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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 29, 2014
Weatherman

Submit your local weather photos each week for a chance to have your photo published in the East County Observer!

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Activity on St. Armands Circle has significantly slowed during what would typically be the height of season, a cause for great concern among merchants in the area.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 2, 2020
Merchants seek assistance during business slowdown

With rent and other expenses still looming during a public health emergency, storeowners and commercial landlords are exploring new arrangements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Richard Corcoran
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 16, 2017
A different kind of speaker?

Excerpted from Florida Speaker Richard Corcoran’s speech before the House on the opening day of the Legislature.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Mike Wilson, Executive Director Jennifer Rominiecki, Linda Carson and Bob Harrigan
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • December 18, 2018
Circle Members flip the switch with the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

The Lights in Bloom Circle Member Preview was held Dec. 18 at the gardens.

  • Black Tie
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 30, 2017
Cops Corner: Man arrested for stealing candy

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The former Little Footsteps property was listed for $625,000 in January. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 13, 2014
Food bank seeks funds for its new location

Meals on Wheels PLUS hopes to expand its adult daycare center program by relocating it in a building in Spring Forest Office Park.

  • East County
  • News
Stakes from seven nests were dislodged and a new, unmarked nest was damaged. Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 26, 2018
Turtle nests damaged on Siesta Key

On June 22, Mote Marine Laboratory's Sea Turtle Patrol submitted a report to FWC after finding small vehicle tracks over eight nests.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Gary Fresch and Duke the horse. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 8, 2012
Neighbors: Gary Fresch

This car detailer learned a new meaning for the term 'horse power.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • September 16, 2018
Temple Emanu-El kicks off first day of religious school

Temple Emanu-El celebrated the first day of its religious school on Sept. 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Beth and Dr. Herbert Silverstein with Executive Director Melissa Lane
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 21, 2019
Ear Research Foundation celebrates 40 years

Hear & Now was hosted March 20 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
The Applebee's in downtown Sarasota opened in the late 1990s.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2015
Applebee’s leaves downtown Sarasota

RE/Max Alliance Group Realtor Stan Rutstein is marketing the 169-seat Main Street restaurant space, which Applebee’s left today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Jaco's vs. Autism

PHOTO GALLERY: Jaco's vs. Autism

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • September 13, 2012
Yume: A sushi stand-out on Main Street

Yume: A sushi stand-out on Main Street

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Caitlin Pfeifle receives a tiara to wear for the evening.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Night with the Stars Special Needs Prom

The 400 attendees of the Night with the Stars Special Needs Prom sparkled with formal gowns, suits and constant smiles April 25, at Woodland, The Community Church. The free event, themed 'under the sea,' welcomed special-needs individuals ages 16 and older, for a night of music, dancing, food and socializing.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • August 18, 2010
Banker returns to her musical roots

Marcy Gilroy went from a high-powered bank executive to a piano teacher for toddlers.

  • Arts + Culture
Francois Llorente dances at the Sarasota Cuban Ballet School.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • May 10, 2017
Sarasota dancers tell story of dance and defection

Sarasota dancers tell story of dance and defection

  • Arts + Culture
Camper Pascal Wagner garnered the most hits on Super Duper Dirty Day in 2000.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 17, 2013
From the archives: Kids got down and dirty at camp

Once upon a time, Longboat Key had enough children to fill a summer camp at Bayfront Park Recreation Center. It was a dirty job, but someone had to do it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 19, 2009
Downtown Partnership, merchants to merge

The two downtown groups will once again join forces after a rancorous split seven years ago.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Tops from Flops" runs through July 22. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 17, 2018
'Tops from Flops' sings praises of all-time hits that survived Broadway duds

The Players Centre for Performing Arts presents a love letter to the greatest hits to come from Broadway's sorriest musical duds in "Tops from Flops."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Debbie Partridge ensured her table embodied the spirit of the season on Easter Sunday. Photo courtesy of Debbie Partridge
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 17, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 04.20.16

From festive table settings to Easter engagements, we've got the scoop on the latest news on the Sarasota social scene.

  • Black Tie
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