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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 23, 2010
Pink Heels Tour to paint Sarasota pink

The Pink Heels Tour will host a parade of pink at 10 a.m., Monday, Sept. 27, in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Katie Wray, Michelle Last and Emily Perez are relying on their faith and belief in one another to carry them this season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 4, 2013
Fresh Faces: Emily Perez, Michelle Last and Katie Wray

Lakewood Ranch High seniors Emily Perez and Michelle Last and junior Katie Wray are adjusting to their new role as the leaders of the Lakewood Ranch High girls cross-country team.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cedric Cannon and Sam Mossler perform. Photo by Matthew Holler.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 24, 2018
FST's 'How to Use a Knife' is a paradoxical mix of horror and hilarity

Playwright combines snappy, Mamet-style dialog with fast-paced, economical scene construction in new Florida Studio Theatre production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The playground shade structure, pictured behind, was slashed by vandals. Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 4 supervisors hope forthcoming policies will reduce vandalism.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 27, 2017
Lakewood Ranch supervisors focus on security

Lakewood Ranch CDD 4 may add a gate, change parking policies at Greenbrook Adventure Park.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 1, 2011
Welcome to the world, Jett

Kimberly Manooshian gave birth to her second son Thursday, July 7, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Jett Nicholas Manooshian weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces. Manooshian and her husband, George, say that Jett's older brother, Zackary, is proud of his baby brother.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 23, 2014
Town counts on unit controversy

The assistant town attorney warns that some Islandside property owners may contest the assignment of units to other owners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mario Mendoza said he and his family pride themselves on being nerds. This shirt, featuring a right angle — making him always "right" — was perfect when he wore it the day before the Math Florida Standard Assessments on May 6.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • May 8, 2019
New Bashaw principal looks for potential in East County

"He’s fabulous and I’m sad to see him go."

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • September 21, 2017
Tailgating and other things for which we’re grateful

The forecast for the rest of fall isn’t that optimistic.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
life-after-beth
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 8, 2014
Aubrey Plaza on becoming a zombie, evolving her craft and 'Life After Beth'

Aubrey Plaza on becoming a zombie, evolving her craft and 'Life After Beth'

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
With 17 events, including wine dinners, a charity auction and hot-air balloon rides, a first glance at the itinerary can be overwhelming. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 13, 2013
Vino with a View: Florida Winefest and Auction

In its 23 years of existence, the Florida Winefest and Auction has carved its niche as the place to be to discover new wines from around the world, dine on gourmet dishes and help benefit children's charities in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 5, 2010
Business Observer

LLSA Chamber announces small business nominees; Tax collector collects more than $1 million in April

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 16, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: George Steinbrenner

East County Little League players, coaches and parents share their thoughts on the recent death of New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Ranch Grill Chef Jason Revell shares a recipe on turkey enchiladas. Photo by Jay Heater.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 21, 2017
Still hungry? Local chefs share their best post-Thanksgiving recipes

The big meal is important. So are the leftovers.

  • East County
  • News
Amanda Sebastiano Drs. Maribel Santos-Cordero and Francisco Marcano have participated in more than 10 events, including Tour de Cure, for causes.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 26, 2014
Dentist goes the distance for patient

Dr. Maribel Santos-Cordero will use her patient as inspiration during this year's Tour de Cure.

  • East County
  • News
Kiwanis Club members dressed as pirates.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Kiwanis Club Pirate Gala

Siesta Key Kiwanis Club members had a swashbuckling good time at their annual fundraiser gala Saturday, March 23, at the Sarasota Yacht Club. The theme of the 12th annual gala was 'the mighty pirate invasion,' and guests showed off their best pirate garb while raising money for the club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Starwood Hotel proposal comes from HAAD/ARCADD Inc., a New York and Boston-based design and development firm.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 24, 2015
County receives two hotel proposals for downtown land

In addition to older plans for a Kimpton Hotel, a new proposal calls for the creation of an 8-story mixed use project with a three-floor Starwood Hotel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 7, 2010
Latest books come hot off the press

The Longboat Key Historical Society has reprinted 750 copies of "From Calusas to Condominiums" by Ralph Hunter, founder of The Longboat Observer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 24, 2016
Film review: 'The Nice Guys'

A witty script and perfect chemistry make for the perfect buddy action flick.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Allie Daniel, an eighth grader, played the violin.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Nolan's Got Talent!

Nolan Middle School celebrated its 10-year anniversary with its ninth annual Nolan's Got Talent! show Nov. 7. The talent show's former two-time winner, Daniel Shelvin, returned as a guest judge and performer.

  • East County
  • News
Waterlefe resident Bill Quigley has been a golf course member for one year.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 24, 2015
Waterlefe seeks green players

A new membership category could get course on par.

  • East County
  • News
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