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  • By Pam McTeer |
  • August 5, 2009
Country clubs plan upgrades

East County golfers can expect improved facilities at Palm-Aire, Tara, Rosedale and The Concession.

  • East County
  • News
Ben Affleck stars in "The Town."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 22, 2010
Film Review: 'The Town'

In "The Town," Affleck positions himself in front of as well as behind the camera and elevates himself to true auteur status.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 16, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 22

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 15, 2016
East County weather page photo: Dec. 15

Mary Tygh Parks captured this photo of a limpkin that was hanging out in Myakka River State Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bob Smith, the county's director of public safety, takes the main podium in the Emergency Operations Center. "If I'm in here, it's really bad," he says.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 3, 2017
Storm plan vital even in safest spots of Lakewood Ranch

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Chasen Dubs. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 3, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 08.03.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 08.03.17

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 1, 2012
Fresh ink

Fire Station 12 showed off a handmade sign at the 13th annual Firehouse Chili Cook-off Sunday, Oct. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo by Tara Tomlinson Photography
  • A time to celebrate |
  • May 20, 2015
Just Married: Tom McKean Thomas Jr. and Lauren Elizabeth Pritchard

Tom McKean Thomas Jr. and Lauren Elizabeth Pritchard were married Dec. 27, at The Founders Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
Shannon, Jason and Hannah Fimple stand  outside of the Louvre Museum in Paris. They won this year's It's Read Everywhere contest.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 8, 2017
Observer circles the globe with readers

Our readers took us around the world with them throughout the "It's Read Everywhere" contest.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Nicole Rissler and Scott Anderson are eager to see Nathan Benderson Community Park be fully developed and operational.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 21, 2015
Rowing park gains momentum

As Sarasota County braces to host the 2017 World Rowing Championships, local organizations are throwing their support to seeing plans for Nathan Benderson Park fulfilled as quickly as possible.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: August 3

Tom McGee captured these black skimmers in flight over Siesta Key Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2017
East County weather page photo: August 3

Richard Bottorff captured storm clouds rolling in recently as he walked on the Bradenton Riverwalk.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 3

Nicole Graziano photographed her children on the beach at sunset on the north end of Longboat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Last year’s fireworks on Siesta Key Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2019
Fourth of July Calendar 2019

Everything you need to know to have the best Fourth of July this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 19, 2017
East County weather page photo: Oct. 19

Breanna Howell captured this photo during an early morning bike ride on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 19, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: Oct. 19

Vikki Iovino captured this photo of the calm water behind Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium during sunset.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Zoe Austin, left, Rachel Lambright, Jessica Obiedzinski, Monessa Salley, Melkssa Rummel and Xiao-Xuan Yang Dancigars of the  Sarasota Contemporary Dance move to the music of  Reverend Barry and The Funk. (Klint Lowry)
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • December 4, 2019
Sarasota Contemporary Dance in sync to grow

The dance company gets in step with Reverend Barry and the Funk to expand its audience.

  • Arts + Culture
Jim Eatrides and Kevin Barile estimate that their latest plan took more than 1,000 man hours to compile.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 3, 2011
Plan seeks to open lines of communication

Cell-phone tower plan calls for a 150-foot stealth cellular tower on the 4.5-acre Longboat Island Chapel property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Clara Reynardus de Villanueva and her father, Jorge Reynardus, stand by a Carlos Cárdenas painting in Jorge’s Longboat Key home. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 28, 2019
The Reynardus Cuban art collection is a true family affair

Jorge Reynardus started his Cuban art collection by accident. Now his family can't live without it.

  • Arts + Culture
Manatee Technical student Dylan Strand receives a lesson from instructor Vic Accurso
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 18, 2016
Growth in Manatee County sparks need for firefighters

MTC Fire Science Academy steps up to the challenge.

  • East County
  • News
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