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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2018
A coyote's tale: One Sunday on Longboat

Wandering coyote grabs the attention of Country Club Shores residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 9, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Parking meters a bad idea, getting worse

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 4, 2016
Mar Vista kicks off $2 million expansion

The iconic Longboat Key restaurant will remain open during construction.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 29, 2012
News Briefs

Hines' first day on the commission is Dec. 4

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Revitalization Task Force petition released Friday calls for prohibiting bridge openings for training, testing, and maintenance from 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • December 12, 2016
Longboat Key Task Force wants faster traffic fixes from FDOT

Chairman Tom Freiwald released a petition Friday calling for immediate action to mitigate traffic congestion during the 2017 tourist season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 18, 2012
Comment: No pain, no gain

After a near two-week hiatus from the gym, I spent four of the past five days sweating it out in the Lakewood Ranch YMCA.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 13, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Courtney Mirabella

Braden River High senior Courtney Mirabella allowed two hits and struck out 12 in six innings to lead the Lady Pirates to a 10-0 victory over Manatee March 5. She also went 3-for-4 at the plate with four RBIs.

  • East County
  • Sports
Buffetts has correctly picked the Super Bowl winner for the last nine out of 11 years.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 5, 2018
Buffett again nails Super Bowl pick

Mote manatee has been right nine times in 11 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The staff of the Circus Arts Conservatory celebrates with its award.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 24, 2020
Taking the bull by the horns

Two Sarasota groups win business awards for shifting gears in a pandemic.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo by Ed Midler
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 8, 2015
This Week in Sarasota: Monday, Nov. 9

A look at our favorite events this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Cheri Coryea has lived in Manatee County since 1989 and has overseen the county's neighborhood services department since 2007. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 12, 2017
Manatee County appoints deputy county administrator

Neighborhood services director Cheri Coryea will fill the position.

  • East County
  • News
Incorporation proponent Keith Davey, with Tom Thomaides, said incorporating would create a long-term plan for the community.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 11, 2011
TAKING SIDES

Pro- and anti-incorporation groups faced off Monday for the first Lakewood Ranch Incorporation debate hosted by the East County Observer.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch junior Kinsey Goelz and sophomore Morgan Cummins both committed to play college softball before their first season of high school softball.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 9, 2016
Early decisions become commonplace

Three area softball players committed to play at the next level before receiving their first high school report card.

  • East County
  • Sports
The holiday tree in St. Armands Circle has long been a centerpiece of the season. (File photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 2, 2022
New 60-foot holiday tree coming this year at St. Armands Circle

With its current holiday tree no longer viable, St. Armands Circle BID wins a grant of more than $286,000 from the City Commission for a new 60-foot centerpiece.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverview High Girls Swimming
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 2, 2014
Top Teams of 2013

As another year comes to a close, we at the Sarasota Observer once again celebrate your accomplishments with our Year in Sports 2013.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Lakeood Ranch High boys golf team captured the Class 2A state championship Nov. 1-2, capping off a perfect 103-0 season. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 9, 2011
Lakewood Ranch High golf team ends with perfect record

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team captured the Class 2A state championship by six strokes Nov. 1-2, at Mission Inn Resort & Club's El Campeon Course in Howey-in-the-Hills.

  • East County
  • Sports
Although she has dabbled in other careers, Rebecca Gutierrez always has returned to polo. She calls it fate.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: Rebecca Gutierrez

The Sarasota Polo Club's polo operations manager has big plans for one of the East County's most beloved pastimes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2009
Manatee announces H1N1 vaccination schedule

Manatee County Public Schools and the Manatee County Health Department will continue H1N1 vaccinations through the end of the year.

  • East County
  • Schools
Murray and Alice Bluegrass (File photo)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 19, 2022
Former president of Longboat Key temple dies at 85

Murray Blueglass called education the "family business."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lauren Ward as Mary's thoughts, Lauren Nielsen as Mary in "What Was I Thinking?" by Marvin Albert. Photo courtesy of Theatre Odyssey.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 21, 2018
Theatre Odyssey takes short plays 'On the Road'

The second annual tour will kick off with an open formal dress rehearsal on Feb. 25.

  • Arts + Culture
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