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Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 25, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 25, 2015
Learning Curve

Sarasota High junior defensive lineman Gerome Howard has only been playing football for two years.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Though Lori Simon has retired from the real estate industry, the abstract artist is still making deals from her cozy studio space. Photos by Nick Reichert.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 22, 2015
Studio Space: Lori Simon

Though Lori Simon has retired from the real estate industry, the abstract artist is still making deals from her cozy studio space.

  • Arts + Culture
“In Love Walking on Air” is one of two Myrna Morris oil paintings on display featuring African-American subjects. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 16, 2018
'ASALH: Black Muse' exhibit changes the subject

The annual exhibit at Art Center Sarasota showcases African-American artists and artistic subjects.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 24, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Wanley Desir

Lakewood Ranch High sophomore defensive back Wanley Desir had two of the Mustangs' four interceptions in their 20-3 Class 6A-Distrct 12 victory over Dixie Hollins Oct. 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
Actor Sam Rockwell answers audience members' questions. Courtesy Jackon Petty, Photography and Digital Imaging, class of 2015.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 27, 2013
Actor Sam Rockwell charms Sarasota with more than looks

Ringling College of Art and Design hosts the film actor.

  • Arts + Culture
The condo at 623 Cedars Court is valued at $170,850, according to the Manatee County Appraiser’s office.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • November 20, 2017
Longboat files new voyeurism charges as town moves to seize condo

Adversarial Preliminary Hearing scheduled for Tuesday afternoon in Manatee County courtroom.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo Dan Miller
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 12, 2014
Football friday

The East County Observer recaps the week in football.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 26, 2010
Dora the Explorer records experiences

Longboat Observer senior editor Dora Walters recently underwent knee-replacement surgery and is currently undergoing rehabilitation. And she's writing about the experience on her "Dora the Explorer" blog at YourObserver.com.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bob Ficco, Cindi Fondohn, and Jill and Nick Caruso
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lido Key Residents Meet and Greet

The Lido Key Residents took over the Lido Beach Resort Bar on Thursday, Feb. 16 for a sunset happy hour. The social time was spent laughing with friends, getting to know other members and snacking on mozzarella sticks. And the view wasn't too shabby either! They had a great view of their neighborhood from up on the eighth floor.

  • Longboat Key
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Spencer Carter plays safety and running back for Booker High.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 25, 2015
Leaving a Mark

Booker High senior safety Spencer Carter hopes to bring a district championship back to Booker for the first time since 2007.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Kate Walker.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 20, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Kate Walker

The Braden River swimmer talks her best stroke and why she wants to visit Norway.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 19, 2009
Lady Mustangs shutout Hurricanes

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team defeated Manatee 5-0 Nov. 18 to improve its record to 4-0.

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Photo by Don Daly
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 16, 2015
Theater review: 'A Motown Christmas'

The gospel according to Motown

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Today, Jack Warren spends his time painting celebrities. Warren's work can be purchased at the Siesta Key Hardware store.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • December 27, 2012
Illustrations of the past

A white-haired Jack Warren sits comfortably on the patio in front of his studio at his Siesta Key home.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 5, 2012
Real Estate Reports

Janet Bassett travels to Rome to discuss market conditions; October home sales in Sarasota up 24% from last year

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 4, 2016
Justin and Christian Long film web series in Sarasota

The brothers' new series, 'The Real Stephen Blatt,' explores the pitfalls of internet fame.

  • Arts + Culture
The Lakewood Ranch girls and boys cross-country teams finished third and fourth, respectively, at the Class 3A-Region 3 meet Nov. 7, in Estero.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 12, 2014
Moving on

The Lakewood Ranch boys and girls cross-country teams will compete in the Class 3A Cross-Country State Championships Nov. 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Sea Horse Conservation Laboratory is one of the many attractions at Mote Marine Aquarium.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 17, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Father's Day at Mote

Dads get free admission to Mote Marine Aquarium on Father's Day with a paid child's ticket.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
David Woodhouse has been a Tara Preserve resident for 11 years.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 22, 2015
Tara Preserve CDD votes in new supervisor

The seat was left vacant in October by Beth Bond.

  • East County
  • News
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