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A raised seating area in the primary suite offers a quiet nook for reading and relaxation.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • November 17, 2023
Country Club home proves renovation can give aging homes a new life

Katina and Ken Shanahan’s home in The Country Club shows how a simple remodel can turn a tired residence into a showplace.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Cristin Milioti and Andy Samberg in "Palm Springs." Photo source: Hulu.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 17, 2020
Binge Blog: Today, tomorrow, yesterday, it's all the same

"Palm Springs" and "Murder, She Wrote" are this week's selections

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 8, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 9

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment calendar events taking place this week in Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
6-year-old Emilia Kalev reads to Olive, a pug who arrived with Joanne Long, a volunteer with The Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 20, 2023
Cuteness, cuddliness encourages reading at Read with the Dogs

Families keep returning to the program, which is held at multiple Sarasota County libraries and features certified pet therapy dogs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 14, 2009
Olympic hopeful opens equestrian center

International show-jumping professional Brock Clermont will hold an open house for the 33-stall facility on Oct. 17.

  • East County
  • News
East County's Andrea Sacchetti, Richard Garrett and Dawn Zielinski said the new design creates uncertainty for drivers and cyclists and is a safety problem.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 29, 2020
Cyclists call for change in Lakewood Ranch

Bicyclists seek speed reduction, lane changes on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
Mort and Carol Siegler at their 70th anniversary celebration and vow renewal in November 2017.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 20, 2018
Mort Siegler remembered for philanthropic spirit

Siegler, a family man and builder driven by details, died Tuesday, June 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 24, 2013
CDD discusses security plan

Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 6 supervisors adopted a program to improve security at the gate at Balmoral Woods and Lakewood Ranch boulevards.

  • East County
  • News
With his parents Monica and Joe Sweeney looking on, Kevin, 12, began his third season playing TOPSoccer at the end of September with his older brother Tom, 14, serving as his buddy.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 17, 2013
Just for Kicks

Twelve-year-old Kevin Sweeney began playing soccer for the Braden River Soccer Club's TOPSoccer program last fall.

  • East County
  • Sports
Former librarian and East County resident Pamela Gibson recalls her 2018 travels to Spain with the Voyagers Program.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 10, 2025
Manatee County Library patrons invited to explore Morocco

The Voyager program introduces residents to different countries, but flying is optional.

  • East County
  • News
Maureen Geary, a third grade teacher at Myakka City Elementary School, teachers a vocabulary lesson to Katherine Millan-Pureco and America Carranza-Vazquez. Schools have changed COVID-19 protocols. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 20, 2022
School District of Manatee County updates its quarantine protocols

School District of Manatee County is dealing with more positive COVID-19 cases.

  • East County
  • Schools
Manatee County School Board member Scott Hopes was selected as interim administrator April 1. Commissioners say the county needs some stability before searching for a permanent administrator.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • April 7, 2021
Piney Point spills into Manatee County administrator search

Commissioners say Manatee County needs stability before searching for permanent administrator

  • East County
  • News
A site map shows the proposed layout of a winter festival in St. Armands  Circle. (Courtesy image)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 7, 2022
Sarasota City Commission OKs St. Armands winter festival

Amid accusations of secrecy from the St. Armands Circle Association, the Sarasota City Commission approves a proposal for a winter festival to highlight the new holiday tree.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 23, 2009
NEIGHBORS: Tom Buchter

As the new CEO of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Buchter is up for the challenges ahead.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 4, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Plymouth Harbor announces 2012 officers; Mote names new chief advancement officer; St. Armands businesses make some changes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mike Newhams began teaching science at the Out-of-Door Academy in 1997 and was known for helping anyone and everyone with anything they might need. This included staying extra hours to provide academic support and attending clubs and events.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • January 12, 2026
Beloved Out-of-Door Academy teacher dies

Mike Newhams, who began teaching at ODA in 1997, died due to complications from his cancer treatments.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 14, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: April 14

Diane Suner captured this photo of a white egret on the shoreline on Lido Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: February 25

Jan Hamel Solomon captured these manatees near the docks at Marina Jack.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: February 25

Joanne Hummert captured this image of a sunset from Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 2, 2009
Thunder roll in Kickoff Classic

The Out-of-Door Academy football defeated Clearwater Calvary Christian 35-21.

  • East County
  • Sports
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