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Al Black, one of the original Highwaymen, will paint live at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 2, 2016
Voices of the Highwaymen

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe honors the art of Florida's segregation-era painters

  • Arts + Culture
Cheri Coryea has worked for the county for 26 years years and assumed her role as deputy county administrator in December 2017.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 26, 2019
Cheri Coryea appointed Manatee County administrator

Coryea's post will last at least one year.

  • East County
  • News
These tubes near the north end of Longboat Key will contain the town's electric cables, helping to protect them from wind or storm damage.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • September 26, 2017
Irma reinforces commitment to underground utilities

Putting the town's power cables underground gains support after power losses following the hurricane.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • October 2, 2019
Richard D. Levin

Richard D. Levin passed away at his home in Saraso­ta, FL September 24th.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
  • By David Conway |
  • May 18, 2017
Sarasota Memorial maps out more growth

The expansion of Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s main campus has led to a parking shortage, which the hospital will address with a $12 million garage project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mary Lynn Cheatham sits on a specialized wood made from white oak.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • December 8, 2018
Lido Beach's Holiday of the Arts

Lido Beach hosted their holiday art festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Residents who want to vote at Town Hall Tuesday, March 15, must be registered to vote by Feb. 14.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 4, 2011
Voter deadline approaches

Town residents only have until Monday, Feb. 14, to register to vote in the March election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 4, 2019
Home sweet homecoming

Lakewood Ranch High School celebrates homecoming

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo. Cardinal Mooney freshman Vince Sellers scored a 5-yard touchdown and had an interception in the Cougars 35-10 victory over Fort Myers Bishop Verot Nov. 1.ÂÂ
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 6, 2013
District champs

The Cardinal Mooney High football team captured its first district title since 2006 with a 35-10 victory over Fort Myers Bishop Verot Nov. 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
Flutist Betsy Traba performed the Renaissance Concerto for Flute and Orchestra by Lukas Foss.
  • By Edward Alley |
  • September 24, 2017
Sarasota Orchestra opens season with ‘Renaissance’

Principal Flutist Betsy Traba marvels in Sarasota Orchestra's first concert of the season.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Angie Stringer will serve as the new executive director of Girls Inc. beginning Aug. 31.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 21, 2015
Girls Inc. welcomes new executive director

Angie Stringer will serve as the new executive director of Girls Inc. beginning Aug. 31.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 13, 2011
Lakewood Ranch tops Pennsylvania's Owen J. Roberts High

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team defeated Pennsylvania's Owen J. Roberts High 9-2 March 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photo courtesy Matthew Serrano
  • By Columnist . |
  • September 12, 2018
Drink This: Blueberry Mojito

The North American blueberry season ends this month, so why not enjoy some fresh produce in alcoholic form?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
At the Mall at University Town Center, Santa teaches  Olivia, Noor and Zaynab Kazbour how to be quiet while baby sister, Layaal, sleeps. "It's so cute I can't stand it," says their mom, Parrish's Jordan Kazbour.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 5, 2018
For holiday excitement ... just chill in Sarasota-Bradenton area

East County has abundance of holiday entertainment.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 5, 2013
Letters to the Editor

ACA allows citizens a chance to pursue dreams; Obamacare mimics plot of James Bond Movie; Dogs should not be allowed on our beaches

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Bob Moffa has led several East County veterans events in the past year.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 9, 2011
Foundation to honor veterans

The American Ideals Foundation will host a Veterans Honor Ceremony at 1 p.m., March 12, at Lakewood's Central Park.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Guest Author |
  • May 6, 2019
Letters to the Editor: Learn from The Bay's public engagement

Longboat readers sound off on issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Bailey Sloan
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 14, 2016
Voice of Summer: Ringmistress Bailey Sloan captivates summer circus audiences

The 18-year-old leads the Summer Circus Spectacular with her own form of circus art.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 2, 2015
Five things to consider before adopting a dog

October is national adopt-a-dog month — have you considered rescuing?

  • East County
  • News
First place overall winner Jason Agriesti and presenter Rick Richards.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 7, 2019
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium hosts 13th Snook Shindig

The event was to catch and check on the fish Mote has been releasing into Sarasota Bay

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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