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The course at The Concession Golf Club was built to be major championship ready from the beginning, according to The Concession Golf Club general manager Brian Weimann.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 18, 2021
Major ambition at Concession

Could the club host a PGA Tour major event?

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 9, 2013
Cell tower looms over talk about telecommunications

A discussion of Comprehensive Plan amendments again turns into a debate about cellular reception and towers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • August 15, 2018
Fashion Insider: Vacation Essentials

Pack your bags with these tips and essentials for your next vacation.

  • Black Tie
A hatchling will make its way toward the brightest surface on the horizon.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 23, 2019
May brings turtle nesting, citations to Sarasota County

There were more than 100 citations issued in Sarasota County in 2018.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Claire Albiez and Irini Zervas
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • September 28, 2012
Safe Sex Halloween Bash Pre-Party - Let's Have a Safe & Sexy Kiki!

Safe Sex Halloween Bash Pre-Party - Let's Have a Safe & Sexy Kiki!

  • Black Tie
Sam Stapleton-Jones, Tyler Puhalovich and Connor Bezet sit on the bench after the game.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 22, 2017
Mustang boys soccer must rebuild after agonizing loss

Lakewood Ranch loses 13 players from its championship-game squad next season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Deep Lagoon gives every diner an up-close view of Little Sarasota Bay. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Su Byron |
  • November 11, 2022
Must-try waterfront restaurants in Sarasota, Longboat Key, Osprey

Looking for a table by the water? For a close encounter with Florida’s natural splendor, enjoy one of these waterfront restaurants on a nearby key.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Tropical Storm Emily could bring up to 4 inches of rainfall to downtown Sarasota and the surrounding area on July 31.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 31, 2017
Tropical Storm Emily moves away from Sarasota

The storm strengthened overnight, and is expected to make landfall the afternoon of July 31.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Janice Smyth with her quilt "BinaryCode," her second quilt in a series of three focused on codes.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • February 6, 2014
Your Neighbor: Janice Smyth

As a semifinalist in the 2014 AQS QuiltWeek International Quilt Show in March in Lancaster, Pa., Janice Smyth's quilt, 'Mystery Decimals,' will go up against 173 other quilts chosen out of thousands.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bruno the Bear is doing well in the America's Favorite Pet Contest for owner Monica Welde of Myakka City. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 14, 2022
Myakka City bear named Bruno chases America's Favorite Pet crown

Monica Welde's 750-pound Syrian brown bear at Bearadise Ranch currently stands third in the contest rankings.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 12, 2018
Pavilion: Tragedy of the commons

Lido Beach Pavilion is typical of what happens when property is publicly owned. Also typical: Protesters who don’t offer a better plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Resurfacing is being done on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard between Mallard Lane and River Club Boulevard.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 13, 2020
Manatee County resurfacing section of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard

Road construction in Lakewood Ranch should take about one week.

  • East County
  • News
Nick Jones is FST’s lighting designer. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 8, 2019
FST lighting designer illuminates backstage life

Nick Jones shares the thinking behind his work on Florida Studio Theatre’s “Bright Star” and other area productions.

  • Arts + Culture
Ty Dauphas, Zachary Snyder and Mark Parsons of Freedom watch water drain from their creation during the timing challenge of the water tower competition.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 14, 2016
McNeal students tower over the competition

Annual Elementary Water Tower Competition hosted by Freedom Elementary.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Garden Club members presented Virginia Sanders with a member emeritus title Oct. 2.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 8, 2014
Meet Virginia

The island's original tree-hugger gets an honorary title from the Longboat Key Garden Club on her 92nd birthday in recognition of her contributions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 21, 2020
Changing Times

Business leaders discuss their strategies to survive the COVID-19 shutdown and their outlook for the recovery.

  • LWR Life
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • March 1, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: All for $12

Police reports from around Sarasota

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Manatee County Animal Services division chief Sarah Brown takes a moment with Pelican, a dog that's available for adoption. Pelican was one of 95 dogs under the agency's care during last Monday's visit. Photo by Scott Lockwood.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • September 29, 2021
Conditions at Palmetto animal shelter sparks drive to build in Lakewood Ranch area

Days could be numbered for Manatee County's Palmetto animal facility.

  • East County
  • News
Cathy Antunes and David Riedlinger, opponents of the pavilion plan, offer critiques Monday at a news conference.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 20, 2018
Lido pavilion plans meet resistance

Facing significant public opposition, will the city approve the proposed redevelopment of the Lido Beach pool and pavilion?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Residents worry the 624 Palm project — and other future developments — are being constructed too close to neighboring properties.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 8, 2018
Downtown residents campaign for building setbacks

As the city ponders new zoning regulations, downtown residents want more space between them and new construction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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