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Robyn LaPorta, Michelle Bente, Erin Duggan and Tara Poulton
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 12, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Van Wezel Foundation has a big night; Tidbits and Hot Flash: Fashion and Philanthropy

  • Arts + Culture
Designing Women Boutique grants $52,000 to Asolo Repertory Theatre. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 16, 2013
Designing Women Boutique gives grants to 2012 recipients

The nonprofit consignment boutique that donates to Sarasota's arts and human services organizations announced the 2012 recipients

  • Arts + Culture
Former minor leaguer Ted Rose will offer instruction at the new Strike Zone.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 30, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: The Strike Zone

The Strike Zone, the East County's newest sports complex, will host a grand opening Oct. 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
Community Haven and other officials and future Marlene’s House residents toss dirt for a ceremonial ground-breaking ceremony March 5.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 11, 2015
Community Haven breaks ground on group home

Marlene’s House will give its nine residents a home of their own.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 8, 2015
Movie Review: 'Avengers: Age of Ultron'

Movie Review: 'Avengers: Age of Ultron'

  • Arts + Culture
The new contractor is expected to start work Oct. 1.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 18, 2011
CDD boards to change landscape contractors

Two Lakewood Ranch community development district boards have agreed to hire Down to Earth for landscaping services.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2015
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great trip? Make sure to take your Observer along! Snap a photo of you holding your Observer on vacation, then submit it and you could win travel tickets, courtesy of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 27, 2016
City renames Pineapple Avenue in honor of Sarasota Opera's Verdi Cycle

The block between First and Main streets will temporarily be renamed "Verdi Place."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Charter Review Board — District 3: Tom Patalano

Patalano will face Pat Wayman in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pedestrian traffic managers worked on St. Armands Circle from March 9 to April 3 during an FDOT pilot program.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 11, 2016
Crossing guards could return to St. Armands

Despite mixed reviews following a test run, Circle leaders see enhanced pedestrian management as part of an all-of-the-above strategy to combat congestion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The town purchased the former Amore restaurant property in early 2017 for $2.2 million to add to the acreage for the proposed Town Center venue.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • January 25, 2019
Ringling president casts doubt on Longboat Arts Center fundraising

There is no donor excitement for theater

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Maria Wirries
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 4, 2011
Scene and Heard

Nobody packs a theater like Maria; Fab Lab debuts at G.WIZ; Sarasota dancer spreads fairy dust; Chalk it up to creative partnerships; and Hot Tickets.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 27, 2010
Residents concerned with changes

Several Lakewood Ranch residents voiced concerns about the community's new security providers during Community Development District meetings last week.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2013
JUST THE STATS

5 - The number of players who scored touchdowns in the Cardinal Mooney football team's 49-7 Kickoff Classic victory over Bradenton Christian Aug. 23.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • September 15, 2016
Longboat Key town manager to address Florida Shore & Beach Preservation Association

Focus is on costs, risks, where replacement sand comes from and how a town manager can lose employment over such a visible high-ticket project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tony Holliman, of Superb Sound, and Sashay owner Sandra Danu have tried to create and environment where music and conversation can co-exist. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 16, 2012
Ballroom dance sashays into San Marco

After a year of construction, River Club resident Sandra Danu opened Sashay, a ballroom dance nightclub in San Marco Plaza.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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  • By Patti Waller |
  • February 4, 2014
Fitness for your feet

Fitness for your feet

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Ingredients
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 5, 2014
Cinco de Margaritas

Cinco de Margaritas

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The playground, installed in December, was created for children ages two to 12.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 18, 2014
Joan M. Durante Park installs new playground

The playground is made from post-consumer recycled materials.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ben Jordan, center, reviews the conceptual plans with other attendees. Photos by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 8, 2012
County plans improvements for Fort Hamer Park

Manatee County officials seek public input on the plans.

  • East County
  • News
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