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Orville Clayton, pictured in 2009, at Westminster Manor in Bradenton, holding one of his recent woodcarvings, a Kachina doll. His belt buckle features a turtle. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 24, 2014
Clayton went many extra miles for turtles

From the beginning, Longboat Key Turtle Watch's 'Top Turtle' Orville Clayton kept both turtles and volunteers on track.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • February 7, 2013
Student Spotlight: Madeline Epstein

Eighth grade Booker Middle School student strives for excellence in all she does.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Andrew Dean, Brice Easton, John Rivera and Johnny Reid get in a running stance.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 12, 2017
Mustangs boys 4x800 relay team records second-fastest time in the country

The foursome finished in 7:45.58 at the Pepsi Florida Relays.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 7, 2020
A rootin' tootin' good time at Gene Witt

A rootin' tootin' good time at Gene Witt father-daughter dance

  • East County
  • News
Brandon Thrift hit the Grand Canyon, the New Mexico desert, and countless other locales.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 6, 2020
Spreading the Love

Brandon Thrift spent three weeks leaving art installations across the United States.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Paid parking began in the garage on March 13.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 26, 2019
St. Armands leaders monitor paid parking

More than a month into the implementation of paid parking on St. Armands Circle, city officials continue to report positive trends.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Participants laugh and have fun as they enjoy themselves, Thursday, June 7, during the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Poker Tournament.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Poker Tournament

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce partnered with the Sarasota Kennel Club for the first time in order to host the 2012 Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Poker Tournament, Thursday, June 7, at the Sarasota Kennel Club. The proceeds directly benefited the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce and its efforts to host the 4th of July Community Fireworks Celebration at Siesta Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
In this concept plan for The Bay park project, the Sarasota Performing Arts Center sits just south of 10th Street, adjacent to a canal and a large, wishbone-shaped pier above the water. Image courtesy Van Wezel Foundation.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 5, 2020
Survey gathers feedback on bayfront performance center

The Van Wezel Foundation is working toward a more detailed plan for a new venue within The Bay district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cash and Snookie Register will be married 58 years in November.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 14, 2018
Longboat Key love: Five couples share their stories

From blind dates to being set up by mutual friends, Longboat Key couples tell us how they met and how they've succeeded in their relationships.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Charlie Hunnam in "The Lost City of Z." Photo source: Amazon Prime Video.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 27, 2019
Binge Blog: Running through the house with a pickle in my mouth

"The Lost City of Z" and "The Righteous Gemstones" are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 3, 2019
Swinging success

The Longboat Key Club 3.4 Tricities Continental Team are division champions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County will hold public meet-and-greets with candidates in September. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 15, 2017
Manatee County Commission selects administrator finalists

Six applicants, including two county employees, will move forward for interviews.

  • East County
  • News
Aliyah Cunningham. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 16, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 03.16.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 03.16.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Melina Rodriguez and Payton Casto
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 24, 2019
Your Town: April 24

Significant symphony in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 4, 2017
Readers sound off on Sarasota-area issues

Meals on Wheels, climate change, downtown traffic are addressed.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 24, 2016
The truth on trade

When Donald Trump launches into his tirades on how the U.S. is ‘getting killed’ by bad trade deals, he is only telling the sound-bite side of the story. Actually, we’re benefiting.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 2, 2020
The Sarasota Manatee Guild of Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital Foundation host winemaker's dinner

The Sarasota Manatee guild raised nearly $14,000 for mental health, Asolo Rep donors got a Bollywood preview, and the Circus Gala was full of magic this week.

  • Black Tie
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • September 21, 2018
Centenarians honored at Pines of Sarasota

Pines of Sarasota said cheers to a 100 years to its centenarians.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
As Sarasota County explores options for relocating the downtown SCAT transfer station, downtown stakeholders are advocating for a mixed-use facility on the site with parking and retail space.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 11, 2021
Downtown group explores future parking options

From Main Street parallel parking to a garage at the SCAT transfer station site, merchants and property owners are discussing long-term strategies for reshaping the city’s commercial center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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