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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 22, 2011
News Briefs

East County stuffs bus for Food Bank; County, school board agree on redistricting; District uploads new information system

  • East County
  • News
New Braden River quarterback Bryan Gagg hands the ball to returnee Deshaun Fenwick in the Pirates'    spring game.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 31, 2017
Spring football lets area teams test new players, schemes

All three schools have intriguing storylines to follow.

  • East County
  • Sports
"For more advanced cases of wrinkles, we use a CO2 laser, which is like a deep laser treatment," Callahan said.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 20, 2019
Saving your skin from the summer sun

Summer has returned. What do you need to know about protecting yourself during the brightest season?

  • Health
Maddie Lindsley.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 15, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Maddie Lindsley

The Braden River pitcher talks her screwball and her biggest challenge.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 21, 2015
News Briefs: Longboat Key 10.22.15

GMD crosswalk construction; beach access discussion slated for Monday; Town's 60th anniversary party

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Town Attorney David Persson will ask the commission for permission to appeal a ruling at Monday’s meeting.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 7, 2012
Key Club likely to appeal writ ruling

Town Attorney David Persson recommended that the town appeal if the Key Club appeals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Matt Eastman scoops out freshly made  orange creamsicle.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 15, 2017
Ice cream business scoops up fun

East County entrepreneur seems to have ice cream business licked.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • December 19, 2018
Host Essentials

Get ready for your next party with these top tips and essential items.

  • Black Tie
Wild turkey populations plummeted in the early 20th century, due to hunting and loss of habitat; they've recovered, thanks to conservation efforts. (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • November 18, 2021
Bird of the week: wild turkey

Yes, they can fly -- at speeds approaching 55 mph.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 31, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 8.31.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Since their election to the City Commission in 2017, Hagen Brody and Jen Ahearn-Koch have often found themselves on opposing sides of an issue — including how commission meetings are run. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 25, 2021
Tensions arise over City Commission procedures

Commissioner Jen Ahearn-Koch continues to object to time limits placed on question-and-answer sessions during public hearings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"No two pieces of art ever behave the same," says David Piurek, left, of the conservation process. "When paint is missing down to the gesso, we try to stitch it together and fill in all of the loss, but without covering up the original."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 22, 2010
The Conservationists

Michelle Scalera and David Piurek discuss the art of making old things look new (but not too new) again.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 20, 2014
Athlete of the Week: Reagan Griffith

Cardinal Mooney High sophomore Reagan Griffith scored eight goals and notched two assists to lead the boys lacrosse team to a 20-5 victory over St. Stephen's in district action March 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kelly Ermold walked a 5-month-old Cavapoo named Finn on Feb. 18 along Gulf of Mexico Drive. Ermold said she’d like to see more places in Longboat Key where dogs aren’t required to wear a leash.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 22, 2021
Dogs, Longboat beaches don't mix

Unless it is a service animal, dogs are not allowed on the beach in Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 2, 2015
Five things to consider before adopting a dog

October is national adopt-a-dog month — have you considered rescuing?

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County Schools have announce return to athletics. Teams can practice Friday and play games next week after four total practices.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 6, 2022
Sarasota County Schools announce return to athletics

Teams can practice starting Friday while games can resume next week.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 25, 2022
Longboat Harbour blessing of the fleet has extra guests in manatees

As boats made their way through the harbor to be blessed, manatees tried to make their own way through.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 16, 2020
Sarasota High School hosts drive-thru graduation ceremony

The alternate ceremony was held July 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The margherita pizza at the newly opened Bavaro’s Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria in downtown Sarasota is the most popular item so far. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 22, 2019
Scene & Heard: 05.23.19

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The DUNDU production brought a light giant to UnGala.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 19, 2019
The Ringling's UnGala makes a roaring return

"UnGala 2019: the evolution" was held Oct. 19 at the Circus Arts Conservatory.

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