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"I'm slowly being able to fly with my aunt, which is a great honor. And to be able to wade in the footsteps of my legacy - they all have this special place in the heart of circus," Julia Barreda says.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 2, 2013
Performance posterity

Summer Circus Spectacular performer Julia Jacobs Barreda hopes to have a circus career much like her famed circus clown grandfather, Lou Jacobs, and her aunt, aerialist Dolly Jacobs. But first, she has to graduate from college.

  • Arts + Culture
Ron Reagan served four terms in the Florida House of Representatives.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 28, 2015
Ron Reagan files for Manatee County commission seat

He will seek the seat being vacated by Commissioner Larry Bustle.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key is considering the possibility of relocating a historic cottage.
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 20, 2017
Longboat Key Historical Society hopes for a new home

The organization's museum closed in 2012.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Principal Dancer Ricardo Graziano and Ellen Overstreet pose for a marketing photo. "I'm so thankful for everything that has happened to me," Overstreet says. "I never imagined I’d be here."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 20, 2013
Dancing in sin

Don't let Sarasota Ballet dancer Ellen Overstreet's sultry vixen character role fool you -- she's really the girl next door.

  • Arts + Culture
Daniel Campana tastes an ethnic dish that reminds him of one his grandmother made.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • November 7, 2018
Festival chooses Premier site in Lakewood Ranch

The Suncoast Food and Wine Festival returns for its 17th annual event.

  • East County
  • News
Florida Power & Light Co. crew members work to repair a power line in the 6700 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Monday in an area that Commissioner Pat Zunz says has frequent power outages that aren’t documented. (Kurt Schultheis)
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 10, 2015
Commission seeks island-wide neighborhood fair funding plan

A plan to bury Longboat Key power lines and utility poles in neighborhoods and side streets will be decided by the voters March 15. A decision on how to fund it still needs finalized.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 3, 2012
Colony owners hope for occupancy

Some Colony unit owners are exploring the possibility of re-opening at least 40 units on the property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kaitlin Bohan
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 18, 2011
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Gullett Elementary (VIDEO)

Puppy raisers from Southeastern Guide Dogs visited fourth- and fifth-grade students at Gullett Elementary School Thursday. The East County Observer caught up with students after the presentation to see what they learned.

  • East County
  • Schools
"I like contemporary designs that don't require a lot of time and money," says floral designer Sara Bagley, pictured here in Mable Ringling's Rose Garden.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 2, 2011
Flower child

Floral designer Sara Bagley talks about the Renaissance-ian inspiration behind her contemporary design in the Ringling Museum's new flower exhibition.

  • Arts + Culture
Floridays Project Manager James Brearley told the Longboat Observer Feb. 11 his company was able to reach an agreement with the gas station, which led to a contract for the bank building on Feb. 10.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 17, 2016
Floridays banks on north end

Sarasota-based Floridays Development Co.'s contract to purchase two vacant properties could spur north-end redevelopment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 31, 2010
Braden River senior offers help to homeless

Last week, Alycia Bower, a varsity cheerleader, launched a new program called Helpfulness Against Homelessness through her involvement in the service organization ManaTEENS.

  • East County
  • News
Brett Hanewich also went 1-for-3 at the plate with a RBI on March 3.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 9, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Brett Hanewich

Lakewood Ranch sophomore Brett Hanewich pitched a complete game, allowing two hits while striking out four in the Mustangs' 3-0 non-district victory over Manatee March 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 8, 2017
Sarasota shelters prepare to take in evacuees

If you're thinking about going to one, you probably should, Superintendent Todd Bowden said.

  • Sarasota
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Vice Mayor David Brenner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 4, 2013
Brenner won't seek another term

With six months left in his second term, Vice Mayor David Brenner announced Tuesday he will not seek re-election for his seat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 13, 2018
Town officials speak to Longboat Key Democrats

Mayor Terry Gans, Town Manager Tom Harmer and Fire Chief Paul Dezzi updated members on the state of the town Feb. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jackie Colacci, the ultimate soccer mom, opened a store dedicated to her family’s favorite sport.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 18, 2013
Doing Business: The Art of Soccer

After Jackie Colacci learned in May that she would not be returning to her job as a special-needs aid at Braden River Elementary, she wanted to take control of her own fate.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Heading into this season, Booker High junior guard Yamaris Guevarez needed 127 points to hit the 1,000-point mark for her career.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 25, 2014
Making her mark

Booker High junior guard Yamaris Guevarez scored the 1,000th point of her career in the third quarter versus North Port Nov. 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Nathan Wilson's work melds the intricacies of nature with the form of sculpture. His work will be on display at Thursday's Ringling Underground.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 3, 2015
The Science of Art

Nathan Wilson distills his passion into science and sculpture.

  • Arts + Culture
The Jewel will have 18 floors and have sweeping views of Sarasota Bay and the surrounding area. Construction is expected to start in summer 2013. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 30, 2012
Condominium renderings unveiled

Developer Tom Mannausa's 18-story condominium tower takes full advantage of the view and is chock-full of spacious living and owner amenities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarah Darling lost her engagement ring while on vacation at Siesta Key Beach.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • November 14, 2019
Have you seen this ring?

The custom-made gold engagement ring is believed to be around the Hyatt on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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