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Brendan Coudal will stop accepting name suggestions for the Crystal Classic artwork Nov. 4. Anyone interested should email one or more suggestions to Coudal directly at brendan@brendancoudal.com. Courtesy.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 4, 2012
Merchants prep for busy November

With three major events planned during November on Siesta Key, a lull in tourists this month doesn't equal relaxation for businesses.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A 35-year-old man was found dead after a shooting Thursday night at a Bradenton apartment complex.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 31, 2020
Shooting in Bradenton leads to death of 35-year-old male

Shooting at Bradenton apartment complex leads to death of 35-year-old male.

  • East County
  • News
Edward Alley become co-producer of the SILL series in 2009 and host last year. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 2, 2019
Sarasota Institute of Lifetime Learning's 2019 Music Mondays series kicks off Jan. 7

Edward Alley reflects on what he's learned after a year of hosting the Music Mondays lecture series.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 13, 2016
Heritage Harbour ladies tip glasses for memories

About 30 women from Heritage Harbour, and their guests, attended.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key police reports for Sept. 20, 2016.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • September 20, 2016
Cops Corner_9.20.16

Longboat Key Police Department reports through Sept. 20, 2016.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
This home at 8499 Lindrick Lane in the Concession is the Lakewood Ranch area's top sale of 2022 at $7.98 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 27, 2022
Top residential real estate sales in 2022 in Lakewood Ranch

A Concession mansion on Lindrick Lane tops sales this year at $7.98 million

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Bayfront Park opened in July 2017. Town leaders are planning to resod it later this summer.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 27, 2021
Longboat dog park lovers happy to hear of resodding plans

Bayfront Park's dog park has had some wear and tear since opening in July 2017.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By David Conway |
  • February 20, 2014
Laurel Park begins focusing on new code

Laurel Park residents, attached to the zoning regulations they have spent years building, are hesitant to embrace the city's forthcoming form-based code.

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 1, 2014
Sidelines

Lakewood Ranch gym opens new facility; Cougars suffer first loss; ODA tees off in tri-match; Golfers win championship

  • East County
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Longboat Key Turtle Watch president Tim Thurman, store manager Melanie Dale and vice president Cyndi Seamon
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 25, 2022
J. McLaughlin donates to Longboat Key Turtle Watch

The funds were raised through Sip and Shop events, where the store shared profits with the turtle watch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Megan Magee finds an Easter egg hidden along the trail at Beach Access #5.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 17, 2016
Sarasota calendar 3.17.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of March 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The decorated tree in the center of St. Armands Circle has for years been the focus of the shopping district during the holidays. (File photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 26, 2022
Debate ensues over when St. Armands Circle holiday tree can be lighted

Citing city commissioners' wishes, the Business Improvement District board insists the new 60-foot tree be lighted before Thanksgiving. The Merchants Association director is making no promises.

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Palm Aire's Nick Barbi is seeking members for his new Science and Technology Society.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 21, 2022
Unique club seeks science-minded members in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch

Nick Barbi hosts his first Science and Technology Society event with restaurateur Ed Chiles as the main speaker.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2013
Briefs 7.17.13

Turtle disorientations are higher than usual; Linley Street boat ramp construction completed; Longboat Key Club earns sixth Pinnacle Award

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Courtesy photo
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 3, 2019
'Vice' is a polarizing, dangerously serious comedy with outstanding performances

Christian Bale deserves an Oscar for his extraordinary portrayal of Dick Cheney in the latest cutting-edge comedy by Adam McKay.

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Pastry chairwomen Kalle Amoratis, Daniela Soiman, Janet Rantis and Pat Trempelas say they love manning the pastries because desserts are social and they enjoy interacting with glendi patrons.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 5, 2020
Bradenton women buttered up for pastry sales at Greek Glendi

Greek festival features Greek music and dancing, food and pastries and items for sale.

  • East County
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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 12, 2021
Shells stand up to storms

Longboat Key resident's beach art withstands storms with a little patience on his part.

  • Longboat Key
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Larissa and Ann Green were two of thousands who sought shelter from Hurricane Irma.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • January 24, 2018
County may transport evacuees to shelters

A lack of evacuation centers in South Sarasota County presented a problem during Irma, but a new center is out of the question for the next hurricane season.

  • Sarasota
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Seventh-place runner Jeff Lessie approaches the finish line.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: First Watch Half Marathon

More than 3,000 runners and walkers from across the country hit the road Sunday, March 11 for the First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon. The male and female first-place winners both set record times for the course. 24-year-old Jacob Bradosky won the men's title with a time of 1:09:42, and 25-year-old Sara Petrick won the women's title with a time of 1:20:00.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 3, 2016
Two tales of intervention

The stories of Cask & Ale and Oaktree Development show how good intentions by the city actually drive up entertainment and housing prices for the consumer.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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