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Mason Lee brings Beethoven back to life with his presentation.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 4, 2015
Gene Witt Elementary brings history to life

Students play the role of key figures in Witt's Living Museum project.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 9, 2011
COMMENT: Observer team takes field for spring ball

"Play for the name on the front of your jersey -- not the name on the back." It's a simple phrase that speaks volumes. And this spring, I already know one team that's doing just that.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Vanessa Moody |
  • May 21, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: McNeal fifth-graders

One of McNeal Elementary's fifth-grade classes shares their feelings on entering middle school next year.

  • East County
  • Schools
Olga Coronas will perform aerial silks and lyra routines while suspended high above the orchestra while they play. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 2, 2018
'Classical Music Celebration' concert puts music in motion

This limited-engagement performance combines acclaimed international musicians and an aerialist for a diverse night of entertainment.

  • Arts + Culture
  • In Memoriam |
  • July 19, 2019
Mary Lilla (Mary Elle) Hunter

Mary Lilla “Mary Elle” Hunter died July 12, 2019, in Sarasota, where she had resided for 40 years with periods of out-of-area residency in Pinehurst, N.C.; Washington, D.C.; and Bismarck, N.D.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
This home at 477 McKinley Drive sold for $1.12 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 4, 2012
Jodats buy Ringling Estates home for $1.12 million

A home in John Ringling Estates tops all transactions in this week's real estate. James Fynes, Bradenton, sold his home at 477 McKinley Drive to Gary and Lisa Jodat, Longboat Key, for $1.12 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 25, 2016
Top Story — April: Rowing toward Rio

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • East County
  • News
Photo by Laurie Colton
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 7, 2016
Theater review: 'Venus in Fur'

You Always Love the One You Hurt

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
This early conceptual rendering shows the goal of the project — to integrate the housing with the HuB to form one cohesive campus.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 28, 2015
Biter plans residential HuB

The HuB’s founder has a new housing project aimed at those who can’t currently afford to live downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 20, 2017
St. Armands Seafood and Music Festival kicks off

The festival continues from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on May 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lysanne and Chuck Eroshevich are seeking volunteers to get involved with their new group to help distressed homeowners.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 29, 2011
Lakewood residents launch assistance group

Summerfield Bluffs' Chuck and Lysanne Eroshevich hope to help distressed homeowners in their community through the Lakewood Ranch Lotkeepers.

  • East County
  • News
Angela Long says Survivors in Sync has increased its workload in preparation for the Dragon Boat Festival.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 3, 2018
Survivors in Sync paddlers head for prestigious event in Florence, Italy

The Survivors in Sync dragon boat team, based out of Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, are headed for the prestigious Dragon Boat Festival in Florence, Italy.

  • East County
  • News
East County Sports Roundup: 02.03.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 3, 2017
East County Sports Roundup: 02.03.17

East County Sports Roundup: 02.03.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Rebekah Boos and her dog, Lola, Grayson Tullio and Monica Oberer and her dog, Hooch, mingle during a Doggies for Duchenne fundraiser to announce a beer named for the race.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • January 25, 2017
Special hops for Doggies for Duchenne 5K

Big Top Brewery makes pineapple pale ale for charity running event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 6, 2016
Children First hosts rockin’ fundraiser

Attendees jammed into the night at the annual Rockin’ Lobster Beach Party

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2010
Cops Corner

Aug. 8 "Wood worker" 11:33 a.m. - 500 block of Norton Street. Code Enforcement. A man was warned he couldn't cut pieces of wood in his carport area after 5 p.m. because it violated the town's noise ordinance.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 20, 2010
Lady Mustangs place second at Mountain Dew Invitational

Out of 276 varsity girls runners, the Lady Mustangs had four top-20 finishes.

  • East County
  • Sports
party
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 1, 2014
SOURCE Productions promotes AIDS awareness with 'When the Party Ends'

SOURCE Productions promotes AIDS awareness with 'When the Party Ends'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 6, 2014
'Jenny LeClue' — Sarasota's choose-your-own-adventure video game

'Jenny LeClue' — Sarasota's choose-your-own-adventure video game

  • Arts + Culture
ODA volleyball
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 31, 2013
Sidelines

ODA volleyball; Riverview Rams win district crown; Sarasota cruises to district titles; Cougars victorious at homecoming; Falcons open new athletic center

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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