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  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • February 19, 2013
John Howard cooking up new CD at Blue Rock Bakery

John Howard cooking up new CD at Blue Rock Bakery

  • Arts + Culture
A casual elegance brought people back to The Colony year to year.
  • By Katie Johns and Bret Hauff |
  • August 1, 2018
Colony guests: Relaxed elegance drew people in, brought them back

While each guest had unique experiences, it was the community atmosphere that kept people coming back, former guests say.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 15, 2017
'A Feast for the Senses' opens at The Ringling

At The Ringling’s multisensory exhibit, experience the world as medieval Europeans did.

  • Arts + Culture
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 20, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 24, 2013
Our View: Entrepreneurial spirit's alive

Here in Sarasota, Siesta Key specifically, we have proof yet again that, despite all efforts by our governments to squelch free enterprise, Americans still possess an unrelenting entrepreneurial spirit.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Vose Babcock, Antritt Scott and Charrer Brady were on the Caldwell Trust Company team.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chamber Clays Tournament

The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce held its 6th annual Clays Tournament Friday, March 7. Nearly 75 chamber members competed in teams of four or five on twelve different open ranges. Members enjoyed friendly competition at the all-day event, which was held at the Sarasota Trap, Skeet and Clays in Nokomis.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 9, 2011
Observer Group acquires Pelican Press

The locally owned Observer Group is the new owner of the 40-year-old Sarasota weekly.

  • East County
  • News
Major League Football officials say Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch, with its 22 fields, nine of which are lighted, are enticing for a future headquarters site. File photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 27, 2015
New football league eyes Ranch for headquarters

Major League Football is scouting the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch for its headquarters and training facilities.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 1, 2009
Obituary: Donald James Roosa

Donald James Roosa, 80, of Sarasota and formerly of Longboat Key and Lansing, Mich., died June 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
At least four traffic studies involving Longboat Key have been performed since 2005.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • October 5, 2016
MPO study takes latest shot at unknotting Longboat traffic

At least four traffic studies involving Longboat have been performed since 2005.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 13, 2016
Mark Ruffalo screens documentary at Burns Court Cinema

Director Jon Bowermaster's 'Dear President Obama,' narrated by Ruffalo, explores the consequences of fracking.

  • Arts + Culture
Manatee County parks and beaches will remain open to the public today.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 17, 2014
County offices closed on Presidents Day

Manatee County Government offices are closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Ila Edwards |
  • April 22, 2014
A toast to Mom

A toast to Mom

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Turtle Beach, located at the southern end of Siesta Key, is hit with heavy surf following a cold front in January 2014.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 23, 2014
Momentum builds for Turtle Beach renourishment

A county commissioner is pushing to apply for state funding before permits are in hand to avoid delaying the project by a year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
On Aug. 4, Braden River senior Camie Lizardi, left, announced her commitment to play Division I soccer for the University of South Florida.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 10, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 08.11.16

East County High 5 Moments: 08.11.16

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 20, 2009
Ed's Tavern organizes Memorial Day parade

Owner John Breiner will repeat history when he holds the Salute to Heroes Parade May 24.

  • East County
  • News
The Cardinal Mooney High girls soccer team blanked DeSoto 8-0 in district action Dec. 12.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 26, 2013
Sidelines

Lady Cougars notch shutout; SMA cruises to win against Booker High; Lady Sailors suffer their first district loss; Havener powers Rams to victory; Booker running back chosen for All-Star game

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Monaca Onstad said the success of Organic Veggie Boxes has led to The Market at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 29, 2017
Farmers market to open in Lakewood Ranch

SMR executive wants to ensure The Market at Lakewood Ranch offers quality products.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2012
Letters to the Editor

April Fools sent us a lot of letters to the editor. Enjoy them all!

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jack Short |
  • October 29, 2015
UPDATE: Department of Health lifts "no-swim" advisory at Siesta

Health officials advised beachgoers that it's safe to swim again.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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