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Father John Bociu stands in front of the icons at the entrance to the altar at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 5, 2022
Greek Festival in Sarasota puts Byzantine-style art on display with church tour

Festival offers chance to view Byzantine-style with a tour of the St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church of Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 8, 2012
My View: Speeds shouldn't be based on seasonal factors

The exception does not or should not make the rule. Speed limits on Siesta Key, we must trust, became set after careful thought of the Florida Department of Transportation staff.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Artist Patrick Dougherty needs a lot of sticks. Courtesy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 12, 2012
Scene & Heard

Artist needs help picking up sticks; A&E votes Yea for '1776'; My flight into Veronese

  • Arts + Culture
Draped in a cold towel and toting her water bottle, Sandy Schonhoff heads off the court.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 10, 2019
Longboaters turn up the heat on their love for summertime tennis

Even when most run for cover in air conditioning, Longboat Key's dedicated tennis players head to the court.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bob Barton, with Mary Sue Hudgens watching, measures a marigold with the help of Elder Grow educator Katherine Knowles.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 23, 2017
Senior program in Lakewood Ranch grows memories

Elder care program blooms at Windsor Reflections in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
The Florida Burn 2016 Easton Team finished third in the 77-team Perfect Game USA 18U WWBA East Memorial Day Classic May 22 through May 25. Courtesy photos
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 4, 2015
Sidelines

Sarasota Christian wins Sunshine Cup; Sunshine State Games heads to SRQ; National Championships coming to Benderson Park

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Rafael Davila and Kara Shay Thomson star in Puccini's "Tosca."
  • By June LeBell |
  • February 7, 2015
MUSIC REVIEW: Kara Shay Thomson is 'Tosca'

Read June LeBell's review of Puccini's 'Tosca,' at Sarasota Opera.

  • Arts + Culture
Hurricane Milton's strong winds added many downed trees to the debris that was left behind by Hurricane Helene.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 13, 2024
How to get help after Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Local, state and national resources are available for those who suffered losses during both hurricanes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Robert Jendelund is the new contract tennis pro at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 17, 2023
New tennis pro joins Longboat tennis center

The Longboat Key Public Tennis Center hired a new contract pro to handle the overflow of requests for tennis lessons.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 10, 2022
Avelo adds new flight from SRQ to North Carolina

The low-cost carrier initiated service from Sarasota last year to New Haven, Connecticut.

  • Sarasota
  • News
More than a year of construction for a new Costco location at Sarasota Square Mall is mostly complete. The store opens Aug. 17.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 6, 2012
Sarasota Costco opens Aug. 17

A new Costco location at the Sarasota Square Mall will open in two weeks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • July 4, 2012
July 3: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Eat Here opened the doors of its downtown Sarasota location last year to high praise from local food critics.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 1, 2012
County reviews permit for new Village restaurant

Sarasota County staff are inspecting plans for a $307,000 building alteration for a new Eat Here location in Siesta Key Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Swell Things cuts the ribbon.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • January 10, 2019
Siesta Key Chamber unveils new businesses

Four new businesses cut the ribbon in Davidson's Plaza on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota County commissioners and Sheriff Tom Knight break ground on the new emergency operations center.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 9, 2013
VIDEO: Officials break ground on new county facility

Sarasota County dignitaries during a Dec. 9 groundbreaking ceremony announce the beginning of construction of the new 40,000-square-foot emergency operations center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
American Airlines is adding new daily nonstop service to LaGuardia Airport in New York City.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 25, 2024
SRQ to add new daily flight to New York City

American Airlines will now offer six destinations out of the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jordan Arcari, 33, is the owner, operator and chef of Eatalia Market at Waterside. The products are imported from Italy and they offer fresh grab and go meals. Customers can also purchase other products such as wine, cheese and meats to cook authentic Italian cuisine themselves.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • June 14, 2025
Eatalia Market offers goods imported from Italy in Lakewood Ranch

Owner Jordan Arcari wanted to bring Italian culture to Waterside Place.

  • East County
  • Business
Hank Lebioda shot 17 under par to finish third at the 2025 LECOM Suncoast Classic.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • March 25, 2026
LECOM Suncoast Classic found an above-par home in Lakewood Ranch

Since the tournament's debut in 2019, it has been a staple of the community calendar.

  • East County
  • Sports
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Tim Tremblay, 61, said he loves baseball because of the people the sport attracts.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 11, 2023
40-and-up baseball finds a home in Manatee County

The league, which also includes players from Sarasota County, prepares for its inaugural season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • August 26, 2009
Three stores to open on Main

Good Earth Natural Foods, Big Olaf Creamery and Yoder's Amish Shoppe and the Katy Rose Oilery are expected to open over Labor Day weekend in time for the Sept. 4 Music on Main concert.

  • East County
  • News
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