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Rep. Doug Holder, Frank Patti and Bill Aubuchon
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 17, 2015
Sarasota Republican Club hosts Buchanan

The Sarasota Republican Club hosted the monthly dinner meeting featuring guest speaker Rep. Vern Buchanan on Thursday evening at Marina Jack's Restaurant.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 5, 2009
Sarasota Millionaires tryouts set for next week

The Sarasota Millionaires will be holding tryouts from 9-11:30 a.m. and 4-6:30 p.m., Sept. 12 and 19 at Booker High School, 3201 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
Joan Sinder, the first customer to walk through the doors of the new Publix, put bread in her cart before stocking up on orange juice.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 19, 2012
New Publix registers with shoppers

Customers lined up early Thursday morning as they waited for the supermarket's automatic doors to open and see what was in store.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alex Lathan and Lauren McDaniel share a laugh during the ceremony.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch High School Graduation

Students of the Lakewood Ranch High School Class of 2014 adjusted their tassels and took as many pictures as possible to remember their graduation ceremony, held May 30, at the Bradenton Area Convention Center.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 7, 2017
Cops Corner 9.7

Enjoy this week's installment of Cops Corner from Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 31, 2018
'Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot''s chaotic characters will steal your heart

Phenomenal casting and a perfectly paired score make this Gus Van Sant film an exhilarating tribute to John Callahan.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Judy and Glynn Armitage in 2014.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 12, 2019
Longtime St. Armands Santa Glynn Armitage dies at 82

Shop owner and member of the Circle board of directors recalled as a man who put family first.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chef Jose Martinez and his wife, Victoria, with celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse during the September filming of 'Coming to America.' (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 3, 2014
'Emeril's Florida' premier features Key restaurateur

The show's season two premier features Maison Blanche owner Jose Martinez and airs Sunday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Karmani Gregory.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 17, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Karmani Gregory

The Braden River rising sophomore talks his passing ability and being "different" than others his age.

  • East County
  • Sports
“It amazes me they were able to get here. But I don’t think they have much of a life here.” — Gabriela Wagner
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • September 26, 2018
Longboat looks to neighbors for coyote advice

Longboat Key resident Gabriela Wagner walks her dog at night and said the only thing that scares her about coyotes would be if she came across one that is rabid.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A ravaged mangrove forest on Greer Island, killed by ocean water washing over the eroded shoreline.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • November 28, 2017
Longboat commissioners seek north end protection

The Town Commission approved the town's pursuit of permitting for five rock groins on the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2018
Greyhawk Landing CDD Seat 3: Deborah Romano

Candidate emphasizes safety, improved landscaping.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County commissioners are pursuing plans to purchase 115 acres for a new sports complex.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 22, 2013
Commission to vet real estate options

Sarasota County commissioners will meet for a workshop Tuesday, Nov. 26, to discuss county-owned land opportunities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has been closed since August 2010.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 30, 2012
Colony unit owners to discuss Club Holdings plan

Colony unit owners will see a detailed presentation about plans for the resort but will not vote on a plan next week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 5, 2012
Community's plan to end homelessness debated

A plan that involves the help of the entire Sarasota community to eliminate homelessness was accepted by the Sarasota County Commission last week.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 31, 2013
News Briefs

Brown case bound for shade session; Board approves tourist-tax spending

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota mechanic Robert Phothisack works on a car at Honest1 in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 5, 2020
Honest1 Auto Care hopes to live up to its name in Lakewood Ranch

Can Honest1 Auto Care live up to its name in Lakewood Ranch?

  • East County
  • Business
Paul Jaffe will perform live music throughout the event.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 30, 2019
Longboat Library to host Art and Authors Festival

The event will run from noon to 4 p.m. on Feb. 2 at the Longboat Library.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Traffic circles, like this one envisioned in a rendering on Gulf of Mexico Drive, are among the possible solutions to mitigate traffic.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 2, 2018
Stories to watch in 2018: Traffic study should materialize in coming year

Single solution is unlikely, though effect of several ideas might add up to smoother travel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 19, 2013
Gettel honors Manatee County school teachers

An appreciation awards ceremony will be held at 4:30 p.m. today, at Toyota of Lakewood.

  • East County
  • Schools
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