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The perfect Florida afternoon, as captured by Niki Butcher from a boat near Tiger Tail Beach.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • June 21, 2023
Local artist creates a candy-colored world

Niki Butcher has emerged from the shadow of her husband, photographer Clyde Butcher, with a book capturing her pastel-hued work.

  • Arts + Culture
Pending approval from the Town Commission, Unicorp is scheduled to break ground Oct. 25 on the St. Regis development.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 19, 2021
Longboat Key's planning board advances St. Regis revisions

Town Commissioners in October will have final say on a series of changes Unicorp wants for condo, resort plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Braden River High rising senior kicker Brunno Reus.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 1, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Brunno Reus

The Braden River High football sophomore kicker has not missed a field goal in 2022.

  • East County
  • Sports
Construction of new homes of two bedrooms or fewer is down to 6.2% of all homes nationally, compared to 24.1% in the mid-1980s. (File photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 13, 2022
Sarasota region ranks No. 22 for starter home availability

North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton is ranked the 22nd best mid-size MSA in the country to find a starter home and eighth best among its peers in Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city of Sarasota is exploring future uses of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall once a new Sarasota Performing Arts Center is built.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 20, 2023
City names committee members to explore options for Van Wezel

The Sarasota City Commission selected a seven-member Purple Ribbon Committee to study possible reuse of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Seth Shamrock. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 19, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Seth Shamrock

The Lakewood Ranch High rising senior is rated by Kohl's Snapping as a four-star long snapper.

  • East County
  • Sports
Work began in February with project completion expected in late 2024.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • May 28, 2023
Traffic shifts planned for Bradenton Beach sewer line project

Two lanes will still be operating with the western-most lane moved into the sandy parking area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 17, 2021
Ready to perform in Myakka

Hermmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions show off their talents during training sessions in Myakka City.

  • East County
  • News
Cary Greenberg has made a home for Rembrandts and Picassos on a stretch of Main Street mostly populated by bars and restaurants. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • September 7, 2022
Downtown art gallery makes space for masters on paper

Cary Greenberg is an architect by trade and an artist by nature, and he's enjoying his second life in business as the owner of Stakenborg Greenberg Fine Art Gallery.

  • Arts + Culture
ODA Head Coach Rob Hollway says getting players from the school's baseball team has injected a winning culture into the football program. (Photo by Ryan Kohn)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 23, 2022
Thunder football hopes for better health and more fun in 2022

Head Football Coach Rob Hollway has more depth and size on his 2022 roster.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • September 20, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Sept. 22-28

Key Chorale heralds the changing of the seasons, highlighting a week full of theater, live music and dance.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Greg Para, the owner of Sarasota Parrot Conservatory, talks about how friendly the birds can be with people.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 6, 2023
Myakka City co-op highlights 'hidden gems'

The co-op brings local artists together while also supporting Myakka City animal nonprofits.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
East County's Irene Nikitopoulos is thrilled to become the leader of Carlos E. Haile Middle School.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 19, 2023
Haile Middle to welcome new principal for 2023-24

East County's Irene Nikitopoulos is thrilled to be principal of her community's middle school.

  • East County
  • Schools
David Drake, who is 5 years old, has collected nearly a dozen rocks during his rock hunt at Kids R Kids Learning Academy.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 1, 2021
APRIL FOOLS — No eggs? Simply rock on in Lakewood Ranch

APRIL FOOLS — Lakewood Ranch moms hosts rock hunt to replace cancelled egg hunt events.

  • April Fools
Bruce Mahnke, the owner and manager of McGrath’s Irish Ale House and Ed’s Tavern, said the typical drop-off in customers that typically happens before May has not yet begun.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 2, 2021
Business brisk on Lakewood Main Street

Lakewood Main Street business owners expecting busier-than-usual summer

  • East County
  • News
Father John Bociu stands in front of the icons at the entrance to the altar at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 5, 2022
Greek Festival in Sarasota puts Byzantine-style art on display with church tour

Festival offers chance to view Byzantine-style with a tour of the St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church of Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rebecca McCullough performs a Spanish discipline.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 6, 2023
Herrmann's Royal Lipizzans fundraiser supports schoolhouse

Money raised goes toward the Myakka City Historic School House renovation project that will turn the school into a community center.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mark DeAngelis, Mike McAdaragh and Janice DeAngelis
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 14, 2023
Longboat Key restaurants prep for St. Patrick's Day

Harry's Continental Kitchens, Haye Loft and the Lazy Lobster are offering special menus on Friday.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 30, 2011
OUR VIEW: Manatee is open for business

What happens when a county building department begins acting like a business and focusing on customer service and cost controls? You get Manatee County and an environment that is prepared for economic recovery.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The Siesta Key Hotel project includes five levels of hotel rooms over three levels of the parking, some of which would be open to the public. Rendering courtesy DSDG Architects.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 27, 2021
New development rule opens door to Siesta Key hotels

Despite vocal resident opposition, the County Commission approved applications tied to a 170-room Siesta Key Village hotel, and more projects could be on the way.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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