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Stephen Fancher has settled into a harmonious life in Sarasota as a financial adviser by day and a lounge pianist by night at Sarasota’s local restaurants.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • June 10, 2015
Playing by Ear

Whether it’s in music or life, Stephen Fancher believes in taking opportunities as they come. To be successful, sometimes you just need to improvise.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • February 26, 2014
Your Neighbor: Lucia Blinn

Lucia Blinn recently published her fourth book, 'Celadon."

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Braden River guard Deoni Cason was named to the Smoothie King Classic's All-Tournament team.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 5, 2016
Pirates finish 2-1 in Holiday Classic

The Braden River High boys basketball team finished fifth in the annual Smoothie King Classic Dec. 28 through Dec. 30.

  • East County
  • Sports
Six hundred homes are under consideration to be built off this section of Honore Avenue near the Evers Reservoir.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • May 13, 2018
Taylor Morrison development approved in Bradenton

Manatee County Commission votes in favor of a 600-home community near Evers Reservoir.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Julie Aranibar views losing her board seat as a step backward. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 8, 2014
Election 2014: Julie Aranibar: Manatee School Board, District 5

The Manatee County School District incumbent believes stability is necessary as the district rebounds from a period of financial instability.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund President-elect Diane Brune gives a $3,500 check to Joyce Scott of Catholic Charities/Our Mother’s House.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 26, 2011
Community Fund gives out grants

Lakewood Ranch residents Bob and Billie Delaney also earned the fund's Humanitarian of the Year award.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club Director of Agronomy took this photo of Hole No. 2 at the Cypress Links course. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 28, 2019
Lakewood Ranch area fairways have soggy summer

Heavy summer rains dampen play at Manatee County golf courses.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 22, 2021
Siesta Key estate lists for $5.8 million

Focal point of "Casa Flamingo" is a 45-foot long Roman bath.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
East County Football Final 10.14.16
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 14, 2016
East County Football Final 10.14.16

A rough night for East County teams all-around.

  • East County
  • Sports
The inspiration for the Paintbox program came from one resident's trip to Calgary, Canada, where painted utility boxes have adorned city streets since 2010. Courtesy photo
  • By David Conway |
  • January 28, 2015
Arts Alliance paints picture of a colorful city

The City Commission could soon consider a project that would allow local artists to paint Sarasota utility boxes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kori Clark volunteers to run the online Create for Care: Art Projects for Kids.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 10, 2020
Boredom gets brush off in Lakewood Ranch with free art class

Artist Kori Clark keeps Lakewood Ranch area children busy with free online classes.

  • East County
  • News
The Cross College Alliance includes four institutions on the North Trail in Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 2, 2017
College collaboration rebrands as Cross College Alliance

Formerly known as the Consortium of Colleges on the Creative Coast, the group hopes a new brand will help identify and promote its work.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 1, 2020
Welcome back, winter residents!

A lot went on while you were gone. Here's a quick look at some of the stories that made news,

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Fire Rescue union contract negotiations began Jan. 30. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 3, 2015
Firefighters seek to address 'burning issue in room'

Talk of discipline and morale dominated the start of a firefighter contract negotiation session.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Farnese model at Esplanade at The Heights has been greeted with fanfare.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 28, 2020
Taylor Morrison unveils its Esplanade at the Heights in Bradenton

Esplanade brand and location near Ward Lake in Bradenton have stimulated strong interest in the new community.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Scott McKay and Shelly Hawk McKay run a free bootcamp workout four days a week.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 17, 2018
Picture of Health: Scott McKay and Shelly Hawk McKay

The Lakewood Ranch couple of Scott McKay and Shelly Hawk McKay runs free workouts in hopes of building a community

  • Health
Tina Dyott and Suzette Bingham are a mother-daughter duo who volunteer. Dyott lives out of state but makes time to volunteer for the two months she's in town.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 6, 2019
St. Armands group quilts for good cause

Every Monday, a group of volunteers sews quilts for Lutheran World Relief. In 2018, they made 220.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Asolo Rep board President Mary Lou Winnick and Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 5, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Some enchanted evening; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2012
News Briefs

Teen convicted, sentenced for tourists' murders; Fernandez says goodbye after 16 years; Umbrella House, Plymouth Harbor make AIA list

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota County School Board offered Todd Bowden the superintendent position.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 18, 2016
School Board opts for homegrown superintendent candidate

The Sarasota County School Board voted 4-1 to offer the superintendent position to Todd Bowden.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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