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Tidewell Hospice Music Therapist Michael Russo plays outside a patient’s window at Brookdale of Punta Gorda. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 13, 2020
New challenges for end-of-life care in Sarasota, Manatee

Tidewell Hospice adapts with less hands-on support allowed during COVID-19 pandemic.

  • East County
  • News
SONY DSC
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • April 10, 2014
Goichi’s Sushi Café: Not your typical sushi spot

Goichi’s Sushi Café: Not your typical sushi spot

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Regina Morris and John Annis celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary while in Hawaii. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 13, 2019
Lakewood Ranch residents celebrate milestones

Lakewood Ranch residents celebrate milestone anniversaries.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sandi Dietrich and Kiley Eastman Riccardi of Michael Saunders & Company at last year's expo.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 12, 2018
East Meets West celebrates 10th year

The annual networking event put on by the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce and the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance will take place on Sept. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mela Sharma.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 9, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Mela Sharma

The Braden River senior talks winning districts and visiting family in India

  • East County
  • Sports
Windsor Reflections Sales Director Judi Dunn loved watching her grandson, Chase Holloway, bake on television, as well as at Windsor Reflections. She said he's very focused and competitive.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 7, 2018
Winner makes lots of dough in Lakewood Ranch

Windsor Reflections of Lakewood Ranch hosts baking competition.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota's Nancy Wagner, an Asian Women's Club member, stepped into the middle of the dance circle created during the Orchid Ball. Photo by Amelia Hanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 14, 2018
Club news: Asian women celebrate heritage with Orchid Ball

River Strand residents raise $42,000 for charity.

  • East County
  • News
Renee Ryckman, Taura Agar and Angela Scroggins at last year's expo.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 14, 2017
East Meets West brings business together

The annual business expo has been postponed due to Hurricane Irma.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
John Redgrave with his daughter-in-law, Joyce, and son, Tim, at an All Angels by the Sea brunch in 2011.
  • By B.J. Webb Bishop |
  • September 28, 2016
Redgrave: A true gentleman

Former Longboat Key Mayor John Redgrave's impact stretched beyond the dais.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The chorus's routines all include some kind of actions to go with the song. "We love entertaining," said Ellen Linsley, president.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 18, 2016
These Manatee County women live in harmony

Magic of Manatee singers are vocal about their love of performing.

  • East County
  • News
Austin Katz and his Sarasota YMCA Sharks teammates have been ranked No. 11 in USA Swimming's Club Excellence Program.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 7, 2016
Sarasota Sidelines: 01.07.16

Sarasota Sidelines: 01.07.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • February 3, 2017
Sarasota County announces Teacher of the Year finalists

Teachers from Pine View School, Tatum Ridge Elementary School and Riverview High School earned the recognition.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • February 20, 2017
Ringling College Library Association presents Jared Cohen

He's visited over 100 countries and advised not one, but two Secretaries of State. Now, as the president of the think tank Jigsaw Cohen weighs in on technology's role in international politics.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 28, 2015
Savor Sarasota 10th Anniversary Preview

Michael's Wine Cellar hosted the preview of the tenth community-wide culinary event

  • Arts + Culture
Zeus makes the sixth peacock taken in by Birds of Paradise.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 27, 2016
Paradise found for Longboat peacocks

Former Longboat peafowl strut their stuff at East County sanctuary.

  • East County
  • News
Photo by Matt Walsh
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2015
News briefs

Aqua condo breaks ground; Marbut checks in on county homelessness initiatives; Try Transit Day

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rosendo Romero, Jorge Núñez, Oscar Rodriguez Lasseria and Pepe Nieto. Photos by Amanda Morales
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 5, 2014
Locals host Cuban artists for cultural exchange

The table was set for an early Thanksgiving dinner. As the guests arrived last Wednesday to the Longboat Key home of Amy and Michael Drake, the aroma of a feast greeted them.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hunter Reed
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 16, 2014
Sidelines

Ranch grappler undefeated; BRSC to hold holiday camp; LAC announces Open event; Goal propels Thunder to win

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 18, 2013
Sidelines 7.18.13

Sarasota National Little League wins district crowns; Local therapist defends national title; New Balance plans early morning 5K; Extra Innings to offer camps throughout the summer

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 31, 2013
Destination: East County

Looking for a hidden jewel? Enjoy a scenic afternoon along the Manatee River, before heading out to a local winery for wine tasting and a tour of the vineyards.

  • East County
  • News
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