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Michelle and Robert Casarietti channel their mutual passion for creating art and their unconditional love for each other into painting abstract pieces on the same canvas for every work they create. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 23, 2018
Abstract artists Michelle and Robert Casarietti create collaborative canvases

Michelle and Robert Casarietti are new painters/sculptors on the Sarasota arts scene who create all of their abstract artwork together in their home studio in Park East.

  • Arts + Culture
Eric Holt, a seventh grader at Braden River Middle School, participates in an experiment. Students like Holt could be back in the classroom come fall or at home with virtual learning or both. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 17, 2020
School District of Manatee County seeks reopening input

Share your thoughts on reopening schools during a June 25 School Board of Manatee County workshop.

  • East County
  • News
The fishermen: Gordon Lyons, Mark Huber, John E. Anderson, George Rauch, with Ginny Porter
  • By Jessica Luck |
  • September 17, 2010
Christ Church has bigger fish to fry

There were definitely plenty for this potluck. Even though season has yet to hit the island, Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian USA welcomed more than 40 of its members for a fish fry/potluck Friday, Sept. 17, at Islands West.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
“Yesterday” celebrates British Invasion at FST. Photo by Matthew Holler.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 26, 2016
Theater review: 'Yesterday'

“Yesterday” celebrates British Invasion at FST.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Jeff Harris, Martha Ballard and Steve Matthews
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 1, 2019
Florida Winefest and Auction awards $152,000 in grants

The grant award ceremony was held May 1 at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

  • Black Tie
Andy Adams controls 75 of the condo units at the former Colony.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 16, 2016
Adams says ‘no’ to Colony proposal ... for now

Majority unit owner Andy Adams has voted against an Orlando developer’s plan to redevelop the Longboat Key resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Pacarette" is one of the feature films in the 2020 Sarasota Film Festival.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 1, 2020
Sarasota Film Festival extended through May 10

The festival, presented online due to COVID-19, will be shown for an extra week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • August 8, 2019
The power and limits of home rule

In recent years the Florida Legislature has gone after home rule polices restricting guns, vacation rentals, plastic bags and tree ordinances, just to name a few. When is overriding home rule merited?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Suzanne Aguirre, a Lakewood Ranch High senior, conducts diabetic testing on Alexis McClintock, a Braden River High senior. The seniors appreciate getting a head start on their nursing courses through MTC's dual enrollment program.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 31, 2021
Ahead of the game in Manatee County

MTC dual enrollment programs offer high school students advanced opportunities.

  • East County
  • News
Myakka City’s Morgan Smith has nine goats on her property, including two of her favorites, Jay and Annie.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 3, 2017
Milking a hobby on the ranch

Myakka City resident hopes to clean up with goat soap.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
More than 250 street painters will create pieces at this year's festival.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Chalk Festival

The Sarasota Chalk Festival, featuring 250 street painters from the U.S., Italy, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands and Slovenia, takes place from 8 a.m. to midnight Oct. 30 to Oct. 31, along South Pineapple Avenue in Burns Square.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bruce Rodgers, executive director of the Hermitage Artist retreat since its inception, feels the time is right for the retreat and for him to pass the torch. (Klint Lowry)
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • December 18, 2019
Bruce Rodgers makes graceful retreat

After 15 years, Hermitage Artist Retreat's executive director stepping down

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 11, 2016
Circus! Photo exhibit opens at Phillippi Estate Park

The grand opening was held in conjunction with the 100th anniversary celebration of the the Edson Keith Estate.

  • Arts + Culture
Kim Spruance, a Greyhawk Landing resident, kisses her new puppy, Bonita Chica.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 1, 2020
Community comes to pets' rescue in East County

Community comes to pets' rescue in East County

  • East County
  • News
The home at 233 Seagull Lane on Bird Key was built in 2007. It has six bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 7,754 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 27, 2021
Home on Bird Key sells for $6.65 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 15-19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Dick Vitale has raised more money for the Dick Vitale Gala than ever despite the pandemic.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 27, 2020
Dick Vitale raises the bar for gala fundraising despite the pandemic

The gala, usually held in Sarasota, will be virtual this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 14, 2009
Larson qualifies for District 1

Lynn Larson's qualification ensures the town will hold a preliminary election in January.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 18, 2010
It's electric

Local businesses are starting to jump on the green bandwagon in order to trade their car engines for electric motors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 14, 2019
Talk about a short commute

Columbia Restaurant owner buys beachfront home in Longboat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Connor Krug, Liv Hovde, coach Heath Turpin, Ava Krug and Jake Krug celebrate after finishing high at the 2018 USTA National Doubles Championships. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 29, 2018
Blue chips: ODA family finishes another strong tennis summer

All three siblings finished top-three at the USTA National Doubles Championships in Orlando

  • East County
  • Sports
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