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Cheers sits with her owner, Barb Davis. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 18, 2014
Dog days of training

The Sarasota Obedience Training Club will host the American Kennel Club-sponsored Responsible Dog Ownership Day.

  • East County
  • News
Commissioners will continue their budget workshops and discussion on Wednesday, June 19.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 18, 2019
Sarasota County expects to hold the line on tax rate

Sarasota County officials reviewed budget assumptions at their June 18 budget workshop, which included their annual discussion on the millage rate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota Orchestra's initial proposal, envisioned in this rendering, called for the use of seven acres in Payne Park. Some officials now think the project could be done using a smaller segment of the park.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 29, 2019
City makes overture to keep Sarasota Orchestra

City officials want to re-engage the orchestra to keep the arts organization in the city — which could mean reconsidering the use of land in Payne Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Guests enjoyed a multiple course dinner with wine pairings at Florida Winefest and Auction's 'Banquet on the Block' on Friday, March 18.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 18, 2016
Banquet on the Block

The 26th annual Florida Winefest and Auction's “Banquet on the Block” event was hosted on Friday, March 18, on Lemon Avenue.

  • Black Tie
Braden River Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Nicholas Leduc tests his students on the types of triangles.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 31, 2018
Manatee County education cost could rise again

School district says addition in tax makes sense.

  • East County
  • News
Customers filled the sidewalk cafe outside Patrick's 1481 on Monday, May 4. Outdoor dining is now permitted in Florida as long as
  • By David Conway |
  • May 7, 2020
Questions persist as Sarasota enters reopening phase

Although some businesses and officials are optimistic about resuming activity, it remains unclear what the future holds as the COVID-19 response continues.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2014
Ladies enjoy a night out

Women of all ages ditched their heels and slipped on their running shoes for the New Balance Girls Night Out.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This depiction of how a Palm Avenue parking garage wall would look was presented last week to the Public Art Committee. Courtesy photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 18, 2011
Parking garage murals planned

Jonathan Parks Architect, the architect for the Palm Avenue parking garage, suggests the city approve a $25,000 mural project for the interior walls of the garage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"The Golden Cockerel" runs through March 19, at Sarasota Opera.
  • By June LeBell |
  • February 23, 2015
OPERA REVIEW: 'The Golden Cockerel'

June LeBell reviews Rimsky-Korsakov's 'The Golden Cockerel,' which gets a rare performance in the U.S.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2015
Special delivery

East County Observer Sports Editor Jen Blanco and her husband, Brian, rang in the New Year with a special bundle of joy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Out-of-Door Academy sophomores Desmond Lindsey and Tyler Dietrich verbally committed to play baseball for the Cougars last week, after attending the University of Houston’s Prospect Camp.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 15, 2012
ODA catcher and third baseman to play for the Cougars

Out-of-Door Academy sophomores Tyler Dietrich and Desmond Lindsey verbally committed to play baseball for the University of Houston.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 16, 2014
Orphaned fawn finds new home

The newborn, rescued April 8, has been taken to The Wildlife Center of Venice for rehabilitation.

  • East County
  • News
Drew Angelo's best skill? Getting himself out of trouble on the course, per his Lakewood Ranch coach John Victor.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 28, 2016
Lakewood Ranch sophomore golfer has short game to achieve lofty goals

Mustangs' No. 1 hopes his talent leads to a college scholarship.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 30, 2017
That's some legacy

How do you justify $65 million more for a want?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 16, 2009
Lime Marketplace offers variety

These tough economic times forced Siesta Key resident Larry Hollander to get creative for his latest business.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • October 21, 2017
Pups get dressed up for Bark-O-Ween

A county-hosted costume contest showed that dogs can love Halloween just as much as their owners.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 28, 2010
Speedway to get down and dirty

The first Mud n Music event will be held July 30 to Aug. 1 at Desoto Super Speedway.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 18, 2014
State Street garage comes with $10.6 million price tag

The guaranteed maximum price to build the State Street parking garage is lower than a February estimate, but exceeds the original budgeted cost by $3.4 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch fell to 1-2 on the season with a 26-20 loss to Bayshore Sept. 16.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 18, 2011
Bruins top Mustangs

A fumble late in the fourth quarter set up Bayshore High's game-winning touchdown as the host Bruins defeated Lakewood Ranch 26-20 in non-district action Sept. 16, marking Bayshore's first win over a Manatee County foe since 2007.

  • East County
  • Sports
Roni Geva is part of the all-female cast in "Love, Loss, and What I Wore," at the Asolo Repertory Theatre. Photo by Chris Bennion.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • June 27, 2012
Theater Review: 'Love, Loss, and What I Wore'

It was a special treat to see the iconic "M*A*S*H" star, Loretta Swit, and an exceptionally talented cast, at the Asolo Rep last week, all under the direction of Karen Carpenter.

  • Arts + Culture
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