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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2017
East County weather page photo: Nov. 16

Pamela Williams captured this shot of the moon over the Hazeltine neighborhood of Country Club East.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Braden River's Eric Kimsey was one of three Florida Burn pitchers named to the All-Tournament team at the  2015 Perfect Game WWBA 17U National Championships.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 23, 2015
Local players named to All-Tournament team

Several Florida Burn players were named to the All-Tournament team at the 2015 Perfect Game WWBA 17U National Championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
The students joined together to create a spinning fan.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • August 13, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Ballet Summer Intensive performance

The second summer session of the Sarasota Ballet's intensive program concluded with a performance Saturday, Aug. 13, at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 4, 2012
News Briefs

Siesta Sheriff facility extends lease; Siesta water facility back on track; Siesta Key flooding traps residents; Say what, Siesta?

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2018
Drowning reported at Lido Beach on Sunday night

Police have not yet identified the man who died.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Allyn Gallup admiring local artwork.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 7, 2014
Allyn Gallup, gallery founder and champion of local artists, has died

Founder and owner of the Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art Gallery, Gallup was a stalwart supporter of local artists and Sarasota art.

  • Arts + Culture
All American Pest Services owner Ron Freedman, with Sgt. Snitch, says his termite-hunting beagle is full of energy and eager to work for his food.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 4, 2020
His nose knows termites in Sarasota and Manatee counties

Termite-sniffing dog is ready to hunt for problems in East County.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • June 6, 2013
SCHOOL BOARD BULLETIN

In Michael's Memory; Fencing fanatics

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Fritz Wolmarans, of Russia, races to make a forehand return against Serbia's Ilija Bozoljac Monday, April 15, during the Sarasota Open.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • April 17, 2013
Sarasota Open brings swing to Key Club's Tennis Gardens

The competition is heating up at the sixth Sarasota Open, which began Saturday, April 13, at the Longboat Key Club & Resort's Tennis Gardens.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This home at 4929 Higel Ave. has four bedrooms, three baths, two half-baths, a pool and 5,871 square feet of living area. It sold for $2,935,000 million. Yaryna Klimchak
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 27, 2013
Home on Higel Avenue sells for $2,935,000

A home in Siesta's Bayside tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Scott and Debra Losch, of Sarasota, sold their home at 4929 Higel Ave. to Mary Peirce and Elizabeth Logan, co-guardians, of Sarasota, for $2,935,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Unit 1002 at The Tower Residences has four bedrooms, four baths and 3,751 square feet of living area. It sold for $1,975,000. File photo.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 19, 2013
Home on Casey Key sells for $2.3 million

A home on Casey Key top all transactions in this week's real estate. George and Susan Nielsen, of Sarasota, sold their home at 1504 Casey Key Road to Donald Wilborn and David Wilborn, of Nokomis, for $2.3 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The county is set to potentially finalize details on the three referendums at an Aug. 29 meeting.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 17, 2018
County charter referendums earn ballot access

Proposals to reform county elections and restore county control of a long-closed Siesta Key road are set to go before voters in November.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 15, 2014
Sheriff awaits dispatch answer

The Town Commission will discuss Sarasota County's offer to handle 911 services in November. Changes loom regardless of its response.er.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dana Laganella Gerling has owned a legal firm in Sarasota for eight years.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 21, 2015
East County lawyer receives elite reward

Dana Laganella Gerling, of Affordable Attorney, Gerling Law Group Chartered, has been selected to the 2015 Super Lawyers List.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Willie Shaw, the city's District One representative, previously served as vice mayor.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 16, 2014
Shaw selected as Sarasota Mayor

At a meeting this afternoon, the Sarasota City Commission selected Willie Shaw to serve as mayor, with Susan Chapman assuming the role of vice mayor.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 30, 2015
Sarasota County commissioners to discuss mobility fees

The board will head an update at tomorrow's meeting on the mobility plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
SPD Chief Bernadette DiPino speaks at a press conference announcing Operation Corner Stone Nov. 8.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • November 8, 2017
SPD looks to send message with undercover drug operation

There were 15 arrests during Operation Corner Stone.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 23, 2014
The Sarasota Cuban Ballet School wins big at YAPG

The Sarasota School of Cuban Ballet took home some big wins at the Youth America Grand Prix Atlanta semifinals this weekend. It's the biggest pre-professional competition in the world.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • February 20, 2014
School board

Check out the latest Sarasota school happenings.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Katherine Harris, Executive Chair of the Sarasota-Bradenton Modern Pentathlon, speaks Friday at Nathan Benderson Park about the upcoming 2015 Modern Pentathlon World Cup No. 1
  • By Jason Clary |
  • February 5, 2015
Nathan Benderson Park to host a modern pentathlon

The 2015 Modern Pentathlon World Cup No. 1 will bring more than 330 international pentathletes and dignitaries to the Sarasota-Bradenton area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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