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Brendan Ragan and Betsy Helmer. Photo by Dylan Jon Wade Cox.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 15, 2017
Theater review: 'Pilgrims'

'Pilgrims' explores the challenges of outer and inner space at Urbanite Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Just before student athletes hit the water for the Florida Scholastic Rowing Association State Championship April 30 at Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota and Manatee officials broke ground on the extension of Cattlemen Road north to University Parkway.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 4, 2011
Sarasota begins Cattlemen extension

The construction also marks the course for the lake at Nathan Benderson Park to accommodate a new rowing course.

  • East County
  • News
On set May 31, during filming: The Lamborghini and 50-foot crane sit in front of part of the film crew. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 12, 2013
Scene & Heard

That's a Wrap!; WBTT says, "Guten Tag!"; Little miss can't be wrong; and Hot Tickets

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 15, 2021
Patrons enjoy Outdoor Spring Market's return at UTC

Locals celebrate new season at UTC's Outdoor Spring Market

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bradenton-based ET MacKenzie completed repair work after the town of Longboat Key's June's sewage break. Photo courtesy of the town of Longboat Key.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 18, 2020
Longboat Key seeks permitting for dry line piping after June's sewage break

The town of Longboat Key is looking into opportunities to advance its redundant piping project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sara Linares, Carla Corvo and Katie Sah. Photo by Frank Atura
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 2, 2018
Asolo Conservatory shows Shakespeare in the garden of good and evil

“Much Ado About Nothing” blossoms with comedy at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Thomas Sowell |
  • October 22, 2009
How media get away with libel

To sue or not to sue? That is the question. After racist statements were made up out of thin air and then attributed to Rush Limbaugh, these were the options he had.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
McNeal won first-place in the accuracy division of the catapult competition.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 9, 2015
Your Town

McNeal Elementary students win at TSA competition; School of Russian Ballet brings in ballerina; Sheridan at Lakewood Ranch opens Welcome Center

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jim and Deb Kehoe,  Rosedale head golf professional Matthew Pivko and Kathi and John Skelton hope the community will rally to beat last year's fundraising total of $157,945.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 22, 2020
Rosedale women's undaunted effort yields funds for Homes for Our Troops

Despite their 2020 event being canceled, "little old ladies" pile up funds for disabled veterans.

  • East County
  • News
Ernie Ritz, DID chairman, would like to enhance mid-Main Street with bulbouts and landscaping, which he believes would make it more attractive for businesses and their customers.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 14, 2011
Taxing district may expand

The Downtown Improvement District, which funded improvements to Selby Five Points Park, wants to extend its reach on Main Street to enhance parts of that commercial center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Donald Trump told reporters during a press conference at the Ritz Carlton that if President Barack Obama is reelected there may not be a country left in four years.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 27, 2012
Trump electrifies as Statesman of the Year

Donald Trump gave a 30-minute speech to a record-breaking audience last night at the Ritz-Carlton.

  • Sarasota
  • News
 Built in 2008, the home attorney  506 Venice Lane on Siesta Key  has five bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,336 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 21, 2022
Siesta Key property sells for $4.88 million

A Siesta Key property on Venice Lane topped this week's sales at $4.88 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
In 2011 the Halperins took their children to Disney World. "We have a commitment that it's forever. To me it's not negotiable whether we are going to be together or not," Gary Halperin says.  Courtesy photos
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • February 14, 2013
Love story contest winners: Gary Halperin and RoseAnne McCabe

Gary Halperin and RoseAnne McCabe happened to be at the same place at the same time when chance brought them together 12 years ago.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High senior Reggie Lindsey returned to the Mustangs lineup late in the season after getting knocked out by a fastball in Lakewood's season opener Feb. 16.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 29, 2010
THE YEAR IN SPORTS: Time to Shine

From broken records to broken bones, 2010 proved to be one of the most inspiring in East County sports history.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Edward Alley |
  • April 14, 2017
Music review: La Musica

Last-minute substitutions bring pleasant surprises at La Musica.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Cliff Roles |
  • October 11, 2015
Artist Series kicks off its 20th Anniversary Season

Artist Series kicks off its 20th Anniversary Season

  • Black Tie
Sarasota Crew's Monica Whitehouse and Rosa Kemp finished third in the women's lightweight 2x at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials April 24.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 25, 2016
Local rowers revel in success

Sarasota Crew rowers finish third at U.S. Olympic Team Trials.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2020
East County weather page photo: October 8

Charleen Race captured this red-shouldered hawk on Rivers Bluff Circle in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
CANDance Champions
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • October 28, 2015
Black Tie & Tales 10.29.15

Meet our gem, fête a social editor, iPhone shopping and much more ...

  • Black Tie
  • By David Conway |
  • January 8, 2014
Issues to Watch 2014: Circle retail

For Marty Rappaport and the St. Armands Business Improvement District, 2014 could be the year a growing problem is finally addressed: restaurants.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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