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The set as it appears on stage, as designed by Judy Gailen. The blue portion of the wall is on a turret and transforms into a hidden bar. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 10, 2013
Scene & Heard

The perfect set to commit a murder; First of bi-annual art installation; Second installment of the now known

  • Arts + Culture
The Shore in Longbeach Village has posted signs announcing the beginning of staff training. The parking lot still requires work as do other finishing details. Photos by Sten Spinella.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • August 28, 2019
The Shore restaurant trains staff, inches toward opening

The establishment gained a temporary certificate of occupancy to conduct personnel activity.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Those opposing development along a section of Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch attended Tuesday's Sarasota County Commission meeting dressed in white shirts to show unity. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 25, 2022
Sarasota County declines rezone for section of Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch

The County Commission also approved a major extension of Lakewood Ranch that includes building 5,000 homes.

  • East County
  • News
Stephanie Peabody
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 27, 2021
Brain Health Initiative founder expects big 2021 in Lakewood Ranch

Brain Health Initiative founder Stephanie Peabody expects huge goals in 2021 in the Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, Bradenton region.

  • East County
  • News
A survey shows an 18% decline in seagrass in Sarasota Bay. Seagrass affects more than 75% of marine life. File photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 20, 2021
Seagrass decline in Sarasota Bay is cause for concern

A survey of Sarasota Bay shows an 18% decline in seagrass.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 29, 2011
Misty Creek to host open house

Misty Creek Golf Club will host a Spring Fling Membership Preview Weekend for the local community April 2-3.

  • East County
  • Sports
Members of the Lorraine Lakes community in Lakewood Ranch are concerned a cell phone tower planned not far from the playground will be harmful to children.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 12, 2023
Lorraine Lakes residents concerned about planned cell tower

The Lennar community will have a cell tower built near its amenity center and children's playground.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 3, 2014
'Bite Coin' brings technology to shops

APRIL FOOLS' - In an effort to promote increased spending in the heart of Sarasota, entrepreneur Jesse Biter is introducing a new cyber currency to be used in local businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Veronica McCurdy, wore a helmet at Riverview High last season, and didn't think it made a difference.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 15, 2018
Girls lacrosse requires helmets, but some people don't want them

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Eighth grader Hope Li finds comfort in the crash pad.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 13, 2023
Nolan Middle sensory room provides solace for disabled students

The new sensory room, funded by the school's parent-teacher organization, helps relieve students' anxiety and provides a calming environment.

  • East County
  • Schools
Mary Russell, 24, takes a bite of her gold medal at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games. Russell won the women's 100 yard freestyle (1:30.34). (Courtesy photo)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 22, 2022
Del Webb swimmer makes a special memory at Special Olympics USA Games

Mary Russell, 24, won a gold medal in the women's 100 yard freestyle (1:30.34) at the event, which was held Jun 5-12 in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • February 15, 2022
This Week in A+E: Feb. 17-23

Sarasota natives Luca Stine and Adelaide Boedecker dot the Sarasota calendar this week, and there will be no shortage of festivals, concerts, tribute artists and comedy shows to attend.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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The Knights worked on a project Aug. 8 at the church. In the back row are Rick Kuebel, Mike Mahan and Vin Misciagna.  In the front row are Gordon Shellhaas, Paul Palmeri and Rich Macklin.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 12, 2020
Knights representing Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church of Lakewood Ranch hammer out volunteer efforts

Knights representing Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church of Lakewood Ranch hammer out volunteer efforts.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Assistant Fire Chief Bryan Carr demonstrates how RGF Environmental Group Inc.'s air purification system works.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 4, 2021
Devices aboard Longboat rescue vehicles clear the air

Machines combat airborne pollutants such bacteria, mold and viruses, including COVID-19.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
John Clarke enjoys Longboat Key's beach at age 12 during a 1978 family vacation at the old Holiday Inn. Courtesy photos
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 24, 2014
Travel terror

John Clarke was visiting the Longboat Key Holiday Inn in 1978, when one of the Key's most notorious crimes unfolded.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota Hospital Board At Large: Sharon Wetzler DePeters

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 2, 2021
Booker student documentary to air on Tampa area PBS channel

"Into the Storm" highlights the desegregation of Sarasota County schools as it follows the 1966-67 Booker Tornadoes basketball team.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The service at Christ Church was live streamed on March 15 and will be for the foreseeable future.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 19, 2020
Longboaters make adjustments

Residents, businesses and town leaders gear up to face coronavirus' changes and challenges.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sydney McCullough entertains the crowd aboard Achilles.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 24, 2022
Myakka horse show raises money for historic schoolhouse

Entertainers and riders from Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions perform and share regional history in a fundraiser for renovations of the Myakka City Historic School House.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kathryn (Mazzanti) DeYoung. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 6, 2019
Lakewood Ranch talent on exhibit

MTC student work gets world audience.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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