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Grant Hill.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 8, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week:Grant Hill

The Braden River junior talks scoring goals and watching soccer videos for research.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2011
Veterans Memorial Park at San Marco Plaza gets new leadership

More than a year after a five-member team broke ground on a Veterans Memorial Park at San Marco Plaza, a new team of organizers has stepped up to carry the project forward.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Chef Judi Gallagher |
  • May 14, 2013
TWIS = This Week Is Steamy

TWIS = This Week Is Steamy

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Legitimate lotteries do not ask for money upfront to collect winnings.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 27, 2012
Lottery scam revealed

Florida residents are being warned that legitimate lotteries do not ask for money upfront to collect winnings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Carlye Perrigo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 4, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Carlye Perrigo

The Riverview High sophomore talks being inspired by the Olympics and her love of travel

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Erin Weinberger and her mom, Amy Weinberger, who said the Players have helped Erin earn professional acting jobs.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 10, 2019
Smitten with the Players in Lakewood Ranch

Those attending the Sarasota community theater's fundraiser in Lakewood Ranch sing its praises.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 9, 2012
County will aid firm relocation

The Sarasota Board of County Commissioners approved $124,000 of funding to help a company move to the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Selby’s copy of “The Orchidaceae of Mexico and Guatemala” by James Bateman — the largest and heaviest book on orchids ever to be printed — is a focal point of the botanical art section of the exhibit. Photo by Niki Kottmann.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 28, 2016
Mums the Word: Selby unveils the collections it's kept under wraps

'Secret Garden' exhibit offers a rare look into Selby's botanical art and specimen collections.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Charter Review Board — District 4: Ray Porter

Porter will face Jody Hudgins in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
East County Football Final 10.14.16
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 14, 2016
East County Football Final 10.14.16

A rough night for East County teams all-around.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dawn Patterson, Chanel counter makeup artist at Saks Fifth Avenue, prepares breast cancer patient Melissa Clauson for her photoshoot. Clauson heard about the Wrapped in Love call for patient models from her advocate at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 5, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 10.06.16

Hello from the new girl on the block...

  • Black Tie
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center CEO Andy Guz said the hospital isn't near capacity yet due to COVID-19.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 22, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center busy, but not maxed out

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center busy, but not maxed out because of COVID-19

  • East County
  • Opinion
Linda Bryan-Beachler, a teacher at Freedom Elementary School, shows students how to access an online stopwatch for an experiment. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 5, 2019
Manatee County School District, Manatee Education Association reach salary agreements for teachers, paraprofessionals

School District of Manatee County and Manatee Education Association reach tentative agreements for 2019-2020 contracts.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2012
Our View: Firefighters' delusion

Thanks to this tiring saga, Longboat Key Town Manager David Bullock recently graded his first-year performance with a "C." He had hoped to have this matter resolved by now.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 28, 2011
Lame-duck move stirs controversy

An outgoing commissioner's desire to reappoint members to the Planning Board next week, so that the new commission won't have a say, has critics raising fairness questions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 13, 2018
'Snowcoming' dance brightens scene at Braden River Middle

Middle-schoolers dance night away with friends.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2010
McKitrick gets in swing for 160th tournament win

For Arlene McKitrick, reaching 160 tournament wins on the golf course took a couple of swings.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Riverview High alum Richie James starred as an offensive weapon at Middle Tennessee State University.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 15, 2015
Sarasota Alumni Spotlight: Richie James

Riverview High graduate Richie James was named Middle Tennessee State's offensive Warrior of the Week.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 25, 2018
'American Animals' is a cautionary tale of those who cross the line to become special

This true-crime comedy/thriller, "American Animals," is unique in that is stars actual participants who are also portrayed by actors.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Hunter, a golden retriever owned by Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department Deputy Chief Sandi Drake, poses in the Longboat Key fire station.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 26, 2019
Hunter the dog helps first responders tackle mental health issues

The golden retriever aids first responders in feeling comfortable and opening up to discuss topics from PTSD to anxiety

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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