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Daniel Morris played guitar with his grandfather Greg Deas.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Nolan's Got Talent

Nolan Middle School's HOSA Chapter celebrated HOSA Week Nov. 5-9, by sponsoring a special Nolan's Got Talent Show Nov. 8. Performers showed off a variety of talents, including song, dance, piano and more.

  • East County
  • News
The Lift Station 87 project shown in this photo from July. On July 10, City attorney Robert Fournier informed the Sarasota City Commission that the project was at a standstill and off schedule. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 21, 2012
City works to put Lift Station No. 87 on track

The long-delayed $12.5 million sewer lift station will replace an aging station near Hudson Bayou.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County Sheriff Brad Steube likely will get funding for 10 additional deputies, but not for the 20 he requested.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 10, 2011
Manatee County commissioners use savings to fund police hires

Instead of a millage increase, Manatee commissioners likely will use about $800,000 in extra property-tax revenues to fund the addition of 10 to 11 deputies for the sheriff's office.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 3, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 4

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
File photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 19, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Zombie Pub Crawl

All of Sarasota's living and undead residents are invited to enjoy a spooky Saturday with the Sarasota Zombie Pub Crawl in Gulf Gate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sadie Peachey served up some homemade doughnuts.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 22, 2010
Mixon's hosts Harvest Festival

Hundreds of Manatee County residents flocked to Mixon Fruit Farms Nov. 20-21 for the final weekend of the farm's Harvest Festival event. Guests enjoyed live dance and musical performances, a variety of food and crafts for purchase, pony rides and more

  • East County
  • News
Adrian Eidge and Jack Warner, both 6, created their own version of the game corn hole.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 22, 2010
ODA campus 'thunders' with fun

The Out-of-Door Academy's Lakewood Ranch campus buzzed with excitement for the school's annual ODA Thunder Fun Day event Nov. 20. Children enjoyed rock-climbing walls, an inflatable obstacle course, crafts, games and more.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 2, 2018
'Hearts Beat Loud' lacks vigor but has its toe-tapping moments

A killer score keeps Brett Haley's somewhat endearing film, 'Hearts Beat Loud,' afloat.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Alec Zec prepares for his final season playing hockey for the Sarasota Rampage.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 20, 2012
CHARGING AHEAD: Alec Zec

Mooney senior Alec Zec begins his final season with the Sarasota Couny high school hockey team Sept. 21. This will be his fourth season with the Rampage.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
East County sports roundup: 01.25.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 25, 2017
East County sports roundup: 01.25.17

East County sports roundup: 01.25.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch quarterback Justin Curtis and the Mustangs offense have taken their lumps this season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 19, 2016
Lakewood Ranch football coach sees a turnaround on the horizon

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Pollo Tropical plans to move into the former Square 1 Burgers across from Sarasota Memorial Hospital on U.S. 41.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 30, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Week of 06.30.16

A Caribbean restaurant prepares to move into midtown Sarasota, and local college leaders receive statewide recognition.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Owners of the former Moore’s Stone Crab Restaurant seek to build a new restaurant that’s similar to The Shore Diner on St. Armands Circle.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 5, 2015
Owners seek to Shore up 114 additional restaurant seats

One thing is sure as the new owners of the former Moore’s Stone Crab building seek 299 seats: Town Hall better add extra chairs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 11, 2010
Battle of the lips

It was Elise Lipoff versus Laura Lipps at the second annual Burns Square Chili Cook-off Feb. 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Barbara Shulla, Lashunda Thomas and Christine Briandi have worked together on the project for a few years.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 11, 2019
Sarasota ladies show love to homeless

The Ladies of Grace Bags ministry delivers to the homeless population in Gillespie Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Pat Summers spent the morning with her grandchildren: Natalie, Kayla, Josh and Jere Keane.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Freedom Grandparents Breakfast

Students at Freedom Elementary School spent a special morning with their grandparents during the school's Grandparents Breakfast Feb. 10. Following breakfast, students made sure to stop by the book fair with their grandparents before heading off to class.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2013
Our View: Recommendations

Three competitive races with six candidates vying for the Longboat Key Town Commission are a sign of community engagement. It's healthy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 17, 2015
Familiar Focus

After spending last year at Booker, safety Vince Sellers Jr. is looking to make a name for himself at his father’s alma mater.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Erica Gregory
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 21, 2019
Our Precious Freedoms: Erica Gregory

Retired Air Force officer grew up with a military father and an immigrant mother. She learned quickly to appreciate America's freedoms.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Braden River Middle School Pom/Hip Hop team danced to "Blow."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Dance Recital

Members of the Tara Elementary School Dance Team and Braden River Middle School Panther Dancers showed off their hard work and dancing skills May 15, with a special "Just Dance" recital performance at Braden River High School.

  • East County
  • News
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