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Ron Trytek of the Sarasota Polo Club and Karen Medford of Sirius Day Spa compare their Sandies awards.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 19, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance members awarded with Sandies

Annual Sandies award by the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance honors dedicated members.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Domenique Maitre knits new items to sell during the festival.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • November 22, 2019
Pinecraft gets crafty for the holidays

The 26th annual Christmas in Pinecraft Arts and Crafts Festival runs through Nov. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A veteran television journalist and host, Perkins began his career at NBC, under the tutelage of Brinkley. During his time with the network, he served as a correspondent, commentator and anchorman.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 11, 2012
A Gulf Coast Journalist: Jack Perkins

After eight years as the face and unmistakable voice of the PBS program, 'A Gulf Coast Journal,' Casey Key resident Jack Perkins is off the air and publishing a new journal - his first memoir.

  • Arts + Culture
A rendering depicts the State Street garage, scheduled for completion in March 2015.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 21, 2014
Commission approves State Street garage construction

Despite an $11.4 million price tag - more than 50% higher than the original budget - commissioners granted final approval to the construction at a meeting Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
From left to right: Haven chairwoman May Ahdab, Haven president and CEO Brad Jones, and Bernie Hardiek of the Hardiek Foundation pose for a picture at the groundbreaking for Mary Jane's House on Thursday, Jan. 31.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • February 6, 2019
Haven breaks ground on new residence

Wheelchair accessible group home should be open within a year.

  • East County
  • News
Pedro Reis and Dolly Jacobs pose with other members of Circus Sarasota.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 9, 2011
Cultural Organization finalist: Circus Sarasota Inc.

Circus Sarasota was named a cultural organization finalist at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
On Feb. 27, senior Tiffany Elder became the first Lakewood Ranch High cheerleader to make the staff of the Universal Cheer Association.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 9, 2011
Team Spirit

Lakewood Ranch High cheerleader Tiffany Elder was selected to be a member of the Universal Cheer Association's staff.

  • East County
  • Sports
Early voting counted for 25% of overall votes cast in the 2013 Sarasota City Commission election, and 18.7% in the 2013 municipal contest.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 2, 2015
Early voting begins with a sigh

City of Sarasota and Longboat Key voters can hit the polls from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today through Saturday, at the Supervisor of Elections office downtown and Longboat Key Town Hall. But, it’s been a slow start.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 29, 2013
North-end associations form a new alliance

The groups hope the collaboration will help keep them better informed and help them represent their communities at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Violet Link, 1, Sarah Link, 35, and Maxwell Link, 5, snuggle together during a Tot Shabbat event in Myakka City.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • December 10, 2016
A return to faith for East Manatee County woman

Temple Emanu-El provides a second home for mom.

  • East County
  • News
Fernanda Flores.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 27, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Fernanda Flores

Fernanda Flores, a Lakewood Ranch High rising senior, talks Monsters Lacrosse and her future goals.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Rack attack could be on the way; Former DooleyMack executives regroup under new name

  • East County
  • News
SUGAR founders Victoria Cobb, Stefanie Guido and Ali Pereira  show off new backpacks donated after they posted a request on Facebook.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 25, 2017
Moms sweeten opportunities for service in Lakewood Ranch area

Three moms start SUGAR, an organization to help children learn about volunteerism.

  • East County
  • News
A new Siesta Key condo is slated for land overlooking Big Pass and the Gulf of Mexico.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 19, 2016
Siesta Key condo concept emerges

Developer Crossgate Partners is planning a six-unit condominium complex north of Siesta Key Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Mall General Manager Octavio Ortiz and Benderson Development Executive Director of Leasing Mark Chait chat following the press conference.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 7, 2015
Celebration sheds light on Sarasota mall's future

The Mall at UTC leaders noted prosperous first year during an event this morning, and said they envision an optimistic future.

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Colleen Healy, Bay Isles Publix store manager Willie McLaughlin and Fire Chief Paul Dezzi will lead Longboat Key's Fourth of July festivities.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 24, 2021
For Longboat's Freedom Fest, it's Grand Marshal x3

Fire Chief Paul Dezzi, Dr. Colleen Healy and Bay Isles Publix store manager Willie McLaughlin will lead Longboat Key's Fourth of July festivities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"I feel like no one can stop me” -Deoni Cason, former Braden River High boys basketball, on why he considered himself the best basketball player in Manatee County.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 7, 2018
The best athletes say the darnedest things

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 29, 2020
Critic's Picks

Who's expected to win the Oscar, and who should

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • May 6, 2013
The Backstage Blogger sets sail again with “Vocal Vixens”

The Backstage Blogger sets sail again with “Vocal Vixens”

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 2, 2022
Pair of Sarasota-area homes sell for $3 million each

A pair of homes in Sarasota topped sales at $3 million each.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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