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Ellie McCaw and Jordan Boyer in "Dry Land." Photo by Ryan Finzelber.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 28, 2016
Theater review: 'Dry Land'

In Urbanite Theatre's latest production, the kids are not alright.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Would you like to see a traffic light installed at the main entrance of GreyHawk Landing on State Road 64?
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 13, 2016
GreyHawk Landing traffic signal may get green light

FDOT studies Greyhawk Boulevard and State Road 64 intersection for possible traffic signal.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 25, 2016
10 things you didn't know about John Ringling

As John Ringling’s 150th birthday approaches, delve a little deeper into the personality of the man who shaped the Sarasota we know and love today.

  • Arts + Culture
A condominium at Grand Bay II on Longboat Key topped all real estate transactions for the week, selling at $1.2 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 28, 2018
Grand Bay II condo tops weekly sales at $1.2 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 12-16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Devyn Dugger, president of Dickerson Distributing, and John Saputo, Gold Coast Eagle Distributing CEO. Courtesy photo
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 5, 2014
Gulf Coast beer biz swigs Ohio expansion

John Saputo's Gold Coast Eagle Distributing expands to markets north of Cincinnati.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Robin Meyer, pictured in May 2012, shortly after he assumed the role of PZB director.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 24, 2013
Longboat Key P&Z director resigns

Robin Meyer's departure comes less than a year-and-a-half after he was hired to lead the department.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 2, 2014
Tourism season stretches into Labor Day

Summer sporting events and revved up marketing campaigns sparked a 77.5% occupancy rate in July.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 21, 2017
Lakewood Ranch basketball advances to regional final

The Mustangs defeated Palmetto 85-58 on Tuesday night.

  • East County
  • Sports
Gold Coast Eagle President John Saputo, right, expands his company.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 3, 2014
Gold Coast Eagle acquires Ohio-based distributorship

Gold Coast Eagle Distributing expands to markets north of Cincinnati.

  • Black Tie
Built in 1925, the home at 1433 Bay Point Drive has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,915 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 17, 2020
Bay Point Drive home sells for $4 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 3-7.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By David Conway |
  • July 7, 2016
City approves Cask and Ale plans

After a show of support from younger residents, the city has approved plans for a Main Street bar. Now, can nightlife businesses and downtown residents peacefully coexist?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rudy Vazmina won four golds at the National Senior Games. Photo courtesy Rudy Vazmina.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 27, 2019
Sarasota swimmer wins four National Senior Games golds

Sarasota swimmer Rudy Vazmina wins four National Senior Games golds in Albuquerque, N.M.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Choral Artists of Sarasota will perform Handel’s “Messiah” at the Too Hot to Handel show on Dec. 10 at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
  • By Edward Alley |
  • October 27, 2017
Sarasota's 2017-2018 music season offers exciting performances

The area’s music scene packs ample offerings in the coming months.

  • Arts + Culture
Bryan Balak, George Fischer and C.O. "Ollie" Kyte
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 20, 2010
ELECTION 2010: GreyHawk Landing CDD Seat 1

In the weeks leading up to the general election, which will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, The East County Observer will profile contested races pertinent to East County residents. Meet the contestants for GreyHawk Landing CDD Seat 1.

  • East County
  • News
Guardian William Radle at Braden River Elementary on his first day. Courtesy photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • August 17, 2018
Guardians on patrol in Manatee County

Twenty Guardians take assignments at district elementary schools.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County commissioners will consider $60,000 in economic incentives during a meeting Wednesday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 13, 2017
Sarasota tries to outdo Manatee in quest to woo firm

Next week, Sarasota County commissioners will consider $60,000 in economic incentives to land a New Jersey-based company’s headquarters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarah Woods, a food and nutrition kitchen manager at Gulf Gate Elementary School, has been selected as this year’s Sarasota County School District School-Related Employee of the Year.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • April 20, 2018
Gulf Gate Elementary’s Sarah Woods honored as school-related employee of the year

Sarah Woods' contributions has been recognized by Sarasota County Schools and in a statewide competition.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
One of the units at Sutton Place damaged by the fire
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 20, 2018
Longboat fire damages Sutton Place condominiums

No injuries were reported in a two alarm fire that raged for at least 15 minutes at Sutton Place on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A.K. Murtadah in "The Great Society"
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 18, 2017
President Johnson Revisited

The Asolo Rep takes a second look at President Johnson with Robert Schenkkan’s “The Great Society.”

  • Arts + Culture
Heyward Hawkins, Justus Doenecke and Bob Hambrecht
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • December 14, 2010
Airport C.E.O. speaks at All Angels

Rick Piccolo, chief executive officer of the sarasota Bradenton International Airport, spoke at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church on Tuesday, Dec. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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