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Presenters showed members of the St. Armands Business Improvement District an image of what a carousel might look like.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 23, 2021
Carousel proposed for St. Armands Circle

Stakeholders offer initial encouragement for attractions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Marvin Black talks to Ed Brickman about Brickman’s work inspired by a picture drawn by Brickman’s grand-niece as Annette Black and Gloria Weissberg admire the work.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • December 2, 2010
Brickman exhibit a jewel at LBKCA

Ed Brickman: Legal Forging opened at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts Thursday, Dec. 2 at 5 PM. Brickman's jewelry work was on display and many members of the community and friends of Brickman attended the opening event which featured appetizers and drinks as well as the ability to purchase some of Brickman's jewelry.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Members of Ocean Eleven entertain during Music on Main.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • October 28, 2021
Music on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch set to return on Nov. 5

Lakewood Ranch's Music on Main returns for the first time since March 2020. AND Business owners trumpet return of first Fridays event.

  • East County
  • News
Nikki Yanez, 14, is looking to reclaim her No. 1 ranking after spending a year focusing on practice, not tournaments. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 5, 2018
A strong return for Sarasota tennis star

After a year spent training, former top-ranked tennis player and Sarasota resident Nikki Yanez, 14, is looking to reclaim her throne.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
In an April 2 memo to principals, Superintendent Rick Mills asked school leaders to provide excess funds from their individual school accounts, called internal funds, to trim up to $1 million of the deficit.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 17, 2013
District asks schools for money

Manatee County schools are being asked to find money from their internal funds to help the school district recover.

  • East County
  • News
The Beach Comber II model at the Cottages of Callista Village offers nearly 2,000 square feet of living space.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 15, 2012
Regional home parade showcases local builders

The HBA Manatee Sarasota will host its annual Parade of Homes Feb. 18 through March 4.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Braden River High's Rebecca Austerman, Prine Elementary's Scott Flynn, Lakewood Ranch High's Mike Staker and Jeannie Galindo and Superintendent Cynthia Saunders care for evacuees at Braden River High School. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 3, 2022
Manatee residents grateful for shelters during Hurricane Ian

More than 5,200 people evacuated to 17 shelters in Manatee County, including Braden River High School.

  • East County
  • News
Mark Latham, director of Manatee County Mosquito Control, smiles despite there being hundreds of mosquitoes swarming his hand.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 19, 2016
Head of Manatee Mosquito Control not bugged by call to Africa

Month-long trip to Burkina Faso focuses on mosquito control to combat spread of malaria.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 13, 2021
Longboat Key Town Center stage planning begins to take shape

The town will pursue building a 50-foot downstage at the Town Center site between the Public Tennis Center and the Shoppes of Bay Isles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Playwright Sarah Bierstock will debut her play at Florida Studio Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 6, 2018
Florida Studio Theatre production tells story of the walls between us

Playwright Sarah Bierstock shares insights on her world premiere production of “Honor Killing" at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Su Byron |
  • August 19, 2021
Art and About: The Arts Scene is Back!

It’s fall, but it feels like spring. The once-dormant area art scene is finally making a comeback. Here’s a glimpse of what’s happening.

  • LWR Life
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 12, 2022
On Longboat Key, pickleball is daily social occasion

Since the expansion of public courts in 2020, the sport's following has steadily built. And the town is keeping an eye on the surge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Before he left, Gov. Rick Scott managed to get a scoop of Mixon's famous orange-swirl ice cream.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • July 24, 2013
Scott makes an informal stop in the East County

Gov. Rick Scott took questions about a variety of issues from area business leaders.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch' s B.J. "Red Dog" Maynard and Maureen Reinecke will be receiving recognition for their devotion to Manatee County' s Scouting program.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • March 30, 2017
Meet Boy Scouts' top dogs in Manatee District

Two East County residents are recognized for their long-time commitment as Boy Scout volunteers.

  • East County
  • News
Students play on the playground at the Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 30, 2021
Temple Emanu-El reopening early learning center

After a year of closures due to COVID-19, the Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center will reopen for summer school and fall classes.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Black carts are reserved for members who lease them and can take them home.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 22, 2016
Golf cart issue scratches surface

Damage causes country club, Town Hall to take closer look at golf carts using prohibited gate.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 27, 2016
Commissioners approve comp plan update

Sarasota County finished its comprehensive plan update, leaving some residents concerned about how citizens will navigate the changes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
William Skaggs, the CEO of the Players Centre for Performing Arts, stands in front of the theater's future home at Waterside Place.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 15, 2021
The Players CEO says plans for theater complex at Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch now firmly in place

Groundbreaking for a $26.5 million complex at Waterside Place of Lakewood Ranch is targeted for spring 2023.

  • East County
  • News
Erik Altemus and Mary Michael Patterson in "Luck Be a Lady: The Iconic Music of Frank Loesser." Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 4, 2015
Theater Review: 'Luck Be A Lady'

Original musical captures Frank Loesser’s heart and soul.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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