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Brett McDowall says his favorite horse's name is Patches.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • July 11, 2018
Summer jobs that work for East County

High school students explore passions with unique summer jobs.

  • East County
  • News
David Finch, David M. Lutken, Helen Jean Russell and Darcie Deaville in Asolo Rep's production of "Woody Sez: The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie." Photo by Gary W. Sweetman.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 31, 2015
Theater Review: 'Woody Sez'

Theater Review: 'Woody Sez'

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 9, 2018
Willis Elementary dance is flurry of fun

The Snowflake Ball celebrated the love between fathers and their daughters.

  • East County
  • Schools
Kerry KIrschner served as the leader of the Argus Foundation for more than 20 years.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 5, 2015
Kirschner: Not retiring — redirecting

In his two decades leading the Argus Foundation, Kerry Kirschner emphasized collaboration and big-picture thinking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 27, 2013
Sarasota County summer camp registration starts April 1

Summer camp programs are available for children entering grades 1 through 10. The programs begin June 3, and run through August 16.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chris Serio Martin, left, and Scott Osborne, organizers for UN Women USA Gulf Coast Chapter's annual Through Women's Eyes International Film Festival, are excited about the festival exerting its identity as a standalone event.
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • March 4, 2020
Through Women's Eyes International Film Festival asserts its identity

By going solo, organizers have been able to add events, emphasize message

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 1, 2018
Ziegler's fundraising exceeds Jouniari's in race for County Commission

Christian Ziegler raised $24,000 so far in his campaign for the District 2 seat. Ruta Jouniari raised $1,370.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Adam and Olivia Batko, kindergarten
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 21, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Back to School at Ashton Elementary

Ashton Elementary School students bid their summer breaks farewell for the first day of class, Monday, August 20. Parents dropped students off with tearful hugs and smiles before enjoying light snacks at a boo-hoo breakfast.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Audrey Grace Moore
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 26, 2012
East County Births

The East County Observer would like to congratulate all the parents who celebrated recently the births of their new bundles of joy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Vengroff's plans call for a campus of multiple apartment buildings on the 7.9-acre property.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 16, 2016
City reverses course on affordable housing project

Just two weeks after Harvey Vengroff's apartment plans appeared to be in serious jeopardy, the City Commission unanimously approved a land use change necessary for the development to proceed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2010
Summer sizzler

This week, The Longboat Observer welcomes back the Keys' seasonal residents with a recap of the summer's most significant news. On the following pages are excerpts of news stories, presented in chronological order, from May through October.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Barrier Islands Traffic Study is an examination of how to improve the flow of traffic to, from and on Longboat Key, Anna Maria Island and Lido Key.
  • By John McGuire |
  • July 26, 2017
Island leaders want better communication in area traffic study

The Sarasota/Manatee Barrier Islands Traffic Study will be completed in three phases. Phase two is underway.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 31, 2018
Father-Son duo pens book together

Howard Myers lost his vision in the Vietnam War. Now his son, Chad, is helping him tell his story.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The U-18 Baseball World Cup is coming to Sarasota-Bradenton.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 5, 2019
2021 U-18 Baseball World Cup coming to Sarasota-Bradenton

The 2021 U-18 Baseball World Cup is coming to Sarasota's Ed Smith Stadium and Bradenton's LECOM Park, as announced March 5 by the World Baseball Softball Confederation and USA Baseball.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 9, 2013
Zip up your salad bowl with citrus

At this time of year, most of us are thinking about shedding a few of the pounds that came with holiday cookies and candies.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 7, 2019
Season is Back, Baby

CANDance’s Tournament of Champions brought the noise, The Golden Ticket fundraiser transformed Michael’s On East and I learned to love Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2012
News Briefs

Imagine School principal resigns; Home burglarized in Lakewood Ranch; Study shows physician shortage in East County

  • East County
  • News
Jacob and Jocelyn Gomez examine their checklists.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 20, 2016
GreyHawk Landing residents explore nature

The events committee organized the nature walk Saturday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A couple has cordoned off "their" section of beach, restricting public access.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 15, 2020
Homeowners' blocked beach access leaves many questioning legality of actions

A couple roped off a section of beach near Siesta Key Beach Access 1, which many residents say is unfair.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 23, 2019
Braden River football falls to Largo 7-2 in season opener

Neither the Pirates nor the Packers scored a touchdown in a sloppy affair.

  • East County
  • Sports
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