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  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • May 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Sailing Squadron Race Around Lido

Families got together at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron for the 21st Annual Race Around Lido Monday, May 27 to raise funds for Luffing Lassies, a women's sailing group, and to enjoy the Memorial Day Holiday. Approximately 80 people took their sailboats and calculated how much time it would take for them to get from the North beach to the sailing squadron. The team with the closest estimate won the race.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 21, 2019
Reaching daily Fitbit nirvanna

Sarasota residents reflect on their Fitbit challenges and if 10,000 steps is all it's cracked up to be.

  • Health
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2022
The best things to do this season on Siesta, Lido, Longboat keys

The don’t-miss events from around the keys in November, December and January.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 2, 2023
Sea turtle nesting season persisted despite high heat, hurricane

Overall, it was a good year for sea turtles, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium says.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 27, 2025
Braden River Middle School teacher subs as mangrove ranger

Keith Paynter is among the Suncoast Waterkeeper volunteers who help monitor local mangrove forests.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • January 21, 2025
Art Center Sarasota welcomes a new leader on eve of 100th birthday

Katherine Ceasar was promoted from education director to executive director in December.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 27, 2023
Mary Davis Wallace talks about her proposed Public Art Plan for the city

Sarasota's public art lead and city planner spent 18 months creating the guiding document that will be unveiled in a workshop on May 3.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 9, 2023
Raising funds for charity looks good to pageant winner

Lakewood Ranch High freshman Madison Huffman will raise funds and awareness for Hope Family Services during her reign as Miss Sunshine Charity Pageant Jr. Teen Ambassador.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • June 2, 2025
Squeaky Wheel Fringe keeps the momentum going in its third edition

The "smorgasbord" festival takes over the stage at the Jane B. Cook Theatre from June 3-10.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 29 to March 6

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 20, 2010
ELECTION 2010: GreyHawk Landing CDD Seat 1

In the weeks leading up to the general election, which will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, The East County Observer will profile contested races pertinent to East County residents. Meet the contestants for GreyHawk Landing CDD Seat 1.

  • East County
  • News
  • By George Rauch |
  • February 2, 2011
Market presents another false picture

The announcement from government officials last week that our economy was growing at a 3.5% rate was misleading.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 7, 2011
SPECIAL REPORT: East County's most expensive construction

In Sarasota and Manatee counties, 41 construction permits for more than $1 million have been pulled in the past year. Of those, about one-fourth are in the East County.

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 2, 2012
TOP STORY, DEC.: The East County's Most Expensive Projects

In Sarasota and Manatee counties, 41 construction permits for more than $1 million have been pulled in the past year. Of those, about one-fourth are in the East County.

  • East County
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 25, 2015
Teen busted with six pounds of pot

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged 18-year-old Michael Cramer with several drug offenses after a deputy caught him counting money in a shopping center parking lot Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 30, 2009
Lady Pirates power past Lady Tigers

The Braden River High volleyball team remains undefeated in the district after having posted a 3-0 victory over Palmetto Sept. 29.

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