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The Sarasota Music Festival brings early career professionals and accomplished virtuosos for a slate of 14 local performances. (Photo: Daniel Perales)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • June 11, 2022
Bradenton native takes center stage at Sarasota Music Festival

Graeme Sugden attended these halls as a youngster, and now he's playing them as a professional musician.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch's Misdee Miller won the four-in-hand division of the 2025 Combined Driving at TerraNova event but has decided not to defend later this month.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 14, 2026
Top Lakewood Ranch equestrian athlete changes her competition focus

Misdee Wrigley Miller has decided not to defend her "four-in-hand" title at the upcoming Combined Driving at TerraNova event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This home at 3740 Tangier Terrace sold for $8.35 million. Built in 2021, it has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,277 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 13, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for March 27-31 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A San Remo Estates home on Tangier Terrace tops the week's sales at $8.35 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 9, 2022
Casey Key home tops weekly sales at $4.2 million

A Casey Key home topped this week's sales at $4.2 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
This University Park home at 7420 Mayfair Court sold for $2,995,000. It has five bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,808 square feet of living area. Courtesy photo.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 20, 2022
University Park home tops sales at $3 million

A home in University Park tops this week's sales at $3 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 22, 2024
Myakka City resident takes another shot at becoming commissioner

Carol Ann Felts is vying for the District 1 seat on the Manatee County Commission.

  • East County
  • News
Jessica Lang rehearses with Sarasota Ballet's Macarena Gimenez and Maximiliano Iglesias for the world premiere of "A Time of Beauty."
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • October 23, 2024
Sarasota Ballet calls on angels

Choreographer Jessica Lang found celestial inspiration for her world premiere, "A Time of Beauty."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 19, 2018
Local restaurants spread Christmas cheer for festive foodies this holiday

Don't want to cook for Christmas? These Sarasota and Longboat Key restaurants have made a tradition out of holiday dining.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Country Club Shores resident Christopher Sachs was pleased the canal between Yardarm Lane and Bowsprit Lane was mostly clear by the time he returned home. Sachs is pictured here on July 22.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 25, 2021
Longboat Key residents cope with red tide effects

While the dead fish accumulation has subsided, residents hope red tide conditions aren't as severe as 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Braden River High junior Jessey Colas, works for a pin against Clearwater Central Catholic's Carson Schiavello. Colas won the Pirates' Class 2A regional meet at 160 pounds. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 1, 2022
East County wrestlers prepare for FHSAA state tournament

Both Braden River High and Lakewood Ranch High will send wrestlers to the state tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch senior Ranson Coons holds down Buchholz senior Kason Nichols. Coons would win the match and take third place in the Class 3A 182-pound division.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 7, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High wrestler third at state meet despite injury

Lakewood Ranch High wrestler Ranson Coons won five straight matches at the state tournament to place third.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River High School graduates Fiorella Recchioni and Sara Diaz and rising senior Nico Curci place second in fashion design and technology for their version of a theme park uniform. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 11, 2022
Braden River High claims national TSA title

Three division titles lead Braden River High to national TSA team championship.

  • East County
  • Schools
Principal Todd Richardson volunteers to kiss a pig to help the school raise more than $30,000. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 31, 2021
Kid at heart in Lakewood Ranch

Gullett Elementary principal hogs the attention while engaging his students and staff.

  • East County
  • News
Rams senior Lauriel "Scoota" Trotman rushed for 114 yards and a touchdown against Lehigh High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 22, 2022
Riverview football still has plenty at stake

After a 31-28 win over Lehigh High on Sept. 16, Riverview has a chance to make noise in 2022, even after a slow start.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Blazers quarterback Ben Milliken gets wrapped up by Trey Featherston in practice. (Photo by Ryan Kohn)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 4, 2022
Sarasota Christian preps for first football season

In a twist, the school will play eight-on-eight football in the SSAC instead of 11-on-11 out of concern for offensive linemen depth.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 28, 2010
The Music Man

Sarasota big-band leader Mike Ash isn't ready to stop blowing his horn.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 18, 2010
Police monitor Beer Can Island

Police Chief Al Hogle is placing officers on Beer Can Island every weekend through Labor Day to enforce town ordinances.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Gregory and Suzanne Rusovich |
  • May 12, 2010
My View

Colony unit owners need to work collaboratively

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Bryan Balak, George Fischer and C.O. "Ollie" Kyte
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 20, 2010
ELECTION 2010: GreyHawk Landing CDD Seat 1

In the weeks leading up to the general election, which will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, The East County Observer will profile contested races pertinent to East County residents. Meet the contestants for GreyHawk Landing CDD Seat 1.

  • East County
  • News
Brian Wigelsworth, shown here at the drafting table in his studio on Big Pass Lane, only draws plans for sand sculptures when working with a partner. On his own, Wigelsworth shapes his works by memory.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 21, 2012
Sand sculpting events coincide

The Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition is up against another sand-sculpting event the same weekend. But reality TV stars could help build hype.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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