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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 29, 2014
Tonight on Tap: Summer Shandy Blowout

Tonight on Tap: Summer Shandy Blowout

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Phoebe Jessop of Lakewood Ranch collected 18 eggs.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 26, 2016
Kids go egg-wild in Greenbrook Adventure Park

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities held its annual EGGstravaganza Saturday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Actors Brian Ritchie, Jillian Cicalese (she was going to play the role of Rachel but Amber McNew, not pictured, ended up playing the part) and Creg Sclavi — Photo by John Revisky
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 21, 2019
'Reckless' takes a modern-day Alice on a surreal journey of self-discovery

FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training's latest production brings the laughs despite its litany of horrors.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Clear Sunset Car Wash owner Tony Milen, volunteers Jim Kehoe and John Skelton and disabled vet Carl Moore III get together during the Veterans Day special.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 12, 2016
Car wash fundraiser cleans up for veterans

Homes for Our Troops receives $1 for every wash through Nov. 17

  • East County
  • News
Steve Miller says he enjoys shuttling people back on forth but sometimes is disappointed the conversations are so short.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 3, 2019
He's a pick-up man: Steve Miller wins Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Volunteer of the Year award

The Lakewood Ranch Medical Center has named its Volunteer of the Year - learn all about Steven Miller.

  • East County
  • News
The town is moving forward with a green space for outdoor performances and gatherings adjacent to Town Hall.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 29, 2019
Ringling College reconsiders role with Longboat Key in arts center proposal

Town plans to move forward on existing plan to build outdoor venue adjacent to Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 24, 2011
Longboat lull: the final days of August

The last days of August are often the slowest days on Longboat Key. But, on occasion, more than just the temperature heats up for the dog days of summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2015
East County photo contest winner: August 20

Nancy Falco submitted this photo, taken in her backyard in River Strand in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Speaker of the Florida House Richard Corcoran and Gov. Rick Scott
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 16, 2017
Governor v. Speaker

Let’s hope Gov. Scott and House Speaker Corcoran’s rift over Enterprise Florida doesn’t devolve to the level of D.C. politics. Reassure Floridians with a show of statesmanship.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 22, 2014
Olympic figure skaters to visit local ice rink

United States Olympic Figure Skating Team members Felicia Zhang and Nathan Bartholomay will be available for a local meet-and-greet.

  • East County
  • News
Main art illustration by Marty Fugate
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 20, 2016
Angels in the Audience: A guide to local theater etiquette

Live theater is an art. So is watching it.

  • Arts + Culture
"I feel like TV has taken a lot away from what we do," Elayne Kramer says. "I don't think people realize how much time and dedication goes into learning an act. It's live. You've got to get it right the first time."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 11, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Twisted sister

Circus Sarasota contortionist Elayne Kramer is wowing audiences with her flexibility. The sixth-generation circus performer shares the secrets to her bendable bod.

  • Arts + Culture
Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association President Jay Yablon asked Longboat Key commissioners for an extension to re-open the resort Tuesday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 5, 2012
Colony decision delayed

The Town Commission will discuss Sept. 24 an extension to re-open the Colony Beach and Tennis Resort. The current deadline is Dec. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Rev. Bryan O'Carroll
  • By Dora Walters |
  • March 28, 2012
Sandpipers group learns about local aid

The Rev. Bryan O'Carroll, of St. George's Episcopal Church, in Bradenton, was the guest speaker at the March 20 meeting of All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church Men's Sandpipers Group.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 6, 2015
Girls Inc. executive director to step down

Girls Inc. of Sarasota County Executive Director Robin Rose plans to relocate to St. Augustine after the organization hires her replacement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In Englewood, the walls have been in place along Lemon Bay since 2017. Operators of the resort at which the walls were installed say they've seen an upswing in life along their shoreline.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 13, 2019
Bayfront Park seawall project delayed, still planned

Two-year state experiment with special seawall and oysters focuses on coastal wildlife habitat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Last year'         s Taste of the Keys Event chairwomen Patty Sileo, Lyn Haycock, Palma Panza and Phyllis Black
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 11, 2017
Your Calendar: Taste of the Keys Fashion Show

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2010
Birth Announcements 07.29.10

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births. The East County Observer will publish birth announcements online the last Wednesday of each month.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 9, 2010
Little League set to kickoff with Opening Day festivities

Braden River Little League will ring in the spring baseball season with its Opening Day Family Fun Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 20 at Braden River Park, 5201 51st St. East, Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Sports
Morgan Gerhart was just named  advancement director for The Players Centre for Performing Arts. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 21, 2018
Scene & Heard 11.22.18

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week in Sarasota County — more specifically with The Players Centre for Performing Arts, Southwest Florida Glass Art Alliance and Venice Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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