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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 10, 2010
Linger Lodge hires new manager

David LaRusso, a veteran of the restaurant industry, already has added new options to the menu to the legendary East County eatery.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 7, 2010
PROFESSIONAL OPINION

Golf legends Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin returned to the East County last week to look at opportunities for improving The Concession Golf Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 17, 2010
LBK firefighter/paramedic visits Haiti

When Jeff Bullock arrived in the tent city in the outskirts of Port au Prince, Haiti, he knew that this effort would be unlike any past efforts - and unlike anything he expected.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Christian Church Pastor Jeff Weaver, a resident of Mill Creek, is eager for the church to get more involved in the community.
  • By Michael Eng and Pam Eubanks |
  • September 15, 2010
Church growth continues out east

Four East County churches are taking big steps to widen their ministries in the community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2012
News Briefs

Night planned for arts program; Foundation to host Parkinson symposium

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Braden River sophomore Danny Lane clears the midfield in search of an open teammate.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 1, 2012
Braden River battles, falls just short of district title

The Braden River High soccer team fell short of its first district title with a 1-0 loss to Manatee Jan. 27, in the Class 4A-District 11 championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
Former Longboat Observer City Editor Shay Sullivan.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 7, 2011
9/11 Looking Back: Q&A with former City Editor Shay Sullivan

Former Longboat Observer City Editor Shay Sullivan produced the majority of the Observer's 9/11 and post-9/11 coverage. His probing into several leads in the weeks that followed led the Secret Service to investigate The Observer Group - for the first and only time.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Steve Tatone. File photo.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 7, 2011
Scene & Heard

'Beautiful Noise' filmmaker shoots next project; Sarasota Film Fest names new director; Booker High tuxedo thief still on the lam

  • Arts + Culture
Josh Escher began taking martial arts at 5 years old. He also is a deputy with the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 24, 2011
Ranch attracts new athletic schools

The House of Pain Martial Arts Academy opened Aug. 1, while Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics will open Sept. 6.

  • East County
  • Sports
South Key residents were alarmed over the New Year’s holiday when they saw residents building a concrete wall on top of a seawall at Point of Rocks Circle. The wall was removed after county staff intervened. Courtesy photos.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 12, 2012
Island Beat: County officials quickly handle a zoning violation

Thanks to quick action from the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office and Sarasota County staff, a serious zoning violation was halted near Point of Rocks during the New Year's celebration, Siesta Key Association President Catherine Luckner told members during their Jan. 5 regular meeting.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
John Shaw and Ann Fletcher in "Love Letters." Courtesy photo.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 15, 2012
Scene & Heard

Boca Grande actors give WBTT some love; Hollywood choreographer scouts Sarasota for 'East Side Story'; Sarasota Opera Association hatches 'Pot of Gold' fundraiser

  • Arts + Culture
File photo by Rebecca Baxter
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 12, 2012
The aftereffect of No. 1

For more than two decades, Dr. Stephen Leatherman has ranked America's top beaches. After the initial tourism boost, how do these top destination spots fare?

  • Siesta Key
  • News
"We are an important representation of the artistic passion of the community," Susan McLeod says. "You can't miss it when it's 70 feet tall and bright red."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 13, 2013
Museum without walls: Bayfront sculptures

Sarasota Season of Sculpture Board Chairwoman Susan McLeod believes most people don't realize a free outdoor museum comes at a price.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey completed her first year Aug. 1. An evaluation of her performance was completed this month.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 19, 2012
Rey earns glowing reviews

Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey earned positive feedback during her one-year performance review.

  • East County
  • News
Mark Morris Dance Group. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 28, 2012
International artists to perform at RIAF

International artists have been visiting Sarasota as part of the Ringling International Arts Festival since 2009. And there's a new crop of artists on this year's bill Oct. 10 through Oct. 13.

  • Arts + Culture
David Hume Kennerly. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 20, 2013
Scene & Heard

Staff Photographer meets famed photographer; LeBell talks opera, go figure; Local film makes festival debut; Flight 347 bonds over blizzard and FST Improv

  • Arts + Culture
Dr. Kinga Porter broke away from the conventional medical process to offer a different model.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 18, 2018
Broken system leads to unique medical model in Lakewood Ranch

Columnist Jay Heater writes about the broken medical system that leads to a unique medical model in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
The front of 5134 Bunyan St. is a neon tree wonderland.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • December 23, 2019
Sarasota shines through the holiday season

Sarasota has no shortage of festival holiday homes, here are some of our favorites.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Donny Long, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's director of environmental services, works with the RD UVC by Steriliz system.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 11, 2020
Light shines on hospital safety in Lakewood Ranch

Elective surgeries move Lakewood Ranch Medical Center back toward normal operation.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Bay Watch will be releasing a million clams into the bay in 2020.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 3, 2020
Sarasota Bay Watch gears up for a clamtastic Scallopalooza

At the event's 10th anniversary, more of the community than ever is getting involved.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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