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Nick and Moe’s Shell Gas Station managers Jose Rodriguez and Mike Hass and owner Nick Salem show off one of their pumps aimed at helping R. Dan Nolan Middle School and Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • November 29, 2017
East County businesses get their piece of the pie

Local businesses have key role in Partnership in Education (ePIE) program.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2009
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  • Sarasota
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  • In Memoriam |
  • June 14, 2021
Alden F. Barker, III

BLOOMINGTON - Alden F. Barker, III, 92, of Bloomington, passed away June 9, 2021, in Bloomington.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 11, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries

Aram Avanoglu, John Lewis, Anthony Marrelli, Robert Patrick Rahaim, Richard Joseph Sennott, Alberta Sherman, Madge D. Thomas and H. Alan Timm died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The City Commission will discuss the proposal at a meeting Monday to decide if further research and action is desired.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 14, 2019
City considers civil citations for cannabis possession

City Commissioner Hagen Brody believes the change would provide criminal justice benefits and help avoid overly punitive penalties.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 11, 2018
Hospital Board, Seat 2: Joseph J DeVirgilio Jr

Questions and answers with the candidates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A Myakka City man was killed in a one-car accident on State Road 70 in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 5, 2017
Myakka City man dies in accident

One-car accident in Lakewood Ranch leads to fatality

  • East County
  • News
After recovering from a UTV Side-by-Side accident, 9-year-old Landon Marazon threw out the first pitch in the Marauders' home season opener.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 11, 2018
For Myakka City 9-year-old, it's game on!

Landon Marazon forges ahead after serious accident.

  • East County
  • News
The cost to bury both power lines and other utilities along Gulf of Mexico Drive is estimated at anywhere from $10 million to $20 million.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 9, 2014
Underground utilities spark interest

Commissioners unanimously agree to investigate an underground utility system along GMD and let voters decide if they are willing to pay for it.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 24, 2019
County commission pleased with status of mid-year 2019 funds

County staff presented the annual mid-year budget update, painting county funds in a positive light.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 9, 2020
Sarasota Opera Guild hosts culinary adventures

The sold-out international food event was held Jan. 9 at the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Black Tie
Lights at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
  • By Columnist . |
  • November 23, 2018
How I Sleigh Christmas

While your stockings were hung by the chimney with care, I was out in Lakewood Ranch upping my Santa game.

  • LWR Life
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 29, 2018
Boozed but not Confused: The ultimate Whiskey Obsession Festival guide

We’ve got the tips and tricks you need to make the most of your Whiskey Obsession Festival experience.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 29, 2019
Another day in paradise

Dry Dock one of 100 most beautiful restaurants

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The corps of The Ringling's volunteer docents are just one of the numerous valued yet overlooked components of Sarasota's arts community.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 22, 2014
Unsung heroes

During this holiday season, Sarasota's arts institutions recognize the people and events that helped make their 2014 special.

  • Arts + Culture
Keith and the Florida Bluegrass Express entertain patrons.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Bluegrass Festival and Gumbo Cook-off

Linger Lodge Restaurant and Campground hosted a day of "gumbo goodness" and bluegrass tunes for its annual Braden River Bluegrass Festival and Gumbo Cook-off May 17.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 7, 2019
Sarasota needs more visionary leaders to get things done

The Selby and school board decisions are convincing evidence Sarasotans deserve much better.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Enjoy this week'  s edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 8, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.8.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
A majority of regular Sarasota County Area Transit riders are happy with service, according to a recent survey.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 16, 2013
Survey shows opposition to SCAT privatization

About 57% of the respondents to a recent survey oppose plans to merge Sarasota and Manatee counties' transit systems under a private operator.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Romeo is recovering in an enclosure at Birds of Paradise, where he will spend the next 30 to 60 days as he heals from his injury and subsequent surgeries. Birds of Paradise Founder Debbie Huckaby lures him with food.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 15, 2017
Shot peacock returns to Paradise

Romeo shot, but returns to his true love, Juliet.

  • East County
  • News
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