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  • In Memoriam |
  • April 15, 2019
Jason Ward Tasler

Jason Ward Tasler, of Bradenton passed away Thursday February 21, 2019 at the age of 45; he was born September 11, 1973 in West Lake Village, California.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Serenity Creek is a 111-home community, slated for 64 acres, south of State Road 64 off Pope Road. Courtesy.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 13, 2013
County grants new approvals for Serenity Creek community

Developer Meritage Homes plans to have home models for the community ready in the fourth quarter of 2013.

  • East County
  • News
The cast has been working on their characters for 10 weeks. Photos by Harriet Sokmensuer
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 1, 2014
Murder at the Circus

Sarasota Bay Club residents found themselves in the middle of a murder investigation Friday, April 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 2, 2019
Manatee, Sarasota leaders confirm classes open on Tuesday

Weather likely to be similar to typical summertime.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High orienteers Ethan Camparo and Kora Turner have what it takes to make it through the woods.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 20, 2017
Orienteering can spin your emotional compass

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Susan McLeod
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • June 4, 2014
Social Studies: Susan McLeod

Learn more about Susan McLeod -- the loves of her life, her passion for the arts and, of course, Season of Sculpture.

  • Arts + Culture
If the project is approved, Benderson will build a Starbucks at the corner of 25th Street and North Tamiami Trail.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 26, 2017
Benderson plans North Trail Starbucks

The developer is seeking the city’s approval to build a Starbucks at 2455 North Tamiami Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2015
Happy birthday to her

East County resident celebrates 102nd birthday

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 15, 2020
Demolition begins on Siesta Key fire station

The station will be built at the same location, 1170 Beach Road, and will be completed by summer 2021.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The central atrium reading area of Gulf Gate Library is so popular, patrons have asked staff for a similar space in the new facility.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • March 1, 2012
Gulf Gate Library open house is an open book

An open house last week offered about 80 Gulf Gate Library patrons the opportunity to suggest features for the new two-story facility.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 21, 2014
County develops user-friendly neighborhood project map

Want to know what's going on beyond those cones in your neighborhood, or what county workers are doing down the street?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dunio
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 27, 2013
Q&A: Donna Dunio

Dunio is the executive director of Aging in Paradise.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch junior Kinsey Goelz and sophomore Morgan Cummins both committed to play college softball before their first season of high school softball.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 9, 2016
Early decisions become commonplace

Three area softball players committed to play at the next level before receiving their first high school report card.

  • East County
  • Sports
Summerfield resident Gary Berns has served as a supervisor on Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 1 for a decade. He resigned, suddenly, Oct. 1 for non-health-related reasons. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 10, 2012
Ranch CDD supervisor resigns

Gary Berns submitted his letter of resignation Oct. 1.

  • East County
  • News
A landscape crew works to remove shrubbery Wednesday to make room for a new herb garden that will sit in front of the USF Sarasota-Manatee Culinary Innovation Lab.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 2, 2014
Herb garden coming to Main Street

A University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee Edible Garden is being planted on Lakewood Ranch Main Street this weekend.

  • East County
  • News
Of the nine remaining contenders, only MW Development & Investment Advisory is suggesting a complete teardown and rebuild of the property.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 15, 2011
Nine Colony proposals remain

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association now has a list of nine proposals to investigate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Simon Platt, the son of Key resident and cellular tower opponent Ronald Platt, and Michael Tattersall, CEO and founder of Stratsoft LLC, met with the town manager last month to discuss a cellular tower alternative.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 2, 2013
Town hears another call for tower alternative

Two men say a small-cell technology is gaining traction in tourist towns with reception issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Murder for Two" runs through July 29 at Florida Studio Theatre. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 2, 2018
'Murder for Two' creates campy killer comedy at Florida Studio Theatre

The Florida Studio Theatre production 'Murder for Two' is an entertaining musical spoof of the murder-mystery form.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
New owners closed on the former Center for Building Hope property Sept. 15. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 21, 2016
Couple buys Center for Building Hope building

Manatee County Commission approves budget

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Violinist Tim Fain performed at the Ringling International Arts Festival.
  • By June LeBell |
  • October 20, 2010
Music Review: Ringling International Arts Festival Part I

Tim Fain has performed in Sarasota before, but his appearances at the Ringling International Arts Festival last week proved he's worthy of every honor and should be going on to a career of major importance in the future.

  • Arts + Culture
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