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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 30, 2016
EXCLUSIVE: Trump invests in Colony

Donald Trump invests in Colony

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota artist Jack Dowd stands next to his sculpture "Camo Sumo" that is being offered for $15,000 during the Sarasota Visual Artists'    "Open Studio Series" on Lakewood Main Street.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 12, 2017
Lakewood Ranch exhibit hints at state of the arts

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2013
Obituary: Eve Fekete

Eve Fekete, 86, of Longboat Key, died May 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota city and county commissioners meet Tuesday for a workshop.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 28, 2014
City, county to discuss homeless shelter

Sarasota city and county commissioners will meet for a workshop to discuss the local homeless initiative and the recommendation to extend the Downtown Community Redevelopment Area Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 7, 2012
Welcome back: Since you Left ...

There's no pop quiz. It's our way of saying: Welcome back.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Artist Jill Sigman collects supplies for her next work at the Waste Management Sarasota Transfer Station.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 20, 2015
Spotlight: Renewed Purpose

Artist Jill Sigman gives a second life to Sarasota's discarded objects.

  • Arts + Culture
John and Pat Casteel
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club

The Republican Club of Longboat Key met for its monthly meeting at Sarasota Yacht Club on Friday, Feb. 10. Instead of having one speaker, it was an open candidates forum featuring various campaigns: County Commission of Sarasota, Town Commission of Longboat key, State Attorney, County Sheriff and representatives from the Romney and Paul camps. Those running answered questions from the audience.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Conner Dutting-Morrell.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 21, 2016
Braden River racer zooms past adult competition

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Local artist and designer Ray Peper's "Wallflowers" design featured in this year's Iconcept show.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 19, 2015
Iconcept returns to Art Center Sarasota

Iconcept brings back the most creative fashion statements of the entire Sarasota calendar this Thursday at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium

  • Arts + Culture
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 23, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Currie-Kohlmann Curator of Performance Art Elizabeth Doud addresses the crowd at the May 29 announcement. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 29, 2019
The Ringling unveils its 2019-2020 Art of Performance series schedule

The season will feature 14 artists and companies in dozens of timely multidisciplinary performances.

  • Arts + Culture
The Braden River softball team will compete in its first state semifinal since 2011 on May 6. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 4, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top East County sporting events.

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  • Sports
Shay Lee.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 16, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Shay Lee

The Lakewood Ranch cross country senior talks her career and chicken nuggets.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 17, 2013
Destination Downtown Bradenton

Head north from Sarasota to explore cultural opportunities in Downtown Bradenton. Stops include an artist colony, historical museum and a refurbished riverwalk.

  • Arts + Culture
Fifth-graders Lauren Costello, Â Alexis Suter and Daniel Rumbo take a lap around the new track while learning about how to run at a steady pace.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 23, 2015
New Tara Elementary track jogs students' enthusiasm

The school's track was upgraded from grass to clay, thanks to some extra dollars from a district project.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 14, 2016
Chapman Sunshine case fees may eclipse $400,000

The city of Sarasota could pay an additional $50,000 as Citizens for Sunshine’s case against Commissioner Susan Chapman moves through an appeal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alex Kumar will compete for the county speech crown May 12.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • May 2, 2012
Observed: Students tackle greatest fear

This year, fifth-grader Alex Kumar and his speech, 'Boys are just Different,' edged out his fellow Willis classmates. Filled with plenty of wit and humor and delivered with the skill of a professional orator, Alex's speech emerged as Willis' best.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Ruth Jones and her daughter, Allison Cavallaro, show off their fans and matching smiles before having tea and snacks at the “Proud as a Peacock” annual Ladies Tea. Courtesy photos
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2015
Ladies toast to charity

An unlikely friendship struck up April 23 between preschoolers and adults.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 22, 2014
Dawson's two cents made sense for many

Former Commissioner Bob Dawson died Oct. 18. He was 71.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Almost every major milestone in George Luzier's life has to do with boating, from the academy he chose to attend after high school to how he met his wife. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 30, 2017
Made with Love: Sarasota man honored for eight decades of craftsmanship

George Luzier has been making high-quality wooden boats for 80 years, and this summer, his work was awarded national recognition.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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