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"Rigoletto" will be at Sarasota Opera House Nov. 1-17.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 31

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Greenbrook's Ian Carroway, Luisa Elizalde and Olivia Carroway assess their treasure after the hunt in 2019. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 25, 2022
Lakewood Ranch's annual EGGstravaganza egg hunt returns

Resident Crystal Rothhaar looks forward to EGGstravaganza after hosting her own egg hunt last year.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Residents and guests at Tara Golf & Country Club will likely have a new amenity within the next one to two years. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 13, 2022
Tara Golf & Country Club embraces pickleball demand

A proposed rezone within the Lakewood Ranch subdivision would allow five pickleball courts and three tennis courts to be built.

  • East County
  • News
Commissioners will only revisit a funding formula for the neighborhood utilities project if the GMD project referendum passes Nov. 3.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 30, 2015
Neighborhood undergrounding project won’t fizzle

Despite concerns from a few residents that splitting up the burial of island utilities into two referendum questions is doomed for failure, the Town Commission is moving forward with a GMD project referendum in November.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brady Moore.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 3, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 05.03.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 05.03.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Senior forward Kaitlin Bell had eight point against Jefferson High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 21, 2019
Booker girls basketball is one win from the final four

One win from the final four, Booker High girls basketball is playing as a unit under Shantia Grace.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Nate Jacobs, founder of the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, engaged Rhames in a moderated discussion about his career. (Photo: Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 31, 2022
Actor Ving Rhames implores WBTT audience to follow their dreams

The "Mission Impossible" actor doesn't know how he made it to the top of the acting heap, but he credits his faith, his craft and his instinct for survival for leading him to Hollywood success.

  • Arts + Culture
Derek Wagner, standing second from right, was honored before Cardinal Mooney's game against Canterbury. Wagner poses alongside his family (Bryce Wagner, Grant Wagner and Sara Wagner) and Mooney senior Joseph Beach.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 31, 2022
Mooney boys lacrosse coach motivates team to massive comeback

Derek Wagner picked up his 100th career win in February and has plenty of wisdom to share.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Buyers from all over the U.S. have been gobbling up Lakewood Ranch homes, such as this one in the Genoa community of the Lake Club.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 12, 2021
Lakewood Ranch seizes No. 1 spot in master-planned community sales

RCLCO study names Lakewood Ranch as nation's No. 1-selling master-planned community.

  • East County
  • News
"Wild Rose" is in theaters now. Courtesy photo
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 22, 2019
Jessie Buckley produces an unforgettable performance in 'Wild Rose'

The film follows a wannabe country singer/mom of two after she is released from prison and pursues her dream in Nashville.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 1, 2018
Cops Corner: The police want to talk

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Veteran Dave Daily was the Grand Marshall in 2019.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 10, 2021
Tribute to Heroes Parade cancelled in Lakewood Ranch

A smaller live concert event at the Greenbrook Adventure Park in Lakewood Ranch will replace the Tribute to Heroes parade.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Group |
  • August 11, 2022
The Most Common Questions About Gallbladder Disease

David W. Dexter, MD, FACS, Board-Certified General Surgeon with Lakewood Ranch Medical Group, Answers Some of The Most Common Questions

  • Health
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 24, 2009
Building official steps down

Randy Fowler resigned from the town after 33 years of service, citing differences in opinion on how his department should be run.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • February 24, 2014
Black Tie Untied

Untie the weekend with Black Tie Untied, featuring Sarasota Exotic Car Fest's festivities and Sarasota Orchestra's "A-Nu Time" gala.

  • Arts + Culture
Construction crews are building the chiller plant at the southwest corner of S. Tamiami Trail and the main entrance to the park.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • April 25, 2013
Work under way on chiller plant at Phillippi Estate

The $1.15 million chiller is designed to operate during off-peak hours, when energy costs are lower.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Country Club East's Jeannine Abele, who is a tutor, and Michelle Desveaux McLean, the executive director of the Manatee Literacy Council, work with learners to develop their English speaking and reading skills.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 3, 2021
Literacy nonprofit seeks volunteers in Manatee County

With 68 people on the waiting list, the Manatee Literacy Council is searching for volunteers in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 30, 2011
Chilly Day for Chili

The Longboat Key Public Tennis Center held a chili cook-off competition on Friday, Jan. 28 at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center facilities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 4, 2013
Manatee Schools release forensic audit supporting documents

The Manatee County School District posted all documents related to the forensic audit of the school district's $3.4 budget deficit Feb. 1.

  • East County
  • News
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