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Piero Rivolta with his newest book at its debut.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 18, 2014
Piero Rivolta debuts new book, 'One Life Many Lives'

Piero Rivolta debuted his newest book, 'One Life Many Lives,' Thursday, April 17, at Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Culture
The Mall at University Town Center named Kimberly Dominguez, fourth from left, as its marketing and sponsorship director.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 6, 2014
The Mall at University Town Center names executive director

Lakewood Ranch resident and marketing executive Kimberly Dominguez has been named marketing and sponsorship director for The Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 17, 2014
Harvey Milk Festival reveals 2014 lineup

Harvey Milk Festival reveals 2014 lineup

  • Arts + Culture
Anthony Pescatello (1935-2025)
  • In Memoriam |
  • January 23, 2025
Anthony Pescatello

Anthony (Tony) Pescatello, 89, of Bradenton, FL, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Second graders Ella Baas and Aubri Darpino spend time reading in second grade teacher Laurie Rahn's nautical themed classroom. The seafoam color of the classroom adds to Rahn's theme, Rahn says.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 30, 2020
Willis Elementary teachers love new space

Addition provides six new classrooms for Lakewood Ranch elementary school.

  • East County
  • News
Pynelopee Redmond, who is 1 year old, snatches an egg to add to her collection.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 7, 2021
Easter egg scramble in Lakewood Ranch

Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch celebrates Easter with a visit from the Easter bunny and an egg hunt.

  • East County
  • News
Garrett Dakin is one of Gerry Dakin's four nephews that took over the farm in May.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 30, 2024
Dakin Dairy Farms increases its focus on education

The farm continues to be revamped since former owner Jerry Dakin's nephews took over in May.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • February 2, 2017
Considering life in Israel, Americans need to get a grip

The internet was full of fake news. And mainstream media were reporting stories that most respectable journalists wouldn’t consider news. Sensationalism everywhere. It was exhausting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Tableseide Restaurant owns and operates Louies Modern, Libby's Cafe & Bar, The Francis and Modern Events Catering. It's co-operated by Joe Seidensticker, Lisa Seidensticker, Steve Seidensticker, Pat Seidensticker and Jeff Greco
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • June 9, 2015
Tableseide takes over Ringling Museum's dining

The Treviso, Banyan Cafe and Visitors Pavilion Cafe will be renovated with new name and menus over the summer

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2010
Business Observer 06.24.10

Warren G. Simonds, vice president and CMO for Lakewood Ranch-based Willis A. Smith Construction Inc., was selected to participate in the 2010 Class of the Gulf Coast Leadership Institute.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Greg Bortnichak |
  • August 8, 2012
Sarasota Opera puts a new spin on tradition with 2012-2013 season opener

Sarasota Opera puts a new spin on tradition with 2012-2013 season opener

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Bennett said he's enjoyed his time as a principal at Bashaw and will miss the community he helped create.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • April 17, 2019
Class act joins new community at Braden River Elementary

When Joshua Bennett transitions from being the principal at William H. Bashaw Elementary to Braden River Elementary, he’ll leave behind a legacy of creating friendships and building community among the students, staff and parents with whom he worked.

  • East County
  • Schools
Drew Lascari spent five years at Don Bosco Prep, where he helped coach the Ironmen to a pair of state championships and the national title in 2011. Courtesy photos
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 4, 2015
Welcome to Cougar Country

Former Don Bosco Prep offensive coordinator Drew Lascari scores the head football coach position at Cardinal Mooney.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 12, 2015
School boards wrong again

Now that property values and home building are rising again, the Sarasota and Manatee school boards see an easy target for money: jack up the price of new homes.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By The Marketing Department at Manatee Physician Alliance |
  • April 8, 2021
For Health and Wellness on the Job, Consider Occupational Health Services

For Health and Wellness on the Job, Consider Occupational Health Services

  • Health
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Red-bellied Woodpeckers use their chisel-shaped bill to forage for insects, seeds, mast, fruit, and pulp.   (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • February 12, 2021
Bird of the week: Red-bellied woodpecker

The species is the most widely seen woodpecker in Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Katherine Pracht
  • By June LeBell |
  • December 15, 2010
Music Review: The Artist Series of Sarasota: Rodgers & Hammerstein's Broadway

This season, the Artist Series of Sarasota presented a weekend of favorites from Rodgers & Hammerstein's Broadway in a format similar to New York City's long-running, successful series, "Lyrics and Lyricists" at the 92nd Street Y.

  • Arts + Culture
Nicole Rissler began her position in September.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 25, 2013
Nicole Rissler rides sports tourism wave of success

As Visit Sarasota Sports Commission director of sports, Rissler combines her love of sports and marketing know-how.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2011
Cops Corner

200 bock of Gulf of Mexico Drive (GMD). Civil Disturbance. A resort employee told police that a tree-trimming service was cutting down tree limbs in a parking lot and causing sawdust to cover three cars.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Hayley Harvey is the new shelter manager for the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 4, 2019
Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch opens new shelter in Myakka City

Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch opens new shelter in Myakka City

  • East County
  • News
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