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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 30, 2013
Nordstrom Rack readies for opening

Officials leasing the Mall at University Town Center also say they will be announcing more tenants soon.

  • East County
  • News
Art Center Sarasota Executive Director Kinsey Robb stands in front George Zebot's "Healing Democracy," the first-prize winner in the 2023 Annual Juried Regional Show.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • September 9, 2024
Art Center Sarasota executive director is stepping down

Kinsey Robb is leaving to pursue a nonprofit visual arts role in New York City.

  • Arts + Culture
Keera Herbst, Donn Githens, Kim Verreault and Alexa Olivas help celebrate the opening of the new Longboat Key Goodwill bookstore and donation site on Dec. 18.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • December 20, 2025
Longboat Goodwill officially celebrates grand opening

Shoppers explore offerings from the 13,000 books at the retail location, which also includes beach towels, decorative pieces and games.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
The Headless Horseman haunts the Sarasota Polo Club grounds.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 24-30

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Su Byron |
  • May 19, 2022
The best day trips from the Sarasota-Bradenton area

These locales offer an action-packed itinerary for a quick getaway, just a short drive away.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 25, 2012
Observed: Back from Grandma's

Last week, I flew to Detroit, to visit my 88-year-old grandmother, whom I hadn't seen since my wedding. It had been even longer since I'd seen many of my other relatives, as well.

  • East County
  • Opinion
"Why do I perform?" Bill Bordy asks. "Because when I go to a party I'm the guy you see in the corner of the room. Performing turns me into a ham."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 2, 2011
Song and dance man

The Sarasota Senior Theater's Bill Bordy reprises his provocative apache dance for this month's "The Blue Revue."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 6, 2011
By Prayer, By Plane

Three East County families returned last month from Africa with the newest additions to their families. Now, a total of four Ugandan orphans have new homes, new opportunities and, most importantly, new families.

  • East County
  • News
Barbara Michel is survived by her daughter, Treanne; sons, Bill and Geoffrey; sister, Jean Garrison; and five grandchildren.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 1, 2012
To Michel, everyone was guest of honor

The Longboat Key Club and Resort's longtime chef concierge, Barbara Michel, died last week after a battle with cancer. To her, guests were like family.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 17, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 21

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Lake Manatee K-8 is the first K-8 school in the School District of Manatee County to be built from the ground up with the purpose of serving elementary and middle school kids.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • July 16, 2025
Lake Manatee K-8 school readies for opening day in Lakewood Ranch

Administrators, teachers and students are all beginning their voyage at the new school together.

  • East County
  • Schools
The newest members of the Sarasota Orchestra — Gianluca Farina, Hannah Cope and Marcelina Suchocka — are ready to take on the Masterworks. (Photo by Harry Sayer)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • November 2, 2022
Trio takes long, winding road to principal positions with Sarasota Orchestra

They've spent much of their lives mastering their instruments. But Gianluca Farina, Marcelina Suchocka and Hannah Cope have arrived as principal players.

  • Arts + Culture
Alice Edwards with the Longboat Library looks forward to welcoming visitors for extended hours through April.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 25, 2025
Volunteers aim to establish a 'Friends of the Longboat Library' support group

While Longboat Library awaits news of plans for a new library facility on the Key, members are working to to add awareness of the library.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michaela Mattes won the 1A girls 500-yard freestyle in 2019. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 22, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Dive in

Swimmers forge ahead despite lack of competitions.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2009
Birth Announcements 07.30.09

The East County Observer would like to congratulate all the parents who celebrated recently the births of their new bundles of joy. All of the following babies were born at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tropical Storm Debby left little of America’s No. 1 Beach exposed Monday, June 24 as the surf stretched more than 100 feet north of Siesta Key Beach lifeguard stands. Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 28, 2012
Debby dominates Key

Collateral bands of rain from tropical storm Debby turned Siesta Key streets into canals, flooded the beach and delayed bridge construction.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2011
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tropical Storm Debby left little of America's No. 1 Beach exposed Monday, June 24 as the surf stretched more than 100 feet north of Siesta Key Beach lifeguard stands. Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 27, 2012
Year in review: June 2012, 'Debby dominates Key'

Collateral bands of rain from tropical storm Debby turned Siesta Key streets into canals, flooded the beach and delayed bridge construction.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Danielle Ammaccapane holed-out for birdie on the 18th fairway to lead Team USA to a 26-22 victory over the World team at last year's Handa Cup.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 23, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Golfing legends return to Palm Aire for the Handa Cup.

  • East County
  • Sports
File photo. Jonathan, Jadynn and Jonathan Jr. Bachman celebrated mom Robynn  Bachman with brunch at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens last year.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 5, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 5.5.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of May 5.

  • Sarasota
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