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Hoyt Architects produced this conceptual rendering of a Women’s Sports Museum along Sarasota’s bayfront — which has already upset City Commissioner Susan Chapman.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 20, 2016
Women’s Sports Museum sets its sights on Sarasota bayfront

A local group is pitching a bayfront home for a women’s sports museum. Will the concept be a hit with city leaders and residents?

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Siesta Shuttle will offer advertising space on the back end of its buses. Courtesy photo.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 17, 2013
Firm to launch Siesta Shuttle

Two entrepreneurs spent $20,000 to start a bus service from Westfield Southgate Mall to Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Electricians Tony Gentile and Rick Bradford talk with veterinarian Wendy Ellis about their work inside the future Veterinary  Medical Center at Lakewood Ranch, on State Road 70, slightly west of Post Boulevard.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 7, 2019
What's (going) up in Lakewood Ranch?

Lakewood Ranch area housing boom draws business.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Sarasota Orthopedic Associates |
  • November 27, 2018
Giving Thanks is Not Just For Thanksgiving

Giving Thanks is Not Just For Thanksgiving

  • Health
Sponsored Content
The 2017 World Rowing Championships mascot, Scully.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 18, 2017
World Rowing Championships announce Expo themes

The championships kick off Sept. 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
Joe Zambino, Ken Simpson, President Dave Carter, Don Prola and Jim McGuire
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Men's Club

On Oct. 30, St. Mary, Star of Sea, Catholic Church Men's Club held its first meeting of the season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rene Moyer and her dog, Skipper, are the club's first members.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 31, 2014
Canine country club opens for business

Canine Ranch Country Club celebrated its grand opening Oct. 30.

  • East County
  • News
The community park is located between the DiVosta and Arbor Grande developments.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 6, 2016
Park plans ready to drive forward

A new 40-acre park should open in Lakewood Ranch in late 2016.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2014
News Briefs

East County mourns sudden loss of community member; Sashay Dance Club closes; County accepting applications for criminal-nuisance board

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Bayfront Now is the group behind recently leaked plans for a $100 million Mote aquarium, a hotel and a conference center near the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2014
Sarasota Bayfront Now to host public meeting

The group behind a leaked document that called for a $100 million bayfront aquarium will present its proposal for redeveloping city-owned waterfront land during a cocktail reception today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Col. Kurt Hoffman
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 27, 2019
Hoffman to run for sheriff

Col. Kurt Hoffman has worked with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office for 14 years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch High softball team, raising outfielder Denali Schappacher high, celebrates after winning the district title in 2016.Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 15, 2019
Wave of Change

With deep roots in place at Lakewood Ranch High School, its new leaders are ready to take school spirit — and achievement — to new heights.

  • LWR Life
Pay increases are included for most teachers. File art.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 17, 2019
Pay raises on way for teachers, paraprofessionals in Manatee County

District, Manatee Education Association finalize deal but other negotiations continue.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 1, 2020
Time for silence to end

The Fourth of July is a time for the silent majority to begin reasserting its voice for a strong defense of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • July 12, 2018
Colony demolition rescheduled for July 23

Demolition of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has been delayed as the town finalizes its contract with Unicorp National Developments.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 7, 2013
In advance of special meeting, commission crunches numbers

Commissioner Lynn Larson requested the following information July 19 in advance of a special meeting 9:30 Aug. 14, at Town Hall that will decide the fate of Deferred Retirement Options Program (DROP) and an early-retirement option for general employees.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Manatee County School Board directed Superintendent Tim McGonegal to make salary decreases effective Feb. 16.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 28, 2012
School Board: Teacher pay cuts not retroactive

The Manatee County School Board on Monday agreed to make teacher salary reductions effective Feb. 16, rather than retroactive, as planned.

  • East County
  • News
Jim Short said that he will be using wines that are between $10 to $40, all available for purchase in his store.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • July 18, 2018
Wine Walk pulls court on Lakewood Ranch Main Street

The first wine walk event hosted by Fine Wine and Tastings on Main will be on July 25.

  • East County
  • News
Atlanta improv group Dad's Garage will perform July 12, 13, 19 and 20 at Florida Studio Theatre. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 26, 2019
Scene & Heard 06.27.19

This week on the A&E scene Marie Selby Botanical Gardens became a Smithsonian Affiliate, Ringling College of Art and Design won a national award and much more.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Christian Perez.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 27, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Christian Perez

The Mustangs senior talks his favorite memory and defending taller players.

  • East County
  • Sports
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