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Karen Marriott, Britt Viehman and Ron Kern
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Windsurfing Race at Sarasota Sailing Squadron

More than 40 windsurfers came out to the Sarasota Sailing Squadron, Saturday, Feb. 25, and Sunday, Feb. 26, to compete in a windsurfing competition out in the Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 8, 2012
Trial set for Chris Brown case

Siesta Key property owner Chris Brown increased his settlement offer to Sarasota County 15% to $315,000. County attorneys want more information.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
After announcing plans in 2018 to move out of the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, the orchestra has not yet identified a site to build a new music hall.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 25, 2021
City revisits orchestra venue discussion

Orchestra supporters and park advocates will be watching closely as the City Commission revisits a conversation about building a music hall in the Payne Park area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 2, 2020
Sarasota schools adjust to online learning

Following state directives, students in the Sarasota County School district will learn online until at least May 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce  president Heather Kasten congratulated Four Winds Network Services for winning Small Business of the Year.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 28, 2020
Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce recognizes local businesses with virtual presentation

The 2020 Frank G. Berlin Small Business Awards were held on Aug. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Glossie Atkins is the mother of former Mayor Fredd Atkins
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • December 5, 2019
Happy 102nd birthday, Glossie

Glossie Atkins celebrates 102 years of life.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Teri Stabler, now an international champion kettlebell athlete, works out at Punch Kettlebell Gym in Sarasota. She will begin preparations to compete in professional divisions.
  • By Jack Short |
  • December 17, 2015
Hometown kettlebell athlete becomes international champ

Teri Stabler, who works for Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources, won a gold medal at an international kettlebell fitness competition.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Stoneybrook at Heritage Harbour residents John Overstreet and Jan Lane review preliminary plans for a disc golf course at Heritage Harbour's Central Park.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 26, 2020
Heritage Harbour targets disc golf

CDD considers adding the amenity at Central Park at Heritage Harbour.

  • East County
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 23, 2010
UPDATE: DID ready to decline Golden Apple loan

Although it is not expected to make an official decision until next week, the Downtown Improvement District appears to be leaning against giving the Golden Apple Dinner Theatre a $144,000 loan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch coach Rashad West observes his team stretching during practice.  The Mustangs have not had many full practices this summer thanks to rainfall.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 28, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Lakewood Ranch football's toughest opponent is inactivity

The Mustangs had their week one game against Ida Baker High canceled because of scheduling issues.

  • East County
  • Sports
Marisa Mangani — Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 16, 2019
Wordier Than Thou open mic night focuses on narrative storytelling

St. Petersburg-based journalist Tiffany Razzano expanded her event series to Sarasota's The Reserve to reach a new literary scene

  • Arts + Culture
Former Superintendent Gene Witt, 85, died Feb. 5.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 4, 2015
Gene Witt namesake dies

Former Superintendent Gene Witt died Feb. 5. He was 85 years old.

  • East County
  • Schools
A view of the beach at Longboat Key, Florida.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 22, 2020
Town expects borrow between $21 million-$28.5 million for beaches

Town Manager Tom Harmer estimates Longboat Key will borrow between $21 million and $28.5 million in bonds for its beach management plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A 39-year-old man was killed during a shooting following a Manatee Mustangs youth football practice at the 13th Avenue Dream Center in Bradenton.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 2, 2013
Aug. 2: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Judge orders sale of Nadel property; Video feature: Adam Jaco's Boxing & Fitness; Video feature: Sarasotans talk about tax-free holiday; Bradenton shooting leaves one dead

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Before it was reopened to traffic June 13, this section of Lakewood Main Street had been closed to traffic for 14 months. At least 850 people have signed a petition asking to keep the street open to pedestrians.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 23, 2021
Opening Lakewood Main Street to traffic irks some residents

A Change.org petition to keep part of the Lakewood Ranch street open to pedestrians has more than 850 signatures.

  • East County
  • News
While most East County homes don't have a huge risk of flooding, even in a hurricane, county officials say homeowners can make sure they are more prepared for high winds, such as those from Hurricane Irma.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 2, 2021
Be alert: It's hurricane season in Lakewood Ranch, too

Manatee County alert system sends localized hurricane notifications

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 11, 2019
Dragon Boat Festival gives residents a sense of community

Rowers from all over North America travel to the festival in Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
A hat becomes the top of the turtle's head.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 23, 2019
Many people's trash is Longboat artist's treasure

The artist hopes to raise awareness on littering and what tiny throwaways can do.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
1. The Riverview High girls golf team captured the Class 3A state title.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 20, 2021
Top sports moments of the 2020-2021 Sarasota school year

There was all sorts of greatness achieved this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
“Andrew believes that health care should be a fundamental right, not a privilege … " — From Democrat  candidate Andrew  Gillum’s website
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 27, 2018
Health care is not a right

Let’s just call all that what it is: socialized, government-controlled  medicine.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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