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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Selby Public Library Band Bash

Selby Public Library hosts Band Bash to break in its new Teen Center. Five local bands broke the silence in the Selby Public Library Jan. 7 to usher in the opening of its new Teen Center - a place where local teens are encouraged to read, play and make a little noise. Local bands including The Garbage Men, UnEven LaNes, Let's Rock Sarasota and Siege of Malakand performed original and familiar tunes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 28, 2011
Independence Day preparations in full swing

City readies for throngs of people on the bayfront for the July 4 holiday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • October 7, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Official meeting of Circus Sarasota with Sailor Circus

Sailor Circus students and families were invited to come out Friday, Oct. 7 to the Sailor Circus Big Top on Bahia Vista to celebrate the new collaboration with Circus Sarasota. The short meeting allowed students and parents to not only celebrate the exciting news but also allowed for a question and answer session with CEO of Circus Sarasota Pedro Reis, Dolly Jacobs and Sailor Circus program director Susan Loeffler.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 27, 2011
Pirates win tri-meet

The Braden River High boys golf team defeated Saint Stephen's and North Port in a tri-meet Sept. 26 at Waterlefe Golf and River Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 5, 2011
GALLERY: Pirate Puff Classic

Clad in brightly colored T-shirts and red and yellow flags, dozens of Braden River High girls made their way onto the football field for the school's annual Pirate Puff Classic April 4. The seniors defeated the freshmen 14-7 to open the classic. In the second game, the sophomores stunned the juniors 35-0. But in the championship game, it was the seniors who came away with the win to capture their second-consecutive Pirate Puff Classic Championship. The seniors were awarded plaques and a trophy for their effort.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 23, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 15, 2013
Lady Rams advance to district semi-finals

The Riverview High girls soccer team defeated North Port 3-0 in the Class 5A-District 8 quarterfinals Jan. 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • December 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLRY : Canandaigua National Trust Company hosts Ringling Party

The Canandaigua National Trust Company held their third annual party at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art on Friday, Dec. 7 to connect with existing and new customers. One hundred twenty people attended the event where they enjoyed refreshments and listened to the Romanza Strings play. 'It's a chance to support the arts,' said Vice President and Business Development Officer Paul Tarantino.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 13, 2012
Former city plan receives planning award

Mike Taylor was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Florida Sun Coast Chapter of the American Planning Association.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 8, 2016
Sarasota County opens Fire Station 17

The station includes a Sheriff's Office hub.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 21, 2016
Mermaids makes splash at ODA

ODA students bring 'Little Mermaid' to life.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 16, 2016
Share your Pearl Harbor memories with The Observer

Do you remember what you were doing that day? If so, The Observer wants to hear about it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 11, 2016
Addams family takes center stage

Lakewood Ranch High School theater students hit the stage Feb. 11 to Feb. 14.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 16, 2013
Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield visits St. Armand's Circle

Donations to SPARCC earn donors a free scoop of ice cream

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • January 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Beth Sholom Torah Fund Award Luncheon

Members of Temple Beth Sholom met for the annual Torah Fund Study Day and Award Luncheon Tuesday, Jan. 7. Ruth F. Ades was honored as the 'Light of Torah' for her involvement in local and national Jewish organizations throughout her life. 'It's very exciting,' says Ades' husband, Alan,' Ruth deserves every honor.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River at Pinellas Park

The Braden River High football team fell to Pinellas Park 21-7 in its Kickoff Classic tonight. Quarterback Dusty Peebles connected with Justin Ross on a 49-yard strike down the sideline for Braden River's lone score of the night. The Pirates played their JV squad in the first quarter before turning the ball over to the varsity squad in the second quarter. Braden River played its second string for most of the second half.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 5, 2023
Record-breaking year for Royal Rummage Sale

Over 800 tickets sold for the Early Bird sale held on March 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 14, 2022
Longboat Key Town Commission shows how

To their credit, Longboat commissioners are leading the region in proposing to cut property tax rates for the next fiscal year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2022
Sarasota County Schools touts smooth return for Monday's reopening

School officials weighing possibility of presenting calendar changes to School Board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 28, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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