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Lakewood Ranch senior Blake Wood was one of the few area athletes to compete in javelin in 2020-2021.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 9, 2021
Our columnist's top moments of the 2020-2021 high school season

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Fellow Braden Woods residents Ray Geisler and Gail and Tom Myers review Neal Communities concept plan of the 31-home subdivision. Since the developer has not yet applied to the county for the rezone, the concept plan is not solidified.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 14, 2015
Neal Communities presents plans for 31 homes between Braden Woods and River Club

The developer held a neighborhood meeting Monday to gauge neighborhood opinions.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 1, 2020
Southside Elementary kicks off online learning with parade

Teachers drove past students' houses to get them excited for online learning.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The Embassy Suites project may tower over a two-story Second Street building, but the developer says it is taking necessary precautions to minimize the impact.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 25, 2017
Space Invaders: Downtown deals with construction site spillover

Downtown residents and businesses continue to complain about the impact of neighboring developments. Is there enough room to build without trouble?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Karen Mahoney, with Erin and Teddy; Sally Langer, with Molly; Gino Dilallo, with Casey, Bo, Murphy and Gabby; and Dave Thomas, with Dakota and Andy, enjoy their daily jaunts on the Key. Courtesy photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 10, 2011
Island Beat: At long last, Siesta Key welcomes a fish market

Scott Dolan has been coming to Siesta since he was a child. He's been a full-time resident since 2000.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 25, 2018
Cops Corner: Wiley coyote pops up in Longboat

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Co-chairwomen Donna Koffman and Tammy Karp, Sydney Koffman, Janet Boyden, Daria Fairchild and Stacie Baer
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 8, 2022
Humane Society brings the rhythm with Paws on the Dance Floor

The revised fundraiser was held April 8.

  • Black Tie
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 19, 2012
Observed: We are all responsible for our actions

When a tragedy occurs, especially one as horrible as the death of 53-year-old Siesta resident Donna Chen, people's natural response is to second-guess actions and look for ways to prevent a recurrence.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 27, 2011
Lakewood Ranch attracts institutional investor

Grubb & Ellis acquired Lakewood Ranch Medical Office Building I for $12.5 million. The firm also bought facilities in Arizona and Texas this month.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 19, 2021
Render Unto Caesar

Jonathan Epstein’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s 'Julius Caesar' shatters cliché in the FSU/Asolo Conservatory’s latest streaming production.

  • Arts + Culture
Annie Arguello looks at some of SCAT's most popular routes.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 5, 2019
SCAT officials seek public feedback before presenting to commissioners

The Sarasota County Area Transit will soon undergo a network redesign.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Map by Nicole Thompson
  • By David Conway |
  • April 23, 2015
City to further explore Circle garage options

St. Armands Circle stakeholders are standing firm behind a plan to add more parking to the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
SPD investigates Sunday evening shooting that left two injured
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 10, 2023
SPD investigates Sunday evening shooting that left two injured

Two people were injured in a Maple Avenue shooting that also resulted in bullet holes in 11 vehicles and two homes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 18, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Not cool at the pool (or the beach)

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Fernando Vega and the CryoXL cryosauna.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 20, 2017
Cryotherapy a cool new option for pain relief

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Indiana cornerback Jamar Johnson lines up against Michigan. Photo courtesy IU Athletics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 12, 2019
Hoosier daddy: A Riverview football alumnus is thriving at Indiana

Defensive back Jamar Johnson is making the most of his opportunity.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Allegiant is one of the top airlines at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 13, 2023
SRQ's 2022 passenger traffic breaks record again

In the past five years, passenger traffic has tripled at the airport.

  • Sarasota
  • News
From the property's beach groin, the scale of the project is evident.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 31, 2022
Enough concrete poured at Longboat's St. Regis to build a 234-mile sidewalk

Heading into second year of construction, the condo and hotel buildings are coming together.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch residents Sophia Siegrist and Zoe Hackwelder enjoy ice pops and a laugh.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 11, 2023
Ranch Nite Wednesdays wrapping up in Waterside Place

May 31 is the last event of the season until Ranch Nite Wednesdays return in October.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mote Ranch's Frank English talks about nature with Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast President Christine Johnson before the start of the Aug. 14 community workshop at the Courtyard by Marriott at University Town Center.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 28, 2019
Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast plans new vision

Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast plans new vision, Alexander Cherp murderer convicted

  • East County
  • News
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