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Dr. Roger Romano has never been to London or the Olympics. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 7, 2011
Area chiropractor selected for Olympics

Dr. Roger Romano will serve as one of the chiropractors for the U.S. Olympic Team at the 2012 Olympics in London.

  • East County
  • Sports
Stephen Fancher has settled into a harmonious life in Sarasota as a financial adviser by day and a lounge pianist by night at Sarasota’s local restaurants.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • June 10, 2015
Playing by Ear

Whether it’s in music or life, Stephen Fancher believes in taking opportunities as they come. To be successful, sometimes you just need to improvise.

  • Arts + Culture
Renovations are underway for Michael’s On the Bay event venue within Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2016
Top Story — August: Michael’s On East expands in Selby Gardens

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 5, 2012
Toronto-based company establishes U.S. headquarters in Lakewood Ranch

Hot Brands International, a restaurant company, has established U.S. Headquarters in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
The meeting was held at the county's administrative building.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 8, 2016
Long Bar Pointe lawsuit reaches settlement

The agreement ends a 2-year-old dispute.

  • East County
  • News
Vice Mayor David Brenner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 4, 2013
Brenner won't seek another term

With six months left in his second term, Vice Mayor David Brenner announced Tuesday he will not seek re-election for his seat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
School of Russian Ballet dancers will perform the "Nutcracker" just two Sundays in December.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 4, 2015
School of Russian Ballet offers two 'Nutcracker' performances

The East County studio will have Russian ballerina Olga Pavlova to assist in rehearsals.

  • East County
  • News
Amy Korenman helps put on some finishing touches to her daughter Layla's witch costume. Layla wanted her witch outfit to be unique and chose fun fabrics to give it a signature style.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 24, 2018
Dressed to thrill for Lakewood Ranch Boo Fest

Families say making their own costumes is half the fun of Halloween.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 23, 2015
This week in Sarasota: Monday, Nov. 23

A look at our favorite events this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Michael Eng and Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 30, 2010
Spirit of America

For our annual Fourth of July special section, A&E Editor Heidi Kurpiela and East County Observer Executive Editor Michael Eng turned their lenses on Sarasota and Manatee counties in a monthlong search for anyone and everything that depicted American life and lifestyle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioners also moved forward with Palm Avenue hotel and voted to establish ad hoc sound committee.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • April 15, 2013
Commissioners approve solicitation ordinance

Mayor Suzanne Atwell said the City Commission needed to address the increase in panhandling.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 31, 2016
HuB Lofts may offer downtown more variety

A 97-unit apartment complex slated for downtown Sarasota could bring more families to a quieter part of the city’s core.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 20, 2012
News Briefs

Bullock contract on workshop agenda; P&Z recommends Future Land Use changes; Weekly Publix progress report

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to contend: Michael Welly

The general manager of the Longboat Key Club and Resort believes the club's Islandside project will be accepted by all residents - if it is built.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 17, 2015
Evie's on Main Street to open in September

Owner Mike Evanoff said he plans to open the bar, restaurant and bowling alley on the 1500 block of Main Street Sept. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jasmine Mendez is part of the Culinary Arts Program at the Boys & Girls Club Lee Wetherington Branch.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 25, 2015
Career Resource Center to fill gaps in labor force

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County seeks to better prepare children for college and beyond.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2014
News Briefs

Harmer officially takes county administrator job; Efforts to remove Chalk Fest art from streets continue; Downtown circulator test drive sees improved results

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 5, 2015
Calling all ghouls

face paint, costumes, props and scaring strangers on Halloween, The Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2009
Worship Services

Worship Services

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 7, 2012
News Briefs

Teenager arrested for vehicle burglary spree; SCF president, trustees step down; Commissioners OK preserve expansion; Loan helps Brides Against Breast Cancer expand

  • East County
  • News
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