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B.B. King
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 4, 2015
Star Power

As it reflects on 45 years of arts and entertainment, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in Sarasota, Fl., looks ahead to the future.

  • Arts + Culture
Shelly and Mark Gutowski offer a wide variety of hair-styling and other services at Boutique Out East Salon & Spa.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 7, 2011
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Boutique Out East Salon & Spa

Mill Creek residents Mark and Shelly Gutowski opened Boutique Out East Salon & Spa Nov. 29 in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Savanna, Kenneth, Patti and Hunter Katter stand in front of their new home in Summerfield Park. The Katters received a mortgage-free home through the nonprofit Building Homes for Heroes Oct. 29. Photos by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 5, 2014
Home for a hero

After enlisting twice and suffering injuries during a tour in Iraq, Sgt. Kenneth Katter and his family received a mortgage-free home in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Steve and Kristin Coad held their first service as Oasis last weekend. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2011
Couple opens Oasis Church in East County

Led by Steve Coad and his wife, Kristin, Oasis Church launched Sept. 25. The church meets Sundays at Braden River Elementary School.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2011
Top Cops of the Week

Enjoy the top Cops Corner stories that ran this week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Little Chick and Toni Kennedy. Courtesy photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • October 11, 2018
Lakewood Ranch crew makes strides against breast cancer

Puppeteer reunites with former music student

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 18, 2018
First Presbyterian sends off preschool grads

Thirty children graduated from First Presbyterian Preschool on May 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 16, 2014
Our View | A great week for the Key

Last week was a good week for Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The suspect entered the store, pointed a black handgun at the clerk and demanded money. The clerk could not comply and the suspect fled on foot through the Center Gate Shopping Plaza.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 17, 2012
County searching for robber

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is hoping residents can help locate a PakMail store robber that was caught on tape last night.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 22, 2016
Tara Preserve CDD chairman warns landscaping company to shape up

The supervisors have received numerous complaints from residents about a decline in landscaping efforts.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 16, 2019
Fine days for art in Lakewood Ranch

Fine Arts Festival showcases variety of fine art.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 24, 2009
Roundabout priorities set

The city wants to use money intended for a John Ringling Causeway turn lane to build a roundabout at 10th Street instead.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Palmetto 18-month-old Ryan Damico is a future artist in the making.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 21, 2019
Little folks' strokes in Lakewood Ranch

Let's Create Art lets little artists explore their creative sides in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
"We need to start bragging about our Lido Beach Pavilion and pool the way that Sarasota County brags about Siesta Key," said Mayor Suzanne Atwell said. "We don't use this asset like we should."
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 21, 2011
City declares Lido Pool an asset

The Sarasota City Commission believes the Lido Pool can be a marketing focal point for visitors to the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • June 26, 2019
Tencon Beach condos undergoing renovations

The total cost of the projects comes to around $1.1 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Tom Thomaides |
  • June 16, 2010
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Ranch incorporation

The growth projected over the next 10-20 years will occur regardless of incorporation. However, by becoming a city, residents would have a much more active voice in how that growth and development occurs.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 22, 2015
Seaplace residents part ways for summer

Seaplace residents got together one last time before the end of the season on April 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2010
Harry's announces its new summer hours

Harry's Continental Kitchens' Deli and Corner Store are now open seven days a week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Deputies arrived around 11 p.m. last night.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 28, 2017
Update: Man found dead in Sara Palms neighborhood

Manatee detectives said they do not suspect foul play at this time.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2009
Our View

Unconditional: Integrity first

  • East County
  • Opinion
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