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Mark Troy, Patricia Woodruff and Heath Jordan, with ManaSota Films, meet monthly in Lakewood Ranch Cinemas to critique each other’s work on the big screen and to pool the talents of the East County filmmaking community.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 27, 2013
ManaSota Films celebrates first year

East County's filmmaking community strives to be more than a social group. It wants to help its members make movies.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kent Chetlain |
  • February 3, 2010
Longboat Key - Real estate

Lido Beach home sells for $1.5 million

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Elisabeth Stevens is currently working on a companion piece to "Circus Sarasota," the etching she created two years ago based on a sketch of a Circus Sarasota performance.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 4, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: The Critic's Choice

Elisabeth Stevens spent the first half of her career traveling the country, critiquing art for newspapers and magazines. Now she spends her days creating it in a converted garage studio in her Sarasota home.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 26, 2018
Voices of Patriotism: Jenny Craig

As a female business owner, Jenny Craig knows she has more opportunity here than she might in other countries.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Julie London, or Bubbie, as she calls herself online, has created an online community, in which people can anonymously seek advice.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 13, 2012
'Dear Bubbie' offers anonymous advice from online community

Julie London's advice column has become a platform for people to discuss their problems and has received more than 800 'likes' on Facebook.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cynthia Peterson, CEO of the Center for Architecture Sarasota, sits in McCullough Pavillion — the center' s home, which was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 30, 2017
Architectural groups build a foundation of knowledge

By helping residents learn more about design, local foundations are giving a whole new meaning to Sarasota school of architecture.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cheeko Matsusaka and RoseAnne McCabe rehearse for "Songs of Wars I Have Seen."
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 12, 2014
Sarasota Orchestra: The new wave

With her first full season at the Sarasota Orchestra underway, Anu Tali searches for fresh experiences in Heiner Goebbels' immersive 'Songs of Wars I Have Seen.'

  • Arts + Culture
Riverview High junior Mason Fox started playing golf 13 years ago. Now the 16-year-old has his sights set on becoming a professional golfer.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 6, 2012
Teeing Off

Riverview High junior Mason Fox shot a 36 to take top honors last month against Cardinal Mooney and Venice.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 20, 2009
ODA Thunder silenced in regional final

The Out-of-Door Academy saw its historic dream season come to an end May 16 with a 4-0 loss to Cambridge Christian in the Class 1A regional finals.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dora Walters turns her lens on a Halloween party in 2006.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 22, 2013
Year in Review: January 2013, Dora the Explorer

Longboat Observer Senior Editor Dora Walters retired after a career that spans more than six decades as an inquisitive journalist.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 17, 2012
Summer homework yields full fall schedule at Ed Center

The Longboat Key Education Center's fall semester begins Oct. 22, and offers many new programs, along with perennial favorites.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 8, 2012
Runners lace up for First Watch race

Take a closer look at three First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon runners.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Thirty Sarasota Crew athletes qualified for the US Youth National Championships in June.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 24, 2011
Sarasota Crew wins regional title

The Sarasota Crew high school men's varsity 8+ team captured first place in the premiere rowing event for the Southeast Regional Championship Regatta May 21-22, bringing home the Spooner Cup for that event.

  • East County
  • Sports
Because he can't write with two casts, Owen Ragsdale will use his iPad as he returns to school this week at Braden River Middle.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • January 11, 2012
OBSERVED: Ashley: If you're out there ... thank you

It appears one East County boy has a guardian angel.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The estate at 6633 Gulf of Mexico Drive has nearly 10,000 square feet of living space in three separate pavilions. (Courtesy Michael Saunders & Co.)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 18, 2013
Longboat estate listed for $22 million

The $22 million price tag is a record in the Sarasota, according to listing agent Deborah Beacham.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The 15th Annual Van Wezel Foundation Gala featuring Josh Groban was held on Sunday, Feb. 28 at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 4, 2017
Events to Attend in 2017

Here’s a look at our picks for the most anticipated events of the season.

  • Black Tie
Gnarly Miller sure is going places.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 19, 2013
Work like a dog

These employees work their tails off for belly scratches, love and, of course, the occasional treat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mike Ohlman steps to the plate. Photo courtesy Toronto Blue Jays.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 28, 2017
Lakewood Ranch grad makes MLB debut after eight years in minors

Mike Ohlman's journey to the Toronto Blue Jays was an unlikely one.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • August 16, 2012
Hail to the chef!

Hail to the chef!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Enjoy some St. Patrick's Day Weekend Best Bets!
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 15, 2013
March 15: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Crist to speak in Lakewood Ranch, Buchanan to hold Longboat listening session; Culver's restaurant considers U.S. 41 location; Weekend Best Bets; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

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