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  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 28, 2016
Longboat Key Chamber plans holiday bash

Harry's Continental Kitchen will provide free hors d'oeuvres at the annual event.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Violent and nonviolent crime has decreased in Sarasota County in the first half of 2013 compared to 2012.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 17, 2013
Sheriff's Office reports drop in crime

Crime in Sarasota County has fallen 10% in the first six months of 2013 compared to the same timeframe the previous year, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Duval's New World Café is located on Main Street in downtown Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 16, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Duval's New World Cafe

This week we went in the kitchen at Duval's New World Cafe with executive chef Nils Tarantik while he prepares their signature Spice Rubbed Grilled Goldentile, with sauteed shoestring vegetables, sweet soy glaze and crispy cellophane noodles

  • Arts + Culture
Kayleigh Omang gets some puppy kisses at Animal Rescue Coalition’s Unconditional Love Gala Feb. 16 at Michael’s On East.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 30, 2019
Kayleigh Omang says goodbye to Observer Media Group — but not to nonprofits

Black Tie Editor Kayleigh Omang had time for one last column before leaving the company April 30.

  • Black Tie
Benderson Park, which hosts the World Championships in 2017, just landed another huge rowing event.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 12, 2016
Benderson Park lands another big rowing event

USRowing's Youth National Championships will bring sports tourism dollars to the area.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • December 18, 2015
Siesta Key Condominium Council announces lighting contest winners

The annual contest decides the best and brightest of the council's members.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Sarasota Christian volleyball team defeated Port Charlotte Community School 3-0 Sept. 3.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 4, 2013
Sarasota Christian cruises to victory

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team defeated Port Charlotte Community School 25-15, 25-8, 25-10 Sept. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Co-Chairs Mike and Dawn Baer
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 10, 2015
6th annual Friendship Center Gala ‘Friendship Around the World’

The 6th annual Friendship Center Gala benefits Friendship Centers programs and services.

  • Black Tie
Karen Rose
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2018
Sarasota County School Board, District 4: Karen Rose

Meet the candidate.

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  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Annie Shaw contributed 16 assists, four aces and four digs in Cardinal Mooney's victory versus Bradenton Christian Aug. 23.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 25, 2016
Volleyball Roundup: East County squads post victories

The Braden River and Cardinal Mooney volleyball teams both notched wins Aug. 23.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 3, 2019
Urbanite Theatre’s ‘The Niceties’ confronts an ugly legacy of racism

It’s not an academic discussion, but this lively play most definitely starts a conversation that will continue well after the lights go down.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Tiffany Yu wears a dress by Debbie Dannheisser Threads while Debbie Dannheisser shows a painting by her late daughter Nichole. She incorporates Nichole's artistry into her fashions.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 26, 2020
Spring Sensations hits fashion runway in Sarasota

Sisterhood for Good lights up the fashion runway with its annual fundraiser in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
Steve Martin, Sarasota Bay Watch President Larry Stults and Elizabeth Anderson at last year's Scallopalooza
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 12, 2018
Scallopalooza looks to aid Sarasota Bay Watch restoration efforts

This year’s Scallopalooza: It’s Clamtastic! takes place Sept. 22 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
ODA junior wide receiver Kendall Johnson will look to help the Thunder close out the spring season on a winning note when ODA plays host to Bishop McLaughlin May 20.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 18, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top East County sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 2, 2013
Manatee TSA teams take top honors

Manatee County technology students captured more top 10 finishes than any other district in the country at the National TSA Conference.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch junior Isabella Ortiz found a new family when she joined the Lakewood Ranch YMCA swim team as an eighth-grader.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 20, 2016
USA Swimming flushed by local YMCA

Lakewood Ranch Blackfins forced to find a new competitive environment.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 11, 2017
Six men arrested in undercover prostitution operation

The men were all arrested along North Tamiami Trail by the Sarasota Police Department.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 21, 2014
TWIS Asks: SRQ Cigars

TWIS Asks: SRQ Cigars

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2015
All teed up

Neal Communities is adding a little swing to B.D. Gullett Elementary School's Neal Communities Golf Challenge.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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