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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 7, 2009
SunniBunni scoops up Ranch Lake Plaza spot

Sarasota resident Alex Vain Wie will open her third SunniBunni Frozen Yogurt and Organic Fruit Smoothies location in the East County.

  • East County
  • News
The Out-of-Door Academy junior M’Balia Bangoura won both the individual and overall singles titles at the Class 1A state championships last month. File photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 6, 2015
Thunder nets another golden girl

Out-of-Door Academy junior M’Balia Bangoura didn’t let a past injury stop her when she landed two titles at the Class 1A state championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lois and Nick Mancuso were the second family to close on a home in Cascades. They love the community’s close-knit feel, amenities and social opportunities.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 11, 2015
Cascades community celebrates 10 years

The East County community offers residents classes such as pottery and line dancing, as well as other amenities.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • 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
Posh on Palm will move from the DeMarcay Hotel building in May. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • May 1, 2014
DID pushes to preserve historic property

As the only occupant of Palm Avenue's DeMarcay Hotel building prepares to leave, the city's Downtown Improvement District expressed concern about the structure's future.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2014
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Pine View band director Victor Mongillo sits in with the band during a final rehearsal.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 21, 2013
The Pine View Jazz Band tunes up for its annual concert

The sixth annual Jazz Under the Stars concert offers a relaxing night of live outdoor music.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 8, 2014
Olympic swimmers hope to inspire young athletes

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA Wave Runners will host the Fitter & Faster Swim Tour, featuring Olympians Davis Tarwater and Claire Donahue, later this month.

  • East County
  • Sports
Seventy-three-year-old John Grey has carved hundreds of creations from the garage of his Palm-Aire home.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 20, 2013
Your Neighbor: John Grey

It didn't take much for John Grey to become a carver. In 1999, he drove past a sign highlighting the World Carving Headquarters in Parkersburg, W.Va. Grey exited the roadway, bought $850 worth of tools, and the 73-year-old retired State Farm worker has been carving ever since.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Anne-Marie Russell will use a bevy of contemporary art leadership toward opening SMOA
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 10, 2015
Anne-Marie Russell named executive director of SMOA

Anne-Marie Russell, SMOA, Ringling College of Art & Design, MOCA

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 23, 2009
SMR buys DVA arena

However, Walbridge Aldinger filed an appeal that continues to stall progress.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • April 23, 2009
SMR buys DVA arena

However, Walbridge Aldinger filed an appeal that continues to stall progress.

  • East County
  • News
As of Dec. 10, smokers on Siesta Key Beach are no longer confined to specific smoking areas at the beach pavilion. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 10, 2013
Court strikes smoking ban

Sarasota County can't enforce an outdoor smoking ban on most public-owned land.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Rebecca Minkoff with Wish Kid Kareliz Rodriguez
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • October 24, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Designer fever at UTC; CAN you top this?; An uplifting story; and "What am I going to do for 100?"

  • Arts + Culture
"I think it is a very good indication," John Hermansen said about the city’s effort to get a project going on city-owned land on Boulevard of the Arts.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 1, 2012
Vacant land attracts interest

A city-private development in the heart of the Rosemary District could kickstart change in a neighborhood with a mixed identity.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 1, 2010
Road paved with 40 years of work

For Richard 'Sam' Barlow, the journey to Barlow Boulevard has been 40 years in the making.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • June 7, 2013
Don't miss a summer treat with "The World Goes 'Round" at FST

Don't miss a summer treat with "The World Goes 'Round" at FST

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 23, 2012
Standoff for improvements survives

Commissioner Joe Barbetta reiterated his plea to condense the four-phase beach improvement project to one to lock in lower construction costs.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Sarasota-based Mallard Law Firm, which represents the Chen family, announced the decision Wednesday via a press release.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 26, 2012
Family will sue Sheriff's Office

Diane Eduardo, sister of Donna Chen, said a forthcoming lawsuit against the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is not about damages but rather accountability.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Community Haven CEO Marla Doss has worked at the agency since 1985.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 14, 2014
Creating a Haven

As Community Haven celebrates its 60th anniversary this month, its leaders launch plans for the next 60 years.

  • East County
  • News
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