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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 8, 2017
Florida Winefest & Auction main event takes center stage

The Grand Tasting, Brunch and Charity Auction took place on April 8 on the grounds of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Black Tie
Lakewood Ranch ER Medical Director Frank Biondolillo, Director of ER Main Campus and Lakewood Ranch Martina Giquinto and Doctors Hospital CEO Robert Meade are ready for the opening.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 28, 2018
Doctors Hospital of Sarasota Emergency Room in Lakewood Ranch opens

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Lectric Limos, owned by Dennis Abbey, manufactures electric low-speed vehicles, including a pair used by the Tampa Police Department
  • By David Conway |
  • April 17, 2014
VIDEO: Downtown advocates test new circulator vehicle

A low-speed vehicle is traveling through the heart of Sarasota today as part of an ongoing effort to find a fleet for a proposed downtown circulator route.

  • Sarasota
  • News
AJ Caldwell.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 12, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 01.12.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 01.12.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Keely Carney |
  • April 20, 2012
The Red Carpet: For Me or the Film Festival?

The Red Carpet: For Me or the Film Festival?

  • Arts + Culture
Art Ferguson has been involved in rowing his whole life.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 21, 2017
World Rowing Championship volunteer helped bring the sport to Sarasota decades ago

Siesta Key resident Art Ferguson's purchase of a wooden scull helped ignite interest in rowing.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Fire Rescue
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • November 2, 2018
Longboat firefighters union OKs new contract

Longboat firefighters approve contract

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ed Brodsky
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • July 11, 2012
Primary election Q&A

As the Aug. 16 primary election draws near, the East County Observer will publish profiles and Q&As from each of the candidates who will represent the area.

  • East County
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  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • March 27, 2019
Clydesdales deliver 'best day ever' at Sarasota Polo Club

Millie Sica stood bolt upright, a look of shock and bewilderment dancing across her face. Towering above her, a Budweiser Clydesdale sniffed her cap. She giggled while her mom, Melissa Sica, snapped a photo.

  • East County
  • News
Jannie Jones and Meredith Jones. Photo by Matthew Holler.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 15, 2016
Theater review: 'Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves'

FST's fast-paced —occasionally raunchy — musical revue lives up to its title.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 18, 2017
Theater review: 'Sweet Charity'

“Sweet Charity” lives hopefully ever after at The Players.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 27, 2016
Cops Corner 4.27.2016

The week's most comical crime reports.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 9, 2010
Town Commission Wrap-up

Find out what went on at the Longboat Key Town Commission's regular commission meeting on Monday, June 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County Emergency Management Chief Ed McCrane also updated attendees on Sarasota County policies.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 6, 2018
Puerto Rican chamber shares Maria update

Founder and CEO Elizabeth Cuevas Neunder says sharing seeds can help grow island’s economy as recovery continues.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 30, 2012
Social Status: Christian Ziegler attributes success to social media

With a $1,000 campaign budget, 29-year-old Christian Ziegler attributes much of his success in the primary election to his social media campaign.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A home in Sleepy Lagoon  at 6568 Gulfside Road recently sold for $775,000. Built in 1968, it has two bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,620 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $485,000 in 2013.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 6, 2019
Sleepy Lagoon home sells for $775,000

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 21-25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Zoe Speas, Brandyn Day, and Dan Faber perform in “Mack The Knife: The Bobby Darin Songbook.” Photo by Matthew Holler.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 17, 2017
The Short, Happy Life of Bobby Darin

Florida Studio Theatre cabaret revue revisits the legacy of Bobby Darin.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 12, 2015
Waterlefe bridges road to fairness

Although related litigation continues, three boards and the community hope changes to the community’s documents bring clarity and fairness to all parties.

  • East County
  • News
New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg at the dedication for new Magen David Adom Station in Jerusalem. Courtesy photo.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • December 14, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

More than the Israeli Red Cross; Almost perfect; Spread the love ...

  • Arts + Culture
Junior Hannah Eubanks loves leading the audience in cheer. File photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 8, 2012
Pirate squad to compete at nationals

The Braden River High varsity cheerleading squad will compete in the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championships for the first time in school history Feb. 11-12, at Walt Disney World.

  • East County
  • Sports
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