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  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • March 30, 2019
Magical event in Sarasota

Rangoonwala Family Foundation presents "The Haven Has Talent."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 7, 2011
Our View: Talk about a travesty ...

There are a lot of people and companies buying distressed properties in Sarasota County to rehab and rent them out.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Lakewood Ranch girls team poses with the title.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 8, 2017
Time to jump on the Lakewood Ranch girls basketball bus

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 24, 2013
Key Club to hold job fair

The resort will hold on-the-spot interviews from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy Sarasota County staff modeled a potential new SCAT transfer station after a similar Collier County structure.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 29, 2014
SCAT move progresses

Sarasota County staff may have overcome one obstacle in the potential relocation of the SCAT transfer station downtown, but other questions remain unanswered.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 10, 2011
Cops Corner

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota artist Tom Stephens painted the abstract over the sofa. It’s part of a series called “A Coat of Many Colors.” The two brown leather side chairs, right, are by 1970s master designer Milo Baughman.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • April 22, 2015
Small space, big style

An apartment’s artwork displays the cream of several collections.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Judy Hoover received this Pledge to the Flag on the day of her naturalization. Courtesy photo.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 5, 2017
Proud to be an American

Judy Hoover, administrative manager of Spanish Main Yacht Club, became a resident of the United States in 1956.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Police Chief called 'Operation Sarasota Cartel II' a "historic" program for the organization.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 4, 2014
VIDEO: Sarasota Police uncover local drug ring

The Sarasota Police Department today unveiled the results of an operation the ended with 10 arrests and the seizure of 12 kilos of cocaine.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Benjie Brinkofski served in the Army during the Vietnam War. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 13, 2015
Conversation with Benjie Brinkofski

Benjie Brinkofski is a New Jersey native who moved to Lakewood Ranch in 1998 with his wife and high school sweetheart, Pattie.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 7, 2010
Michel spills 'family secrets' in FST show

Sarasota actress Carolyn Michel explains how one woman can fill so many shoes on stage.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Keely Carney |
  • May 12, 2012
On Green Smoothies and Eating Grass

On Green Smoothies and Eating Grass

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Stefanie Beauchamp, along with her husband Peter, bought ScoopDaddy's on St. Armands Circle two years ago. The couple opened a second location three months ago.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 25, 2011
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: ScoopDaddy's

Peter and Stefanie Beauchamp opened a second ScoopDaddy's location -- this time in the East County -- Nov. 26.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 12, 2014
Longboat Key lures more than 1,000 book buyers

Longboat Key photographer Mary Lou Johnson's photography book, 'The Lure of Longboat Key,' is luring many readers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 27, 2018
Longboat Key Town Hall displays local art

On March 27, the new Town Hall Art Exhibit opened with an artists' reception.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Samantha Castro and Savana Durr, who play for the Real So Cal club team, look at the 1991 Women's World Cup trophy on Thursday at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 7, 2017
U.S women's soccer faces England at Premier Sports Campus

Match will be played at 6:30 p.m. Thursday as part of Winter Showcase.

  • East County
  • News
SPD Chief Bernadette DiPino (behind podium) speaks alongside volunteers and members of the department's Homeless Outreach Team during a press conference announcing the IACP awards.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • October 30, 2017
SPD wins two awards from International Association of Chiefs of Police

The honors recognize the department's volunteers as well as homeless outreach efforts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 3, 2013
School Board referendum election date raises concerns

The date of a countywide special referendum election has some concerned about high costs and reduced voter turnout.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Even without a common language, Michael Zlabinger and Anat Cogan manage to find common ground in "Handle with Care." (Courtesy Florida Studio Theatre)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 15, 2019
'Handle with Care' delivers unconventional romantic comedy

Plot line considers life's unexpected detours

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Jacky and Blake Shenbaum are regulars at Steigerwaldt-Jockey Children’s Fountain at Bayfront Park.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 27, 2014
VIDEO: Bayfront Children's Fountain reopens

The Steigerwaldt-Jockey Children's Fountain at Bayfront Park reopened Friday, after renovations due to a faulty mechanical part.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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