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Julie Aranibar, an East County resident, represents District 3 on the Manatee County School Board.
  • By Julie Aranibar |
  • May 16, 2012
My View: My 'Words with Friends' play: P-R-O-M-I-S-E

As we begin the season of graduations and celebrations it is also the time for school boards across the state to prepare for next year's budget and schedules.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • August 23, 2012
Film Review: 'Farewell, My Queen'

The party's over for Marie Antoinette in the new film, "Farewell, My Queen."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 13, 2013
Supervisors shift toward local manager

Heritage Harbour South CDD supervisors are planning to choose a new management company for the district March 21.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 9, 2013
FILM REVIEW: '12 Years a Slave'

The new film, '12 Years a Slave,' is the most powerful and horrific depiction of slavery ever.

  • Arts + Culture
Larson's new 2013 Corvette convertible is one of only 200 anniversary editions that were manufactured.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 2, 2015
Jim Larson receives his 'new baby'

Jim Larson receives new 2013 Corvette

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Viento Kitchen and Bar will serve a veal piccata dish as a Valentine's Day special.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 13, 2019
Longboat Key restaurants dish out special plates for Valentine's Day

Four restaurants discuss their most popular items and what makes them hot spots for special occasions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 12, 2015
FYI Friday: Lift Station 87 hits more delays

This week's FYI Friday features news about the sewage station, the controversy brewing over the Ringling Shopping Center and more!

  • Sarasota
  • News
University Park Country Club resident Carol Shabe has kept off more than 100 pounds through healthy eating, portion control and exercise.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 5, 2020
Lakewood Ranch area woman recommends to trade fad diets for simple lifestyle changes

Carol Shabe in University Park shows lifestyle changes reap longterm benefits.

  • Health
Rudy Sandberg joined the crowds at the 2018 opener at the Sarasota Polo Club.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2018
Polo opener offers new perspective

6-year-old Rudy Sunberg was among the captivated fans at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 1, 2015
FYI Friday: April 24 - May 1

This week's FYI Friday features news about Nik Wallenda, the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center and more!

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kihresha Redmond, J Vance and Jon Devries perform "Robin Hood" at the Keating Theatre. Photo by Matthew Holler
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 8, 2017
‘Robin Hood’ engages young audiences

FST Childrens Theatre strives to create an meaningful educational theatrical experience for families with its interactive production of the famous story.

  • Arts + Culture
Rudy Vazmina won four medals at the 2015 National Senior Games.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 28, 2015
Masterful Stroke

Sarasota resident Rudy Vazmina won four medals at the 2015 National Senior Games July 4 through July 9, in Minnesota.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Michael Roy throws punches during his Rock Steady Boxing class.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 4, 2017
Sarasota gym's boxing program helps participants fight Parkinson's

One man credits the program with recovering his confidence.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 11, 2018
Red tide detected in low, medium concentrations along beaches

As of June 8, red tide was detected in both Sarasota and Manatee counties. Updates on the red tide status will be available later this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 1, 2015
Local Sons of the American Revolution chapter induct new member

Members must have ancestry tied to the Revolutionary War.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 29, 2012
MTV to hold 'Siesta Shore' casting call

APRIL FOOLS - If bunking with seven off-the-wall personalities on Siesta Key is your idea of a good time, you won't want to miss the auditions for MTV's newest reality series, 'Siesta Shore.'

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Although the board endorsed the civil citation proposal, some commissioners had questions about how the new cannabis regulations might be enforced.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 19, 2019
City moves ahead with cannabis decriminalization option

The Sarasota City Commission unanimously endorsed a proposal to allow for the issuance of civil citations in lieu of criminal action for possession of small amounts of cannabis.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Larysa Switlyk shows off two wels catfish she caught in Spain. These are the same fish she’ll be fishing for in the World Catfish Classic in May. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 18, 2012
Longboat Key resident to compete in World Catfish Classic

Larysa Switlyk turns her passion for hunting and fishing into a career.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 13, 2012
Comment: Contending with Mother Nature

It was a typical spring afternoon in Florida.

  • East County
  • Sports
"To me, it's how all music programs should be," Elizabeth Power says of the Perlman Music Program. "It might sound idealistic and altruistic, but why not support a model that’s developing human beings?"
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 21, 2011
BACKSTAGE PASS: Perlman 'power' house

Elizabeth Power is so passionate about her job that she rarely gets distracted by the fact that she gets to rub elbows every winter with Itzhak Perlman.

  • Arts + Culture
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