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"My job is fun." Teri Booth says. "On my worst day, I’m the luckiest and most blessed person in the world."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 5, 2013
Pied piper of Sarasota: Teri Booth

Musician Teri Booth climbed the corporate ladder as an engineer only to end up in the pits. And she wouldn't have it any other way.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 17, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: East County

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The new Siesta Key public beach enhancement is one major public project that will greatly alter the look of Sarasota.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 6, 2013
FRIDAY FIVE: Reasons Sarasota is on track for a major facelift

A surging economy and ambitious public and private developments will significantly change how Sarasota County looks forever.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 21, 2011
Cops Corner

July 11 BMW omelet 9:59 a.m. - 500 block of Canal Road. Criminal Mischief. A man reported his BMW, which was parked at a resort, had been hit several times with eggs. The dried yolks ate away the car's clear coat, causing at least $200 in damage. Two miles away, another car was egged, suffering chipped paint. Technically speaking, these were two new locations of The Broken Egg.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael Bloomberg
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 30, 2014
News Briefs

Michael Bloomberg to speak in Sarasota; Princeton Review calls New College a 'Best Value'; Harmer drops 'interim' from his county job title; Siesta residents question proposed Key roundabout

  • Sarasota
  • News
Originally built in 1912, Mar Vista is one of 12 oldest structures on Longboat Key.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 27, 2011
Mar Vista could begin new story

The historic restaurant will add a second-floor, open-air dining area and an elevator as part of the renovations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"I enjoy working with young people," says Phyllis Silverman. "It keeps me busy and it keeps me young."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 29, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Supporting Role

Phyllis Silverman may be Rebecca Hopkins' right-hand gal, but she's everyone else's favorite fill-in. The longtime Florida Studio Theatre staffer explains why she loves being at everyone's disposal.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 21, 2010
Going the Distance

The Lakewood Ranch girls track team has won five meets in 2010 and now has its sights set on a district championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
Although the entrance to Bird Key is already watched by private security and cameras 24 hours a day, the community’s homeowners association is interested in exploring other ways of targeting criminal activity.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 26, 2015
Bird Key residents guard against criminal activity

After the city turned away a request to add a gate at the entrance of Bird Key, how can residents address lingering concerns about crime while complying with existing regulations?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Fort Hamer Bridge not 'the final piece'

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 2, 2013
U.S. Air Force photographer comes home early for Christmas

Technical Sgt. Donald Allen returned from a seven-month stay in Africa to surprise his children at school.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sen. Nancy Detert spoke about her decision to leave the state senate and run for the Sarasota County Commission.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 7, 2016
Sarasota Republican Club introduces local candidates

Local and state candidates prepare for the 2016 election year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Students cheered as Principal Kathy Hayes kissed a pig.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 20, 2011
Principal puckers up for pig kiss

As a reward for students raising $10,000 at a recent fundraiser, Gullett Elementary Principal Kathy Hayes kissed a pig April 15.

  • East County
  • News
Brian Cobb scored 25 points in a win over Sarasota Dec. 4.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 8, 2010
Panthers transfer sparks Mustangs

Lakewood Ranch High junior forward Brian Cobb is averaging 24 points and 14 rebounds per game for the Mustangs this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Al Black, one of the original Highwaymen, will paint live at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 2, 2016
Voices of the Highwaymen

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe honors the art of Florida's segregation-era painters

  • Arts + Culture
Tim Rogerson returns to his alma mater, Ringling College of Art and Design, to share his Disney passion.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 24, 2015
Tim Rogerson: Disney Dreams

Ringling College of Art and Design alumnus returns to Sarasota to share stories, experiences and, of course, Disney art

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota County Coastal Resources Manager Laird Wreford said erosion losses ranged from anywhere between 20 and 60 feet along the Gulf Coast, but the award-winning sands of Siesta Key Public Beach remained.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 4, 2012
Debby ravages shores of south Siesta

The tropical storm eroded nearly 30 feet of Turtle Beach, leaving 50% of sediment placed in 2008 during a $10 million nourishment project. Siesta Key public beach was spared.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Connie McKenzie looks across Lake Uihlein from the ground level of her building 1 Watercrest condominium complex. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 24, 2014
Residents oppose extra height

Lakewood Ranch's developer seeks changes to its University Lakes project, including a height increase for proposed structures on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
Roy Lunn is known most for his design of the Ford GT-40.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 6, 2016
Your Town

Automotive innovator Roy Lunn honored at Lakewood Ranch Country Club luncheon; Lakewood Ranch High FCCLA students collect items for charity

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 26, 2016
Top Story — May: Players Theatre announces move from Sarasota to Lakewood Ranch

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • East County
  • News
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