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Cherise James, JoAnna Ford and Syreeta Banks rehearse a song from “Dreamgirls” on June 14 at The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 28, 2017
Paving the Way: WBTT show celebrates black Broadway stars

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's new production honors the black performers who made history on Broadway.

  • Arts + Culture
Matt Walsh says a tree and green was chosen for the first East County Observers because "that was all that was out there."
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 30, 2018
Many said: 'You're nuts' when it came to starting the East County Observer in Lakewood Ranch

Many said Matt Walsh was nuts when it came to starting the East County Observer in Lakewood Ranch 20 years ago.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2011
Our View: Caution on beach schedule

Sarasota County is considering a dramatically revved-up schedule for the renovations of Siesta Key Beach, but needs to be cautious about entering into anything that could be financially constricting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Offensive lineman Kyle Brown, a 2015 graduate of Bradenton Christian, will play football for Division III Geneva College, in Beaver Falls, Pa., this fall.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 3, 2015
Panther set to tackle the next challenge

Bradenton Christian graduate Kyle Brown will continue his football career at Geneva College this fall.

  • East County
  • Sports
Changes approved in a revised transportation agreement won’t go into effect until SMR submits an application to amend the Development of Regional Impact.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 9, 2013
Long-stalled Villages of Lakewood Ranch South project moves forward

A revised transportation agreement approved by the Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners allows Schroeder-Manatee Ranch to begin residential construction on the massive project before related roadway improvements have been completed.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Verinder |
  • August 26, 2021
Sarasota hospital CEO urges vaccinations after losing father-in-law to COVID-19

Loss of a relative galvanizes need for action.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
A COVID-19 vaccination is given in the drive-thru vaccination operation at Tom Bennett Park. (Courtesy of Florida Department of Health-Manatee County)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 8, 2021
Manatee County receives 5,100 vaccine doses for seniors

Manatee County will begin booking appointments today for seniors to get vaccinated for COVID-19 at Tom Bennett Park.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 13, 2021
Longboat Key Town Center stage planning begins to take shape

The town will pursue building a 50-foot downstage at the Town Center site between the Public Tennis Center and the Shoppes of Bay Isles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo by Matthew Serrano
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2016
Drink This: Cucumber Lime Martini

Drink This: Cucumber Lime Martini

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 14, 2010
Lakewood IDA to vote on new Town Hall hours

The Inter-District Authority Board is scheduled to vote April 15 on opening Town Hall on Fridays.

  • East County
  • News
1. Riverview High's Emma Weyant won two swimming golds at the state meet in 2018.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 6, 2019
The top-10 sports moment of Sarasota's 2018-2019 high school year

The top-10 sports moment of Sarasota's 2018-2019 high school year, from Riverview, Booker, Sarasota and Cardinal Mooney high schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 9, 2022
Lido Beach cleaned up for World Oceans Day

The Women’s Council of Realtors Sarasota organizes the cleanup, at which 150 pounds of litter was collected in one hour.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week' s edition of Cops Corner.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 30, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 3.30.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
A “smart ball” — which uses a sensor to identify locations where corrosion may be affecting the pipe, which are then confirmed using ultrasonic testing — was recently used to test the pipe.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 16, 2016
Report: Longboat wastewater pipe has longer lifespan

The island’s sole sewage forcemain to Manatee County has at least 20 more years of use, according to a study.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • September 16, 2009
Aerobic Grandma

Summer goals pump up motivation

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
“I view this role for me not as being the captain of the air craft, but being the air traffic controller,” saidEast Manatee Fire Rescue'              s new  Chief Lee Whitehurst.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 18, 2017
New fire chief Not alarmed by growth

Lakewood National's development could spark new fire station.

  • East County
  • News
Whidden
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 6, 2014
Making an investment

Rosedale golf professional Steve Whidden hopes his new ventures will encourage more people to try the sport of golf.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch's John and Diane Justice enjoy eating soup during Empty Bowls, which will return as an in-person event on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch this year. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 27, 2021
Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee to host Empty Bowls in Lakewood Ranch

Meals on Wheels' Empty Bowls returns to an in-person event on Lakewood Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
The Volks' backyard features a fire pit, pavilion, pool and pool house. The backyard has no irrigation and 90% of the plants are native to Florida
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 17, 2013
Home & Garden: DIY HOME

Sarasota's Indian Beach area is known for having many older-style homes that the owners keep well maintained and occasionally revamp to keep them up to code.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo by Molly Schechter.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • April 12, 2017
Twenty-one and out for 'Aerobic Grandma'

Yoga and Pilates classes at Bayfront Park will continue with new instructors.

  • Health
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