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Bob and A.J. McFarlin with the Rev. David Danner
  • By Dora Walters |
  • January 6, 2011
All Angels celebrates epiphany moment

Members of All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church celebrated the Feast of Epiphany with a potluck supper on the 12th day after Christmas, Jan. 6. The Social Committee, headed by Phil Krei,s was in change of arrangements. The evening concluded with a carol sing-a-long led by Music Director Dale Hooey.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nine-year-old Cara Sanchez races past a defender and heads down the field.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 16, 2015
Teamwork thrives on the pitch

The Sarasota Surge Youth Academy has grown from four players to 32 players in the span of a year.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota design professionals including architects, engineers, interior designers and students will construct original sculptures made of cans showcased throughout the mall.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • February 18, 2014
Canstruction exhibit hopes to help others

Canstruction is a national program aimed to help feed the hungry through art. Sarasota artists will create sculptures made of cans to help those in need.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Stefan Sanders conducted "Great Escapes 3: Amadeus." Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • January 30, 2018
Sarasota Orchestra gifts audiences with intimate 'Great Escapes'

"Great Escapes 3: Amadeus" makes orchestra patrons feel as if they're standing on the conductor’s podium.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Marty Rappaport
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 3, 2016
Pray for new role models

Our republic has survived plenty of strife in our polity. Out of this election, let’s pray the pendulum swings to elected officeholders pledged to lifelong honesty and decency.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Lakewood Ranch Little League 10-and 11-year-old All-Star team will compete in the Section IV Tournament July 8-10. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 6, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top East County sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
The former Best Western on South Tamiami Trail is currently under a Baymont Inn & Suites flag.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 12, 2016
Sheraton hotel planned for Sarasota

A five-story Four Points by Sheraton is slated to replace the former Best Western on South Tamiami Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tom Harmer begins working at Longboat Key Town Hall on Dec. 11.
  • By Bret Hauff and Cassidy Alexander | Staff Writers |
  • December 6, 2017
Tom Harmer prepares to take over as Longboat Town Manager

The former Sarasota County Administrator doesn't start till Dec. 11, but he's spent the last five months getting to know the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 29, 2012
All Angels to host creative afternoon

All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road, is hosting a Flower Arranging 101 demonstration from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, March 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 6, 2019
School board broadens discussion regarding electronic device policies

School Board members expanded their review of cell phone use to address electronic devices in general.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Members of Nik Wallenda'            s highwire act continue to amaze the audience with their display of strength and balance Feb. 10.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 15, 2017
Circus performers go on after the fall

Working through tragedy is a process, but worth the outcome, performers say.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 6, 2014
Seven reasons to be excited for the 2014 Winter Olympics

Seven reasons to be excited for the 2014 Winter Olympics

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 4, 2017
Theater review: 'Clever Little Lies'

“Clever Little Lies” delivers big laughs but no big truths.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 23, 2013
Athlete of the Week: VICTORIA KRUPA

Cardinal Mooney High senior goalkeeper Victoria Krupa was named a 2013 US Lacrosse Girls High School first-team All-American May 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 3, 2012
Lacy Janson: Olympic debut

Sarasota native Lacy Janson, a 2001 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School, will compete on the world's biggest stage at the 2012 Summer Olympics after finishing third in the pole vault at the U.S. Olympic Trials.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2014
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The attraction costs $15 an hour for participants to use. No one under 6 is allowed.
  • By John McGuire |
  • July 11, 2017
Longboat keeps an eye on floating attraction

Police see a decrease in illegal activity over the holiday weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Riverview sophomore pitcher Kassie Cross came to the Rams from Venice High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 4, 2019
Rams softball team fights adversity for playoff run

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Chief of Operations Larry Luh, EMS Chief Paul DiCicco and District Chief Mark Regis are seeking ways to keep their ambulances in circulation.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 3, 2019
Surge is EMS concern in Manatee County

Manatee County EMS hopes better use of 911 will lessen strain on ambulances.

  • East County
  • News
Irrigation committee members hope residents will stop watering during rainy season, so they can water more during the dry season.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 2, 2017
Lakewood Ranch HOA hopes to reign in unnecessary irrigation

Wasteful irrigation practices cost the CDD $57,000.

  • East County
  • News
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