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James Satcher
  • By Observer staff |
  • August 6, 2018
Manatee County Commission, District 6: James Satcher

James Satcher runs for office.

  • East County
  • News
The video reached a potential audience of eight million viewers and depicted the county’s unique Amish community.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • December 3, 2013
Visit Sarasota County honored for coverage of Amish

Visit Sarasota County will be honored for their video entitled "Amish Las Vegas" that was featured on the Today Show's website.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2011
Business Observer

Kiddie Academy earns company awards; Fast n Fresh opens on Main; Neal announces new mortgage venture; and RE/MAX agent selected to FGBC.

  • East County
  • News
Records show 819 single-family homes were sold last year in East County. Sales and permits are expected to rise this year. Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 6, 2015
2015 Issues to Watch: Property sales: Going up or down?

It was an easy decision for Ron Javate to trade Chicago's bustle for life in the Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
“Let Sleeping Dogs Lie” by Patti Kiuber is on display now at ArtCenter Manatee. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 17, 2018
Florida Watercolor Society's convention offers meeting of the creative minds

The Florida Watercolor Society’s 47th Annual Convention offers something for everyone interested in the arts.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 4, 2009
Perlman quartet performs for Haile Middle students

The LK String Quartet from the Perlman Music Program visited the East County school last week.

  • Arts + Culture
Derric Gobourne Jr. will perform at Cross Arts Collaborative: New Voices and New Works. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • November 22, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Nov. 24-30

Dueling productions of "Cabaret" and "Chicago" lead an action-packed week of song, dance, theater and more in the Sarasota area.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Gabriella Ramirez, Luz Barrero and Marthin Ramirez snack on ice cream.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Elementary Ice Cream Social

Tara Elementary students and their families indulged in ice cream covered in candy toppings and other delectables Aug. 14 at the school's Ice Cream Social. Students also visited their future classrooms, sat at their new desks and met with teachers.

  • East County
  • News
Save the date for these fall arts and entertainment events in Sarasota
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 14, 2025
Save the date for these fall arts and entertainment events in Sarasota

Here are six shows that you won't want to miss.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • August 17, 2018
Calendar

Calendar

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 26, 2021
Sarasota Ministerial Association meets at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church

The organization celebrated its 20th anniversary on May 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File photo. Barry Nicholson of Reverend Barry & Funktastic Soul Featuring the Hellacious Horns during the 2015 Giving Hunger the Blues.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 27, 2016
Your Sarasota Calendar: Giving Hunger the Blues

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Oct. 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • December 5, 2018
Fashion Insider: NYE Fashion

Get ready for the most sparkly evening of the year with these styles.

  • Black Tie
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • February 16, 2012
My View: Mortgage settlement for politicians

So the nation's five largest banks will pay $25 billion as a "settlement," and some homeowners who are upside down on their mortgages will get relief.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
In addition to the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, the Sarasota Orchestra uses spaces such as the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall for performances, which can make scheduling a challenge, officials say.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 21, 2019
Orchestra prepares update on venue search

The Sarasota Orchestra wants to build a new music hall within the city, but any specific sites under consideration remain unknown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Barbara Steinfirst came from Bradenton to enjoy the various works at the festival.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • February 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : The 25th Annual Sarasota Festival of the Arts

Thousands of people walked the streets of downtown for the 25th Annual Sarasota Festival of the Arts Saturday, Feb 16 and Sunday, Feb 17 to buy unique work and check out the craftsmanship. Old time friends from New Jersey Judy Eisner, Irene Britman and Marilyn Wiener wandered through the festival enjoying the artistic talent. 'It's just beautiful,' said Britman. Locals and tourists alike walked the crowded streets marveling at sculptures, paintings, jewelry and more.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rendering of the future St. Regis Hotel and Residences
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 6, 2020
Celebrate with fireworks!

The Chuck Whittall-Andy Adams standoff is over.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Frontier's service out of Sarasota is set to begin Dec. 10. The airline will also offer flights to Cleveland.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 28, 2018
Sarasota-Bradenton airport adds Philadelphia flight

Frontier Airlines will offer twice-weekly flights to the Pennsylvania metropolis beginning in December.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 15, 2014
Police increase marine patrol

Police Chief Pete Cumming hopes to train the majority of his officers to patrol the waters by the end of 2014.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Paul Lotierzo and Jason Champion
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 5, 2024
Project Pride offers new gathering place for LGBTQ+ community

The organization recently established a new headquarters and hired its first executive director.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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