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  • By Gerald Pankow |
  • April 23, 2009
My View: Churches not immune from downturn

With donations falling, church leaders must examine every category of expenses and ministries.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 6, 2012
Observed: A toast to new beginnings

It's hard to believe I arrived in the East County community seven years ago, almost to the day.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 2, 2013
U.S. Air Force photographer comes home early for Christmas

Technical Sgt. Donald Allen returned from a seven-month stay in Africa to surprise his children at school.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • May 23, 2018
Bugged by squished insects in East County?

Local residents have little affection for May swarm of lovebugs.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • September 5, 2019
Up and over: Sarasotans and the Ringling Bridge

You can walk, run or bike your way from downtown Sarasota to St. Armands Circle with help from the Ringling Bridge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 15, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 06.15.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 06.15.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 1, 2015
A patriotic perspective

East County resident Mary Lou McFate shows patriotism every day, not just Independence Day.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • April 13, 2017
Picture of health with Tony McEachern

The ride of a lifetime

  • Health
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 13, 2016
Film review: '10 Cloverfield Lane'

'10 Cloverfield Lane' is a cleverly constructed nail-biter, reminiscent of Hitchcock.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • February 10, 2016
Three Things: Everything old is new again

Most houses in Sarasota are relatively new. But scattered here and there are some wonderful older homes that display virtually every style of American architecture.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 10, 2013
Turtle nests on track for strong season

Summer showers haven't stopped turtles from pouring onto Longboat Key's beaches this season to nest.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • February 28, 2024
Longboat artist opens exhibition focusing on sustainability

Lynn Armstrong Coffin's newest collection opens at Art Advocacy Gallery starting on March 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • July 15, 2024
Direct library funds to foster care children

A Longboat resident writes that libraries are redundant in 2024 thanks to technology.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • January 8, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Tiernan George

The Out-of-Door Academy senior is the defensive lynchpin on the girls varsity soccer team.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 17, 2023
Grammy-winning artist talks fantasy surrealism at live art show

Jim Warren, who painted the cover for Bob Seger's "Against the Wind," was at Wyland Galleries on St. Armands Circle to meet fans and show his artwork.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 18, 2025
Attendees live their best life in the Siesta Key Drum Circle

The event, held since about 1996, takes place every Sunday in Siesta Key, rain or shine.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • December 4, 2025
Sarasota City Y is a Vital Part of the Community

It’s that kind of lifelong connection—the feeling that the Y is home—that Raker hopes every Sarasota resident can experience.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Siesta Key Oyster Bar |
  • August 22, 2024
Sunday Funday! New SKOB Brunch Is Egg-cellent

Siesta Key Oyster Bar Chef Devon’s rolls out a brand new brunch menu every Sunday 9am to 11:30am.

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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 16, 2026
Braden River VFW dishes out thanks to East Manatee firefighters

VFW members brought lunch to the East Manatee Fire Rescue administration building, where they hold their monthly meeting.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 27-Aug. 2

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
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