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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2014
Teenager's reflexes capture rare sight

Thirteen-year-old Dylan Spofford has an eagle's eye and great reflexes.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 30, 2009
TOP STORY, JULY: River Club in fighting form

The community's Homeowner's Association budgeted nearly $40,000 to fight a proposed cell tower.

  • East County
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • October 19, 2011
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra's Journeys to Genius: 'Solving Elgar's Enigma'

The English composer Edward Elgar, who straddled the 19th and 20th centuries, wrote symphonies, myriad chamber works, concertos, songs, choral works and many marches, of which his 'Pomp and Circumstance' pieces brought him international acclaim.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2014
Our view

School tax: Devoid of choice

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • May 30, 2012
Sarasota hosts Society of American Travel Writers, receives rave reviews

Sarasota hosts Society of American Travel Writers, receives rave reviews

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • October 21, 2020
Manatee County opts for $32.5 million purchase in east Bradenton

East Bradenton land bought for use as government complex, waste transfer station

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 22, 2017
Longtime training officer heads leaves fire service

The man who created East Manatee Fire Rescue's Training program is heading across the state.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 30, 2016
$24M Zota Beach Resort opening pushed to May

The luxury resort at 4711 Gulf of Mexico Drive on Longboat Key originally had projected opening Dec. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 6, 2020
It runs in the family

Grandfather Woody Woolverton and grandson Parker Ross both made All-State teams.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 4, 2012
Pat Kaufman: Creative Empowerment

Pat Kaufman is as influenced by feminism as she is red high heels and babies. The prolific artist makes sense of her quirky influences and rich portfolio.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 28, 2012
Social Studies: Eduardo Anaya

Hometown: San Juan Del Rio Queretaro, Mexico

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 11, 2021
Braden River-Lakewood Ranch football game returns, to similar results

Braden River still dominant in the football series with Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 24, 2023
'NocheUnidos' fundraiser melds new and old worlds

Mariachi Cobre will perform with the Venice Symphony at the Van Wezel to benefit nonprofit UnidosNow.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 7, 2022
ODA high schoolers learn hands-on physics from circus performers

Sarasota Circus Arts Conservatory performers teach Out of Door Academy students how physics applies in the real world.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 14, 2009
Finalists chosen for McNeal principal

Barry Dunn, James Horner and Norma Scott will meet staff and the public at a community forum May 14.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Dora Walters |
  • April 14, 2010
Pick celebrates 50 years as a priest

A champagne toast, warm memories and a lot of laughter made the Rev. Edward Pick's 50th anniversary celebration an occasion to remember.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 21, 2010
Spyder, Spice & Everything Nice

Louisiana native Spyder Broussard will again partner with Polo Grill owner and chef Tommy Klauber to dish out authentic Cajun cuisine to East County residents.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 26, 2011
'Thanks' and 'goodbye'

Jim Ley had positive things to say about the residents and staff for which he served more than a decade as the chief executive of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 4, 2012
Penguin flock leaves mark on Mote staff

There was turmoil when an escaped penguin was seen floating in the water, away from its Penguin Island exhibit.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 23, 2018
Millions in school funding on the ballot

Voters will decide by March 20 whether to renew the school tax referendum, which provides $56 million in extra funding to Sarasota County Schools.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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