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Sam Vrinios, a sophomore at Lakewood Ranch High School, started Imagine Customs, which retrofits and customizes Xbox 360 game controllers and is approaching $1 million in sales, two years ago. Photo by Mark Wemple.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 5, 2012
Teen entrepreneur draws national attention

Two years ago, 15-year-old Sam Vrinios started a custom game controller business in his garage. Now, he is on television.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 22, 2017
Classic cars crowd St. Armands

Classic antique cars from 1900 to 1992 were on display at St. Armands Circle on Jan. 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ja'     Da Bennett launches a pass to a teammate.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 12, 2017
Sarasota senior rounds back into form after serious knee injury

She is hoping to prove to college scouts that she deserves a scholarship.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 28, 2020
Longboat Key Chamber meets for Business After Hours

The evening networking event took place at Whitney's.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 18, 2010
Groups suing county get national grant

Two citizens groups that have filed suit over alleged out-of-the-sunshine spring-training negotiations received $6,000 to pay for costs related to that lawsuit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 10, 2013
Rye Road project expands

Manatee commissioners approved the addition of 50 home sites to Rye Road Subdivision.

  • East County
  • News
Ferruh Muktar and Susan Robinson own Key Concierge and Key Culinary Tours.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 22, 2018
Local business owner in search of bone marrow donor

Ferruh Muktar was diagnosed with myelofibrosis, and the cure is bone marrow transplant.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ivana Baquero in "Pan's Labyrinth." Photo source: Starz.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 1, 2019
Cringe Blog: I'm not what you think I am

"Spring" and "Pan's Labyrinth" are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Sarasota Christian senior guard Brandon Bontrager is the only player on the boys basketball team with previous varsity experience.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 25, 2015
Last Man Standing

Sarasota Christian senior guard Brandon Bontrager is the only player remaining from last year’s Class 2A Final Four squad.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • March 15, 2021
Lifestyle Rx: How to build your resilience

Turns out, resilience is like a muscle — it gets stronger with exercise. Use these tips to help yourself bounce back from life's challenges.

  • Health
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 17, 2016
Cal Ripken league takes swing at fall season

The league dedicated opening ceremonies to individuals serving in the military and law enforcement.

  • East County
  • Sports
City Manager Tom Barwin suggested the city might be able to negotiate down the $9.5 million listing price for the property.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 16, 2017
City Commission to discuss Players Centre purchase

Staff is asking for permission to negotiate a purchase agreement for the Tamiami Trail property, listed for $9.5 million, as part of a bayfront redevelopment plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch girls basketball team will face Niceville in the state semifinals Feb. 19, at the Lakeland Center.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 18, 2016
Mustangs face Niceville in girls basketball Final Four

The Lakewood Ranch girls basketball team will make its first Final Four appearance Feb. 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Sarah Felder |
  • April 5, 2013
King Family Farm and Market re-opens for season

King Family Farm and Market re-opens for season

  • Arts + Entertainment
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The annual soccer tournament on Labor Day brings big crowds to Premier Sports Campus.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 16, 2018
Calendar fall 2018

Fall is packed with family fun and activities for kids of all ages.

  • LWR Life
Jeff and Brianne Walters delivered Lilyana Grace Walters in their Summerfield home a 1:09 a.m., Aug. 9, 2010.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 30, 2010
TOP STORY, AUG.: Birthday Surprise

As ambulances sped toward their home at 1 a.m. Monday morning, Summerfield resident Brianne Walters delivered Lilyana Grace Walters into the arms of her husband, Jeff.

  • East County
  • News
Traffic now flows northbound along U.S. 41 at Fruitville Road without a traffic signal as work on the roundabout continues.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 12, 2020
FDOT reports improvement following U.S. 41 traffic changes

As construction continues on a roundabout at Fruitville Road, Longboat Key leaders remain concerned about plans for a Gulfstream Avenue project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cameron Blanco, 15 months, thoroughly enjoyed his first gymnastics class.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 30, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

At 15 months, my son, Cameron, already has learned the art of the balance beam.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 11, 2020
Island lights

It seems Longboat Key loves Christmas a whole watt.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Easter Seals students Cody, Grace, K.K., Isaac, Alex with CEO Tom Waters and Braden Jet.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • August 20, 2018
Friends help out Easter Seals therapy dog

When Braden Jet needed total hip replacement surgery, his friends at Easter Seals rallied together to help him get better.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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