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Arts and Cultural Alliance Executive Director Jim Shirley and Communications Manager Rachel Denton work to repair one of the pianos that will be on display as part of the Sarasota Keys project.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 18, 2016
Sarasota Keys pianos return to downtown sidewalks

The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County announced the public art project, which places pianos outside of local businesses, will kick off its third year on Thursday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2020
East County weather page photo: October 8

Charleen Race captured this red-shouldered hawk on Rivers Bluff Circle in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Michael Long sails with fellow sailing instructor C.J. Lee.
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • January 16, 2014
Sail Future

New College student puts wind in others' sails.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • June 4, 2012
Observe this: Commission reviews city manager candidates today

Observe this: Commission reviews city manager candidates today

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The meeting is from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 15 at the Landings Administration Complex, 1980 Landings Blvd.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 14, 2012
Sarasota County School Board to get business partner update

The superintendent, board and staff will be updated on implementation of an advertising policy and the other counties doing the same.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Matt Walsh
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2015
News briefs

Aqua condo breaks ground; Marbut checks in on county homelessness initiatives; Try Transit Day

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 11, 2019
Celebrating community support during the holidays in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Women's Club hosts third annual Holidays on Broadway dinner theatre charity fundraiser

  • East County
  • News
In 2011, Larry Rose founded a program that connects volunteers and youth in the juvenile justice system — Replay Outreach. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 30, 2014
Program gives youth a second chance

Replay founder Larry Rose has a plan to keep youth out of detention centers - but it will require help.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 9, 2009
Honor Guard seeks funds for uniforms

The Manatee County Honor Guard will help during several Sept. 11 events Friday.

  • East County
  • News
Morgan Kirchman says that Elaine Bowling encouraged her, and Calissa Foege says that Bowling is the reason she's becoming a teacher.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • August 29, 2018
Teaching in Lakewood Ranch is right up her alley

Lakewood Ranch High teacher Elaine Bowling earns special recognition.

  • East County
  • News
Lynne Dowd founded Cleaning Butlers International in 2009. A franchise-based cleaning service firm, it had $1.1 million in 2011 revenues, up 47% from $750,000 in 2010. Photo by Rod Millington.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 4, 2012
Clean Up: Sweep Success

The term recession-resistant has a penchant to lean toward hyperbole. But one Ranch firm really found resiliency in an industry - office space - that certainly hasn't resisted the recession.

  • East County
  • News
Developers Carl Wagner and Sam Brown are eager to open the community.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 7, 2011
Construction starts on Marshall Key

Model homes are expected to open in December. Every property in the community is waterfront.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 19, 2009
Hilton applies for tourism units

The Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort is the only property to submit a proposal for additional tourism units. A restaurant and meeting space are also part of the project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
“What I’m discovering is you really have to get a consensus,” Bill Saba said.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 9, 2021
Saba withdraws request to name bay on Longboat Key

Landowner sought agreement with town to establish Conrad Bay on the north end, as an homage to his grandparents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 17, 2020
Christ Church of Longboat Key gathers goods for food pantry

The church hosted its third drive for Our Daily Bread in Bradenton.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The 40-person cast has been putting in long hours inside Lakewood Ranch High School's auditorium.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • March 30, 2011
WHAT RIVALRY?

For the first time in East County history, students from Braden River High School will join those at Lakewood Ranch High School in Lakewood's spring production, 'Camp Rock The Musical,' which opens March 31.

  • Arts + Culture
Ian Black is a leading voice calling for public improvements to the Rosemary District.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 3, 2016
Rosemary District property owners discuss public investment

With more than 1,000 residential units under construction in the Rosemary District, stakeholders are discussing how to fund the evolving needs of the neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 4, 2018
Sellout crowd hits Sarasota streets for Sarasota Music Half Marathon

Runners took off on 13.1 mile and 10K races before sunrise.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The higher profile of Siesta Key Beach has made it more attractive to tourists like Balaji Katari, Mahesh Ellenty and Ashish Gupta. But Siesta Key residents say the top rankings have come with some negative side effects.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 2, 2017
Do Siesta Beach’s accolades come at a cost?

Siesta Key Beach is No. 1 — again. All the praise might be good for tourism, but some residents aren’t basking in the attention.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Out-of-Door Academy's Jake Krug will help lead the Thunder against Riverview Feb. 9.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 4, 2016
That's the ticket ...

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