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Najee Rhodes.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 5, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 04.05.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 04.05.17

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 22, 2011
Advisory board recommends downtown grants stay in place

Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board believes downtown grants need more time to catch on before they are rescinded.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Steve Branham said Susan Phillips and Phyllis Black will be back as pancake creators this year.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 27, 2019
Kiwanis Club cooking up annual pancake breakfast

This year’s breakfast is from 7:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 30 and will benefit the club's scholarship fund.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key voters will pick two town commissioners March 14.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 22, 2017
Forum features Longboat commission candidates

A Longboat Observer forum planned for Feb. 27 will put candidates in front of the electorate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 14, 2018
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of Orchid Ball

Roger Capote's Orchid Ball vision comes to life Feb. 10 at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

  • Black Tie
Some palm trees at Bayfront Park were knocked over during Hurricane Irma.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 14, 2017
Staying on island a 'hellacious'' experience, resident says

Despite a mandatory evacuation order, some Longboat Key residents stayed in their island homes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2011
Our View: County must fix its bad reputation

While Manatee County is shedding its anti-business and anti-construction reputation, Sarasota County's remains distressingly intact.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 2, 2018
Diamonds are a girl's best friend at Designing Women Boutique

Leslie Hindman Auctioneers bring in valuable jewels on Jan. 30.

  • Black Tie
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 24, 2009
Bill Clinton to speak at Town Hall

The Ringling College Library Association Town Hall lecture will feature former President Bill Clinton, who will deliver the address, "Embracing Our Common Humanity."

  • Sarasota
  • News
There will be interactive activities, games and prizes, ACH ambulance tours and a Kids4Kids Dash.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 11, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Kids Day

Kids Day invites families of all ages to have fun while learning about health and safety, educational programs and summer fun Saturday, April 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jen Blanco, associate editor.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 5, 2011
Comment: In football, anything is possible

It was exactly what they needed, and it couldn't have come at a more perfect time.

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County reports no issues at reopened beaches.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 5, 2020
No issues at reopened Manatee County beaches

No issues at reopened Manatee County beaches.

  • East County
  • News
Karson Ligon.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 4, 2021
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 03.04.21

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 03.04.21

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • July 5, 2012
SRQ Fashion Week shines spotlight on local designers

SRQ Fashion Week shines spotlight on local designers

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Co-Chairwomen Charlie Ann Syprett, Mary Braxton-Joseph, Audrey Robbins and Penny Hill
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 8, 2019
Planned Parenthood brings supporters to their feet

Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida's Sarasota Dinner and Silent Auction: Fighting for Truth and Care for All, took place March 7 at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Teacher Alice Fox Stahlschmidt teaches an adult ballet class every Monday and Wednesday at Soul Studios.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 28, 2016
Adult ballet classes give students balance, grace

Adult ballet classes at Soul Studios offer an alternative exercise for seniors seeking flexibility and balance.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarah Bierstock’s “Honor Killing” runs through May 25 at FST.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 27, 2017
Live Theater: Critic’s Picks for 2017-2018

From the trials and tribulations of a Macy’s elf to a plot that’s a mystery to both the actor and crowd, there’s a wide range of entertaining options for live theater this season.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Traffic is gridlocked on I-75 near Fruitville Road in Sarasota. Photo courtesy Sarasota Sheriff's Department
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 5, 2020
UPDATE: All lanes of I-75 near the Fruitville Road exit now open following four-vehicle accident

Significant crash on I-75 snarls traffic for hours near Fruitville Road exit in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
Residents spoke against the proposed Taylor Ranch development due to its proximity to two racetracks at the Dec. 15 meeting.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 16, 2022
Housing development plans advance despite dissent from racing community

Commissioners have sent the proposal for the 4,500-home Taylor Ranch community to the state for review despite their proximity to motorsports tracks.

  • East County
  • News
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