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  • By Pam Nadon |
  • October 29, 2017
Movie review: 'Lucky'

Harry Dean Stanton leads in his best performance ever.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • January 20, 2015
Three Things: Winter Getaways

Sarasota is the envy of the rest of the country every time January rolls around. With our sunny weather, white sand beaches and endless recreational activities, we offer freezing visitors from up north the perfect winter retreat.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By John Ewing |
  • June 11, 2013
Meet Ila Edwards, bar chef and curious cocktail aficionado

Meet Ila Edwards, bar chef and curious cocktail aficionado

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 23, 2013
East County photography store burglarized again

Although it has been burglarized twice in six months, Johnson PhotoImaging remains open.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 25, 2015
Studio Space: Vladislav Yeliseyev

Classically trained as an architect, Vladislav Yeliseyev paints the buildings and scenes of the world from his home studio.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 23, 2020
Cringe Blog: I live, I die, I live again

"The Wailing" and "Mad Max: Fury Road" are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • March 10, 2026
Police respond to marina where boat owner was stowing away contractors

The owner of a boat slip hid painters on his boat to evade marina staff trying to enforce a no painting rule. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 6, 2024
Will Upper Manatee River Road improvements ease congestion?

Manatee County is currently widening the road to four lanes from State Road 64 to the Fort Hamer Bridge.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 15, 2021
Longboat Key couple plans to donate up to $500K for Town Center stage naming rights

The Longboat Key Town Commission is set to consider a naming rights agreement on Dec. 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • November 13, 2018
Allegiant announces nine new SRQ flights

Beginning next year, Allegiant will offer flights from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport to cities including Cleveland, Baltimore and Nashville, Tenn.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 3, 2017
Manatee Sheriff seeks proactive patrol

Manatee County sheriff weighs in on growth.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 22, 2017
County Commission asks for more choices before agreeing to higher tax rate

Not interested in a millage rate increase, commissioners asked to see what cuts to departmental budgets would look like.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 12, 2014
School's attendance pushes limits

Lakewood Ranch High adds portables to accommodate its growing student count.

  • East County
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  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • October 25, 2013
Matto Matto: A slice of Europe in Burns Square

Matto Matto: A slice of Europe in Burns Square

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  • By Petra Rivera |
  • March 26, 2024
Paradise Center qigong classes evolve with the seasons

Instructor Sandi Love explains the basis of the mind-body practice and how it can enhance your connection to nature.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 23, 2011
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Harvest Pandamania

About 300 children this week are participating in Harvest United Methodist Church's "Pandamania" Vacation Bible School. The East County Observer caught up with several participants to find out what they were up to this week.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 4, 2011
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: BRE Hall of Democracy

Second-grade students at Braden River Elementary School shared what they learned about citizenship, U.S. history and the democratic process during their Hall of Democracy event this week.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 13, 2012
A Madcap Evening 'You Bet Your Life"'

This year's "Madcap Evening" will be a truly 'ducky' party. Chairman is Harold Ronson; honorary co-chairs are Gerri Aaron and Marvin Albert and Victoria and Harry Leopold. Features include: great moments from Groucho Marx's famous TV series 'You Bet Your Life' and such famous movie characters as Dr. Hugo Z. Hackenbush and Captain Jeffrey T. Spaulding. Singers from the Sarasota Opera will perform and as always there will be a few surprises. Dinner by Phil Mancini of Michael's on East, open bar, fun silent auction and more ...

  • Black Tie
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 6, 2013
March 6: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: County considers new tax; Benderson expands former Circuit City; 'A storybook ending'

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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 5, 2019
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