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  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • November 28, 2013
The real-life 'snowbirds'

Sarasota County's moderate winter weather attracts a variety of migrating wildlife, which can be easily viewed thanks to the area's variety of outdoor recreation areas.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
World of Wow renderings show the treehouse-themed play structure in front of the new stage. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 5, 2017
Woodland builds new children's center

Church expands offerings for children with designated space.

  • East County
  • News
"I think a lot of artists ask themselves if what they're doing is substantial," Cheryl Losey says. "Sometimes, you just have to put on your blinders and trust that your work is valuable." Heidi Kurpiela.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 2, 2011
Cheryl Losey: Harp's delight

Last year Cheryl Losey appeared in a PBS documentary. This year she cut an album. Meet the Sarasota Orchestra harpist landing major grants and making a beautiful racket.

  • Arts + Culture
Alicia Stevens encourages everyone to press their hands together and try to balance.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • August 26, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Vinyasa & Vino

Over 25 people came out Friday, Aug. 26 to participate in Vinyasa & Vino at T. Georgiano's.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 11, 2017
RCLA Town Hall Lecture Series kicks off with annual dinner

Inspirational speaker Liz Murray spoke at the Platinum Appreciation Dinner Jan. 11.

  • Black Tie
Beth Hill captured this Lido Beach sunset.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: August 11

Beth Hill captured this Lido Beach sunset.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
BBC Main Plaza, the Hollywood 20 ownership group that  includes entrepreneurs Eric Baird and Jesse Biter, is interested in an expanded Downtown Improvement District.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 18, 2018
Downtown group considers expansion

The Hollywood 20 property owners want the Downtown Improvement District to expand to U.S. 301, but it’s unclear whether others support the idea.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fourth-grader Lizett Hernandez read under the light.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE Literacy Wonderland

Braden River Elementary School offered a warm reading place at its first Literacy Wonderland event, Jan. 23.

  • East County
  • News
At-large incumbent Commissioner Phill Younger with his challenger, Gene Jaleski, and District 4 candidates Jack Daly and Larry Grossman. Photo by Robin Hartill
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 10, 2015
Candidates sound off at debate

Where do candidates stand on issues?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jacques Panet-Raymond
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 14, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOIT: Jacques Panet-Raymond

Jacques Panet-Raymond recently took over as the new owner of Caddyshak Sports Bar & Grille in The River Club. Learn more about him in our candid Q&A.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The East Manatee Fire Rescue District now has two ladder trucks in its fleet.  File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 31, 2019
Lakewood Ranch area homeowners may see change in insurance rates

Improved East Manatee Fire Rescue District rating results in potential savings to homeowners in Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
Sarah and Avery Erickson. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 15, 2019
Tea time for mom at Braden River Library

Teddy bears tag along for Mother's Day celebration.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Throughout the Bay Island neighborhood, construction on new homes serves as evidence of  the increased residential sales in the area.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 24, 2015
Real estate market strengthens in Bay Island

The north Siesta Key neighborhood has rebounded strongly from the recession, and the area is dotted with home sales and construction

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 14, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Firefighters Rib Cook-Off

Taste eight homemade recipes while raising money for the Sarasota Firefighters Benevolent Fund Saturday, March 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • December 5, 2018
Fashion Insider: NYE Fashion

Get ready for the most sparkly evening of the year with these styles.

  • Black Tie
Sarasota County Interim Transportation Director Jonathan Paul says local officials from both Sarasota and Manatee counties are working to resolve traffic issues surrounding the Mall at University Town Center.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 8, 2014
Issues to Watch 2014: Traffic at the mall at UTC

Local officials are working with the FDOT to improve the intersection of University Parkway and Interstate 75. Officials also hope to expand transit in the University Parkway corridor to alleviate traffic congestion associated with the mall.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 3, 2016
Bird Key blesses its fleet

184 members gathered for the blessing, cocktail hour and dinner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 7, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A rescue at sea

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Kathryn Metze and her daughter Brinley are celebrating their first Mother's Day together. Courtesy photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • May 9, 2018
Birth of new perspective for East County moms

Lakewood Ranch, GreyHawk Landing moms talk about their role as they celebrate Mother's Day.

  • East County
  • News
Mill Creek's Valerie Cooper-Miller listens as Jeff Mednick, a FDOT project manager for design, shows her what the roundabout would look like.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 13, 2016
FDOT gets high-speed feedback about State Road 64/Rye Road project

More than 150 concerned citizens discussed possible options, such as a traffic signal or roundabout.

  • East County
  • News
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