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The Lilly Pulitzer High Tea & Champagne Fashion Show models gather for a group photo after the fashion show finale Sunday, Jan. 18.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 20, 2015
Hot Flash - What's Trending: Lilly's Latest

The Wildly Chic delivery from the #Resort365 collection has arrived at Lilly Pulitzer, so get ready to indulge in the latest and greatest colors and patterns Lilly has to offer.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2015
Cops Corner : East County 5.14.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Photo by David Conway
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2014
News Briefs

City rejects Club Ivory complaint; USF Sarasota-Manatee chancellor to retire; Community Foundation undertakes Legacy Trail; County approves parking restrictions on Siesta street

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 9, 2017
Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

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  • Opinion
vYoram Ariely said beckyball is like tennis and pickleball but can be played on both hard and soft courts.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 21, 2018
Longboat Key resident develops a whole new ballgame

Longboater Yoram Ariely created beckyball, a mix of tennis and pickleball, that can be played on unused tennis courts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2009
Ranch senior named National Merit semifinalist

Po-Yi Ho joins Southeast High International Baccalaureate students Maya J. Meredith, Christopher J. Ratzel and Courtnei A. Smith as this year's semifinalists.

  • East County
  • News
All Faiths President of the Board John Nicholas, GCCF CEO/President Terri Hansen, All Faiths Food Bank CEO Sandra Frank, GCCF Senior Vice President of Philanthropy Veronica Brady and Board Member Keith Monda
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: All Faiths kick-off breakfast

All Faiths Food Bank, in partnership with the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, held a kick-off breakfast for its 40-day campaign, 'Campaign Against Summer Hunger,' Tuesday, April 1. The campaign, which runs through May 10, encourages local residents to empty their shelves and make cash donations to combat seasonal hunger. 'This is an opportunity for you to give from your head and your heart," said Teri Hansen, CEO and president of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Get caught up on last weekend's events with Black Tie Untied!
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 4, 2013
Black Tie Untied

Hearts Afire held their annual benefit Friday, March 1, at Michael's On East and the Asolo's annual gala was held Saturday night, at the Charles Ringling Mansion.

  • Arts + Culture
Jasmine Beechy, a first-grader in Deb Zanders’ class, reads “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” to Allie, an 8-year-old mixed-breed dog certified through Therapy Dogs International.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 6, 2013
Students read to therapy dog

Allie and her owner, Deb Zanders, a first-grade teacher at Bashaw Elementary, help children feel more comfortable communicating and speaking publicly through reading sessions.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 13, 2019
New heights for Mustangs boys basketball

Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball loses to Blanche Ely High 57-52 in the state title game at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland.

  • East County
  • Sports
New food truck regulations could come before the County Commission by late September, staff says.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 12, 2016
County hits brake on food truck rule changes

Although the Sarasota County Planning Commission is interested in relaxing the regulations on food trucks, any changes won’t take effect until fall, at least.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Singer/songwriter Mindy Simmons will perform at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 2. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 30, 2013
East County to celebrate arts

Lakewood Ranch Main Street will host the sixth annual Ovation event Feb. 2.

  • East County
  • News
16 — The number of teams, including Sarasota, Riverview and Cardinal Mooney, that will be playing in the annual Sarasota Baseball Classic March 25 through March 28.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 7, 2013
JUST THE STATS

28 - The number of points sophomore Camille Giardina scored to lead the Cardinal Mooney High girls basketball team to its second-consecutive Class 3A-District 10 championship Feb. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kylie Toler
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 9, 2015
East County High 5 Moments: 10.15.15

East County High 5 Moments: 10.15.15

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • March 12, 2019
County decides to slow down, reconsider future plans for SCAT

Following several hours' worth of debate and public comment, county commissioners have agreed to revisit options for public transit in a future workshop.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Booker senior running back Marlon Mack scored a pair of touchdowns in the second quarter of the Tornadoes' 55-0 victory over ODA Sept. 12.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 13, 2013
Special teams unit propels Tornadoes to big win

The Booker High football special teams unit scored a pair of touchdowns to propel the Tornadoes to a 55-0 victory over The Out-of-Door Academy Sept. 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
Before he walked away from the commission table mid-meeting May 25, Jim Ley shook hands and hugged all five county commissioners, including Chairwoman Nora Patterson. Photo by Robin Roy.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 26, 2011
TOP STORY, MAY: 'Thanks' and 'goodbye'

Jim Ley had positive things to say about the residents and staff for which he served more than a decade as the chief executive of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
School Board members Bridget Ziegler, Shirley Brown, Caroline Zucker and Booker Middle School Principal LaShawn Frost cut the ribbon for the new amphitheater. Photos by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 11, 2014
Curtain closes on Booker Middle renovations

School administration and families celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new amphitheater.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ian Martin.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 14, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Ian Martin

The ODA lacrosse senior talks beating rival teams and fishing in the Seychelles.

  • East County
  • Sports
“Principal Harp” will feature Emmanuel Ceysson,  principal harpist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Feb. 2. Photo by JC Husson
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 12, 2018
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota announces its 2018-19 season

The Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota's 23rd season will feature highlights such as Metropolitan Opera Orchestra Principal Harpist Emmanuel Ceysson and the return of ‘Piano Grand.’

  • Arts + Culture
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