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Nigel, Michelle and Ava Clinton, of Lakewood Ranch, reel in a walleye for their relative.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2014
Sidewalk art offers encouragement

Summerfield resident Michelle Clinton, a local art teacher, came up with a special idea to encourage her nephew, Luke Schmillen, who has been battling leukemia at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. He will be there at least 100 days and is away from his wife and two daughters, who live in Iowa.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • July 31, 2013
South Beach Babylon -- where art and commerce collide

South Beach Babylon -- where art and commerce collide

  • Arts + Culture
This purple martin bird house has led to a new policy in Waterlefe.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 30, 2016
Perch for purple martins prevails in Waterlefe

Tall bird house in the deed-restricted community provides seed for compromise.

  • East County
  • News
Donna Gerdes and Peter Thomassonin "My Old Lady." (Photo by Gary Sweetman Photography)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 10, 2015
An American in Paris: Part Deux

Israel Horovitz’s “My Old Lady,” this summer’s final Banyan Theater production, explores the light and dark sides of family inheritances

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
About 2,300 acres of sea grass has been lost.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 6, 2021
Seagrass in Sarasota Bay drops to 12-year low

Data show an 18% decrease in Sarasota Bay, or a loss of 2,300 acres of sea grass.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joe Willis' display features a collapsible sleigh his college roommate made for him. It takes him a week to get his outside decorations just right. Photos by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 22, 2014
Crazy for Christmas

Joe Willis' decorations started simply enough, but they've grown into an epic display.

  • East County
  • News
Cindy Gold performs in Asolo Rep's production of "The Cake." Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 9, 2019
Asolo Rep's 'The Cake' shows the not-so-sweet yet human side of the Bible Belt

Bekah Brunstetter’s 'The Cake' serves up a satiric slice of life in Asolo Repertory Theatre’s latest production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Alex Kompothecras, one of the seven main cast members on "Siesta Key," was recently criticized for being linked to potential animal abusers.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 31, 2017
‘Siesta Key’ premiere event canceled after outrage over animal cruelty allegations

Ticket purchasers were alerted July 30 that the red-carpet event was canceled due to "unanticipated events" — just days after connections emerged online between a cast member and potential animal abusers.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Alexia Jasmene and Minka Wiltz rehearse for “Naming True." Photo by Brendan Ragan.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 7, 2017
Serving the Story: 'Naming True' premieres at Urbanite Theatre

When ‘Naming True’ premieres at Urbanite Theatre, audiences will see a story of redemption. What they won’t see are the countless storytelling decisions that made it possible.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 25, 2013
The Next Generation: YPG celebrates 10 years

The Next Generation: YPG celebrates 10 years

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Davis Development representative Katie Labarr said the new apartments will look similar to the neighboring Venue apartments, which also were developed by Davis Development.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 8, 2020
Developer plans apartment complex near Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

Developer plans apartment complex near Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Amanda Sebastiano Janet Rantis, Chris Bagoulados, Paree Gardner, Voula Karagan, Tina Maravegias and Chamaidi Belanger take a minute away from their cookie craze.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 5, 2014
Annual festival returns for 30th year

Authentic Greek food, entertainment and cultural celebration returns to East County.

  • East County
  • News
Congressman Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, said “it’s just not acceptable to lose your home over rising insurance costs” last week at an insurance roundtable.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 11, 2013
'We are being punished'

Congressman Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, is working to suspend an act that has wreaked havoc on insurance rates for property owners living close to the water.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 16, 2021
You Observed: Surfrider Foundation cleans up north Longboat Key

The group is organizing monthly cleanups.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
5. Danny Walker, a Lakewood Ranch High grad, won the Web.com Tour's Qualifying Tournament in 2018. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 13, 2019
Ten players to watch at the LECOM Suncoast Classic

From two-time major winners to Lakewood Ranch High grads, there are interesting stories throughout the field at the LECOM Suncoast Classic at Lakewood National Golf Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Florida CFO Jeff Atwater shares statistics of how Florida compares with other states its size in terms of fiscal discipline.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2016
State CFO tells 'tale of two governments'

Official says Florida needs to diversify its economy further.

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • March 9, 2020
Marjorie Coons Sagman

Marjorie Coons Sagman, age 94, of Sarasota, Florida passed away on Friday February 28, 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Michael Mendez. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 1, 2017
Westcoast Black Theatre artist finds a new sense of purpose

In preparation for his third young artist showcase, Michael Mendez is coming into his own.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • September 26, 2015
Mixon Fruit Farms Gets Crafty

Mixon Fruit Farms was filled with crafters on Sept. 26 at its monthly craft fair.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The book signing was hosted byBarb Tye and Julia Prewitt.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 20, 2020
Elizabeth Melendez Fisher Good celebrates book launch at Bird Key

The book signing event Jan. 19 benefited Selah Freedom.

  • Black Tie
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