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  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 12, 2011
Jini Mount: Painter, sculptor, ice skater and actress

Jini Mount is a painter, sculptor, ice skater and now an actress. Is there anything this 84-year-old Renaissance woman can't do? The Celery Barn proprietress invites us into her colorful world.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 27, 2012
Year in review: June 2012, 'Debby Downer'

Tropical Storm Debby was an unwelcome guest but appears to have spared the Key major damages.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By David Conway |
  • February 23, 2017
City moves forward with water transit plans

The city approved a ferry and water taxi service between Sarasota and the region’s barrier islands, part of an effort to encourage alternative modes of transportation.

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  • By Jack Nelson |
  • December 24, 2025
Holiday hoops make for a merry time

The area's high school basketball teams will travel across the state and beyond for tournament play.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 28, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 29

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Bradenton, Sarasota and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 17, 2013
Proposed gun club gets tentative green light

A county hearing officer has issued an intent to approve plans for the Ancient Oak Gun Club, after neighbors raised concerns about the project.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 10, 2011
Our View

Agenda for the new commission

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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 28, 2024
371 affordable housing units planned for site near Newtown

The Sarasota project is part of a nearly 1,500-unit multifamily development that will include a grocery store and pharmacy on 114 acres of county land at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Tuttle Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • October 27, 2020
County extends state of emergency

Manatee County state of emergency for COVID-19 extended through Nov. 3

  • East County
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 19, 2022
High school football roundup: 08.19.22

Preseason Kickoff Classics were played across the region Friday night.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2009
Armed suspects rob Ranch Chevron

The suspects entered the gas station at 14315 S.R. 70 E. and held the clerk at gunpoint. They stole $50 from the cash register and cigarettes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • December 2, 2009
Blast of good news

Connie and Joe Ellison recently returned from a five-week cruise that started in Alaska and ended in Hong Kong and had a blast of good news to share. Their son, Bruce Ellison, will wed Karen Kohn, from Boston, Dec. 20. The couple met on the beach on Longboat Key about a year-and-a-half ago and discovered not only each other, but that her folks live directly above his folks at Fairway Bay. Kohn is a computer expert, a porcelain-doll maker and a singer; she will relocate to Rapid City, S.D., where her husband-to-be practices law. Connie Ellison also happily reports that her grandson and his wife are expecting twins in April, and that a granddaughter has a new man in her life.

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 18, 2010
Manatee County hosts 'Biggest Loser'

Bill Germanakos, who lost 164 pounds to win the fourth season of "The Biggest Loser," will speak Jan. 20.

  • East County
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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 23, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Morel

Morel restaurant's Executive Chef Fredy Mayer shares an exclusive recipe for YourObserver.com readers.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 28, 2010
Ackerman receives Eagle Award

The honor recognizes Ackerman for her top performance among Coldwell Banker's 4,800 agents in Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 5, 2012
Grand Bay condominium sells for $917,000

The following residential real-estate transactions took place between Aug. 20 and Aug. 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 22, 2012
The cat is out of the bag!

On her 15th birthday Aug. 12, East County resident Maria Wirries, an up-and-coming ice-skating, dancing and singing teenager, was surprised by about 20 guests at Cat Depot, where she learned a cat pod had been named in her honor - "Maria's Manor."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River vs. Booker Preseason Kickoff Classic

Braden River High senior defensive end Kelvin Albritton recovered three fumbles as the host Pirates came away with a 20-12 victory over Booker in the preseason kickoff classic Friday night. Led by first-year head coach Curt Bradley, the Pirates took a 7-0 lead on 20-yard touchdown pass from senior quarterback Eric Schappacher to senior tight end Dylan Lee. Booker responded in the second quarter on an 8-yard run by Marlon Mack, who transferred over from Sarasota. A blocked extra point left the Tornadoes trailing 7-6. Braden River junior running back Darius Jones scored from 3 yards out to give the Pirates a 13-6 halftime lead. After a scoreless third quarter, Mack ran in from 12 yards out to pull the Tornadoes within a point. Booker's two-point conversion attempt failed, leaving the Tornadoes trailing 13-12 with 10:12 remaining in regulation. Schappacher scored from a yard out with 3:36 remaining to seal the victory for Braden River. The Pirates will open the regular season Aug. 31 at rival Lakewood Ranch while the Tornadoes will travel to Sarasota. Kickoff for both games is set for 7:30 p.m.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • April 23, 2012
April 23: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 24, 2012
SCORES: Meteors win Georgia-Florida Showdown

The Meteors 9U travel baseball team captured the Georgia-Florida Showdown April 20-22 in Valdosta, Ga.

  • East County
  • Sports
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