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Skyler Taylor, Sayward Grindley, Fallon Niesen and Christie Wile
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • June 22, 2011
Taking ballet lessons to the street

Sayward Grindley points out the handprints on the floor-to-ceiling windows and makes her case. First, folks are clearly paying attention to Sarasota Ballet's Studio 20, the new teaching and performance facility downtown on Lemon Street across from Mattison's City Grille, and that presence is increasing awareness of ballet, in general, and the Sarasota troupe, in particular.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bello, Eugene and John Nock are bringing their Batmobile to Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 25, 2018
No Joker, but Batmobile comes to Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Family Eye Care hosts a back-to-school event in Lakewood Ranch that includes having the Batmobile on display.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 30, 2010
Mote scientists search for missing satellite tag

Researchers are asking for the public's help in locating a satellite tag that was used to track a whale shark.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Julie Aranibar stands outside the Notre Dame Cathedral, in Paris.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 26, 2013
Paris adventure adds value to Manatee schools

A trip to the 50th annual Paris Air Show showed Manatee County School Board Vice Chairwoman Julie Aranibar the best in defense and commercial aviation, and how she could bring what she learned to local classrooms.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 20, 2013
Commission anchors boat and trailer ordinance

The Longboat Key Town Commission docked a boat parking ordinance residents, subcommittee members and the Planning and Zoning Board have debated since the beginning of the summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A tennis racket and ball and a pickleball racket and ball lie on a court at Cedars Tennis Resort & Club. Although the two sports are related, they have some differences in health benefits and drawbacks.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • April 15, 2020
Pros and cons: Comparing the health benefits of tennis and pickleball

Although the two racket sports are related, they give your body a workout in different ways.

  • Health
  • By Matt Orr |
  • December 27, 2012
TWIS Travel: Turn back time at Canyon Ranch Hotel & Spa

TWIS Travel: Turn back time at Canyon Ranch Hotel & Spa

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 28, 2013
Rams hold off Seminoles

The Riverview High football team held off Southeast's second-half surge to edge past the Seminoles 42-35 in its spring game May 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team made history becoming the first public school in the state of Florida to win three state championships.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 31, 2013
Year in Sports: Top Teams of 2013

As another year comes to a close, we at the East County Observer, once again, celebrate your accomplishments with our Year in Sports 2013.

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

A possible turning point

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 12, 2018
New College director's play reimagines Shakespeare as an alchemist’s automaton

Playwright Monica Cross discusses the magical thinking behind “The Wonder of Our Stage.”

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 4, 2017
Sarasota Young Professionals Group takes guests back in time

Eventgoers at the YPG Throwback Gala: Sarasota Through the Years enjoyed a night of nostalgic fun on June 3 at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing.

  • Black Tie
Ali Boyce sprints away from the Newsome High defense.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 19, 2017
Feeling 22: Riverview running back inspired by NFL legend

The 'brutal runner' has been dominant for the Rams this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 25, 2010
Broomstick battle

Mother-and-daughter Laura Zalkin and Alex Zalkin challenged one another to a good witch/bad witch duel out on the dance floor at Temple Emanu-El's Purim Masquerade Ball Saturday, Feb. 20, at the temple. For the story and more photos, see page 11.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota resident Johan Lindstrom, partner and CEO of EliteTrax Inc., and his team have been constructing the 1,400-foot state-of-the-art track since last November.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 9, 2016
Racing to the finish

Construction on the new state-of-the-art BMX track is expected to be completed next month.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The County Commission will continue its dialog about a mental healthcare district at a future meeting.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 26, 2019
County considers mental health funding strategy

Commissioners are researching the procedures for establishing a taxing district to support mental healthcare.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota County will add 40 new full-time positions if county commissioners approve the budget.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 20, 2014
County budget holds taxes steady

The preliminary Sarasota County budget, which is set to increase 1% to $1.09 billion, keeps the millage rate at 3.39% for the 2015 fiscal year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 27, 2014
Sidelines

Sailors set track records at FSU Relays; ODA storms back from five runs down; Booker edges Palmetto; ODA swings past Lemon Bay; Youth football registration underway

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This aerial shows the State Road 70 and Interstate 75 interchange as it currently exists. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 11, 2018
FDOT holds pre-construction meeting for State Road 70-I-75 interchange

Bradenton interchange construction to start Oct. 8.

  • East County
  • News
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