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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 28, 2013
Our View: Thank you, Alta Vista

Louis Doyle, meet Bert J. Harris Jr. Mr. Doyle is the owner of the Ringling Shopping Center, the Tuesday night victim of the Alta Vista neighborhood Luddites who don't like Walmart. Bert J. Harris Jr. is the name of a man after whom a now-famous Florida law may soon be looming ominously over the city of Sarasota and its taxpayers, thanks to the Alta Vistans.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Hundreds of spectators milled around the festival in Burns Square.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 11, 2019
Chalk Festival comes back to the drawing board in Sarasota

Pavement art festival returns to Burns Court to rave reviews from some, but not all are happy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy CYD
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 22, 2014
CYD hosts Family Fun Night

Community Youth Development is celebrating Family Day with a free Family Fun Night at locations throughout Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota High junior Adam Bradtmueller crossed the finish line in 15 minutes, 48.30 seconds to win the North Port XC Invitational Sept. 20. File Photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 25, 2014
Stepping into his own

Sarasota High junior Adam Bradtmueller won his second consecutive cross-country meet of the season Sept. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 24, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Officer Daniel Bidwell joined the Longboat Key Police Department Aug. 11, after 20 years in the Air Force and 10 years as a police officer in Charlotte County.
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 3, 2014
Calls of duty

The Observer recently joined police during a 12-hour shift, during which officers handled neighborhood disputes, routine patrol and a false report of a woman locked in a bathroom.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bradenton resident Carlo Rodriguez has been painting Braden River's football field for the past four years.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 11, 2015
Field art is his turf

Custodian finds new line of work by painting Braden River’s football field before every home game.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rami Nehme, new owner of Blasé Café, says noise complaints lodged recently against his Village restaurant stem from problems at other establishments. Photo by Rachel O'Hara.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 1, 2011
Noise problems on the decline

In spite of loud festivities during the pre-Thanksgiving Turkey Trot in the Village, fewer noise violations have been recorded recently.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
SMR's Tom Johnson, Kirk Boyston and Rex Jensen join The Players Board Chair Donna DeFant at the groundbreaking ceremony.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 10, 2018
SMR breaks ground on Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch

SMR breaks ground on Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Down two offensive starters, Braden River High beats district opponent Palmetto High 31-24.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 6, 2017
East County football roundup: 10.06.17

Down two offensive starters, Braden River High beats district opponent Palmetto High 31-24.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 11, 2013
ODA boys blank Imagine High

The Out-of-Door Academy boys soccer team defeated Imagine High School 5-0 in district action Dec. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 17, 2011
Cops Corner

March 8 8:25 a.m. - Bahia Vista Street. Road Hazard. A manhole cover was seen lying on the road, with the manhole exposed. However, no ninja turtles - mutant or otherwise - were seen in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
David Havill and his wife, Denise, bought Anna’s Deli on Siesta Key in 1998. The couple hosted a soft opening Friday, June 15 for the restaurant’s new location in Manatee County. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 21, 2012
Parking problems push another out of the Village

Anna's Deli, a Siesta Key sandwich shop open since 1971, closed its Siesta Key Village location after scarce parking led to losses.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2012
JUST THE STATS

5 - The number of touchdowns quarterback Evan Wilson threw in The Out-of-Door Academy's 42-20 victory over St. Stephen's Nov. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Newfoundland pups enjoy a lazy morning with their owners.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 11, 2010
Furry friends get frisky at the park

Little dogs, big dogs and event some cats paraded over to Selby Five Points Park to pose for pictures with Santa Claus Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bob Gause
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 18, 2012
Primary Elections: Manatee County School District Seat 4

As the Aug. 16 primary election draws closer, the East County Observer will be publishing profiles and Q&As from each of the candidates who will represent the East County area.

  • East County
  • News
Samantha Hyatt touches up her lipstick.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 29, 2016
Crowning glory: pageant goals right on schedule

Lakewood Ranch graduate competes for Miss Florida beauty pageant title.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 23, 2018
'Phantom Threads' explores the complexities of control over others

Daniel Day-Lewis shines in what he's saying is his final role before retirement.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Courtesy photo
  • By Morganne Riggs |
  • November 7, 2012
Braden River High School JROTC wins competition

Cadets in Braden River High School's JROTC program excelled Oct. 20, in the Raiders competition, at which they faced academic, physical and tactical challenges.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 20, 2016
Riverview volleyball wins first district title since 2006

The Rams shrugged off a slow start to down Newsome 3-1.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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