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Danielle Lizotte, Hostess Sepi Ackerman, Lee Sax, Chelsea Dunbar, Emily Stroud, Julie Smith and Lauren Fineman. Courtesy Photo.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • December 19, 2018
Holiday parties take the forefront of the social scene

Jim and Charlie Ann Syprett and Ryan and Sepi Ackerman hosted holiday parties, Margaret Wise celebrates her birthday and more.

  • Black Tie
Traffic backups have become common at U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 19, 2020
Longboat sets plan to keep watch on traffic effects

Advocacy and teamwork also stressed in town proposal for traffic mitigation.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By John Ewing |
  • April 10, 2013
The Sarasota Film Festival showcases student screenwriters

The Sarasota Film Festival showcases student screenwriters

  • Arts + Culture
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 14, 2015
TWIS Asks: Adam Collis, director of 'Car Dogs'

TWIS Asks: Adam Collis, director of 'Car Dogs'

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Crew Women's Lightweight 8+ members Lucy LaCivita, Lizzie Jendrysik, Chyara Kruger, Eva Harris, Eiley Maginness, Cecelia Plass, Juliette Schumacher and Isabella Gomez and coxswain Graycen Arias (being held) celebrate.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 9, 2019
In Sarasota, eight's great

Nathan Benderson Park hosts the USRowing National Championships in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy of Ringling.edu
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 13, 2018
Ringling College graduate wins 2018 Student Academy Award

Eaza Shukla, a 2018 computer animations Ringling College of Art and Design graduate from Los Angeles, won for her thesis film 'Re-Gifted.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 7, 2012
Fairfield celebrates grand opening

Neal Communities opened its first East County community for 2012.

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  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 10, 2009
Noise ordinance threatens Mattison's

An anonymous complaint forced Mattison's City Grille to stop its live music earlier than it has since it opened seven years ago.

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 22, 2010
East County jewelry store burglarized

Bartlett Jewelers was robbed March 21.

  • East County
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Nurses Noelle Clark and Shannon Zies take a break for pizza from Marco's Pizza. They say such donations from the community make them feel appreciated and help alleviate stress.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 15, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center gets front line support

Community steps up to support Lakewood Ranch Medical Center during COVID-19 crisis.

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Students prepare to leave Tom Honsa's class before the bell rings at Lakewood Ranch High School on Wednesday, April 3.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • April 10, 2019
Teachers' turn to make their move in Manatee County schools

Community members need not worry about many teachers up and leaving Lakewood Ranch High School — or other schools — after former Lakewood Ranch Principal Craig Little and athletics director Shawn Trent both took positions with the new high school, noted t

  • East County
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Samantha Mills and Natalia Mock demonstrate something you might do in their class. Courtesy Photo
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • June 26, 2013
Dance yourself fit this summer at FST

A series of six classes, titled 'Broadway Dance for Fitness (and Fun!),' on Tuesdays at Florida Studio Theatre begins July 9.

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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 18, 2012
Adams buys 19 Colony units

A company owned by W. Andrew Adams recently purchased 19 Colony units. Many unit owners, however, are still unsure of their next step.

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Paul Thorpe will hand over his duties as parade organizer after wrapping up the 20th annual Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 10, 2015
Will the Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade keep marching on?

Parade organizer Paul Thorpe is retiring after two decades of organizing the event. Will anyone step up to take his place?

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Bryan Jacobs. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • September 12, 2018
Lakewood Ranch garden group blooms support for veterans

A possible turning point

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  • Neighbors
Michael Ballantyne, Ellen O’Day and Roger Pettingell
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 20, 2017
Real estate agents send hurricane relief

The Longboat office sent monetary and food donations to offices in Naples and Marco Island.

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  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • January 3, 2014
10 thoughts every performer has on stage

10 thoughts every performer has on stage

  • Arts + Culture
DeAnna Wright and Lawrence James perform "The Mother with the Hat." Photo by Frank Atura.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 8, 2018
Theater review: 'Mother with a Hat'

Asolo Conservatory’s latest play walks the razor’s edge between redemption and self-destruction.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2011
Our View: Rowing park questions

Nathan Benderson Park just keeps growing, in scope and in cost. As an international rowing destination, it could be a huge sports tourism draw to Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Courtesy An Urban Land Institute final report encourages a town center concept near Bay Isles Road that promotes walkability and open space.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 26, 2014
ULI committee debates town center, Bayfront Park

The town likely will wait until the fall to hold public forums on a future town center concept.

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