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Judith Merkt will compete with instructor Vidas Orlovas. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Shellie Terry |
  • March 15, 2018
Sarasota Challenge Dances into 10th Year

The annual ballroom dance competition offers a glamorous, artistic experience for competitors and guests alike.

  • Arts + Culture
Friends of the East Manatee Library Fundraising Committee Chair Connie Farmer, President Sue Ann Miller, Vice President Regina Negrycz and Stewardship Committee Chair Janet Allen stand in front of the future East County Library.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • April 7, 2021
East County Library nonprofit books authors for fundraisers

Friends of the East Manatee Library adjusts to fundraising during the COVID-19 pandemic

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 18, 2020
Scramble for SPARCC gets golfers swinging for support

SPARCC hosted its annual golf tournament at the Harbourside Golf Course.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A hat becomes the top of the turtle's head.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 23, 2019
Many people's trash is Longboat artist's treasure

The artist hopes to raise awareness on littering and what tiny throwaways can do.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cameron Lynch.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 13, 2020
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Cameron Lynch

The Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse senior is expected to have a big 2020 season.

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

James Satcher runs for office.

  • East County
  • News
Photo by Kurt Schultheis
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 20, 2015
Q+A with Sandi Henley

Sandi Henley has been the town’s budget analyst since 2008 and an employee in the Longboat Key’s Finance Department for 20 years next month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Guests were able to preview the show before dinner.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • November 14, 2018
Circle Members get first look at new exhibition

The Circle Member Preview Dinner was hosted Nov. 14 at The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

  • Black Tie
Eddie McKeithen hopes the public gets educated about native trees at The Native Plant Show Oct. 18-19 at the Bradenton Area Convention Center.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 19, 2018
Myakka City growers have their passion rooted in native plants

Myakka City tree growers have their passion rooted in native plants

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 13, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 14

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment calendar events taking place this week in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The former Golden Apple Dinner Theatre building is getting a new storefront, one of several changes planned for the property.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 22, 2014
Golden Apple building gets facelift

Construction is under way at the former site of the Golden Apple Dinner Theatre, as the property owner plans to turn the building into retail and restaurant space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kingdom Business Alliance Co-founders Greg Claxton and Scott McKay stand with member Mindy Poff after a Tuesday morning meeting at the Grove. The alliance meets every single week.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • July 28, 2021
Lakewood Ranch-based Kingdom Business Alliance keeps God first

The Kingdom Business Alliance has grown to 29 members in six months.

  • East County
  • News
John Travolta in "Blow Out." Photo source: Prime Video.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 28, 2020
Binge Blog: Now that's a scream

"Blow Out" and "Perry Mason" are this week's recommendations.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Cedars Tennis Resort is an example of a community that already has underground utilities. Commissioners are struggling with how much owners at properties with buried utilities should pay. File photo
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 17, 2015
Commission delays flipping undergrounding switch

There's no undergrounding decision yet, but there's still time to surge ahead to a November vote.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
At $5.1 million, the development sold for more than 10 percent above the original asking price. Image courtesy Ian Black Real Estate).
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • July 27, 2017
Sarasota development sells for $5.1 million

Sale underscores demand for mulitfamily housing in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mayor Jim Brown, Commissioner Phill Younger, Larry Grossman, Commissioner Terry Gans, Longbeach Village Association President Michael Drake, Gene Jaleski and Irwin Pastor.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 13, 2013
Villagers question commission candidates at forum

Longbeach Village residents brought their queries and comments to a candidate forum Wednesday night.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Crystal Landkas-Coronas feeds carrots to Melman and Twiggs. The giraffes love carrots and enjoy romaine lettuce, fresh branches from trees and other foods.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 20, 2020
In Lakewood Ranch area: Here's looking at zoo, kid

Public gets a free look at Rye Road Giraffes in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Complaints lodged against the town for past approvals granted to Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub won't be heard.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 12, 2015
ZBA won't hear Mar Vista complaints

Three complaints lodged by Gene Jaleski against Mar Vista past actions will not be heard by the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Luke King right before he takes off for his solo flight.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • May 25, 2018
Fourth generation Sarasota pilot pursues his passion in the air

Sarasota teen Luke King makes his solo flight on his 16th birthday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • August 28, 2018
Coyote close up: Longboat's got a healthy male

Jim Granite shot this picture of Longboat's illusive coyote from about 20 yards away on the Resort Longboat Key Club's islandside golf course.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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