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By Marty Fugate |
April 20, 2025

'Bad Jews' treads a minefield of identity issues

Joshua Harmon's edgy comedy caps a sell-out season for Sarasota Jewish Theatre.

Arts + Culture

By Madison Bierl |
March 12, 2026

University Park's Art in the Park to showcase 50 local artists

The annual event enters its 26th year and gives professional and amateur artists a chance to showcase their work.

East County
Neighbors

By Jack Nelson |
May 25, 2026

High school coaches defend relevancy of spring football in Florida

Although it's the only sport allowed to have two separate seasons, coaches say it is an important developmental tool.

East County
Sports

By S.T. Cardinal |
November 12, 2025

'Whew! Back on Longboat Key, what did I miss?'

Street signs, Mote's City Island exodus and business shake-ups dominated headlines over the summer.

Longboat Key
News

By Randi Donahue |
February 22, 2019

25 reasons to love Lakewood Ranch

In two-and-a-half decades, Lakewood Ranch has allowed its residents to reap the kind of lifestyle perks most communities take generations to sow.

LWR Life

By Adam Hughes |
June 20, 2018

Lake Club home tops local sales at $1.9 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 4-8.

East County
Real Estate

By Jay Heater |
June 16, 2023

Vanessa Baugh resigns from Manatee County Commission

Family concerns cause Baugh to give up her post with 1.5 years remaining in her term.

East County
News

By Jay Heater |
March 8, 2023

The Tides rolls into Lakewood Ranch's single-family home rental market

Despite sharp rise in rents, the single-family, built-for-rent home market remains hot in the Lakewood Ranch area.

East County
Opinion

By Marty Fugate |
April 19, 2021

Opera à la Carte

Sarasota Opera’s talents are cooking up something to sing about.

Arts + Culture

By Liz Ramos |
September 5, 2022

School overcrowding eases slightly with charter academy opening

The opening of Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy slightly lessens the enrollment load at other local schools.

East County
Schools

By Michael Eng |
December 16, 2009

OBSERVED: From our families to yours

For you, our loyal reader, The East County Observer's editorial staff members share our families' most cherished recipes.

East County
Opinion

By Jen Blanco |
July 11, 2012

Local baseball teams win district championships

The Manatee Cal Ripken 8U, 9U and 11U All-Star teams, the Manatee Babe Ruth 15U All-Star team and the Sarasota Cal Ripken 8U All-Star team all won District 15 championships two weeks ago for a chance to advance to the Southeast Regional Tournament.

East County
Sports

By Adam Hughes |
August 30, 2012

Oyster Bay Estates home sells for $1.2 million

A home in Oyster Bay Estates tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Carlisle and D. Diane Fiers, of Sarasota, sold their home at 1131 North Lake Shore Drive to Clarence and Kimberly Griffin, of Sarasota, for $1.2 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Adam Hughes |
May 17, 2012

Hudson Crossing condo sells for $1,375,000

A condominium in Hudson Crossing tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Michael Janes and Franziska Janes, trustees, Sarasota, sold the Unit PH-C condominium at 888 S. Orange Ave. to Patrick Neal, trustee, Sarasota, for $1,375,000.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Adam Hughes |
June 6, 2012

Waterlefe Golf and River Club home sells for $1.75 million

A home in Waterlefe Golf and River Club tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Brian Brandt, of Grand Ledge, Mich., sold his home at 10407 Riverbank Terrace to Charles and Geraldine Tilden, Sarasota, for $1.75 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Adam Hughes |
October 4, 2012

Vista Bay Point condo sells for $810,000

A condominium in Vista Bay Point tops all transactions in this week's real estate. The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Co., trustee, sold the Unit 801 condominium at 128 Golden Gate Point to Frank and Barbara Quiriconi, of Longboat Key, for $810,000.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Adam Hughes |
January 31, 2013

Home in Sapphire Shores sells for $900,000

A home in Sapphire Shores tops all transactions in this week's real estate. David and Joanne Hofstetter, trustees, sold the home at 394 S. Shore Drive to Helma South Shore LLC for $900,000.