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Dirce Kennedy, seen here in her home studio, has 21 pieces on display at The Players Centre for Performing Arts. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 2, 2019
Portrait artist Dirce Kennedy aims to capture her subjects inside and out

Artist Dirce Kennedy's latest exhibit is now through April 22 at The Players Centre for Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Culture
Rob Oglesby, the development director for Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue, says the pandemic has been perfect timing for the nonprofit to construct its new facilities.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 16, 2020
Purr-fect expansion schedule at Nate's

Lakewood Ranch animal rescue will see flurry of activity over the next three months.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 15, 2019
Business meets bags for entrepreneur and fashionista Shari Phillips

Shari Phillips' Kate Spade-filled purse collection is far from boring.

  • Black Tie
Steve Tatone. File photo.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 7, 2011
Scene & Heard

'Beautiful Noise' filmmaker shoots next project; Sarasota Film Fest names new director; Booker High tuxedo thief still on the lam

  • Arts + Culture
Rick and Carol Ohlendorf, of Panther Ridge, say Pine Island should be protected.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 8, 2015
County, SWFWMD seek solution for Pine Island

SWFWMD, owner of the 66-acre Pine Island, hopes to have another entity assume ownership.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 5, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: September 5

Mark Williamson caught this image of a young heron on the water’s edge near Bird Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jim Baar sets up the knock-down targets of the game Hillbilly Quick Draw.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 9, 2019
It's game time at Hunsader Farms in East County

Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival games fun for all while raising money for nonprofits and organizations.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Donna Swan |
  • August 19, 2009
Deal us In: Making an overtrick

An overtrick at rubber bridge usually does not matter much, but at duplicate, it can be the difference between a top result and a bottom result.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tatum Temple stands under the arch at Springer Mountain in Fannin County, Ga., which marks the start of the Appalachian Trail. Photo courtesy Tatum Temple.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 22, 2020
Prose and Kohn: On the Trail

LRHS teacher followed wild calling for six months.

  • East County
  • Sports
Former Lakewood Ranch High and USF center Austin Reiter began training with Mike Gough at Athletic Edge Sports Performance Conditioning in January.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 29, 2015
Professional play

Former Lakewood Ranch High and USF center Austin Reiter will learn this week whether one of the NFL’s 32 teams will draft him.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 11, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, July 12

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment calendar events taking place this week in Sarasota County.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Clara Reynardus de Villanueva, Tammy Karp, Donna Koffman, Shelley Sarbey, Jaclyn Brunckhorst, Elisabeth Waters and Umbreen Khalidi-Majeed
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 10, 2019
Seven ladies play up the eight elements of nature for Pique Nique

Child Protection Center starts campaign for 40th anniversary, Brent Greeno sports a special tie and more on this week's social scene.

  • Black Tie
Sarasota County commissioners agreed to make the public safety campus on Cattlemen Road the priority rather than any more expansion downtown.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 19, 2015
County halts downtown service expansion

During discussion of long-term planning for Sarasota County facilities, commissioners agreed: no more money into the Ringling Corridor.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2014
Letters to the Editor

To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to News Editor Robin Hartill at [email protected]. Letters pertaining to local issues receive priority. Letters may be edited for grammar and space.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
This Harbour Walk home sold for $1.95 million. It has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,843 square feet of living area. Courtesy photo.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 3, 2021
Harbour Walk home tops east Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch area sales at $1.95 million

Seven million-dollar-plus sales highlight residential real estate transactions for Nov. 15-19

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Alexis Moss says she wants to focus her nursing career on psychiatric mental health.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 5, 2020
Future nurse receives lesson in bedside manner in Manatee County

Manatee Memorial Hospital nursing staff, MTC instructors help nursing student achieve dream.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 10, 2018
Sarasota commissioners want to revisit paid parking on Siesta Key

The county will further discuss implementing paid parking on Siesta Beach after three surveys of residents and business owners on the Key show support for the move.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Haile Middle School Principal Sharon Scarbrough will leave the middle school to be Braden River High School'    s new principal.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • May 24, 2017
Choice to fill Braden River High principal role a born leader

Sharon Scarbrough leaves Haile Middle School to take same position at Braden River High.

  • East County
  • News
Adam Elshimy
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 24, 2016
Dear Santa, how great are these letters?

Local elementary students pour our their hearts to Kris Kringle.

  • East County
  • News
Colburn said Sarasota could benefit from more direct, decisive leadership.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 6, 2015
Conversation with Casey Colburn

The recently departed Downtown Sarasota Alliance chairman talks about the issues created by downtown factionalism and the need for more decisive leadership in the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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