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East County’s Ashley Zalkin had discovered residents couldn’t get prepackaged Jell-O Shots.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • December 6, 2017
Myakka City resident gets her shot at success with new Jell-O shot company

East County entrepreneur launches Original Jel Shot Company.

  • East County
  • Business
"To me, it's how all music programs should be," Elizabeth Power says of the Perlman Music Program. "It might sound idealistic and altruistic, but why not support a model that’s developing human beings?"
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 21, 2011
BACKSTAGE PASS: Perlman 'power' house

Elizabeth Power is so passionate about her job that she rarely gets distracted by the fact that she gets to rub elbows every winter with Itzhak Perlman.

  • Arts + Culture
Cynthia Sayer (Courtesy photo)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 17, 2014
Weekend best bet: Cynthia Sayer's Hot Jazz Trio

Cynthia Sayer's Hot Jazz Trio performs 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 and 2 p.m. Sunday, January 19 at The Glenridge Performing Arts Center, 733 Scotland Way.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2014
Barr Dunn gets 100% for 50/50

Edith Barr Dunn presented the Kiwanis Club with a $3,680 check from her final 50/50 raffle at the Dec. 6 Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 10, 2017
Longboat Key Democratic Club hears from James Joseph

The meeting was also the last one for Murray Blueglass as club president.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 1, 2015
Return to Form

Riverview High senior Mikaela Braune had hip surgery in June to remove a pair of osteoid osteomas.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Soul Sensations perform from 6 to 9 p.m. tonight on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 1, 2015
WEEKEND BEST BET: Music on Main

From 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 2, Lakewood Ranch Main Street will house performances of Motown and blues songs by Soul Sensations during Music on Main.

  • East County
  • News
Police have not filed charges against the driver.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 15, 2013
Sarasota Police close U.S. 41 to investigate crash

Sarasota Police closed a portion of U.S. 41 near downtown early Sunday, April 14, after a vehicle struck two pedestrians the previous night, according to a news release.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 1, 2011
Waldorf hotel to return to Sarasota

APRIL FOOLS -- The tony hotel chain makes its comeback into the Sarasota market, by choosing the area for its brand-new express property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kristy Cail at Children First
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • February 25, 2015
People with Purpose: Kristy Cail

Whether it's involving her own or bettering the futures of others, children are Kristy Cail's main focus. She volunteers with charities in Sarasota, FL.

  • Black Tie
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 3, 2018
Longboat leaders OK Sarasota roundabout review

Project unlikely to be stopped, officials say, but modifications might be possible, Longboat commissioners say.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Players CEO Michelle Bianchi Pingel and Artistic Director Jeffery Kin announce their deal with Schroeder-Manatee Ranch on Monday.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 4, 2016
Lakewood Ranch lands The Players Theatre for Waterside

The Players plans to spend $8 million to $12 million for its new complex on 4.5 acres

  • East County
  • News
Chris and Mark Lawson show their support for creating a taxing district to buy the land, called the future Braden River Preserve.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 24, 2018
Braden River preserve still in question

County Commission calls March public hearing to consider forming a special taxing district.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 9, 2016
Football League tackles financial challenge

Major League Football remains committed to starting its season in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Santa said he has a magic key that allows him to get through front doors if the home has no chimney.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 20, 2017
Ho(w) much, Ho(w) many, Ho(w) long?

Students filled Santa's bag with questions. As always, St. Nick delivered.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Larry Cohen. File photo
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 29, 2015
Larry Cohen reigned as Sleep King

In his famous Sleep King ad from 1983, Larry Cohen offered free two-hour naps and proclaimed he would get you your mattress on the same day, even if he had to deliver it on his back. He never changed the ad.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Thais Fernandes applies fake blood to her fake cut.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 28, 2015
How to have a horrific Halloween

Lakewood Ranch High School’s Mustang Players get dead-on tips for scary makeup.

  • East County
  • Schools
One person was transported to Sarasota Memorial Hospital. The crash occurred at 8:46 a.m. in the 1000 block of S. Tamiami Trail.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 31, 2012
Car crash causes injury, closes roadway

A car crash on S. Tamiami Trail near Sarasota High School sent one person to the hospital with injuries.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 16, 2015
Longboaters Light Up the Key

This year's five winners of our Light Up the Key competition did not disappoint.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
County commissioners are faced with tough decisions as they look to cut $11 million from the next fiscal year.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • January 3, 2018
Issue to watch 2018: Budget

Although this year's budget is taken care of, commissioners are now identifying places to cut $11 million from next year's budget.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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