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  • In Memoriam |
  • February 21, 2022
Blanca Di Cecco

Blanca Di Cecco, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, dear friend to many and, dedicated volunteer, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2022 at the age of 92.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 9, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Terrance Cummings

Braden River High senior Terrance Cummings helped lead the Pirates to a 2-2 record Dec. 26 to Dec. 29, at the 21st annual Suncoast Holiday Classic.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2013
News Briefs

East County resident appointed to state board; Manatee Commission last to vote on rowing bid

  • East County
  • News
File photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 23, 2018
Ringling College of Art and Design announces entertainment design major

Ringling College of Art and Design will begin offering the new undergraduate degree program, entertainment design, in fall 2019.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Rich Swier Sr. |
  • June 28, 2012
My View: Israel: The Masada Paradigm

During my recent trip to Israel I visited many historical sites. One site that struck me was Masada (Hebrew for fortress). Masada embodies the spirit of Israel. It is located in the Southeastern part of Israel near the Dead Sea.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The purple line running from the Key to the orange dot represents the town-owned wastewater pipeline.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • May 9, 2023
Mainland portion of Longboat's sewer main project completed

The more costly portion of the pipe, which will run under Sarasota Bay, awaits construction.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The proposed 10,616-square-foot-home would span vacant lots at 4137 and 4153 Higel Ave.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • February 21, 2018
Unbuilt Siesta Key home lists for $16.6 million

The estate is one of six options available to prospective buyers for two vacant, adjacent parcels on the island.

  • Siesta Key
  • Real Estate
The Sarasota Players' "The Legend of Sleeping Hollow" returns to the Sarasota Polo Club for its annual October run.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 23-29

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Daniel Perales |
  • October 29, 2017
Sarasota Opera hosts Curtain Raiser Dinner

Sarasota Opera kicked off the season with the annual dinner on Oct. 29 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
  • By Robin Punsalan |
  • February 25, 2013
Post-Oscars musings: on underdogs, the buzz and the pageantry machine

Post-Oscars musings: on underdogs, the buzz and the pageantry machine

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 5, 2018
A warm welcome

From chilly North Dakota to sunny Sarasota, I'm here to stay.

  • Black Tie
Jessica Polk, Jake Hartvigsen, Colleen Thayer and Beth Walters of Nami prepare to accept the check from Sara Winer.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 28, 2025
Impact100 awards $876,000 in grants to local nonprofits

The women's giving circle offered grants of $109,500 each to eight local nonprofits.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Shane Rice started playing cowboy polo at just 4 years old. This season, he's one of the top players at the Sarasota Polo Club.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 8, 2012
Born to ride

California native Shane Rice has received the Best Playing Pony award three times so far this season and also has been named the Most Valuable Player.

  • East County
  • Sports
Maggie Oberst, Catherine Costello and Bonnie Schneider at the St. Mary Christmas Bazaar.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 11, 2024
St. Mary's Women’s Guild hosts handmade Christmas market

St. Mary Star of the Sea Women’s Guild hosted its annual Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Though barely 30 feet wide, the Morris-Thomas townhouse makes a dramatic impression overlooking the greenery of Gillespie Park. Photos by Mallory Gnaegy
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • June 12, 2013
Home of the Month: Gillespie turns a corner

An upscale renovation in Sarasota's most diverse neighborhood points to a new future.

  • Arts + Culture
Mimi Carlin gets a blow out at Blow la la.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 30, 2019
Fashion Insider: Gala ready

See how co-chairwoman Mimi Carlin gets ready for her big event.

  • Black Tie
Natalie Gorji.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 21, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Natalie Gorji

The ODA sophomore talks soccer and Paris.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 29, 2011
Longboat seeks density assistance

Town officials hope elected officials can help exempt the town from a state bill that prohibits a density referendum.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The church chose not to alter its sanctuary building, opting instead to build the events center that currently awaits construction.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 10, 2022
Living Lord Lutheran Church in Lakewood Ranch begins expansion

The new construction project will introduce a 2,274-square-foot events hall.

  • East County
  • News
The placement of the courts following relocation.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • January 10, 2023
Key Club pickleball plans passed

The site plans to replace existing parking for four new courts were passed unanimously on second reading.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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