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Boneyard BBQ will be serving East County.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 18, 2017
Donuts, BBQ restaurant come to Bradenton

Shipley Do-Nuts makes it Florida debut on State Road 70 in East County.

  • East County
  • News
The Longboat Key Fire and Rescue team took third place for best chili recipe at Morton's 17th Annual Chili Cook-off. Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 17, 2016
Longboat Fire and Rescue heats up chili cook-off

The team took third place in the best recipe category.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Third and fourth-graders beat the drum to the music.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 11, 2016
Braden River Elementary students drum up music

Third- and fourth-grade students performed three pieces for their “Orffestra.”

  • East County
  • Schools
Seth Pevnick, artist Selina Roman and Curator Chris Jones
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 17, 2017
Circle members view new Ringling exhibit

The Ringling’s top donors, called circle members, got a special look at the museum’s newest exhibit on Aug. 17 at The Keith D. and Linda L. Monda Gallery of Contemporary Art.

  • Black Tie
Robert Levin. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By June LeBell |
  • July 3, 2012
Music Review: Sarasota Music Festival: 'Grand Finale with Llewellyn and Levin'

Perhaps it was conductor Grant Llewellyn's attention to style, detail and musicianship, or, it may have been the exceptional level of talent among the musicians.

  • Arts + Culture
Azure on Palm won't open until spring 2017, but important work is starting even before construction.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 28, 2016
Palm Avenue condo targets key movers

As a developer prepares to begin construction on the 16-unit Azure on Palm condominium building, distinguishing the project in a competitive market is a priority.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dr. Laurey Stryker
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 19, 2014
Social Studies: Dr. Laurey Stryker

Walking through Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Dr. Laurey Stryker discusses her lifelong passion for education and her enthusiasm for hiking.

  • Arts + Culture
Ryan Walker
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 5, 2015
East County Sidelines: 10.08.15

East County Sidelines: 10.08.15

  • East County
  • Sports
"It's a lot of work, but I knew that it was going to be, and there's still a ton more to do," Cami Leavitt says.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 17, 2013
Miss Best Dressed: Cami Leavitt

Cami Leavitt turns a pretty thought into a couture prom dress, and a stylish ambition into a posh business.

  • Arts + Culture
O’Shea
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 15, 2012
O'Shea hopes to bolster college's national recognition

The man chosen to take the helm of New College this summer says he looks forward to boosting the college's recognition on the national level.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • November 9, 2012
Win-Win with Dwell Green

Win-Win with Dwell Green

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Federico Agostini, violin; Laura Zarina, violin; Julie Albers, cello; Dmitri Atapine, cello; Rebecca Albers, viola. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 25, 2015
La Musica announces its 29th chamber music festival season

The La Musica International Chamber Music Festival will present its 29th season titled "Things New" at the Sarasota Opera House from April 4 through 15.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2014
Souper Stars

Pine Shores Presbyterian Church came first in Florida and second in the nation in this year's Souper Bowl of Caring.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Craig Obrecht submitted this sunset photo, taken from the Sarasota Sailing Squadron docks.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Effective Friday, security personnel will be posted at 32 area elementary schools.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 10, 2014
Elementary schools to receive security officers

At its Sept. 9 meeting, the Manatee County School District voted to place security personnel at 32 area elementary schools.

  • East County
  • Schools
BUSTED: This week in police reports — 8.13.15
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 31, 2015
BUSTED: This week in police reports — 7.31.15

BUSTED: This week in police reports — 7.31.15

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 27, 2013
Weekend Best Bets: Friday, Sept. 27

Weekend Best Bets: Friday, Sept. 27

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Larry Davenport submitted this sunset photo, taken at Jiggs Landing.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 19, 2014
Weather: East County

Larry Davenport submitted this sunset photo, taken at Jiggs Landing.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Souvernir displays are kept within the doorway at the Beach Bazar in the Siesta Key Village, abiding by a county ordinance that bans Siesta merchants from outdoors displays of merchandise.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • November 13, 2013
Outdoor display ban under fire

The Siesta Key Village Association (SKVA) held a forum on Tuesday, seeking input from Siesta residents and business owners about potential changes to a countywide ordinance banning the outdoors display of merchandise.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 26, 2012
Braden River Key Club to host Sandbox Volleyball Tournament

The Braden River High Key Club will host its first Sandbox Volleyball Tournament from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 10 at Bee Ridge Park in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
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