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  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 30, 2024
Former Café L'Europe chef leads the restaurant into a new era

New Head of Culinary for Oysters Rock Hospitality Will Parard plans to bring a mix of his Florida roots and unique flavors to Café L'Europe and Anna Maria Oyster Bars.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 6, 2023
Bradenton couple brings personal experience to School of Rock

Gary and Kelley Falcon, who opened the new Lakewood Ranch music education school, have spent more than 30 years in the music business.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • October 28, 2025
Living Arts Festival Sarasota launches its sophomore edition

This year's fest puts the focus firmly on youth.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • October 4, 2023
At 50, FST is the beating heart of Sarasota theater

Richard and Rebecca Hopkins have shaped Florida Studio Theatre from a scrappy upstart into a cultural powerhouse.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • March 25, 2021
Tensions arise over City Commission procedures

Commissioner Jen Ahearn-Koch continues to object to time limits placed on question-and-answer sessions during public hearings.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 21, 2015
Return to championship

The Sarasota High baseball team played in the Final Four May 20 for the first time since 2007 when the Sailors won their eighth state title.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 29, 2015
Realtor, 20, is fresh face on the market

William Feicht can’t legally order a drink, but he has proven he can help sell nearly $1 million worth of real estate.

  • East County
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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 26, 2014
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 22, 2020
Effects of Lakewood Ranch jewelry store robbery linger

Four years later after burglary, The Family Jeweler owners are out of business in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 27, 2021
Lakewood Ranch High School has new director of bands

New band director John Schindler wants to maintain the Marching Mustangs' success and traditions.

  • East County
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 28, 2024
Bizarre supervisor of elections saga continues in Manatee County

Commissioner James Satcher faces tough choices as election approaches.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 22, 2023
School choice boosts enrollment at East County schools

Some East County schools that have dwindling enrollments due to aging neighborhoods depend on school choice to boost enrollment and offer more programs.

  • East County
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 28, 2022
Lakewood Ranch running back ready to roll, if lightning doesn't get in the way

Running back Kevin Everhart scores for Lakewood Ranch before season-opener cancelled by lightning in first quarter.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 19, 2024
Impact transfers abound on Sarasota football scene

These players will make a difference for their teams this fall.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Emma Burke |
  • June 21, 2025
Find your own Kokomo with these tropical treats and island-inspired sips

Get ready to go coconuts for National Coconut Day at these Sarasota-area eateries.

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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 5, 2024
East County basketball teams make progress in 2023-24

No area teams reached the state tournament, but several have hope for the future.

  • East County
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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 23, 2024
A theater critic tackles his hearing loss

For Observer contributor Marty Fugate, becoming hearing-impaired theatened his livelihood.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 7, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 9-16

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 12, 2024
Families grow with Lakewood Ranch: The Rhodes

Jimmy and Karisa Rhode moved to the area from snowy Minnesota and never looked back.

  • East County
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 9, 2021
Our columnist's top moments of the 2020-2021 high school season

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