proposed Palm Avenue high-rise condominium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Art Hardy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 19, 2021
School Board begins search for new general counsel

The current attorney, Art Hardy, will retire after nearly 30 years working for the board.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 8, 2020
2019 is a case for change

Three big decisions by the Sarasota City Commission definitively demonstrated that the city’s leadership structure doesn’t work. As the city matures, it needs a leader.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Parrish Community High senior Odessa Eisch said she developed a curve shot, which moves like a screwball in baseball and softball, which helped her during her senior season. Photo courtesy Erin Lisch.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 3, 2022
Parrish Community tennis player throws opponents a 'curve'

Odessa Eisch's unique shot led to her strong senior year for Parrish Community High.

  • East County
  • Sports
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