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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2016
Lakewood Ranch CDD 1 — Seat 2: Laura Fox

Fox will face Krishna Dragash in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 3, 2014
Looking ahead: The Wallies talk returning to the studio, tour

Looking ahead: The Wallies talk returning to the studio, tour

  • Arts + Culture
Venice Theatre Cabaret Festival: Mercer Magic
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • August 6, 2013
Venice Theatre Cabaret Festival: Mercer Magic

Venice Theatre Cabaret Festival: Mercer Magic

  • Arts + Culture
Christopher Eisenberg's album cover (Courtesy photo)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 7, 2013
Christopher Eisenberg releases debut album

Sarasotan Christopher Eisenberg, a Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe performer, will release his debut album Nov. 12.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 3, 2010
East County teens skate to states

The Manatee County hockey team finished its season with a 20-1-1 record, earning the top seed in the Central Division. The team will now compete for the Central Division Championship March 5-6 in Brandon.

  • East County
  • Sports
VFW Post 12055 Chaplain Ernie Freedman serves up hot dogs to fellow post member Charlie Busack.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 7, 2018
VFW offers flame-broiled thanks

VFW serves firemen lunch in appreciation of being allowed to use their facility.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High School graduate Ian Griffin takes his seat before the start of the graduation ceremony.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • May 21, 2017
Lakewood Ranch celebrates graduation

More than 600 graduates pack Bradenton Area Convention Center.

  • East County
  • News
Rod Thomson
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • November 2, 2011
My View Postal decisions were good politics

The U.S. Postal Service decision to keep open the Tallevast distribution office is good news for those 300 employees. But it does not alter the underlying need for cuts.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Larson
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 10, 2014
Meet your LBK Commissioners

The Longboat Key Town Commission held its first regular meeting Sept. 8 after its summer hiatus. Here's a look at the people who make the town tick.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Yaszmine Anderson, Kendrick Sailes, Keliyah Lang and Brian Smith
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church Christmas

35 parishioners head to East Bradenton to help children from 13th Avenue Dream Center learn and improve their reading every other week. Each Christmas, the Church hosts a party for the children. Some of the Children show-off their skills by performing recitations, and the church and children sing carols. Following the ceremony, Santa Claus met the children to deliver something special.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 11, 2017
Wine, food take spotlight in Lakewood Ranch fundraiser

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch hosted the 16th annual Suncoast Food and Wine Festival.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
(Courtesy) This rendering from Benderson Development shows what the proposed light industrial Class A park may look like.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 24, 2015
Benderson buys Sarasota County land for $3 million

Benderson Development Co. this week closed on the sale of 42 acres of county-owned land east of I-75 for $3 million with plans to build an industrial park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 23, 2015
Like a B.O.S.S.: the Boys of Soul Studios hip-hop class

Soul Studios offers a hip-hop class exclusively for boys.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Director Peter Amster explores the recesses of theatrical arts at the Asolo Repertory Theatre.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 29, 2014
Match made in heaven

Peter Amster distills 'The Matchmaker' into its essence.

  • Arts + Culture
Cast of "The Water Engine." Photo by Frank Atura.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 8, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'The Water Engine'

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory has fired David Mamet's 'The Water Engine' up again.

  • Arts + Culture
Ed Morrell and Bill Haggett of ExtremeTix
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • August 13, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Passing of the torch for Sarasota Blues Fest

Barbara Strauss passed the Sarasota Blues Festival torch to ExtremeTix and Three Zebras Saturday, Aug. 13, during the Kick Off Party at the Gator Club. Also, five bands had a battle of the bands to see who would be the opening act for this year's Sarasota Blues Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • August 4, 2010
GALLERY AROUND THE CORNER: Frary Gallery

"The art here is experimental, ironic and passionate without necessarily being too edgy," gallery owner Lori Frary says.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Amanda Landesberg |
  • March 14, 2012
Fuzión Dance Artists present The Red Tent

Fuzión Dance Artists present The Red Tent

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 28, 2010
FILM REVIEW: 'Winter's Bone'

When an unknown actor delivers a jaw-dropping performance in a lead role, it's thrilling to watch. Jennifer Lawrence manages to catapult herself to that lofty status in the new film, "Winter's Bone."

  • Arts + Culture
Sheriff Tom and Tracy Knight
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • December 11, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

SPARCC'ling bright; Kettle kickoff; Tidbits; and Hot Flash: Shoe Fever.

  • Arts + Culture
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