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Ayla Charley Wix
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2012
East County Births

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 25, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Taylor Katz

Riverview senior Taylor Katz has been swimming since grade school. She says she's driven by her naturally competitive nature.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
At a Nov. 18 meeting, Dan Lear of DSDG Architects presented a concept image depicting the proposed design of a parklet on St. Armands Circle. Amenities include a stage, rocking chairs and lighting. Image via city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 24, 2020
St. Armands group advances parklet plan

The St. Armands Business Improvement District also wants to work with city staff on plans to potentially allow housing and hotels in the Circle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
R. Dan Nolan Middle School yearbook co-advisor Sarah Steckling is dedicated to finishing the school's yearbook even if it means working on it from home. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 29, 2020
Pandemic one for the books in Lakewood Ranch

East County schools are including online learning memories in yearbooks.

  • East County
  • News
Pine View School now has two entry points. Photo by Lillian Harris
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 3, 2018
Pine View School fence changes architect's vision for campus design

Alumnae and architect are shocked to discover that the Pine View School campus isn’t open anymore.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 26, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Close call in New Pass

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 17, 2016
Kids on quest at VBS

Living Lord Lutheran hosted a 'Cave Quest' themed camp this week.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bello, Eugene and John Nock are bringing their Batmobile to Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 25, 2018
No Joker, but Batmobile comes to Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Family Eye Care hosts a back-to-school event in Lakewood Ranch that includes having the Batmobile on display.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 27, 2018
Patrons dress to impress Shakespeare for FST fundraiser

Shakespeare's Shindig: A Modern Day Renaissance was hosted Feb. 26 at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Black Tie
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 22, 2016
Point of Rocks home sells for $2.13 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between September 5 and September 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Sarasota County Fire Department personnel stationed on Siesta Key check out plans for the new Midnight Pass crosswalks.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 18, 2012
Firefighters approve of crosswalks

The Florida Department of Transportation held an open house to showcase plans for six crosswalks on Midnight Pass Road.

  • Siesta Key
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Gloria Schroeder
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 27, 2013
Looking for things to do? Concierges list their top picks

These hotel concierges on Longboat Key and in Sarasota list their top recommendations for the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 16, 2016
Country Club Village home sells for $2.35 million

Residential real estate transactions May 2 to May 6

  • East County
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File photo. Keith Lazarcheck and Mark Lucas represent Station 11 during the 16th annual Morton's Chili Cook Off.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 13, 2016
Your Calendar: Morton's Chili Cook-Off

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Oct. 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 25, 2016
10 things you didn't know about John Ringling

As John Ringling’s 150th birthday approaches, delve a little deeper into the personality of the man who shaped the Sarasota we know and love today.

  • Arts + Culture
Ilana Armida played a final gig in Lakewood Ranch Jan. 6 and is headed to Los Angeles on Jan. 17.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 12, 2017
Time to fly for Lakewood Ranch pop singer

Mill Creek's Ilana Armida moves to L.A. to chase her dreams.

  • East County
  • News
This traveling show will perform in eight states in the U.S. and two Canadian provinces. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 5, 2018
Sarasota Orchestra boogies into first pops concert of the year

The Doo Wop Project will accompany the Sarasota Orchestra for its first pops concert of the year.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 12, 2019
Garden Club celebrates the holidays with a surprise

Members mingled on the beachfront and looked forward to the new year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County received 3,300 Moderna COVID-19 vaccines from the state this week, which will be distributed at drive-thru clinics on Thursday and Friday. Image courtesy Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 19, 2021
Sarasota County to launch new COVID-19 vaccine registry

A new system will allow users to add their name to a waiting list online, over the phone or via an app. The county will host its first drive-thru vaccination clinics this week.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 16, 2016
Share your Pearl Harbor memories with The Observer

Do you remember what you were doing that day? If so, The Observer wants to hear about it.

  • Longboat Key
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