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“We’re not here to scare you, freak you out or throw blood in your face,” says Ashley Holland, second from left, who plays Amanda. “It’s a really good story.” The film also features Dominique Golder and Haley Faye.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 22, 2011
Spellbound cast

The independent thriller, 'The Witching Hours,' is a dark story that chronicles the lives of a female cast and their struggle with supernatural abilities while navigating between the mortal and spirit worlds.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 21, 2010
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Kids R Kids

This week, the East County Observer caught up with students at Kids R Kids in Lakewood Ranch to see what they enjoy the most about Camp Extreme Discoveries.

  • East County
  • Schools
Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 7, 2018
Whale sharks spotted off Anna Maria Island

Mote Marine Laboratory is asking citizens to report any whale sharks sightings to their Center for Shark Research.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Palmer Ranch Parkway has a 40-mph speed limit.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 2, 2015
Sarasota County approves speed reduction, denies stop sign in Palmer Ranch

Residents wanted more speed-reducing mechanisms on one of Palmer Ranch's more residential roadways.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2011
Our View: 'Yes' on straw poll

After two years of discussion and debate, a huge step is being taken to turn Lakewood Ranch into its own city.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • April 16, 2015
Homeless plan focuses on housing

City Manager Tom Barwin has unveiled a strategy for addressing homelessness — but does he have the backing of key players?

  • Sarasota
  • News
The speed tables in front of Southside Elementary School were installed in July after a traffic study.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • September 6, 2012
Webber residents battle speeding

Lowering the 25 mph speed limit on a school-lined portion of Webber Street is one option that would allow speed tables to remain in place without modifications.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lynches Pub & Grub is located on St. Armands Circle and offers a selection of authentic Irish cuisine and American favorites.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Lynches Pub & Grub

This week we went in the kitchen at Lynches Pub & Grub with owners and sisters Chris and Ethna Lynch as they prepare traditional Irish lamb stew. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2009
Pat Neal contributes to MELL concession stand

The Lakewood Ranch-based developer stepped up to the plate with final $30,000 needed to begin work on the project.

  • East County
  • Sports
SCF students who meet admissions requirements will now gain early acceptance to LECOM's Masters in Health Services program.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 29, 2014
LECOM and SCF join forces for masters program

State College of Florida students who meet admissions requirements will gain early acceptance to Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Master's in Health Services Administration (MHSA) program.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2012
Girls squeeze fun into rainy afternoon

Children in the Brier Creek section of the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club took advantage of a short reprieve from the rain Monday afternoon, selling lemonade from their driveway.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Commission candidate Fredd Atkins, right, recently led a home tour for the Longboat Key Garden Club.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 22, 2015
Fredd Atkins to run for County Commission

The city of Sarasota’s first black mayor sets his sights on the District 1 seat on the Sarasota County Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jim Arvanitis.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 10, 2017
Martial arts legend shares no-holds-barred stories

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
The outlook for The Shore at Longboat Key will offer diners a view of Sarasota Bay. Terry O'Connor
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • December 21, 2016
The Shore on Longboat Key snags MoZaic chef

The Shore is one of four restaurant projects planned or underway on the Key. Here are a few details on the new dining landscape.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • September 10, 2009
My View

Florida - sorry, still not over

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 13, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Matt Dively plans to incorporate flavors of his cruet restaurant, Blue Que Island Grill, into his new eatery in the Rosemary District.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 29, 2015
Top Story — September: Servandos to open in former Darwin's space

Blu Que Island Grill owner Matt Dively plans to open a new Mexican restaurant in the Rosemary District

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
"It's like I've come full circle with a suitcase full of knowledge, experience and technological advances," Sigrid Olsen says of her life as an artist.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 19, 2011
Sigrid Olsen jumps from fashion to art

When her clothing line folded three years ago, Sigrid Olsen found refuge in painting. The gallery owner explains why some snowbirds aren't meant to retire.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 30, 2016
Just Married — Summer Wallace and Grant Herren

Summer Wallace and Grant Herren were married Sunday, March 20

  • Black Tie
Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant announced its closure Wednesday via signs on the doors Wednesday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 27, 2015
Top Story — July: Moore’s Stone Crab Restaurant sold

New owners Mark Caragiulo and Tom Leonard have plans for a new Longboat Key restaurant similar to Shore on St. Armands Circle. The restaurant will stay closed for 10 months to a year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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