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Kristin Hokanson, who owns Fiorelli Winery and Vineyard with her husband, John, is looking forward to the winery's next grape picking experience where participants will be able to have their chance to pick grapes right off the vines.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 20, 2023
Fiorelli Winery to host grape-picking experience in east Bradenton

The grape harvest will allow people to get hands-on experience in the winemaking process.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jasmine Dennison and Josie Golish, both of Sarasota, make their traditional visit to the Sarasota Medieval Fair on Saturday.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • November 6, 2021
Sarasota Medieval Fair gets underway in Myakka City

The Sarasota Medieval Fair begins in its new home at the Woods of Mallaranny off State Road 70 in Myakka City.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dr. Elizabeth Callahan wants people to know there is no such thing as a healthy tan.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 20, 2019
Top-rated dermatologist in Sarasota struggles with our society's love of a suntan

Top-rated Sarasota dermatologist Elizabeth Callahan struggles to with our society's love of a suntan.

  • East County
  • Opinion
A common sight at City Hall: residents in color-coded shirts signifying their support for or opposition to a proposed development. City officials want to find a way to limit the number of drawn-out, contentious development fights.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 6, 2020
Following Bath & Racquet Club vote, officials mull policy changes

The rejection of a contentious residential project after two years of planning has raised concerns about how the city handles development proposals.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Captain's Platter, which consists of lobster tail, snapper and scallops, is one of Walt's Fish Market's most popular dishes.  (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • August 20, 2022
Walt's Fish Market plates fresh catch with meal fit for a captain

This fish market has been a Sarasota institution for decades, and if you ask fourth-generation owner Brett Wallin, it's because of the dedication to serving fresh food.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
This Country Club East home at 7512 Crosshill Court sold for $2,225,000. It has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,970 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 27, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Aug. 12-16 in Lakewood Ranch

A Country Club East home on Crosshill Court tops the week's sales at $2.23 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
A cyclist heads south on Gulf of Mexico Drive during late afternoon.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 21, 2022
Longboat Key's Complete Streets proposal is a road to the future for main thoroughfare

Concepts under development now would guide a makeover of the town's main north-south artery.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Deysha Nelson, Amy Bodnar and Kevin Loreque start in this civic-minded play.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 29, 2022
'What the Constitution Means to Me' breaks rules and brings electricity to FST

The 2017 play by Heidi Schreck offers a portrait of the playwright as a young constitutional scholar at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Anisa Mycak and Tania Vitvitsky hold up the Ukrainian flag.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 31, 2024
Humanitarian recounts scenes of everyday life amid Russia-Ukraine war

"They have to live because they could be dead the next day," says Tania Vitvitsky, a humanitarian of Ukrainians who did not flee Russia-Ukraine war.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lt. Col. George Hardy, Brigadier Gen. Scott Wuesthoff and Maj. Gen. Scott Gray sing for the Air Force during the Rotary Club of Longboat Key's 2022 Veterans Day event.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 7, 2023
Longboat to host Veterans Day observance at new Town Center

The town will debut its Town Center Green by honoring local veterans with multiple musical performances and donations from the SRQ Vets campaign.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
If Mark Ursini gets Town Commission approval to build two residential homes on Buttonwood Drive, he said they would each have an approximate value between $2 million and $2.5 million. Rendering provided by Mark Ursini.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 19, 2022
Buttonwood developments subject to further town approval

Two-single family homes are planned for Buttonwood Drive. There are also plans to build an eight-unit commercial development along Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
ResClubs CEO Craig Williamson and Heritage Harbour Golf Club & Eatery's Mark Bruce and Rick Nelson talked to the public about resort opportunities.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 13, 2021
Plans revealed for Heritage Harbour Golf Resort and Lodge in east Bradenton

ResClubs joins with Heritage Harbour Golf Club and Eatery to create a golf resort in east Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
From all of us at The Observer Group to all our beloved readers, we wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and happy holidays.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 30, 2011
The Observer Holiday Gift Guide

Are you ready for the most wonderful time of the year?

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Greer weaving in her Whitney Beach condominium. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 1, 2022
Former alpaca farmer finds tranquility while weaving

Dedrea Greer, who became an alpaca midwife, said that the first time she saw a loom, it looked like serenity.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 7, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High football comes up short against Manatee High

The Mustangs failed to hold onto a 20-14 halftime lead and lost 35-23.

  • East County
  • Sports
ODA boys cross country junior Kevin Gyurka is the top returnee in East County.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 10, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Kevin Gyurka

The Out-of-Door Academy sophomore boys cross country runner is ranked 26th in Class 1A by Athletic.net.

  • East County
  • Sports
Advanced Life Support services would offer parmedic-certified firefighters on East Manatee fire trucks.  (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 24, 2022
East Manatee Fire Rescue declines paramedic funding

The budget for fiscal year 2023 focuses on hiring three firefighters and the replacement of Station 11 while delaying funding for Advanced Life Support services.

  • East County
  • News
Commissioners will soon consider zoning amendments that will significantly limit what can be placed on the Quads.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 23, 2021
Hearings scheduled for rezoning of the Quads

County leaders will decide whether to officially rezone the Quads near Celery Fields and what limitations are acceptable.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mirna's Cuban Cuisine has some of the best sandwiches in town.
  • By Emma Burke |
  • October 23, 2023
Up your lunch game with Sarasota's best sandwiches

Celebrate National Sandwich Day on Nov. 3 at these stops.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
"Pinka Dinka Do" by Jacqueline Clark was awarded first prize at the ArtCenter Manatee's My Happy Place juried exhibition. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • July 13, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for July 21-27

There's plenty of art, music, theater and comedy in the offing for Sarasota audiences this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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