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The Sarasota Ballet paid tribute to Ballet Master Pavel Fomin by performing his ballet, "Hommage À Chopin." Photo Credit: Frank Atura
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • October 26, 2015
Diversity in Dance

The Sarasota Ballet opened its 25th anniversary season showcasing the work of its own dancers.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 5, 2010
January home sales strong for Neal

Home contracts the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club in January were 25% more than expected for homebuilder Neal Communities.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Even on a Thursday afternoon in the slow month of September, shoppers and diners filled up St. Armands Circle.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 11, 2013
Longboat Key businesses experience summer surge

Hotels and business owners aren't experiencing the summer slump that was once synonymous with the month of September.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • November 21, 2019
Haven: Top of the line

Toys and treasures abound in a Lake Club showplace.

  • LWR Life
SPARCC President and CEO Olivia Thomas with board member Susan Kelley
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • April 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: SPARCC Designer Donation Party

The ladies of SPARCC, the Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center, hosted a designer donation party Thursday, April 25, at the Longboat Key Club and Resort's Harbourside Dining Room. Saks Fifth Avenue stylists gave makeup demonstrations for the women who donated items for SPARCC's fall sale to benefit outreach programs for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bradenton resident Rosemary Seto submitted this sunset photo, taken near the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2014
Weather: East County

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  • East County
  • Neighbors
Andrew Doole adds champagne to the champagne fountain at the Suncoast Boat Show 2017 VIP Yacht Hop on April 21 at Marina Jack.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 22, 2017
Suncoast Boat Show 2017 kicks off with VIP Yacht Hop

The 35th annual event began in style with an exclusive event on April 21 at Marina Jack.

  • Black Tie
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 3, 2016
Henry Rodriguez to rebrand Stickney Point motel

The prolific developer aims to remodel the 21-unit Elephant Ear Suites into the Siesta Inn & Suites.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Don Westra and Robyn Schmitt at last year's Bacchus on the Beach
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 2, 2016
Your Calendar: Doggone Good Time: An Evening to Benefit Donte’s Den

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sean Ellis, 7, and his sister Emily Ellis, 5, attend Braden River Elementary School.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 29, 2010
Moms group celebrates fall

East County mothers and their children gathered at Greenbrook Adventure Park Oct. 25 for the MOMS Club of Manatee's Harvest Festival. Families enjoyed lunch, decorating pumpkins, playing on the playground and other activities.

  • East County
  • News
piespints
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 26, 2015
Chefs collaborate for 'Pies and Pints' pizza and beer series

Chefs collaborate for 'Pies and Pints' pizza and beer series

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 22, 2012
Builders break ground on East County development

Construction has begun on Arbor Reserve, off Lockwood Ridge Road.

  • East County
  • News
Kyle Taylor, third grade, Glenallen Elementary
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 26, 2012
Pelikids

Pelikids is a monthly feature highlighting the work of Sarasota County students. This month's offerings are from students at Glenallen Elementary and Pine View School.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Carol Ohlendorf and Stoneybrook's Sue Morrison supported Corks for Canines and Cats along with Kenzie, Morrison's Yorkie.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 26, 2019
Wine to the rescue at Fiorelli Winery in Bradenton

Fundraiser at Fiorelli Winery benefits Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Colony Association should pay consequences; Mayor Brown was misleading in response

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 26, 2009
Deputies seek home invasion suspect

Detectives have not ruled out a connection to the Siesta Key home invasion to a recent rash of home invasions in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Marla Doss, 55, started as residential director at Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities 30 years ago; now, she's president and CEO.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 8, 2015
Conversation with Marla Doss

Marla Doss, CEO and president of Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities, hit her 30th anniversary June 25.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • September 21, 2017
Tailgating and other things for which we’re grateful

The forecast for the rest of fall isn’t that optimistic.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Neil Oldham captured this shot of a northern flicker in a Sarasota palm tree.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: April 28

Neil Oldham captured this shot of a northern flicker in a Sarasota palm tree.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Donna Harrison submitted this photo of a peaceful evening at Beer Can Island.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: April 28

Donna Harrison submitted this photo of a peaceful evening at Beer Can Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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