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A scene from "Shank's Mare," Tom Lee's most recent production that combines Western and traditional Japanese puppetry techniques.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 7, 2015
Asia Arrives at RIAF

In its first themed program, the seventh annual Ringling International Arts Festival will present a blend of historic and modern Asian performances.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Gene Venditti |
  • September 3, 2010
Mustangs, Pirates kick off 2010 season

Thousands of football fans flooded Lakewood Ranch High School for the kickoff of the 2010 regular season. The Mustangs earned their first win against East County rivals Braden River 21-7.

  • East County
  • Sports
Unconditional Surrender will remain on the bayfront for at least 10 years as part of a donation agreement.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 5, 2010
Unconditional Surrender to receive plaque

The donated sign will commemorate the famous kiss between the World War II sailor and nurse.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Sandy McIver said Palm-Aire is still a safe community.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 22, 2012
Observe & Report: Lakewood Ranch's additional security services

Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts currently pay $330,000 annually to have additional private security guards and patrols in the community. The private companies cannot make arrests, and the majority of their reports are responses to suspicious vehicles and vandalism.

  • East County
  • News
Eva and Donnie Waldroup at last year's Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 2, 2014
Lawn Party seeks to fatten grants, scholarships

The Kiwanis Club hopes to raise $70,000 for local children at this year’s delectable dining event.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Participants in a 52-Week Photography Challenge, both local and from abroad, met face to face Monday in Lakewood Ranch. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 18, 2014
Photography enthusiasts converge for face time

Participants of the 52-Week Photography Challenge meet to discuss their work.

  • East County
  • News
Photo by Randi Donahue
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • December 12, 2013
Christmas displays light up Sarasota

The return of the holidays means the return of the season of light shows throughout Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"Hairspray" runs through Jan. 11, at Florida Studio Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 17, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Hairspray'

Marty Fugate reviews "Hairspray," which runs through Jan. 11, at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • January 10, 2014
Road closures planned for Thunder by the Bay

Downtown road closures will be ongoing throughout the weekend during the 16th annual Thunder by the Bay motorcycle festival.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2014
Special-needs prom seeks volunteers for annual event

Night with the Stars, a prom for special-needs individuals ages 16 and older, is in need of volunteers for its April 25 prom event at Woodland The Community Church.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
John Russo holds Peg Guy's hand during their five minute speed date.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 16, 2016
Senior dating: Full speed ahead

Friendship Centers and Kobernick-Anchin-Benderson host series of speed dating events for residents 60 and up.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 26, 2015
Film Review: 'Southpaw'

Jake Gyllenhaal doesn't pull any punches in the new film, "Southpaw."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Auctioneer Jess Stuartevant, Safe Haven Animal Rescue President Mary Lupi and Maureen Flaherty pose with a check for $2,575 for Safe Haven.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 10, 2015
'Brook Hill dog' tin sets sales record

The piece sold today at auction for $5,150 to a person in Virginia.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 28, 2014
Pettingell named top Coldwell Florida agent

Roger Pettingell was the company's top-ranked agent in Florida in 2013.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Other beaches in the area are still safe, such as South Lido and Longboat Key.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 11, 2014
No swim advisory issued for North Lido Beach

Due to elevated levels of bacteria found in feces and stormwater runoff, Sarasota County advises beach goers not to get in the water at North Lido.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Jamal Benson scored two touchdowns for Booker last season versus Sarasota.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 1, 2015
Sarasota Football Friday: Week 1

Booker High was the lone Sarasota area team to win its season opener Aug. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Sarasota Ballet presented "I Naploetani" Courtesy.
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • March 6, 2013
Dance Review: 'Les Rendezvous,' 'Lilac Garden' and 'I Napoletani'

Director Iain Webb has proven multiple times he is the master of orchestrating triple-bill programs, and this past weekend's was just another example.

  • Arts + Culture
Former Braden River High libero and defensive specialist Kelley Shiels will play volleyball for Oklahoma City University.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 27, 2011
Shiels joins OCU volleyball

Braden River High graduate Kelley Shiels will continue her volleyball career next year at Oklahoma City University.

  • East County
  • Sports
A home in Country Club Village at 7216 Pasadena Glen recently sold for $1,575,000. Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, five-and-two-half baths, a pool and 6,376 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 8, 2018
Country Club Village home tops sales at $1,575,000

Residential real estate for Oct. 22-26.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 24, 2009
Matre d'opera

Sarasota Opera's food and beverage manager, Jim Reid, can satiate a palate long enough for audience members to sit through a three-act Puccini.

  • Arts + Culture
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