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Matt and Michelle McCord smile in front of a picture of Lauren Teyke in the Ovation lobby. (Photo: Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 7, 2022
Sarasota dancer is coming home with 'Anastasia'

Lauren Teyke grew up in Sarasota and learned the craft of singing and dancing right here at her mom's theater school. Now she returns as a professional.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 20, 2013
Town gives ULI a second look

The commission gave the town manager direction to work out a proposed contract with The Urban Land Institute.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 21, 2016
Theater review: 'Last Rights'

'Last Rights' puts last things first at Florida Studio Theatre

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 11, 2014
FDOT improves East County road network

The Florida Department of Transportation this week will work on three road projects affecting East County residents.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 29, 2020
Longboat Key breaks ground on new fire station

Fire Station 92 at 2162 Gulf of Mexico Drive is set to open around July 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Deshaun Fenwick is headed to the University of South Carolina at the end of the season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 8, 2017
Friendship, generosity key to Braden River running back's ascension

He moved in with his friend's family in April, and has excelled.

  • East County
  • Sports
Allison Maulfair and Spencer Mauk.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 22, 2020
Local grads tackle new college sport

Flag football added by NAIA member institutions.

  • East County
  • Sports
In February, Selby Gardens shared this concept image of a redesigned parking garage. Selby lowered the height of the proposed parking structure from nearly 70 feet to 39 feet. File image.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 3, 2020
Revised Selby Gardens master plan set for public review

Later this month, the city's Planning Board will hear arguments for and against approval of an updated proposal for the botanical garden property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
SunCoast Blood Center's Diana Vitale prepares John Butzko, with Grapevine Communications, so he can donate blood.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • September 20, 2021
Lakewood Ranch blood drive helps close the gap on critical shortage

Grapevine Communications and SunCoast Blood Centers work to increase local blood donations.

  • East County
  • News
Paul Amato, Trevor Kelliher and Greg Kelliher, all of Lakewood National, are hoping All Friends Network can make a difference in the lives of those who have developmental disabilities.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 24, 2021
Lakewood Ranch man with cerebral palsy makes All Friends Network a reality

All Friends Network gives those with cerebral palsy, autism and developmental disabilities a place to build relationships.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2011
Cops Corner

Night lights 9:31 p.m. - 700 block of St. Judes Drive North. Code Enforcement. A woman reported that a neighbor's light was shining too brightly into her bedroom at night, which caused her not to be able to see the sunrise. The neighbor unscrewed the bulb and promised to dim the light.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
For three months in 2020, the city temporarily suspended enforcement of its paid parking program because of COVID-19, leading to a steep decline in revenue. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 7, 2021
City keeps parking management in-house — for now

In addition to passing on options for teaming up with a private parking operator, the commission extended provisions allowing for expanded outdoor dining.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 7, 2012
Rescue offers free pets for seniors

Napier's Log Cabin Horse and Animal Sanctuary has teamed up with Purina's Pets for Seniors to help adoptable pets at the Sanctuary find new homes and to help seniors find a new companion.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sisterhood for Good's Breanca Niski congratulates her friend, Edna Zullin of Lakewood Ranch, as she filled out her membership application for Sisterhood for Good.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • November 23, 2018
PhilanthroPizza

Wednesday, Oct. 10, at California Pizza Kitchen Benefiting Sisterhood for Good

  • LWR Life
Lakewood Ranch High School will be open for people to provide public comment about reopening in the fall during the School Board of Manatee County's June 25 workshop. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 18, 2020
Lakewood Ranch High among sites where public can go June 25 to give opinions on reopening schools.

Participants must sign up before the June 25 meeting and follow the district's guidelines.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 13, 2019
Christ Church members buddy up with kids for Christmas

The Reading Buddies of Christ Church celebrated Christmas with their students.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brianna Xynidis performs on behalf  of the Sarasota Ballet’s Margaret  Barbieri Conservatory of Dance.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2018
Standing Ovation

Annual event draws artists to Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • LWR Life
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 22, 2018
Lakewood Ranch basketball, down a starter, falls in regional quarterfinals

The Mustangs lost to Riverdale High in overtime.

  • East County
  • Sports
Members of the public are required to wear a mask to attend the Longboat Key Town Commission meetings.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 22, 2021
Longboat Key votes to extend mask policy

The town of Longboat Key's policy remains in effect until May 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sage and Rock Esposito enjoy cold chocolate milk.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Dakin Dairy Day Festival

In honor of national dairy month, families gathered June 7, at Dakin Dairy Farms, to enjoy live music and games, and to snack on grilled cheese sandwiches and sip on cold milk. Proceeds from the 50/50 raffle benefited Harvest House Transitional Centers.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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