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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 1, 2015
YO Sushi! opens second U.S. location

The new store opens today in The Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • News
Carmen Valenti, Jack Hanley, Richard Duda, Bob Teiken and Mike Gilbert all were Air Force veterans who tracked nuclear bomb tests during the Vietnam War era.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 4, 2020
Sarasota veterans enjoy life after their nuclear bomb tracking days.

Veterans reunion in Sarasota rekindles memories of their Air Force days tracking nuclear bomb tests.

  • East County
  • News
The meeting was held at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 21, 2016
Off-duty patrol discussions still in works

Lakewood Ranch CDD 1 hopes a contract with the Manatee County Sheriff's Office can be secured within three months.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 28, 2017
Best of Cops Corner: 2017

Enjoy the year-end edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2013
Willis teachers get 'silly'

Fourth-grade teachers at Willis Elementary School got "all tied up" March 8, as their students sprayed them head to toe with Silly String.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jennifer Woodford, 14, wipes off any excess Bolognese sauce from the side of the plates before serving.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 25, 2013
Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, here I am at: Chef Camp

Chef Camp offered four sessions through the summer, during which area chefs taught children how to saute and grill, and make pasta, sauce and desserts. The "Taste of Tuscany" session ran July 15 to July 19. Fifteen campers participated.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Visitors to Longboat Key Beach are warned not to participate in water recreation while the advisory is in place.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • September 20, 2018
No-swim advisory in place for Longboat Key

Red tide causes bacteria levels to increase. in Longboat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2011
Business Observer

Kiddie Academy earns company awards; Fast n Fresh opens on Main; Neal announces new mortgage venture; and RE/MAX agent selected to FGBC.

  • East County
  • News
Samantha the elf can be found on a shelf in Arts A Blaze, located on Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 16, 2014
Main Street offers an elf game of hide-and-seek

Elves are hiding on Main Street. If shoppers find them all, they have a chance to win gift cards for local shops.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Memorial Hospital President and CEO David Verinder speaks at a March 3 press conference about the local COVID-19 response. Since then, six patients at the hospital have tested positive for the disease.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 20, 2020
Visitors off-limits at Sarasota Memorial Hospital

After two more patients tested positive for COVID-19, the hospital said visitors will only be allowed in special circumstances effective at 6 p.m. today.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 23, 2015
Rams seek players for fundraiser

The Riverview High boys basketball team will hold its Golf Outing fundraiser Nov. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The city plans to renovate the Bobby Jones Golf Club property in April 2021, a project expected to cost $21.4 million.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 21, 2020
City staff turns away Bobby Jones lease offer

A proposal from a private group interested in operating Bobby Jones Golf Club did not make it to the City Commission for review.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Bret Hauff |
  • July 25, 2018
Sister Keys a Longboat treasure, resident says

Four unihabitated islands in Sarasota Bay off the coast of Longboat Key play host to what Florida used to be, Rusty Chinnis says.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week'   s edition of Cops Corner!
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 19, 2017
4.20.17 Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A former student of ODA's lower school in Siesta Key, Rosen Hill is now a concert soloist who has appeared in a range of Broadway shows.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 20, 2016
Rosena Hill performs at ODA

A former student of the Out-of-Door Academy, the concert soloist performed for high schoolers at the East County campus.

  • East County
  • News
Laurie Lachowitzer and Linda Brown went to Rome, Italy on an Insights Tour and took their Observer along!
  • By Nancy Schwartz |
  • May 29, 2015
Take the Observer on your summer travels!

Participate in our "It's Read Everywhere" contest for a chance to win prizes!

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 8, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 15

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Debra Williams
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • May 14, 2018
Longboat newcomer appointed to Planning and Zoning Board

Debra Williams, a 55 year old former planning and zoning board member of a small town in New Jersey, was unanimously appointed to the board by the Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
East County's Arne Hansen told stories of his time as a bombardier during WWII.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 20, 2020
Bradenton man shares stories of life and death aboard a B-17 in WWII

WWII bombardier from Bradenton talks about his days aboard a B-17.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • October 8, 2018
Bea Friedman, patron of the orchestra, dies at 98

A philanthropist who gave without fanfare, "Queen Bea" leaves behind a legacy of giving.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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