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  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 25, 2010
TOP STORY, MARCH: Sign Fine

When MacAllisters Grill & Tavern owners Malcolm and Karen Ronney moved to Lakewood Ranch from Scotland, they placed a small plaque on the front of their Greenbrook home. In March, they paid more than $2,200 in HOA fines because the sign violated regulations.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 16, 2025
LWR Community Foundation makes a statement by taking care of little problem

Its plaque to honor the humanitarian of the year is once again up-to-date.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 28, 2024
Siesta Key advocate leads the fight against large-scale hotels

Lourdes Ramirez, a Siesta Key resident and neighborhood advocate, is committed to safeguarding the Key from out-of-scale development.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • May 30, 2012
Observed: My work here is done

Even if they let me have every page of this week's newspaper, I don't think I'd have enough room to write everything I want to say.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 5, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 6

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Bradenton, Sarasota and Venice at locations such as The RIngling, McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre, Sarasota Orchestra's Holley Hall, Westcoast Black Theatre a

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2010
Fish camp now in session

If boiled peanuts, pickled shrimp and buttermilk fried chicken tickle your fancy, head over to Owen's Fish Camp today for the fish shack's first day of business.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Dora Walters |
  • February 10, 2010
Island Chapel donates to Habitat for Humanity

On Jan. 30, several Longboat Island Chapel members took part in the groundbreaking for Hope Landing, a new Habitat for Humanity community, in Ellenton.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 8, 2012
Forks, corks and friends

Euphemia Haye hosted its first lesson luncheon in conjunction with Forks and Corks Festival Jan. 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2011
Student shows school spirit

Longboat Key resident Savannah Schield has spirit, yes she does.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2011
Nolan student wins state fair

Nolan Middle School eighth-grader Ethan Howell won first place in the Medicine and Health section of the junior competition at the State Science and Engineering Fair in Orlando April 1.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 10, 2011
Philanthropist honored at luncheon

First Step of Sarasota held its eighth annual Caring Hearts Luncheon Feb. 17, at Michael's On East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2013
A bright ceremony

Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson Jan. 15 congratulated representatives from the Siesta Dunes Condominiums on winning first place in the Siesta Key Condo Lighting Contest.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2012
Oasis Church celebrates milestone

Members of Oasis Church, which meets at Braden River Elementary School, celebrated the church's first anniversary with a special Sunday morning service and family fun post-service event Sept. 23.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • March 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA students celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday

Preschoolers, kindergartners and first graders at Out of Doors Academy celebrated Dr. Seuss's Birthday Friday, March 1 to interact with the seniors. Seniors from Out of Door Academy High School dressed up as Dr. Seuss and read stories for the children. Librarian Glendy Huene performed as Dr. Seuss for first graders and staff members made green eggs and ham.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 12, 2017
Temple Beth Israel celebrates first night of Hanukkah

Congregants gathered for a traditional dinner and lighting of the menorah.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 13, 2017
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota player selected in first round of MLB Draft

He was taken 27th overall by the Chicago Cubs.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2014
Winter wonderland

The Siesta Key Condominium Council announced the winners of the Siesta Key Condo Lighting contest.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • 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
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 30, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 22, 2012
Residents seek voice in Arts Center future

The Arts Center has a plan that could bring in a larger audience. But some Village residents feel ignored in their own backyards.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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