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Erika Cain will be teaching yoga once a month in front of the lions and tigers at Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary in Sarasota.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 24, 2019
Wild workout at Big Cat Habitat in Sarasota

Wild yoga workout at Big Cat Habitat in Sarasota

  • East County
  • News
Jaxon, ridden by Manatee County Sheriff's Office Deputy Zach Bradley, is one of the newest horses on the Mounted Patrol Unit. Behind them is Deputy Kevin Vreeland on Gunny.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 23, 2020
Saddled up for public safety in Lakewood Ranch

When the crowds return, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office wants to have its Mounted Patrol horses ready.

  • East County
  • News
Public Works Department employees open the gate and put signs back in place Friday, officially re-opening the North Shore Road beach access.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2011
Briefs

Mote scientist will lead World Aquaculture Society; New town meetings scheduled for July; North Shore Road beach access re-opens

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Playwright Jack Gilhooley's latest New York production was "The XXX Scholar," presented by Variations Productions in June 2014. Gilhooley, a Mote Ranch resident, has been writing plays for more than 40 years.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 13, 2015
Dreaming up drama

Although prolific, James Joyce isn't exactly great theater material. So Jack Gilhooley wrote a play about Joyce's feisty wife instead.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Phil Solorzano, co-owner of Solorzano Bros. Pizzeria, said his shop's van is a valuable marketing tool.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 28, 2010
TOP STORY, JUNE: Sour Dough

Solorzano Bros. Pizzeria used a parked van on Beach Road to advertise its business, but condo owners across the street say it blocks their view and takes a parking spot away from tourists.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County deputies suspect Colten Walker-Schmoyer stole firearms from High Noon Guns early Saturday morning.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 19, 2014
Deputies allege man stole guns, American flag

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged 24-year-old Colten Walker-Schmoyer with armed burglary and burglary for two weekend thefts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kelly Felthous and Ben Davis in Asolo Rep's production of "South Pacific." Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 16, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'South Pacific'

Marty Fugate reviews Asolo Rep's 'South Pacific.'

  • Arts + Culture
Initial site work at Town Center Green started in April and is scheduled to finish in late summer.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 11, 2020
Longboat begins looking at what's next for Town Center Green

Initial site work at Town Center Green began in April and is scheduled to finish in late summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2009
New store takes natural approach

The Butterfly Effect, a holistic beauty boutique located in Citrus Square Plaza, held its grand opening Friday, Oct. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dawn Zielinski, president of the Village Idiots Cycling Club, and Tom Williams, outreach director for the club, donates bike helmets to Megan Podolan, a fifth grade teacher at Willis Elementary School, to give to students.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 5, 2021
Safer rides in Lakewood Ranch

Village Idiots Cycling Club donates helmets to east Bradenton schools.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 2, 2009
Hope in the Unseen

Several Gulf Coast window and shutter companies see hope in a new insurance rule. One entrepreneur is even opening a new showroom to meet the expected demand.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Katie Greene enjoys seeing the look on people's faces when they eat her homemade funnel cakes at fairs and festivals.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 7, 2020
Fair foods a tradition for Myakka resident

Myakka City woman follows family tradition by selling treats at the Pumpkin Festival.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 23, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, May 23

Weekend's best bets: Friday, May 23

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Tallahassee is abuzz when the Legislature is in session.
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • March 14, 2019
A Capitol show of force

Voters be reassured: A day in Tallahassee demonstrates how smart and competent our area's legislators really are.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch Charter Academy is one step closer to opening in August 2022 with the approval of its contract with the School District of Manatee County.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 18, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Charter Academy one step closer to becoming a reality

With contract approval, Lakewood Ranch Charter Academy focuses on a location.

  • East County
  • Schools
University Park resident Marlene Meyer, who owns Marlene's Finds and Designs, repurposes customers' memorabilia into household items such as bracelets, napkin rings, purses, rings and more.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • August 4, 2021
University Park woman crafts special memory collections

Marlene Meyer repurposes customers' memorabilia into jewelry and household items.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This Country Club home sold for $1,401,000. It has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,897 square feet of living area. Courtesy photo.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 29, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Country Club home sells for $1.4 million

A $1.4 million home tops the residential real estate sales in the Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton area.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Lisa Berger speaks at the 2011 "iconcept" fashion show.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 21, 2011
Scene & Heard

Art Center bids farewell to 'iconcept' whiz; Asolo Rep cleans out its costume closet; New addition opens at Ringling's Museum; Local author walks the red carpet at Emmys

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Brittney Bouche |
  • May 20, 2009
PIRATES: Sarasota Orchestra performs at BRHS

The concert was the culmination of Braden River High School's first Arts and Communications Academy Week.

  • East County
  • Schools
Virginia Haley called Visit Sarasota County’s strategic planning the most important tourism initiative of the year.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 3, 2019
People to watch 2019: Virginia Haley

From red tide recovery to long-term funding questions, the Sarasota tourism guru is set to have a busy year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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