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Adam Carter of Parrish
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • September 14, 2016
Parrish man charged with DUI after testing at more than three times legal limit in Longboat Key

Blood-alcohol level was at least 0.287, according to police report.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Students of all grades came together to investigate what they thought to be a caterpillar but what may have been a worm.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • May 8, 2019
Bashaw kids dig it

Students dig it.

  • East County
  • Schools
Arancini is risotto cooked in a special Sicilian fashion.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2014
HOLIDAY EATS: Ortygia

Chef Gaetano of Ortygia shares a recipe that is a Christmas tradition of his family - Arancini, which means "little oranges."

  • Arts + Culture
The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Sept. 20 in the first-floor chambers of the county administrative building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 19, 2011
County considers Tara bridge proposal

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday will hear updates on the 44th Avenue East Extension, among other items.

  • East County
  • News
David and Nada Farr both wore as much green as they could find.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 17, 2015
Glenridge goes green for St. Patrick's Day

It was all about the green for the theme of the St. Patrick's Day party at The Glenridge March17.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Brian Roberts, who played for the Orioles and Yankees, will be the guest speaker Oct. 8 at Fellowship of Christian Athletes banquet at the Church of Hope in Sarasota. The banquet is free to attend.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 1, 2019
Fellowship of Christian Athletes hopes to grow in Lakewood Ranch area schools.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes hopes to grow in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2013
Obituary: H. Kermit 'Kit' Green Jr.

H. Kermit "Kit" Green Jr., 78, of Longboat Key and Point Pleasant, N.J., died April 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michael Richker reads from seven books every morning as part of his routine to keep focused against his battle with substance addiction.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 11, 2016
‘Day of Atonement’ a lifelong pursuit for cocaine addict

University Park's Michael Richker lives a life of surrender and defeat. He wouldn't have it any other way.

  • East County
  • News
Jen Horvat has done marketing for a museum, AOL and a variety of other organizations. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 15, 2015
Conversation with Jen Horvat

When GreyHawk Landing resident Jennifer Horvat moved to the area from Michigan four years ago, she took her time determining for which organization she wanted to volunteer.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 9, 2010
East County child nearly drowns

An off-duty EMT and nurse helped save the child.

  • East County
  • News
Gary Oldman stars in "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy." Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 11, 2012
Film Review: 'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy'

The new film from director Tomas Alfredson, 'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy' has only one flaw, but it's intrinsically huge. That said, it is an intellectual and intriguing mystery with a killer ending.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo by Bleecker Street Media
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 20, 2018
'McQueen' captures the emotional adventure that was the designer's life

The documentary tells the captivating tale of a brilliant artist's short life through interviews with his family, fellow workers, partners and McQueen himself.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Concession Golf Club owner Bruce Cassidy Sr. says the addition of a Par 3 course and a putting course will offer members variety and hopefully attract new members.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 15, 2019
A new spin on Concession golf

Concession Golf Club to add a 9-hole course along with a putting course.

  • East County
  • News
The city will consider replacing some grass in shaded areas of the park with other plants, such as ferns.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 21, 2015
DID mulls future of Five Points Park landscaping

As the city prepares to replace worn-down turf at Selby Five Points Park, officials could cut down on the grass footprint to allow for healthier overall growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The call came in at approximately 2:01 p.m. Saturday to be on the lookout for two men and woman in a blue truck just involved in a strong-arm robbery in the area of the 3500 block of Clark Drive.  Courtesy photo.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • June 10, 2013
Sarasota Police Chief catches suspected robbers

The chief and her daughter were off duty having lunch when the call for a strong-arm robbery came on the police radio.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Vicky Imperial and Maria Cora Gaffar, president of the Asian Women's Club of Lakewood Ranch, snack on Filipino cuisine.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 21, 2016
Lakewood Ranch club cooks up cultural cuisine

Asian Women's Club of Lakewood Ranch members have been touring the globe through their pallets.

  • East County
  • News
Daughters Courtney Wise, Whitney Wise Verdoni and Erika Wise know they have someone special in their father, Carl Wise.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 16, 2011
Father of the Brides

From dress shopping assistant to personal chauffer, Carl Wise, father of three daughters, is changing dad's role in the wedding process.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A boater enjoys the Siesta Key sunset from the abnormally massive sandbar.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 24, 2012
Sandbar brings boaters and non-boaters together

A football field-sized sandbar recently emerged on the north end of Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The intersection at 10th Street and U.S. 41 would see a roundabout as part of a $100 million project to add the features along the bayfront.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 19, 2013
City to submit funding request for U.S. 41 roundabouts

If approved, the City Commission's funding request could fast-track construction of five of 10 planned roundabouts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 29, 2014
Our View: The word for 2015: Aspire

Each year, you make resolutions. A variation on that is to select a word, one word to live by for the next 12 months.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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