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Kori Clark volunteers to run the online Create for Care: Art Projects for Kids.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 10, 2020
Boredom gets brush off in Lakewood Ranch with free art class

Artist Kori Clark keeps Lakewood Ranch area children busy with free online classes.

  • East County
  • News
Sherry Dominick (left) and B.J. Bishop (right) are sworn in as Longboat Key town commissioners on Monday, March 23, 2020, at a statutory meeting.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 20, 2020
Bishop, Dominick sworn in to Longboat Key Town Commission

The town of Longboat Key did its best to practice social distancing when B.J. Bishop and Sherry Dominick were sworn in on Monday morning.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
As they prepare to open "Dry Land," Brendan Ragan and Summer Dawn Wallace have found a sense of stability in Urbanite Theatre.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 22, 2016
Stable Ground: Urbanite Theatre hits its stride

Urbanite Theatre was created to breathe new life into Sarasota’s theater scene. Now, after two years, it’s coming into its own.

  • Arts + Culture
Energetic dancing, choreographed by Donald Frison, is featured in WBTT's production of 'Joyful! Joyful!' (Courtesy Photo: Sorcha Augustine)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • December 14, 2021
Triumphant 'Joyful! Joyful!' heralds the joy of holiday season

Nate Jacobs has created a love letter to life and the holiday season as his theater troupe emerges from a shutdown caused by the pandemic.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 5, 2021
Dream Flights honors Lakewood Ranch veterans

Three Lakewood Ranch veterans treated to a dream ride on a Boeing-Stearman biplane.

  • East County
  • News
Jazmene Perez scored a goal in the Booker's first win in three years.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 10, 2020
Booker girls soccer nabs first win in three years

The Tornadoes are not satisfied yet, however.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Panelist Don Neu and Roland Piccone of Gap Engineering and Planning
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • October 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Tiger Bay Meeting

Community members discussed the future of Sarasota, Thursday, Oct. 3, at Michael's On East during a Tiger Bay meeting. WSRQ talk radio host Susan Nilon moderated the panel discussion where members brought up concerns about the Sarasota 2050 plan. Concerns focused on developers modifying the plan to trade public interest and environmental protection.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Real estate agents were particularly concerned with proposed changes to the town's rules on signs.
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 14, 2017
Real estate agents speak out against proposed Longboat sign code changes

The town held a discussion of the revisions on Tuesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2010
Cops Corner

Sept. 28 Scenic route 5:27 p.m. - 5300 block of GMD. Reckless Driving. An elderly woman apologized to police for driving too slowly and weaving on Gulf of Mexico Drive. She said she had not been on the Key in a while and was sightseeing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Commissioners also noted that, the longer the project is put off, the harder it would be to rally commissioner support following the implementation of single-member voting districts
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 4, 2019
County asks city to narrow bayfront funding request

If the county is going to aid in funding the Bayfront, commissioners said, they would prefer the money to be used only for that particular project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
While most East County homes don't have a huge risk of flooding, even in a hurricane, county officials say homeowners can make sure they are more prepared for high winds, such as those from Hurricane Irma.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 2, 2021
Be alert: It's hurricane season in Lakewood Ranch, too

Manatee County alert system sends localized hurricane notifications

  • East County
  • News
Johnny Dawson.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 19, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Johnny Dawson

Riverview High rising senior linebacker Johnny Dawson, who received his first collegiate offer, from Stetson University, on July 6, talks the Rams' 2016 win against Manatee High and his relationship with frogs.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sean White.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 27, 2018
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.27.18

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.27.18

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 3, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Meet this week's Athlete, Ryan Fischer
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 5, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Ryan Fischer

Braden River High senior Ryan Fischer stepped in at quarterback in the second half and helped lead the visiting Pirates to a 20-10 victory over Port Charlotte Sept. 30.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2009
Manatee County revives Planning Task Force

For the first time in several years, Manatee County's Planning Task Force will meet today to discuss Manatee County's development review process and related topics.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 24, 2020
Crash on Longboat sends driver to hospital

Thursday afternoon incident involved a vehicle heading north in the southbound lane of Gulf of Mexico Drive, police report.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 7, 2018
Whale sharks spotted off Anna Maria Island

Mote Marine Laboratory is asking citizens to report any whale sharks sightings to their Center for Shark Research.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 10, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 16

Here's a calendar look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Bradenton, Sarasota and Venice, Florida.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 Chairman Michael Klauber, right, said the group is on the verge of raising $150,000 for a consultant to guide its bayfront vision.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2014
Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 raises money for plan

The group reimagining the bayfront hosted an informational and fundraising reception for about 50 people Monday at Michael's Wine Cellar in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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