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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
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 4, 2017
Sarasota Young Professionals Group takes guests back in time

Eventgoers at the YPG Throwback Gala: Sarasota Through the Years enjoyed a night of nostalgic fun on June 3 at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing.

  • Black Tie
Instead of assessing Key taxpayers for a $16 million sand and structure beach project starting this year, the town intends to assess taxpayers next summer.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 25, 2012
Commission approves budget

The town of Longboat Key's new budget, which begins Oct. 1, will not assess residents for a $16 million beach project this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo courtesy Philly.com
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 13, 2019
Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen are a winning pair in witty 'Long Shot'

This film is a delicious dose of sex, politics and rock 'n' roll, but it's also about compromising morality for career.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Jason Collins, president of consulting firm ADEAS-Q, introduces the Sarasota in Motion planning process at a June 4 workshop at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 13, 2019
Transportation planning effort rolls forward

The city is seeking public input to help identify projects to include in a forthcoming transportation master plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort closed in August 2010.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 14, 2012
Colony unit owners to discuss Club Holdings tonight

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association will discuss options for moving forward with redevelopment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 17, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat 08.18.2016

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner!

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
A new fire department contract was ratified by commissioners Tuesday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 5, 2013
Longboat Key fire contract ratified

The Town Commission ratified a new three-year contract with its firefighters Monday night.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 1, 2020
County adjusts coronavirus relief process

After residents said the application process was too difficult, commissioners switched gears and created a plan to receive more federal funds.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Downtown Improvement District Operations Manager John Moran and Gotcha Group Vice President Griffin Blackwelder pose in front of an electric vehicle at City Hall Monday.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 8, 2017
City strikes deal with downtown transit operator

The Sarasota City Commission approved a $338,000 contract with a private operator to start a free, on-demand transportation service in the heart of the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo courtesy of MarAlliance
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 18, 2018
Shark species named after Mote founder

Eugenie Clark, founder of Mote Marine Laboratory, was known as the "shark lady," and now a new dogfish shark species is being named in her honor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
David Miller, who was the grand marshal at last year's parade and former Chamber Chairman Mike Doll
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 13, 2018
Patriotic parade

David Miller of Cannons Marina is once again offering a cash prize for most patriotic business float in the Freedom Fest parade.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Medina Villa Home offers a den to personalize into a home library or medial room. It has nearly 1,600 square feet of air-conditioned space. Courtesy artist rendering.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 29, 2016
WCI adds designs to Rosedale offerings

Two 'villa home' designs now are available.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 13, 2018
10 things you missed while you were away

A lot of news happened over the summer. Not all of it smelled bad.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chemotherapy doesn't keep Lakewood Ranch's Weston Hermann, center, from being an impact player for the Gulf Coast Flames of Ellenton.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 25, 2020
Lakewood Ranch teen fights cancer with ice in his veins

Lakewood Ranch teen fights cancer with Ice in his veins, motivates Dick Vitale to raise more money for the V Foundation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 4, 2017
Garden Club puts Longboat Key homes on parade

Four homes provided unique looks into Longboat living.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Avocado toast topped with a quail egg is one of many trendy menu items with a surprising twist. Photo by Kayleigh Omang
  • By Shellie Terry |
  • October 24, 2018
Rosemary District's The Overton never compromises creativity

The Overton is a new chef-driven, fast-casual restaurant that will send foodies rejoicing.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Pam Eubanks Reclaimed water pipes are being installed along State Road 70.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 22, 2014
BRU nears irrigation line completion

Braden River Utilities has completed work west of Interstate 75 in its quest to bring reclaimed water to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 11, 2012
Website development hits snag

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey said the new website now likely will launch in March.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 3, 2017
Sarasota Urban Sketchers host first fundraiser

An chance friendship provides the perfect venue for the Sarasota Urban Sketchers first event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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