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Participants in a 52-Week Photography Challenge, both local and from abroad, met face to face Monday in Lakewood Ranch. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 18, 2014
Photography enthusiasts converge for face time

Participants of the 52-Week Photography Challenge meet to discuss their work.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Rachel Lee Priday, violin. (Photo by Joel Benjamin)
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 30, 2014
'Hear & Now' concert series presents classical music's newest generation of talent

The Perlman Music Program/Suncoast's concert series opens with performances by violinist Rachel Lee Priday and pianist David Kaplan

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2014
News Briefs

Kovach proffers televised workshop compromise; Lourdes Ramirez files suit against Bob Waechter; Sarasota County teen's overdose leads to arrests

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • April 2, 2013
City Commission candidates to face off in CONA forum

City Commission candidates to face off in CONA forum

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 24, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Photo by Jessica Salmond. Candidate Alan Maio was asked about his stance on fiscal conservatism and his campaign donations from developers.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 24, 2014
County Commission Candidates grilled at Tiger Bay Club forum

Candidates for the District 4 Sarasota County Commission seat expressed their views on Sarasota 2050, public transportation and the Come As You Are homeless shelter

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 30, 2014
Sidelines

Suncoast Storm travel softball team; Mustangs post top finishes; Registration for Lightning ongoing; Manatee 9U All-Stars finish third

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River High students rallied along State Road 70 for Sam Woolf last week, in hopes of generating more audience votes to keep him on "American Idol." (Courtesy photo)
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 16, 2014
Braden River High students interview 'Idol' contestants

Journalism students have a standing time slot to interview outgoing singers every Friday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 30, 2014
Sidelines

ODA's season ends in playoffs; LRCC to hold summer golf camp; Mustangs will host summer hoops camp; Ellenton to start hockey program

  • East County
  • Sports
Going for the Gold: 'The Golden Lotus' Co-Chairs Merrill Bonder and Pat Martin
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • May 5, 2014
Black Tie Untied

Untie the weekend with Black Tie Untied featuring Designing Daughter's A Fashionable Gala: Southern Charm, YMCA's Going for the Gold: 'The Golden Lotus', Asolo Rep's Men Who Cook and more.

  • Arts + Culture
Josh Siegel Tasked with designing the interior of a space with plenty of room, Alan Shaivitz, who helped lead the alliance's relocation task force, envisions the new office as a place to promote Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 19, 2014
New Alliance home represents growth

When the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance moves into its new office in April, it will become a hub for all things Lakewood Ranch.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Johnson PhotoImaging General Manager Michael Arbor says the business is ready to serve customers, despite two robberies last week. The store is taking steps to improve security, while ensuring product offerings remain available to customers.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 15, 2014
Business burglarized again

Johnson PhotoImaging was burglarized twice in three days, for a total of four times since May.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 22, 2014
A&E Weekend Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center |
  • July 18, 2024
Hospital Staff is 'Responsive and Reassuring'

“I felt I was in good hands,” says Mark Mattis, 66, of Lakewood Ranch, a U.S. Air Force veteran and former sales executive.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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Civil disturbance between homeowner and cleaner raises suspicions
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 2, 2024
Civil disturbance between homeowner and cleaner raises suspicions

A cleaner returned to a resident’s property after a check for payment failed to clear. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Evicted couple fills the dumpster on the way out
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2024
Evicted couple fills the dumpster on the way out

Large furniture and other items placed in and around an apartment complex's trash left it inaccessible. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota Concert Association President Joy McIntyre.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 20, 2015
Spotlight: The Classical Connection

After 70 years of importing some of the world's best classical musicians, the Sarasota Concert Association looks forward to expanding its musical repertoire.

  • Arts + Culture
Cardinal Mooney rising sophomore Nicholas Brown dreams of being on the PGA Tour one day.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • June 10, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Nicholas Brown

The Cardinal Mooney golfer has finished top 10 in three golf association tournaments.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Artist Series Concerts' executive director goes back to the future
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 24, 2025
Artist Series Concerts' executive director goes back to the future

Keren Shani-Lifrak returns to the arts after a stint in real estate.

  • Arts + Culture
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