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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 30, 2015
East County Football Friday: Week 1

Braden River was the lone East County school to win its season opener Aug. 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
A contract negotiation session between the town and its Fire Rescue Department union representatives was held May 10 at Town Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 11, 2011
Firefighter contract agreement tentative

The town will still count overtime and sick leave as a final pension payout in a fire department contract that expires on Sept. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Anu Tali will conduct the Sarasota Orchestra in January. Courtesy of Warner Classics.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 16, 2012
Scene & Heard

Guest conductors vie for maestro post; Comic's 'Today' show segment gets bumped (again)

  • Arts + Culture
The oddest cake request Cameron Curry has received is a dog cake. "It was weird, but I couldn't wait to do it. My dog at home knocked it off the counter, and I ended up making it three times."
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 4, 2010
Ace of Cakes

Fifteen-year-old Cameron Curry has made at least 100 cakes in two years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 27, 2009
Harborage home up for raffle

Dream House Charity will raffle off a home in The Harborage to benefit Manatee Children's Services. The raffle begins June 1.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 4, 2010
Gamble Plantation holds annual festival

The 10th annual festival will run Feb.6-7.

  • East County
  • News
Jerry Finn and his wife, Terri. File photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 28, 2016
King of Summer

Jerry Finn, founder of Banyan Theater Company and pioneer of summer theater, dies at 83.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 1, 2011
Bank takes Lakewood bowling alley site

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch said it still is committed to bringing an entertainment hub to the community.

  • East County
  • News
The Longboat Key Club and Resort celebrated 30 years of operation Monday, Oct. 1. Photo courtesy of Jack Elka.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 3, 2012
Key Club: 'Celebration of a dream'

The opening of the Inn on the Beach hotel 30 years ago marked the fulfillment of John Ringling's dream for a grand hotel on the north end that was abandoned more than half a century earlier.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • May 14, 2015
MY VIEW | An Israeli longs for the ‘America’ he knew

I was first introduced to the “America!” brand as a kindergartner on Kibbutz Ramat Yochanan in Israel.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
"Tony in White"
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 27, 2013
Ringling Museum hosts new photo op: 'Herb Ritts: L.A. Style'

Exhibit offers a sophisticated look into the '80s and '90s.

  • Arts + Culture
Ana Isabelle performs in Asolo Rep's production of "EVITA." Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 29, 2017
Josh Rhodes and Asolo Rep reinvent the story of a controversial icon

An interview with Josh Rhodes, director and choreographer of Asolo Rep’s groundbreaking production of 'Evita.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2015
MY VIEW | An Israeli longs for the ‘America’ he knew

I was first introduced to the “America!” brand as a kindergartner on Kibbutz Ramat Yochanan in Israel, thanks to Elazar “Luzer” Halivni, whose ceramics studio was located at the junction of the main road to the kibbutz and the path to the swimming pool.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Alicia King |
  • January 18, 2014
TWIS asks: Big-city style with Elizabeth Murray

TWIS asks: Big-city style with Elizabeth Murray

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Join Alex Mahadevan and Emily Walsh as they report the daily headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • August 17, 2012
Aug. 17: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 22, 2011
Our View: This is the best we can do?

Seriously? The sign on this page is the best that Sarasota County could come up with not only to celebrate the Siesta Key Beach's top national ranking but to commemorate it for future visitors?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carley Engelberger, Alyssa Dienes and Mary Stagger |
  • August 31, 2013
Pirates notch first win of the season

Braden River Pirates top North Fort Myers in their first game of the season.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 1, 2016
School Board race: Divided by party lines

Caroline Zucker will continue to sit on the school board, but some members fear political parties may be staking their claim on the Sarasota County School Board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Villages at Lakewood Ranch South, south of University Parkway, depicts a walkable community clustered around seven lakes. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 6, 2013
Sarasota considers changes to its 2050 growth plan

In 11 years, only one project has been completed under Sarasota's 2050 Plan. Developers are seeking modifications make development more viable.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 10, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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