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The Junior League of Sarasota New Member class created a sensory garden for  Girls Inc. of Sarasota County on April. 22. Photos by  Michaela Ristaino Photography
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 24, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 04.27.17

From multiple business anniversaries to a VIP experience on Sarasota Bay, we've got the latest on the Sarasota social scene.

  • Black Tie
Johnny Dawson.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 19, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Johnny Dawson

Riverview High rising senior linebacker Johnny Dawson, who received his first collegiate offer, from Stetson University, on July 6, talks the Rams' 2016 win against Manatee High and his relationship with frogs.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Courtesy photo. Cardinal Mooney freshman Vince Sellers scored a 5-yard touchdown and had an interception in the Cougars 35-10 victory over Fort Myers Bishop Verot Nov. 1.ÂÂ
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 6, 2013
District champs

The Cardinal Mooney High football team captured its first district title since 2006 with a 35-10 victory over Fort Myers Bishop Verot Nov. 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
Maggie Feix was named the Lakewood Ranch Mustangs’ new softball coach.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 2, 2014
Coaching change

Maggie Feix enjoys the competitive spirit of her new team.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bill Mariotti Site Development began work on a new entrance to San Marco Plaza around Feb. 25. Work is expected to be finished within a week.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 20, 2013
San Marco alters entrance options

For years, business owners in San Marco Plaza have been wrestling with how to make the plaza - and its large parking area - more accessible.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's In the Kitchen with Nishit Patel!
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 7, 2011
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Nishit Patel

Nishit Patel learned this stuffed pepper recipe from his mother. Unlike his mom, however, Patel uses poblano peppers instead of jalapeno ones.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 18, 2014
Come At Me, Sarasota: Sarasota Ballet

Come At Me, Sarasota: Sarasota Ballet

  • Arts + Culture
Chin tucks
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • July 10, 2015
Correct forward head posture with exercises

Keep your head up and improve posture by trying these moves.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Soccer players push a vehicle out of the mud from a parking area at Premier Sports Campus Aug. 2, during the Tampa Bay Labor Day Tournament . Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 12, 2018
Lakewood Ranch park becomes Spin City at tournament

Manatee County will sink funds into temporary parking fix at Premier Sports Campus.

  • East County
  • News
Kim Couts and Andy ran away with the circus for their clown costumes.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 31, 2015
Pets strut in costume for Howl-O-Ween

The Humane Society of Sarasota County hosts 18th annual Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest and fun walk.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • June 26, 2019
Mahjong, a big hit on Longboat Key

Tabletop game gains popularity at The Paradise Center, even during the slower summer months.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 7, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 29, 2018
Cops Corner: Suspect uses jury duty scheme

A roundup of this week's most interesting police reports from Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Beer, Boats and Bacon festival will serve up exactly what its name promises.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 9, 2015
Nathan Benderson Park hosts Beer, Boats & Bacon

Do you enjoy beer, bacon or watching boat races? There's an event for you this weekend.

  • East County
  • News
Aiden Shea, Hunter Malley and Collin Barrett collaborated on the artwork that will represent Braden River at the 2017 World Rowing Championships.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 31, 2017
Art students row together toward 2017 World Rowing Championships in Sarasota

Braden River Middle sixth graders make a big splash with their art.

  • East County
  • News
ƒBraden River quarterback Jacob Huesman completed 18 of 25 attempts for 316 yards and two touchdowns.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 5, 2014
Football friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 21, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mayor Jim Brown, fourth from left, will sign off tonight after six years on the Longboat Key Town Commission.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 16, 2015
Longboat commission to pick mayor tonight

The commission will choose the town’s mayor and vice mayor at its statutory meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
City officials have expressed an interest in retaining home rule over the topic of tree removal.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 2, 2018
City Commission to discuss state tree proposal

Local officials continue to voice opposition to a state bill that would restrict local regulation of tree removal from private property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ginger and Melanie O'Connor
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 1, 2016
Mother, daughter team to open boutique near St. Armand’s Circle

Apricot Lane Boutique will offer clothing, gifts and jewelry for women of all ages.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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