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Homebuyers can choose from a one- or two-level plan for the new Solivita model.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 11, 2013
Lee Wetherington opens new Lakewood Ranch model

Lee Wetherington Homes has opened Th Solivita model in Lakewood Ranch's Country Club East community.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Mary Lee Richey
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 23, 2014
JHCF hires development VP

Mary Lee Richey brings her big-city attitude and passion for fundraising to the newly created position.

  • East County
  • News
Dawn Burns has been involved with the theater for most of her life. Now, she exposes her students to the fine arts through acting and musicals. Her class is preparing for a production of "Willy Wonka."
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 26, 2014
The Good News: Dawn Burns

For Gocio Elementary teacher Dawn Burns, teaching her students about theater and the fine arts sets the stage for success.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2014
Business Observer

After-hours vet opens in Rosemary; Harbor Retirement plans new facility; Bernhardt joins Blalock Walters, P.A.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kristen Lynne Blossom and Ben Williamson in the 2013 New Stages Tour of "Romeo and Juliet." Photo by Daniel Kelly.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 1, 2013
2013 New Stages tour of 'Romeo & Juliet' launches today

The Asolo Repertory Theatre casts will give a one-day preview performance of the production of "Romeo and Juliet" which they will take on the road for the next two months.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 19, 2014
News Briefs

Planning Commission supports Woodbrook II; New county tool aids in disaster recovery

  • East County
  • News
Twelve-year-old A.J. Rizzo has been playing for the Rawlings Gators team since it formed about three years ago.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 29, 2011
Gators compete on national stage

The Gators 11U travel team qualified for the AAU Grand National Baseball Championships, after finishing third in the AAU State tourney.

  • East County
  • Sports
Olympia Dukakis, right, leads the FSU/Asolo Conservatory students through the obstacle course that is ancient Greek drama.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 18, 2015
It’s all Greek to them: Olympia Dukakis leads the FSU/Asolo conservatory

Acclaimed actress Olympia Dukakis leads FSU conservatory students through their craft and their future with ancient Greek theater.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 4, 2020
Cops Corner: Good to go

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Carolyn Conner and Jake Wright put hurricane shutters at Cigar Paradise.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 25, 2024
St. Armands Circle and Longboat residents prepare for Hurricane Helene

Business owners plan to stay up for most of Wednesday and close on Sept. 26 for safety concerns due to the incoming hurricane.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2009
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Commissioner George Kruse, pictured at a Nov. 19 meeting, moved Jan. 26 to give administrator Cheri Coryea a 15 day notice of a vote to terminate her contract.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 26, 2021
Manatee County Commissioner admits affair, charges manipulation of his vote.

Manatee County commissioners move to vote on Administrator Cheri Coryea's job status for second time in three months.

  • East County
  • News
"Aladdin" will be making its Sarasota premiere as part of the new season at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • August 28, 2022
Big acts, Broadway plays highlight new Van Wezel season

The biggest stars of Broadway, the comedy world and popular music will converge on Sarasota this season at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks and Jen Blanco |
  • December 26, 2009
TOP STORY, MARCH: BRHS coach dies

Defensive line coach Doug Garrity died after a single-vehicle accident March 21.

  • East County
  • News
Jan Schneider holds a law degree and a doctorate in political science. A former Democratic candidate for the District 13 congressional seat, she practices law and lives on Bird Key.
  • By Jan Schneider |
  • February 23, 2012
My View:Mortgage settlement is hardly 'landmark'

While President Obama is hailing his $26-billion mortgage servicing settlement as "a landmark settlement" that will 'speed relief to homeowners" and "begin to turn the page on an era of recklessness," in truth, the deal affords only modest relief to homeowners and fails to address systemic flaws that precipitated the 2008 financial meltdown.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
"Catch Me If You Can" runs through April 4, at The Players Theatre. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 25, 2015
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Nick Reichert picks out the events you should attend this week in Sarasota, FL.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 23, 2011
Island Beat: Treasure Boat Way fence problems multiply

The gas line rupture last week, near the Treasure Boat Way intersection with Ocean Boulevard, is almost enough to make one think that area has been 'hoodooed.'

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Dale Hooey showcased the organ to church members.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 10, 2021
New tech, old sound at All Angels Episcopal by the Sea Episcopal Church

The new digital organ replicates the sounds of the huge pipe organs of the past.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Geraldine Librandi, as Becky, and Don Walker, as her husband, Joe, kiss in Baynan Theatre Company's production of "Becky's New Car."
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • July 13, 2011
Theater Review: 'Becky's New Car'

Director Gil Lazier has chosen a true actor's showcase for the Banyan Theatre Company's season kick-off production, and the actors he's chosen are truly showing off their stuff.

  • Arts + Culture
De'jon Fagan, a new employee hired to operate a powder-loading machine, enjoys IRISS’ family atmosphere.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 10, 2013
IRISS opens global headquarters

The manufacturer of infrared windows gives its workers a chance to build a specialized product used across the world.

  • East County
  • News
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