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School mascot Percy celebrates 10 years of Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch Town Center, with Sharon Frank, franchise co-owner, Robin Forrester, school director, and Dianne Wudte, assistant director. Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 10, 2015
Primrose grows up in its first decade

Although the Lakewood Ranch community has changed, Primrose School’s vision has stayed consistent since it opened. 10 years ago.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
John Cleese and Eric Idle, one-third of Monty Python and comedy legends, will perform at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on October 2.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • June 15, 2015
John Cleese and Eric Idle coming to the Van Wezel on Oct. 2

Monty Python founders and living comedy legends will bring their sublime brand of comedy to Sarasota

  • Arts + Culture
Seva Anthony and Erica Reynolds star in "Master Class."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 10, 2015
'Master Class' is now in session at The Players

Terrence McNally’s “Master Class” is now in session at The Players.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Dr. Seuss
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 2, 2016
Embracing Dr. Seuss' Differences

A local outreach is using a beloved author to gets kids reading — and thinking.

  • Arts + Culture
Although a segment of First Street is closed for construction, businesses in the area are excited to reap the benefits of the project.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 17, 2015
First Street improvements highlight a growing area

As the city works on a project designed to make a segment of First Street near Cocoanut Avenue more walkable, businesses in the area are excited by the changes — and by the growth surrounding them.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo. Students, athletes and members of the community rallied to show support for Eddie Howell in August when he was battling cholangiocarcinoma.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 15, 2015
SHS mentor, coach Eddie Howell dies

Colleagues remember life lessons from former coach and administrator Eddie Howell.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
McNeal and Braden River elementary schools' students receive a lesson from Cari Walz, Household Hazardous Waste employee, on recycling electronics.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 4, 2015
Braden River, McNeal elementary students fill up on knowledge

East County students tour the Lena Road Landfill.

  • East County
  • News
Chris Culp hopes to have community groups join the garden and get their own spaces to plant herbs and native plants.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 28, 2015
Garden plan blooms at Braden River library

Braden River Branch wants to diversify use of its space.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo Although Josh Hill has only been practicing Parkour for three years, he has established a group of 25 students who attend weekly classes at his East County gym, Sarasota Parkour Facility. Courtesy photo
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 22, 2015
Motorcycle crash grounds Parkour instructor

The discipline of Parkour emphasizes speed, but for instructor Josh Hill, the road to recovery after an accident won’t be quick.

  • East County
  • News
Photos by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 23, 2015
Cougars ink college choices

Seven Cardinal Mooney students signed national letters of intent April 15 and 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 13, 2015
Beach House construction makes splash for neighbor

Longboat Key police have been called four times to the 22-unit condominium about a resident and his noise complaints.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Violet" runs through Feb. 22, at the Players Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 12, 2015
THEATER REVIEW: 'Violet' goes face-to-face with the truth

The Players' current musical, Brian Crawley and Jeanine Tesori's "Violet," concerns the unlikely pilgrimage of the title character.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Pianist Jack Gallahan wants to help install a piano at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 5, 2015
Healing harmonies

Pine View School seventh-grader organizes Music for Medicine program to bring a piano to Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s lobby.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 27, 2015
Students take on real world connections

Eleven students launched a website and mentoring program to help their peers explore future career paths.

  • East County
  • News
The worlds of music and love are intermixed this Valentine's Day weekend for the Sarasota Orchestra's "Be Mine" concert.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 10, 2015
Love Notes

The Sarasota Orchestra explores the elements of love songs in honor of Valentine's Day.

  • Arts + Culture
Retention ponds in Lakewood Ranch are more than just aesthetically pleasing parts of the community, according to Lakewood Ranch Director of Operations Ryan Heise.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 2, 2014
Science fair educates on stormy waterways

UF researchers, Town Hall orchestrate inaugural event to educate and entertain Ranch residents on ponds.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2014
Sidelines

Junior players place in all-star showcase; Local golfers tee off in FSGA championship; Miracle League seeks players; Ohio State alumni to hold tailgate party

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Graciany Miranda and Kate Alexander in "Taking Shakespeare," at Florida Studio Theatre. Photo by Brian Braun.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 27, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Taking Shakespeare'

Marty Fugate reviews "Taking Shakespeare," which runs through Aug. 17, at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
This photo, taken April 3, shows the interior of the mall concourse from the second floor. Courtesy of Taubman Centers
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 23, 2014
Mall at UTC takes shape

The evolution of anchor spaces and the installation of a major road signal progress.

  • East County
  • News
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