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Yvonne Perez, as the Woman in White, gave a spirited performance in "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" last year at the Sarasota Polo Club.   FILE PHOTO
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 10, 2018
"Sleepy Hollow" coming to the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch

"Sleepy Hollow" coming to the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • August 28, 2012
Having fun with locally-grown food

Having fun with locally-grown food

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Food collections are down for the summer months. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 22, 2016
Food Bank in critical need

Donations have dropped 73% compared with January totals.

  • East County
  • News
Longbeach Village peacock problems are percolating at Longboat Key Town Hall again.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 19, 2015
Commission wants permanent peacock fix

Longboat Key, Longbeach Village

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 27, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Richie James

Riverview High junior wide receiver Richie James has been playing football for nine years and says he's driven by his love for the game.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Keely Carney |
  • February 27, 2012
Sharing a SAM: How a Hotel Regular Renewed my Faith in Mankind

Sharing a SAM: How a Hotel Regular Renewed my Faith in Mankind

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Janet Williams, Bunni Roberts, Tina Backhus, Marcy Davidson, Linda Haluska and Mary Searing are all teachers who have been at Tara Elementary School since it opened 23 years ago.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 16, 2015
Marcy Davidson retires from Tara Elementary School

Davidson's colleagues threw her a party to celebrate her 23 years at Tara.

  • East County
  • Schools
Indian Beach Park — located near the convergence of Bay Shore Road and Indian Beach Drive — sees regular use from residents, particularly during the evening hours as the sun sets. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • May 7, 2015
Do residents want a larger park in Indian Beach?

Residents are divided on whether Indian Beach Park is the correct place to expand.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 21, 2010
Colony Lender pursues mortgage foreclosure

Colony Lender LLC partner David Siegal says that he is now moving forward with a foreclosure against Colony Chairman and owner Dr. Murray 'Murf' Klauber.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Beth and Barry Williamson walk the mall as their main form of exercise. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 3, 2015
Retired East County couple laps UTC for Healthy Walkers Program

For one East County couple, the journey of 300 miles begins at UTC’s Cheesecake Factory.

  • East County
  • News
Intern Anaga Davi works in the microbiology lab at Mote in 2016. Olivia Raney / Mote Marine Laboratory.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • August 9, 2019
Mote receives $1.5 million grant to help with STEM minority representation

The research center is the only non-academic institution to receive the LSAMP Center of Excellence award.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 9, 2019
Cardboard boat builders set sail in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch YMCA campers hone their cardboard boat-building skills at the end of summer.

  • East County
  • News
This week's FYI Friday features a story about Hart's Landing and a Sarasota County Sheriff's Office homicide investigation.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 8, 2014
VIDEO: FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
On August 30, voters will decide if a referendum for rezoning 2.6 acres of land bordering Gulf of Mexico Drive will pass.
  • By Michael Drake |
  • August 3, 2016
MY VIEW : ‘No’ on Floridays let’s us rethink what’s best

If you read the town’s tourism ordinance and mission statement, you would see the Floridays hotel would not measure up to expectations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Shelby Fulton. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 27, 2021
A future Tiger's tale at the Out-of-Door Academy

ODA senior shows her school spirit by painting her parking spot with her soon-to-be college colors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The former Golden Apple Dinner Theatre building is getting a new storefront, one of several changes planned for the property.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 22, 2014
Golden Apple building gets facelift

Construction is under way at the former site of the Golden Apple Dinner Theatre, as the property owner plans to turn the building into retail and restaurant space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
David and Patricia Dabbert (Courtesy Photo)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 3, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Dabbert Gallery 10th Anniversary Exhibition

Dabbert Gallery celebrates its 10th anniversary with an exhibition. The 10th Anniversary Exhibition opens Friday, Jan. 3 and runs through Saturday, Feb. 1. The opening reception takes place tonight from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

  • Arts + Culture
Longboat Key Garden Club officers JoAnn Schwencke, Pat Cooper, Zelia Trueb, Susan Phillips, Barbara Gurchiek and Susan Tone
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 17, 2019
Longboat Garden Club blossoms at annual meeting

The club hosted its annual meeting and picnic April 17 at Joan M. Durante Park where they awarded grants and scholarships.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Siesta business delves into historical tours; Daiquiri Deck upgrades patio projector to HD; Blase Cafe plans Becker charity event

  • Siesta Key
  • News
One grateful family will be getting a custom holiday card from East County preschooler Lily Schlosberg this year.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 1, 2010
Temple kids donate time, gifts

Children from Temple Emanu-El's Tot Shabbat who teamed up with Jewish Family & Children's Service to wrap gifts and design holiday cards for families in need.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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