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Allan Gehring
  • By Allan Gehrig |
  • July 30, 2014
The Real Story

Longboat Key resident and Vietnam War veteran Allan Gehring explores how the war really began.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 29, 2020
‘You’re not the boss of me’

No one really knows what is the best path forward — not President Trump, not Gov. DeSantis. But given the option to reopen, we’ll figure out what’s best.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Girls ages 10-13 show off their dancing skills during ballet practice at Russian Ballet in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • February 2, 2017
Grand time on Lakewood Main Street

Grand Ovation returns to Lakewood Ranch to showcase the arts.

  • East County
  • News
Essex House residents have posted signs complaining about the neighboring development, but a judge has ordered all involved parties to attempt to settle the dispute among themselves.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 3, 2016
Judge dismisses legal complaint against Palm Avenue construction

Responding to a suit from residents of the Essex House condominium, a judge has denied a request to take immediate action against the developers of Echelon on Palm.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverview football had its offense clicking in week one of the 2023 season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 11, 2020
Sarasota sports programs will soon be able to practice — with some restrictions

The county is phasing in practices for high school athletes.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Longboat Key Town Commission retreat is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 4 at the Longboat Harbour Condominium Clubhouse at 4454 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 15, 2020
Commission plans November retreat

The town will enforce social-distancing guidelines to ensure the safety of the people who attend the Nov. 4 retreat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Emma Weyant won the 400 IM at the USA Swimming Nationals at Stanford University in 2019. It was the sixth fastest time in the world last year. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 12, 2020
Weyant and other Olympic hopefuls swim in Sarasota

Lochte among those expected for the 2020 Toyota U.S. Open.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Assistant Producer Margaret Barbieri directs the performers from the seats.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 9, 2021
Technical translation: Sarasota Ballet adjusts to filmed performances

The Sarasota Ballet has adapted to the pandemic by learning how to stage filmed ballet shows.

  • Arts + Culture
(From left to right) Friends of Keep Woods representative Brenda Russell celebrates with Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast President Christine Johnson, Director of Land Protection Debi Osborne and volunteer Gary Heber.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 10, 2017
Residents one step closer to creating Braden River Preserve

Efforts now will focus on education about how the preserve would be funded.

  • East County
  • News
Kiernan Shipka in "The Blackcoat's Daughter." Photo source: Netflix.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 9, 2020
Cringe Blog: Waiting a million years, just for us

"The Blackcoat's Daughter" and "Picnic at Hanging Rock" are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Stacey Monroe, Samuel Monroe, Madelyn Halperin, Allison Kukanza, Caroline Reilly, Christie Gianoplus, Samantha Bickel, Barbara Anne Harper, Joseph St. Onge, Tyler Hockett and Nicholas Coelho. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 27, 2021
On their way

Proceeds from the Andrew Monroe Memorial 5K funded local scholarships.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
U.S. Dragon Boat Federation President Andrew Szymanski; Visit Sarasota County Sports Director Shelby Connett; NBP Dragons paddler Beth Turconi; SANCA President/CEO Stephen V. Rodriguez; Operations Director Bob Whitford.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 18, 2019
Sarasota bid lands major dragon boat event in Sarasota for Nathan Benderson Park

Sarasota bid lands major dragon boat event in Sarasota for Nathan Benderson Park

  • East County
  • News
Franko Skugor of Serbia and Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo of Spain advanced to the men’s doubles finals of the 2014 Sarasota Open.  File photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 8, 2015
Ranch nets Sarasota Open

After six years on Longboat Key, the Sarasota Open swings into the Lakewood Ranch Tennis Center.

  • East County
  • Sports
Elks Bob Erwin, Darrin Simone and Dan Tabor support Hooves with H.E.A.R.T. President Danielle Curtis and rider Frankie Pizzurro with their donations.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 4, 2021
Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton Elks present donation to Hooves with H.E.A.R.T.

Elks Lodges donate $4,100 to nonprofit that helps children with special needs.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A 78-year-old Lakewood Ranch man is in critical condition after being hit by a SUV while walking in Lakewood Ranch's Country Club.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 17, 2020
Pedestrian critical after being hit by an SUV in Lakewood Ranch

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the accident that sent the 78-year-old Lakewood Ranch man to Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

  • East County
  • News
Michael Hollinger
  • By Heidi Kurpiela and Loren Mayo |
  • June 1, 2011
Scene & Heard

'Ghost-Writer' scribe makes a case for hyphens; WBTT goes digital with donation; Booker Middle spends a night at the Met; and Hot Tickets.

  • Arts + Culture
Elizabeth King-Hall, Brittany Proia, Bryan Torfeh, Eric Hissom, Peggy Roeder and Joseph McGranaghan in 'The Game's Afoot.' Photo by Barbara Banks.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • April 3, 2013
Theater Review: 'The Game's Afoot'

The premiere of Asolo Rep's latest play was to die for, loaded with laughter and applause

  • Arts + Culture
Lilly Pulitzer Store Manager Shannon Moulton and Development Director for Sarasota Ballet Noreen Delaney
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 21, 2011
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Lilly Pulitzer throws in-store fundraiser for Sarasota Ballet; Bienvenidos, La Malinche; Trunk show raises proceeds for Susan G. Komen

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2013
Paid Election Letter: Longboat Key PIC endorses incumbents

The Longboat Key Public Interest Committee strongly believes that Longboat Key voters should return incumbents Brown, Gans and Younger to the Town Commission so they can continue their fine work on behalf of the citizens and our island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • December 11, 2012
"Can we all get along?" asks FST's latest production

"Can we all get along?" asks FST's latest production

  • Arts + Culture
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