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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 15, 2013
Weekend's Best Bet: FST Improv

In case you haven't had the chance to see FST Improv, the show is one that will have you crying - from laughter.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 12, 2022
Legislative politics fells Siesta incorporation

To all those people who worked so earnestly on the Siesta Key incorporation efforts: Good try.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
JoJo Fusco with triptych "The Blue Lagoon."
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 17, 2021
JoJo Fusco brings abstract nature to All Angels

Gallery director Carol Doenecke used her local art connections to find Fusco, who is the church's featured artist.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Although visitors can currently find short-term bookings in Sarasota on sites such as Airbnb, some of those rentals may not be legal — though Mayor Hagen Brody wants the city to reconsider its regulations. Image via Airbnb
  • By David Conway |
  • October 14, 2021
Commission to discuss hosted rental policy

After a yearlong delay, city officials will consider legalizing short-term rentals when the homeowner remains on the property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Eileen Parker with the School District of Manatee County's Food and Nutrition Services hands out lunches during the summer food program. Students will be able to pick up meals at various Lakewood Ranch-area locations. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 1, 2022
Free 2022 summer meals for Manatee County students

Students can go to multiple east Bradenton locations to receive meals.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 12, 2021
Planning for mental health district moves ahead

County Commissioners are considering a dependent district, which would remain under their governance.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sam Gibbon worked on children's television shows including "The Voyage of the Mimi" and "Sesame Street."
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 23, 2018
Longboater looks back on tele-visionary career

Sam Gibbon worked on shows such as "Captain Kangaroo" and "Sesame Street" to continue his interest in children's education.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Residents and guests at Tara Golf & Country Club will likely have a new amenity within the next one to two years. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 13, 2022
Tara Golf & Country Club embraces pickleball demand

A proposed rezone within the Lakewood Ranch subdivision would allow five pickleball courts and three tennis courts to be built.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • November 22, 2011
Bridge Bites: Detective work

East's 2♦ was a Weak Two, showing six Diamonds and less than opening values. N-S push on to 4♠, a contract that is in danger of losing a trick in each suit. On the other hand, with a bit of sleuthing, you might even make an overtrick.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The latest Waves and Wheels party got people going at the casino tables. (Photo courtesy of Lori Sax)
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 13, 2022
Suncoast Charities for Children shifts summer offerings

The organization's second annual festival runs through July 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Members of the public are required to wear a mask to attend the town commission meetings.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 9, 2020
Longboat extends mandatory mask policy through March

While the town of Longboat Key can't issue individual fines, it can enforce its mandatory mask policy against private businesses.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This Lake Club home at 7928 Matera Court sold for $1,785,000. It has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,727 square feet of living area. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 30, 2022
Lake Club home tops sales at $2.7 million

A Lake Club home on Baycross Drive tops the week's sales at $2.7 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
David G. Muller focuses his law practice on the representation of community associations.
  • By David G. Muller |
  • September 19, 2012
My View: Social Media 101: a guide for community associations

Like it or not, the social-media revolution is here to stay. Many argue that social media will ultimately become as important to our daily lives as the discovery of fire (790,000 years ago) or the creation of the wheel (in 3,500 B.C.).

  • East County
  • Opinion
Donald and Lydia before their break-up. Courtesy photo from Julie McIlvrey.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 6, 2021
Longboat Key gains two new swans — and a long-necked love triangle

Widower swan takes up with newcomer who arrived recently with her mate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The commission meeting will be held in the county's administrative building. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 27, 2020
Manatee commissioners talk about coronavirus emergency

Manatee County board also to discuss meeting schedule.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Seath Lauer practices for the LECOM Suncoast Classic after taking two years away from professional golf.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 23, 2019
Area golfer gets another shot at dreams

Seath Lauer is getting another shot at the Web.com's LECOM Suncoast Classic in February at Lakewood National in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 27, 2018
Key Notes: ‘Siesta Key’ Episode 17 Recap

Old flames return and new sparks continue to fly this week — all while Juliette and Alex appear to be burning out.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Amanda Zipperer works for Lakewood Ranch Commercial Realty.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 11, 2015
Q&A: with Amanda Zipperer

Amanda Zipperer manages Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
Starbenders is a androgynous rock-pop group hailing from Atlanta. Courtesy image
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 6, 2018
Harvey Milk Festival schedule features diverse music, theater and visual art

The relocated three-day festival celebrates Harvey Milk, one of the first openly gay Americans elected to public office.

  • Arts + Culture
The royals totally created with Legos in Hamleys Toy Shop.
  • By Stuart and Lois Scheyer |
  • November 28, 2012
London and Paris Revisited

The Observer travel editors share outtakes from their recent travel log.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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