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  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 17, 2019
Lighthouse of Manasota brings painting to life

Art in the Dark had a surprise guest, Ashley Gruters is expecting a little one, Bruce Rodgers is retiring and more this week.

  • Black Tie
Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School second grade teacher Martha Ferra, left, is teaching with her daughter, third grade teacher Xiomara Cappiello, for the first time.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 2, 2019
Teaching together at McNeal Elementary School

Teaching runs in the family at McNeal Elementary School

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2009
Obituaries

Obituaries

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Julie Bianchi, the head of the middle school, talks about the garden feature and virtual reality studio in the new building.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 26, 2020
Out-of-Door Academy building for a better future in Lakewood Ranch

Out-of-Door Academy expands middle school with new facility and quad

  • East County
  • News
Melissa Robinette, Courtney Stokes, Liz Power and Jannie Jones perform in FST's "Dancin' In the Street." Photo by Maria Lyle.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 2, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Dancin' in the Street'

The greatest 1960s girl group that never was is hitting the stage again at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
Dave Brenner resigned from the Charter Review Committee on Tuesday.
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 29, 2017
Brenner resigns from Longboat Key's Charter Review Committee

The former vice mayor was approved for the position by the Town Commission last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The 2013 Longboat Key Turtle Watch poster offers guidelines for the six-month season.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 1, 2013
Turtle nesting season begins tomorrow

Beginning tomorrow, it's lights out for the sea turtles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Back to Michigan: A car carrier  was loading up a Longboat Key winter resident's vehicle for a ride back north.
  • By Katie Johns and Eric Garwood |
  • April 26, 2019
Longboat says so long to another season

Another one is in the books for Longboat, and residents, business owners and town officials say it went pretty well.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Andre Hersom, 5, at last year's Sarasota Youth Sailing Program summer camp.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 18, 2016
Gear up for summer camps

Learn about summer camps on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The kick off event begins at 8:15, Nov. 18, at the Robert L Taylor Community Complex, 1845 34th Street.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • November 15, 2011
Florida Power and Light gives 50 families 'home energy makeovers'

FPL has announced 50 homes in Sarasota will receive courtesy energy efficiency upgrades from FPL in conjunction with the City of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 25, 2009
Cricket club readies bats for annual Six-A-Side fest

The Sarasota International Cricket Club will host its 16th annual Six-A-Side Festival Nov. 25-29 at the Sarasota Cricket Club in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 26, 2016
Sarasota County aims to collect $350K from failed studio

The county will begin collections proceedings after a judge ruled in the case of failed economic incentives and Sanborn Studios.

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  • By Weldon Frost |
  • November 24, 2009
Vignettes from a bell ringer

These are just some of the stories that I've heard in 20 years of ringing the bell for the Salvation Army at Christmas time in front of Publix.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Nathalie McCulloch and Dr. Lou Bertha McKenzie-Wharton at a Lilly Pulitzer Fashion Show in 2014.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 6, 2019
Nathalie McCulloch volunteered way through life

The longtime Selby Gardens volunteered, 98, died Jan. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This Summerfield home at 6598 Meandering Way sold for $376,000. It has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,056 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 7, 2020
18th Avenue East home in East County tops east Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch area sales at $1.3 million

Residential real estate transactions for the Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton area Sept. 21-25

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Join Emily Walsh for the Daily Headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • January 17, 2013
Jan. 17: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: New bill addresses smoking regulation; Sarasota welcomes new businesses downtown; Manatee School Board Citizen Advisory Group picks top 10 superintendent candidates; Bullock questions Manatee trolley funding request

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Six-year-old Easton Griffith, of Bradenton, enjoys a swing at Tom Bennett Park with his mother, Jennifer Griffith, club president of the Rotary Club of West Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 22, 2017
Rotary unites for improved parks

Clubs will raise $1.8 million to build three new playgrounds throughout Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Yoga instructor Meg Metcalf leads the Craft Beer and Yoga class at JDub’s Brewing Co. in Sarasota.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 16, 2016
Stout workout

Fitness fad encourages group exercise — with a twist.

  • Health
Tonya Smith stands next to a recently completed commissioned painting in her home studio, Moondance Art and Design Company.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 16, 2012
Neighbors: Tonya Smith

Local artist Tonya Smith is planning to serve some hard time behind bars. But this jailbird is no criminal; she's taking part in the Sarasota Executive Lock Up to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Out-of-Door Academy's Elena Ciaccio
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2012
JUST THE STATS

24 - The number of points Gianna Vastola scored, as the Riverview High girls basketball team edged past Booker 59-55, in its season opener.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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