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  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • November 19, 2012
What I'm thankful for ... a Thanksgiving expression of gratitude

What I'm thankful for ... a Thanksgiving expression of gratitude

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
"The greatest lessons I've learned since coming here are that story is key and to know your craft," Jeffrey Boos says.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 2, 2014
Backstage Pass: Salute two Ringling College students' shorts

The one thing Jeffrey Boos and Andrew Halley have in common is that they produced each other's short films, and both will appear in the Sarasota Film Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 30, 2019
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 2, Episode 3 Recap

This week on "Siesta Key," both alcohol and tears were flowing (as per usual honestly).

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Brittany Cole, the lone freshman on Braden River’s softball squad this season, said she is enjoying learning from her older teammates.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 14, 2012
Braden River high baseman makes impact in first season

Braden River High second baseman Brittany Cole has been instrumental in the Lady Pirates' infield success in just her first season with the team.

  • East County
  • Sports
Riverview High senior Tyler Dunigan sprints down the track at practice.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 15, 2018
Riverview High student joins the track team as a senior — and shines

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 10, 2014
TWIS Asks: Jason Neulander, creator and director of 'The Intergalactic Nemesis'

TWIS Asks: Jason Neulander, creator and director of 'The Intergalactic Nemesis'

  • Arts + Culture
Vera Samuels plays temptress Sally in "Reefer Madness: The Musical." Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 23, 2018
'Reefer Madness: The Musical' is over-the-top satire at its finest — and sexiest

Random Acts fires up addictive satire with the musical take on the classic propaganda film "Reefer Madness: at The Starlite Room.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 3, 2015
Growler's Pub immortalizes its colorful crew

Artist Truman Adams added his colorful touch to the back of local favorite Growler's Pub with a tie-dye infused portraits of

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota artist Tom Stephens painted the abstract over the sofa. It’s part of a series called “A Coat of Many Colors.” The two brown leather side chairs, right, are by 1970s master designer Milo Baughman.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • April 22, 2015
Small space, big style

An apartment’s artwork displays the cream of several collections.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Josie McCrea.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 6, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 04.06.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 04.06.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Janice Howle has many fond memories of the hundreds of children she raised on Siesta Key.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 9, 2012
Neighbors: Janice Howle

Janice Howle, better known as Miss Janice, opened the Key's first day-care center in 1950.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Mark Stevens, president of Stevens Construction, Greg Bartoli, PopStroke founder, and Bryon Bell, president of TGR Design, get busy with shovels at the PopStroke groundbreaking at UTC in Sarasota.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 18, 2021
Tiger Woods' PopStroke breaks ground at UTC in Sarasota

PopStroke, designed by Tiger Woods and his TGR team, breaks ground at Sarasota's University Town Center.

  • East County
  • News
Fredd Atkins believes he can become the first Democrat to win a County Commission seat in 46 years.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 27, 2016
Sarasota County Commission — District 1: Fredd Atkins

Fredd Atkins has tried and failed to break the Republican stranglehold on the County Commission before — so what’s different this time around?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Predators and development have harmed snowy plovers' ability to nest in peace.
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • July 17, 2020
Bird of the Week: Snowy plovers

The snowy plover's nesting season runs through August.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2014
Harvest packs food to fight hunger

Members of Harvest United Church worked to stop hunger Feb. 23 during an interactive meal-packing party at the church.

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 25, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Health care reform

President Barack Obama signed into existence new health care legislation Tuesday. The East County Observer caught up with residents in the area to get their thoughts.

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  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • November 8, 2012
Chef Steve Phelps’ path from culinary curiosity to collaboration

Chef Steve Phelps’ path from culinary curiosity to collaboration

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James Cutway, president of the Suncoast Beekeepers Association and owners of Myakka's Gold Apiary, sells local, raw honey at the Who Knew Pop Up Market at Summerfield Park.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 13, 2019
Honey of a problem in Lakewood Ranch

East County Beekeepers share what to do when you find a bee colony around your home.

  • East County
  • News
The late Richard Albero, who lived in Del Webb, wrote a book about his 1,200-mile walk from Tampa to New York to raise $56,000 for the Wounded Warrior project. He died in 2020 and is being honored at the Tribute to Heroes Concert.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 18, 2021
Tribute to Heroes Concert in Lakewood Ranch a chance to support vets

Tribute to Heroes Concert will be held at the Greenbrook Adventure Park in Lakewood Ranch on May 22.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 28, 2014
Sheriff's Office announces promotions

In a ceremony Thursday, Sheriff Tom Knight announced 10 promotions within the agency, which included two new majors and two new captains.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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