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Nolan Peterson Bay Island Park was closed March 28, 2013, for seawall repairs.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 3, 2014
Siesta seawall project remains stuck in limbo

The county is awaiting a decision in federal court before it restarts work on a seawall renovation at Bay Island Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Victoria Hulland and Edward Gonzalez in Ricardo Graziano's "Before Night Falls." Photo by Frank Atura
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 17, 2014
Sarasota Ballet invited to Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival

After a year of honors and firsts, the Sarasota Ballet has been invited to perform at Jacob's Pillow, America's longest-running dance festival.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 20, 2012
Firm petitions to build on lots

Some residents at Terrace East condominiums didn't receive notice of the coastal variance request public hearing for two four-story homes on Beach Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Fast n Fresh owners Lesley and Michael Harb are eager to open their second location.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 20, 2011
Fast n Fresh signs lease for Main Street

The owners of Fast n Fresh today signed a lease for a roughly 2,800-square-foot space on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
"Every once in a while, somebody shows up who has something extraordinary," says ballet patron Judy Bronstein of dancer Logan Learned. "Logan has it. He's distinctive."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 23, 2010
Sarasota Ballet's fan favorite slips into character

Logan Learned opens up about his role in Twyla Tharp's 'In the Upper Room' and blushes at the mention of his female fan club.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 19, 2013
Sarasota Orchestra has Anu director

Estonian Anu Tali, who co-founded the Nordic Symphony Orchestra, will become the music director of Sarasota Orchestra for at least three seasons.

  • Arts + Culture
All Faiths President of the Board John Nicholas, GCCF CEO/President Terri Hansen, All Faiths Food Bank CEO Sandra Frank, GCCF Senior Vice President of Philanthropy Veronica Brady and Board Member Keith Monda
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 1, 2014
All Faiths Food Bank launches 40-day challenge

'Campaign Against Summer Hunger' encourages local residents to empty their shelves and make cash donations to combat seasonal hunger.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Riverview High girls swim team scored 209 points to capture its fourth consecutive Class 4A Swimming and Diving Championship Nov. 16, in Stuart.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2013
Sidelines

PGA pro named to board of directors; Senior champion to take on IMG player; ODA girls sweep Imagine School; Lady Cougars shut out Lady Eagles; ODA edges St. Pete Canterbury

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
“I have to be there when I paint something. I would never paint a photo I didn’t take.” – Vladislav Yeliseyev
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 25, 2015
Studio Space: Vladislav Yeliseyev

Classically trained as an architect, Vladislav Yeliseyev paints the buildings and scenes of the world from his home studio.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 30, 2014
Sidelines

Suncoast Storm travel softball team; Mustangs post top finishes; Registration for Lightning ongoing; Manatee 9U All-Stars finish third

  • East County
  • Sports
High
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 26, 2014
Three East County principals to retire

The principals at Nolan Middle, Gene Witt Elementary and Lakewood Ranch High School will retire effective June 30.

  • East County
  • News
This home at 22308 Deer Pointe Crossing has four bedrooms, three-and-half baths, a pool and 3,741 square feet of living area. It sold for $629,500. Photo by Alex Rostowsky
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 8, 2014
Preserve at Panther Ridge home sells for $629,500

A home in the Preserve at Panther Ridge tops all transactions from this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Downtown pedestrian mall would be perfect attraction; Pedestrian bridge could be its own destination; Expand Goodwill where it is now

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Candice McElyea |
  • May 16, 2012
Black Bird Home Gallery Mines the Globe for Beautiful Furnishings

Black Bird Home Gallery Mines the Globe for Beautiful Furnishings

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Julie Aranibar, an East County resident, represents District 3 on the Manatee County School Board.
  • By Julie Aranibar |
  • May 16, 2012
My View: My 'Words with Friends' play: P-R-O-M-I-S-E

As we begin the season of graduations and celebrations it is also the time for school boards across the state to prepare for next year's budget and schedules.

  • East County
  • Opinion
"It's so consuming to me that if you took that identity away from me that I don’t know what I would be, what would be left of me," Rick Kerby says of musical theater.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 25, 2012
Rick Kerby: Bringing down the house

Producing artistic director for The Manatee Players, Rick Kerby, is in his ninth season playing just about every role at the company. With a new theater opening in March, the sky's the limit for Kerby and his players.

  • Arts + Culture
Willis Smith Vice President Kim French and Project Manager David Otterness were all smiles as they talked about their new project at the South Florida Museum. They are standing in front of a photo of a previous project at The Ringling.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 21, 2016
Willis Smith's impact on community still under construction

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 30, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'The Grand Budapest Hotel'

'The Grand Budapest Hotel' is a beyond-clever adult fairytale that exceeds all expectations.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Police Department Chief Bernadette DiPino, middle, speaks at Monday’s meeting of the Original Gillespie Park Neighborhood Association.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 10, 2014
Gillespie residents seek solutions

Residents in the Gillespie Park area are looking to city officials and police leaders for help addressing problems associated with a growing homeless population in the neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 6, 2009
Arena walls come tumbling down

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch moved forward Friday with its plans to demolish the failed hockey arena project.

  • East County
  • News
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