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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 27, 2013
Salt & Light launches weekly radio program

The new Saturday broadcast will expand the organization's reach and help educate the public weekly about local social, economic and spiritual issues.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Jennifer Brigham had time to donate platelets, which takes about two hours. She came on opening day of the new facility.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 8, 2020
Blood bank opens new facility in Lakewood Ranch

SunCoast Blood Centers hopes to double its donor base in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Sarah Wertheimer accepts the $3,500 grant check from Junior League of Sarasota. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 7, 2018
Scene & Heard 11.08.18

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week in Sarasota, featuring the John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Florida State University, Sarasota Contemporary Dance, Florida Studio Theatre, Embracing Our Differences, Asolo Repertory Theatre , Junior League

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Mary Rainey
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • January 12, 2017
Sarasota proves there is no age limit on service

Mother Nature never quits, and, luckily, neither will Mary Rainey.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Revs. Steve Price and Catherine Fluck-Price say they've tried to encourage congregants to grow both faith and social justice and outreach.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 30, 2016
Harvest pastors head toward new mission

Harvest pastors head toward new mission

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Education Center at Temple Beth Israel to host first fundraiser
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 30, 2024
Education Center at Temple Beth Israel to host first fundraiser

Program Director Susan Goldfarb highlights the new educational programs and The Education Center's decades-themed fundraiser.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
“Five Palms” was recently rented via NonStop Staging for a house on the market in Lakewood Ranch Country Club under Realtor Holly Pascarella. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 11, 2019
Painter Christina Cook Lee works on the principle that home is where the art is

Unlike most artists, painter Christina Cook Lee often sells her work to temporary decorate homes.

  • Arts + Culture
Sheldon Rhoden stars in Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's "Marvin Gaye: Prince of Soul," which runs through May 26.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 25 to May 1

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
159 Taft Drive, Unit E105 sells for $2.63 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 8, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 23-27 for Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

A Lido Key condominium on Taft Drive tops the week's sales at $2.63 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2011
News Briefs 06.30.11

Community Fund seeks nominations; Suspect robs East County CVS; International group hunts for 'Caregiver of the Year'; Ranch teacher to run for school board

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 8, 2011
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 9, 2016
FST debuts Children's Theater series

With its inaugural series, Florida Studio Theatre sets the stage for family bonding.

  • Arts + Culture
Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School teachers Denise Touchberry and Andrea Berninger received a $1,000 grant to maintain the school’s garden and build birdhouses for the McNeal Garden Club.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 25, 2017
Grants enrich seeds of learning at McNeal Elementary

McNeal Elementary garden club among Manatee Education Foundation grant recipients.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2016
Top Story — February: Village brawl makes a splash

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rachel Lee Priday, violin. (Photo by Joel Benjamin)
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 30, 2014
'Hear & Now' concert series presents classical music's newest generation of talent

The Perlman Music Program/Suncoast's concert series opens with performances by violinist Rachel Lee Priday and pianist David Kaplan

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2014
News Briefs

Kovach proffers televised workshop compromise; Lourdes Ramirez files suit against Bob Waechter; Sarasota County teen's overdose leads to arrests

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sandbar Seafood & Spirit is one of three Manatee County waterfront restaurants Chiles Hospitality has sold.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 18, 2024
Chiles Hospitality sells Mar Vista and 2 other beachfront restaurants

A St. Petersburg-based restaurant group also purchases Anna Maria Bake House and Chiles Hospitality's events department.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Lesley Rife, one of this year's organizers of Christmas in the Garden, said visitors have plenty to look forward to at this year's festivities, which start Nov. 30 at the Longboat Island Chapel garden.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • November 26, 2025
Longboat Island Chapel prepares for Christmas in the Garden

The beloved tradition on Longboat Key's north end returns on Nov. 30 and features decorated trees and nine-gig musical lineup.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sean Clougherty, also known as the "Human Cannonball", explains how he would perform his act.
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • January 29, 2023
Art fans enjoy exhibit at Sarasota's City Hall

The city's cultural origins are on display through May in the halls of municipal government.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2009
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