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Before moving to Florida, Renee and Bruce McEwen were involved in a motorcycle ministry. "We had a heart for people who wouldn't go to church normally," Bruce McEwen says. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 14, 2014
Church brews up new business, ministry concept

Palmetto Church of the Nazarene sold its property to open Sacred Grounds Coffee House in Braden River Plaza.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week'  s edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 1.26.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 27, 2017
Manatee County officials warn residents to stay off the roads in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch

More than 7 inches of rain in a 24-hour period has retention ponds overflowing.

  • East County
  • News
According to Carol Claeys-Hagerman, the taste of the honey from her bees changes from year to year. Top: The smoker is used to calm and 'reset' the bees. Photo by Carol Claeys-Hagerman.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 21, 2012
East County residents say beekeeping is sweeter than honey

East County residents Neldon Jackson and Carol Claeys-Hagerman say their beekeeping hobby is even more rewarding than the honey it produces.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 16, 2010
Mustangs rally past Bayshore Bruins

After trailing by a pair of touchdowns in the first quarter, the Lakewood Ranch High football team scored 33 unanswered points to rally past Bayshore 33-20 Oct. 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
Longboat Key residents Robert and Bonny Israeloff with Karen and Tom Bernstein went on safari in Tanzania and Kenya and visited Serengeti National Park in Tarangire, Tanzania.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2015
Attention, globe trotters: Five months left to submit photos for the ‘It’s Read Everywhere’ contest

Attention, globe trotters: You have five months left to submit photos for the ‘It’s Read Everywhere’ contest.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Harvard University’s Radcliffe Crew team trains at Nathan Benderson Park, which will host the 2017 World Rowing Championships and is seeking volunteers.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • March 30, 2017
Rows of volunteers wanted

The 2017 World Rowing Championship committee still needs 1,100 more volunteers.

  • East County
  • News
Jim Shirley, executive director of the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County, strives to bring back a large and inclusive arts and cultural festival to downtown Sarasota.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 29, 2015
Festival for All Seasons

The Arts and Cultural Alliance, library system and Sarasota County Schools collaborate to revive two long-dormant arts events with a reimagined InspireSarasota!

  • Arts + Culture
Lou Newman with “Flying High,” one of his favorite photographs he’s taken. He took the photo in Tanzania. Photo by Kristen Herhold
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 3, 2015
Q+A with Lou Newman

For Lou Newman, retirement from his career as a veterinarian sparked a second career as a wildlife photographer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 5, 2016
Tara Preserve faces preserve cutbacks

The CDD is retaining West Bay Landscaping, but its crew will soon be facing a new challenge.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2013
Letters to the Editor: Patriotism is dying

To have the city of Sarasota art snobs turn down the Iwo Jima statue is a lesson in what really matters to this town's leaders.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ian Black is a leading voice calling for public improvements to the Rosemary District.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 3, 2016
Rosemary District property owners discuss public investment

With more than 1,000 residential units under construction in the Rosemary District, stakeholders are discussing how to fund the evolving needs of the neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shannon Fortner sings during band rehearsal Oct. 30. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 12, 2018
MeteorEYES is back in the groove of writing, performing and advocating

Sarasota electro-synth rock band MeteorEYES is making new music and inspiring others in the process.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2015
OBITUARY | Robert Drohlich

Former Longboat Key Mayor Robert Drohlich died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 8, 2017
New neighborhood beat in Lakewood Ranch's Indigo

'The Blue Pelicans' connect with music and friends in the new and thriving community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 16, 2011
Cops Corner 03.17.11

An unknown white male in his 50s or 60s approached the victim while she was shopping at the grocery store. The suspect distracted her by telling her he was throwing a party and didn't know what kind of cheese to buy.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Photo by Chris Ogden
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 22, 2018
Sarasota chosen as next host of traveling photography exhibit 'The Fence'

United Photo Industries announced Feb. 22 that Nathan Benderson Park will be a regional host site for the Brooklyn-based exhibit in fall of 2018.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo. Carolyn Johnson was named the 2015 Boundary Crosser award by SCOPE.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 23, 2015
SCOPE announces 2015 Boundary Crosser award recipient

Carolyn Johnson will be honored with the 2015 Boundary Crosser award in September.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 23, 2015
Holiday film picks

Take a look at the best films being released this holiday season.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Siesta Chamber VIP picnickers enjoy a July Fourth feast. File photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • February 9, 2012
Observed: Once again, collaboration produces positive results

Sarasota County officials worked to ensure the Key's fireworks show could continue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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