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Michael and Maria Finazzo with Laura Kunberger and David Millie
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 14, 2018
Sarasota Film Festival celebrates opening night

The 20th anniversary Sarasota Film Festival kicked off April 13 with a block party along Pineapple Avenue between Sarasota Opera House and Five Points Park.

  • Arts + Culture
Angela Massaro-Fain, Peggy Kronus and Lori Ruth are the co-chairs for "Vegas Comes to the Ranch."
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 6, 2021
Casino event at the Sarasota Polo Club a good bet for community

Sisterhood for Good hosts casino event at the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County will have to match a FDOT Transit Service Development Grant once funding becomes available.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 2, 2011
GREAT EXPECTATIONS

The Florida Department of Transportation plans to give Manatee County just more than $1 million to launch public bus service to Lakewood Ranch. But who would use it? And how does public transportation fit within Schroeder-Manatee Ranch's future plans?

  • East County
  • News
Santas Dennis, Jeffry and Doug say they don’t play Santa; they have become Santa. Photos by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 22, 2014
Santa secrets

Being Santa fills the soul with joy, life and laughter. It's a job these Santas take seriously all year long.

  • East County
  • News
Jennifer Rominiecki said the acquisition of the Historic Spanish Point campus would allow Selby Gardens to do more work focused on natural Florida plants. Photo courtesy Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 17, 2020
Selby Gardens acquires Historic Spanish Point

Facing financial challenges, Historic Spanish Point will become a part of the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens organization effective May 1.

  • Sarasota
  • News
1. The Rams girls golf team won the state title after finishing third in 2019.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 23, 2020
The top-five Sarasota sports moments of 2020

These teams and athletes weathered adversity to triumph.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Canned Ham Vintage owner Ashley Rogers wants to start up a monthly, open-air market in the Rosemary District.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 27, 2016
Canned Ham plans Rosemary District Indie Market

The owner of Canned Ham Vintage is pitching plans for a 28-vendor, open-air market in the burgeoning district north of downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
East County student Casey Rose, 18, programs a robot during class at Manatee Technical College.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 17, 2018
MTC receives historic grant

Governor presents first Florida Job Growth Grant Fund award to East County technical college.

  • East County
  • News
Photo courtesy of Lou Newman
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 31, 2016
Lido black skimmer colony thrives, despite Colin

The storm washed away all their nests, but the skimmer carried on with a high populating season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kimberly Hawkey is a singer and lyricist based in lower New York State who is the lead voice for upcoming cabaret show “Hollywood Serenade.” Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 15, 2019
Florida Studio Theatre unveils the stages of summer

Florida Studio Theater turns up the heat with a cool selection of summertime shows.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch resident Virginia Craig uses tools, like increasing font size, on websites to help her see better.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 27, 2019
New look in store for government websites?

Government websites struggle to balance cost, information offerings for Americans with Disabilities Act compliance.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 13, 2021
Craft Fest brings statewide talent to Sarasota

For two days, the inner Circle was awash in artists and crafters.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cathy Habora, a library assistant, checks out books before placing them in a brown paper bag and putting them on the table outside for someone to pick up. Curbside services will be available June 8 through July 24.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 21, 2021
Braden River Library to offer curbside service in east Bradenton

Braden River Library will move to curbside services as construction continues in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
Girl Scouts Maia Bacchus, 8, left, and Olivia Hedrick, 7, right, use puffy paint to make non-slip socks for patients at Heartland Health Care Center as Hedrick's mom, Sara, watches as a parent volunteer.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 18, 2019
Girl Scouts need local volunteers in Lakewood Ranch

Girl Scouts need volunteers in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Kate Walker.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 13, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Kate Walker

The Braden River senior talks overcoming injuries and her goals for the state meet.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 24, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 4, 2010
It's time to turn back the clocks

It's time to turn back the clock and savor an extra hour of sleep: Daylight Saving Time officially ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mike Mercurio has been coaching the Cougars for as an assistant for nine years. Now he'll be the varsity head coach. Photo courtesy Cardinal Mooney High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 26, 2021
Cougars baseball makes logical move with new head coach

The Cougars' new coach is a 34-year veteran of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Department

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Manatee County public safety officials say residents should prepare their homes for storms. Shelters should be last resort. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 21, 2020
Manatee County officials monitor Tropical Storm Laura

Leaders say shelters should be 'last resort' if the storm hits here.

  • East County
  • News
De'jon Fagan, a new employee hired to operate a powder-loading machine, enjoys IRISS’ family atmosphere.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 10, 2013
IRISS opens global headquarters

The manufacturer of infrared windows gives its workers a chance to build a specialized product used across the world.

  • East County
  • News
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