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  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 8, 2014
Paws for celebration

Honor Animal Rescue adopted out 1,000 animals in 2013, thanks to the DePew family's December adoption of Lexi, a 2-year-old collie mix.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 4, 2013
District aims to win STEM education grant

After nearly earning funding last year for a similar grant, the Manatee County School District is again a finalist for a 'Race to the Top' grant to fund STEM labs in elementary schools.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 4, 2022
Sarasota High School student cuts hair after hours

Seventeen-year-old Landon Garrett works as a licensed barber outside of school.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 18, 2023
Animals and humans mingle at Big Cat Habitat's Liger Luau

The fundraising event showcased the many residents of Big Cat Habitat & Gulf Coast Sanctuary.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 15, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Matt Ambrosino

The Observer spotlights Manatee East Little League pitcher Matt Ambrosino.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 6, 2012
Film Review: 'Snow White and the Huntsman'

I love it when a film shatters all of your preconceived expectations. "Snow White and the Huntsman" accomplished such a feat, demonstrating that fantasy fairy-tale flicks can be downright astonishing.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • April 25, 2017
Film review: 'Their Finest'

"Their Finest" quietly speaks volumes about the power of compassion and courage in dangerous times.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Bret Hauff and Cassidy Alexander | Staff Writers |
  • December 6, 2017
Tom Harmer prepares to take over as Longboat Town Manager

The former Sarasota County Administrator doesn't start till Dec. 11, but he's spent the last five months getting to know the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 2, 2023
Longboat Key residents to walk to cure ALS

Bob and Teresa Simmons will lead the Simmons Sole Mates at the Walk to Defeat ALS at Payne Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 5, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Community Activities hosts Irish Celtic Festival

The Irish Celtic Festival will return to Greenbrook Adventure Park on March 11 for day of Irish music, food and fun.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 1, 2021
Environmental advocates urge town to consider projects

The town of Longboat Key must decide on either paying $188,382 or implementing an environmental project worth at least $281,073.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 4, 2010
Lady Mustangs edge past Lady Pirates

Tiffany Waters scored 20 points, and Mylon Shamble added 17 as Lakewood Ranch came from behind to defeat Braden River 58-53 Jan. 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Sara Moone |
  • June 29, 2012
This Song in Sarasota: Sue Aside by (the) Umbrella Cult

This Song in Sarasota: Sue Aside by (the) Umbrella Cult

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • September 13, 2012
"Mind in the Making" lecture drives home importance of early education

"Mind in the Making" lecture drives home importance of early education

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 13, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Another thriller as area high schools renew softball rivalry

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 25, 2015
Manatee County adopts fiscal year 2016 budget

As the county unrolls next fiscal year's budget, effective Oct. 1, officials shift the funding responsibilities of indigent health care to the county's general fund reserves.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 14, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • April 24, 2013
Social Studies: Dottie Baer Garner

Upon her upcoming "big birthday," Dottie Baer Garner reflects on the imprint she's made on local organizations. The lover of art and music believes everything in life - whether family, friendship or charities -- is teamwork.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 20, 2024
In defining bars and clubs, city asks: Do restaurants need kitchens?

The city of Sarasota's proposed zoning definitions of downtown restaurants, bars and nightclubs would impact those establishments' operations, hours and outdoor seating.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 24, 2012
Longboat Key issues Isaac status update

Town Manager Dave Bullock issued a noon status update on Tropical Storm Isaac that expects the storm to be 150 miles off the coast of Longboat Key when it passes next week.

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