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Cheyenne Kerekes has played tennis since she was 11 years old.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 23, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Cheyenne Kerekes

The Out-of-Door Academy sophomore Cheyenne Kerekes won all four of her matches this week, including a two singles matches and a pair of No. 1 doubles matches, helping lead the Lady Thunder to victories over Lakewood Ranch and St. Petersburg Catholic March 15-16.

  • East County
  • Sports
Register at lwrcac.com or at the Summerfield Information Center, 6310 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 15, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Easter Eggstravaganza

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corporation will continue its Easter tradition with its annual Easter Eggstravaganza at 9:30 a.m., April 16, at Greenbrook Adventure Park in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 30, 2009
Are oil rigs in Longboat's future?

The Longboat Key Town Commission wants to know if its constituents are for or against oil rigs being placed in the Gulf of Mexico three-to-nine miles off the island's shores.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Thomas Sowell |
  • September 9, 2010
EXCERPTS: Thomas Sowell on the mosque

The proposed mosque near where the World Trade Center was attacked and destroyed, along with thousands of American lives, would be a 15-story middle finger to America.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 23, 2013
SIDELINES

Sarasota Dolphins registration ongoing; Former Lady Ram launches soccer academy; Youth baseball tourneys coming to Sarasota

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 23, 2013
Athlete of the Week: VICTORIA KRUPA

Cardinal Mooney High senior goalkeeper Victoria Krupa was named a 2013 US Lacrosse Girls High School first-team All-American May 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 28, 2016
Thunder by the Bay II

Suncoast Charities for Children has a challenge: How to turn downtown business owners and residents into fans of the annual event. Where there’s a will, there’s a way.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Manny Cruz, who operates Cruz Portrait Design of Bradenton, earned the master of photography designation from the Professional Photographers of America.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 9, 2016
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Local photographer a picture of commitment

  • East County
  • News
Marley Gordon
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 24, 2013
Spirit of season shines bright on Longboat Key

Here are our top-three picks for festive flair in our 'Spirit of the Season' contest.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"The Music Man" runs through Dec. 29. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 28, 2018
Asolo Rep's 'The Music Man' doubles as child's play for young actors

The exuberant child actors of 'The Music Man' make this show a true family affair.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 9, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 10

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 10, 2011
BRSC U15 boys finish second in Region C Finals

The Braden River U15 boys soccer team captured the second-place trophy in the Region C Cup April 2-3.

  • East County
  • Sports
Town Manager Dave Bullock and town staff say Colony buildings are a nuisance and a threat to the health and safety of the general public during a storm.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 10, 2013
Colony owners oppose teardown

Town Manager Dave Bullock suggests Colony structures be torn down as a condition to the property keeping the grandfathered tourism units on the site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 14, 2017
Mote research on snook benefits the fish, the environment and the economy

By studying the best habitats for the fish, scientists hope to encourage homeowners to make "fish-friendly" decisions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Publix won’t have to park its plans for a new Longboat Key store.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 8, 2012
Publix plan gets go-ahead

The Longboat Key Town Commission approved plans for a new Avenue of the Flowers store. The store is slated to open in December.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • June 21, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota SUP Series

Head to the Sarasota SUP Series Saturday, June 22, on Siesta Key Beach, to watch paddleboard racing right from the beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 27, 2009
Woman tied up in home invasion

The home invasion that occurred Friday afternoon on Holiday Drive is not believed to be linked to a recent series of home invasions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 26, 2014
Gans wants to keep serving in a new seat

Commissioner Terry Gans believes the Urban Land Institute's recommendations could jumpstart a town center concept.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 2, 2011
Beach project in voters' hands

Town of Longboat Key registered voters will vote on a $16 million beach project and a charter amendment that clarifies commissioners' partial terms.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • August 17, 2018
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