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Amanda Sebastiano Janet Rantis, Chris Bagoulados, Paree Gardner, Voula Karagan, Tina Maravegias and Chamaidi Belanger take a minute away from their cookie craze.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 5, 2014
Annual festival returns for 30th year

Authentic Greek food, entertainment and cultural celebration returns to East County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 13, 2017
6.15.17 Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
David Freeman of Freeman Orthodontists checks 11-year-old Milan Smith’s teeth for cavities.  This is the third year Freeman has participated in Day of Hope.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Fifth Annual Day of Hope

Children and parents attended the Fifth Annual Day of Hope Saturday, July 27, at Booker High School to get supplies, medical examinations, hair cuts and photographs before returning to school.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Paula Wiggins, the transportation planning manager for Sarasota County, volunteered her time to plan bushes and trees at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 5, 2018
Volunteer work grows at Benderson Park in Sarasota

Sarasota County Public Works managers plant trees and bushes at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 18, 2017
Students trade typical break for altruistic alternative

The Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota County facilitates an alternative Spring Break option for area high schoolers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Siesta Isles Association President Tony Romanus sits, in November, in one of the medians in which the beautification project is taking place. The stop-work order was subsequently lifted and the project is now underway again.
  • By Jack Short |
  • January 13, 2016
Siesta Isles’ project troubles spur ordinance changes

Recipients of Neighborhood Initiatives Grants may get stamp approval to alter or trim trees in public rights of way.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 13, 2019
Familiar Faces: Samantha Gholar

Samantha Gholar inspires both her son and local multicultural young people to become philanthropic in Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Maye Lavinson and her daughter, Dr. Judith Eaton
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2011
Lavinson gets warm well-wishes

It was a celebration of Maye Lavinson's 90th birthday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch leading scorer Sam Hester and his Mustang teammates are hoping to lock up the No. 1 seed in the Class 7A-District 11 tournament with a win Jan. 19.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 13, 2016
THAT'S THE TICKET ...

The top matchups this week in East County sports

  • East County
  • Sports
The owner of Plaza at Five Points aims to sell the top floor of the downtown Sarasota building for $12 million.
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 21, 2016
Downtown Sarasota office owner seeks $12 million for one floor

The listing for the top floor in the Plaza at Five Points is among the most expensive in the local market.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Ringling chapter of Kappa Epsilon Upsilon fraternity is bringing Greek life to the Longbeach Village.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 30, 2016
Ringling seeks to fraternize with Village

Ringling College opens fraternity in Village

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 31, 2013
Manatee authorities name suspects in burglary case

Six vehicles in Central Park were burglarized last week.

  • East County
  • News
The Players' Cassandra Santiso sets the atmosphere with songs such as "Unforgettable."
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 10, 2018
Lakewood Ranch smitten with The Players

The Players Centre for Performing Arts sells out its first gala in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Rick Bennett, Chris DeLeonardo, Bill Baker and Nick Lanese celebrate a birdie.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 17, 2015
Fore!

More than 100 golfers scramble for a win at annual LWRBA event

  • East County
  • News
Jeff Cima and Lauren Ward star in "Crossing Delancey." Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 20, 2018
'Crossing Delancey' offers warm, human comedy

The latest Players Centre for Performing Arts show, "Crossing Delancey," hints that good writers care about people.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Pool toys are not allowed in the GreyHawk Landing pool and that annoys some residents.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • August 16, 2017
GreyHawk Landing pool rules draw complaints

Residents voice frustrations with pool toy restrictions.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • November 12, 2014
WELCOME BACK: St. Armands Events

The city crafted new regulations for events at St. Armands Circle Park after clashes between residents and art show organizers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 14, 2014
East Manatee Fire preps for growth

East Manatee Fire Rescue firefighters this week learned skills they'll use on the rescue's new ladder truck.

  • East County
  • News
Michael Koski teaches students about x-rays.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 15, 2016
High school students digest science at LECOM

LECOM holds its summer Medical Science Academy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
"The Well Digger's Daughter" Courtesy photos.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 30, 2012
Summer movie preview

Enjoy our summer movie preview list.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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