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George Lewis started painting in 2003 after taking an adult education class in Oregon.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 11, 2015
Local Rotary member shows his colors

George Lewis, aka the “Water Man” donates and raffles his artwork to raise money for Rotary projects.

  • East County
  • News
The 60th anniversary PAWC board — Janice Scanlon, Kim Lege, Judy Bouchard, Susan Romine and President Patti Hernandez — is installed during a candlelit ceremony.  Photo courtesy of Meg Garofalo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 27, 2018
Charity grows at garden club

Palm Aire group celebrates 60th year.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 23, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 29

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Tapley presses a piece of gold leaf into a dark green leather cover.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 22, 2016
The bind side: Bookbinder James Tapley

James Tapley agrees that what's inside a book counts most — but as a bookbinder, he cherishes the outside as well.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • November 13, 2019
Founders Garden Club blooms at annual luncheon

The annual Flower Talk was held on Nov. 13 at Art Ovation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chris Hadley.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 10, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 05.10.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 05.10.17

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By [email protected] |
  • April 25, 2012
Observe This: Today’s Top Stories

Observe This: Today’s Top Stories

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Deputy Chief Martin Sharkey plans to spend some of his retirement days pursuing a lifelong interest: fishing.
  • By Dora Walters |
  • February 23, 2011
Sharkey reflects on lifetime of duty

Deputy Chief Sharkey, who was been with the Longboat Key Police Department for 30 years, will retire April 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Haven’s newest project, the Frank Stern Employment Center, is scheduled for completion in August.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • July 4, 2017
Haven's new facility provides opportunities

7,500-square-foot building will add 80 jobs for those with disabilities.

  • East County
  • News
A signed settlement agreement between Colony Beach & Tennis Resort parties is due to be filed no later than Thursday in a Tampa courtroom.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 23, 2013
Colony settlement expected Wednesday

Colony Beach & Tennis Resort parties are working to sign a settlement this week to meet a bankruptcy judge's deadline.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Maj. Jim Lilly, of the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, has led a transformation at the Sarasota County Jail that has kept the inmate population 44% below a 2005 estimate. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • September 5, 2013
Jail debate sees commuted sentence

Diversion programs at the Sarasota County Jail have led to smarter incarcerations, smaller inmate populations and saved the county the cost of building a new jail - for now.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The next cleanup as part of the Defendant Work Program is scheduled for Dec. 4, at South Lido Park, where a group of criminal offenders will pick up litter in exchange for no jail time.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 2, 2010
Crime Cleanup

Sheriff Tom Knight grew tired of watching minor offenders getting sentenced to weekend-only jail terms and sitting around eating on the taxpayer' dime, so he created a program that made the criminals productive citizens.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Terri Antonelli, James Hayward, Jean Hamilton and Debbie Amato
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 17, 2014
8th annual Paws on the Catwalk Luncheon

8th annual Paws on the Catwalk Luncheon

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: October 24

Unusual wave-made sand formations were photographed at Turtle Beach on Siesta Key by Richard Wulterkens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ruth Fraizer was selected as chief development officer for the Friendship Center, a local nonprofit.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • May 30, 2019
Friendship Center welcomes new teammate

The nonprofit filled the position with MBJ Group, a talent management company.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • October 9, 2012
Oct. 9: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The set as it appears on stage, as designed by Judy Gailen. The blue portion of the wall is on a turret and transforms into a hidden bar. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 10, 2013
Scene & Heard

The perfect set to commit a murder; First of bi-annual art installation; Second installment of the now known

  • Arts + Culture
O'Mariah Gordon leaves Braden River High as the most-decorated player in Pirates history.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 24, 2021
Special era of Pirates girls basketball ends

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 8, 2009
Obituary: Richard Schaefer

Richard Schaefer, 79, was a former Longboat Key Zoning Board of Appeals member.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 3, 2017
Render Unto Caesar

Asolo Conservatory students reimagine Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar” In a touring adaptation for young people.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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