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Classical guitarist Jason Vieaux was the highlight of the start of La Musica International Chamber Music Festival. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • April 16, 2018
La Musica concerts bring skill, conservative music

Guitarist Jason Vieaux was a definite highlight at the start of the international chamber music festival.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Mustangs' state semifinal game against Oakleaf, originally scheduled for May 18, has been moved again, now to Wednesday at Historic Dodgertown. Photo by Kayleigh Omang.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 22, 2018
Lakewood Ranch High softball state semifinal delayed for third time

The game will now be played Wednesday in Vero Beach.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 2, 2021
Easterseals Happiness House thrills supporters at 75th Anniversary gala

The event was held at the Circus Arts Conservatory on Oct. 2.

  • Black Tie
Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 16, 2014
Orphaned fawn finds new home

The newborn, rescued April 8, has been taken to The Wildlife Center of Venice for rehabilitation.

  • East County
  • News
"Meet the Designers" is a Tour of Homes event which will allow visitors to discuss the advantages of quartz countertops as shown in Stock Development's Clairborne II model in The Lake Club.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 18, 2017
Tour of Homes in Lakewood Ranch ready to produce 'wow' effect

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2018
Charter Review Board, Seat 2: Mindy Lou Simmons

Questions and answers with the candidates

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jim Soda was one of the leading Realtors in Lakewood Ranch for years.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 25, 2022
Top Lakewood Ranch Realtor dies at 73

Jim Soda, who died at 73, had been one of the leading Realtors in Lakewood Ranch for two decades.

  • East County
  • News
University Parkway Diverging Diamond Interchange Design.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • November 15, 2016
Diverging diamond interchange project remains on schedule

The Florida Department of Transportation’s $75.3 million project on University Parkway is slated for a Fall 2017 finish.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 6, 2018
Manatee schools offer open enrollment

School choice for elementary schools runs through March 16.

  • East County
  • News
Shon Devald.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 21, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Shon Devald

The Riverview High soccer player talks his passing ability and recovering from an injury.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The FSU/Asolo Conservatory's Michael Judah and Jillian Cicalese play the titular roles in "Romeo and Juliet." Courtesy photo.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 30, 2019
FSU's 'Romeo and Juliet' cuts a lot but saves the humor

Asolo Conservatory’s touring production distills Shakespeare’s “Romeo & Juliet” for young audiences across Florida.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Choral Artists of Sarasota successfully repeated last season’s hit performance of “Too Hot to Handel" this year. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • May 30, 2018
A look back on the 2017-2018 Sarasota music season

This past season brought several firsts, grand finales and high expectations for next season’s music offerings in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The current schedule calls for project completion by 2021.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 2, 2018
Stories to watch in 2018: Burying utility cables

After years of laying groundwork, the town is ready to put wires underground.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A concept plan for Bayfront Park has been revised to reflect the addition of new park lands.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 16, 2012
Commission asks for community center cost info

The Town Commission asked for cost estimates of developing Bayfront Park separately from a possible community center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 28, 2015
News Briefs

SRQ Airport unveils new marketing campaign

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 9, 2018
Superintendent names new principal for Southside Elementary

Current Principal Steve Dragon is retiring in May, when Assistant Principal Jennifer Nzeza will take over as Southside's principal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Air Force veteran Richard Sutton salutes the American Flag during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner during the Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 10 at The Sheridan in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • November 10, 2021
The Sheridan honors its veterans in Lakewood Ranch

The Sheridan honored its Armed Forces veterans with a Veterans Day celebration on Wednesday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 6, 2014
Tiger Bay hosts Big Pass dredge showdown

Opponents and supporters of a proposed project to mine the Big Pass shoal for Lido Beach sand squared off at a Sarasota Tiger Bay Club meeting Thursday.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The State Street site is currently home to a 139-space parking lot. File photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 3, 2012
City discusses future of State Street garage

Although a 2010 agreement requires the city build a 300-space parking garage at the State Street lot, some city commissioners are questioning if that is the best move currently.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has a unit that normally makes sheets for the Manatee County Jail. Now it is helping make personal protection masks for deputies and those in the grocery industry. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 9, 2020
Manatee County jail aids in mask production for COVID-19 protection

Masks benefit first responders and grocery workers in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
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