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Summerfield'  s Maureen Flaherty shows how low the water level is on the retention pond behind her house. She is worried about wildlife.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 10, 2017
Dry spring drops pond levels

Near drought conditions draw full attention of public.

  • East County
  • News
Dick Morgan has worked for Goodwill Manasota for more than 30 years. He says the company’s mission to help others has kept him inspired.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 1, 2013
Inspirational Influence: Dick Morgan

As image consultant for Goodwill Manasota, 90-year-old Dick Morgan travels to more than 40 stores and donation centers each month to promote Goodwill's mission.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Patrons will have the options to dine in, carry out or use the drive-thru. PDQ also offers catering services.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 29, 2014
Top Stories - East County: September

The PDQ (People Dedicated to Quality) restaurant chain is known for its fresh chicken tenders, sandwiches and salads and homemade sauces and dressings.

  • East County
  • News
Carl Kaseman, Richard Gress, Tim Towell and Mark Waeltin — Photo by Peter Acker
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 10, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 05.11.17

From graduation parties to helicopter ball drops, here's the latest on the Sarasota social scene.

  • Black Tie
Photos by Nick Friedman Booker High School AP art teacher Jeffery Cornwell stand near Stafford’s winning work.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 10, 2017
The Art of Equality: Embracing Our Differences fills Sarasota bayfront with art

For student artist Carly Stafford, Embracing Our Differences is a chance to share her message about domestic violence.

  • Arts + Culture
The Sarasota Police Department released this mug shot of Brian Wilson, taken following his DUI arrest in Hendry County, Fla.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 3, 2015
Sarasota man arrested for murder in girlfriend’s death

Sarasota police have charged Brian Wilson with murder following the death of his girlfriend, which authorities allege he attempted to cover up as a suicide.

  • Sarasota
  • News
USF Sarasota-Manatee instructor Garry Colpitts demonstrates a cooking technique before assigning the students soups to prepare.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 5, 2014
New facility cooks up culinary lessons

A Culinary Innovation Lab serves as the new hub for the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee's hospitality students.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 16, 2009
Osprey church sends 6,000 cookies to troops

Parishioners from Our Lady of Mt. Carmel spent Sunday morning packing cookies with care for U.S. troops in Afghanistan and Iraq.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2009
Cops Corner

A church employee said someone had entered the church and stolen $10 in change from a closet.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 18, 2013
Town moves to fix charter snafu

A referendum the town's registered voters approved in November 2012 is null and void unless the Legislature reverses its course.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lorraine Robertson stands by a mannequin at her home she uses to display the gowns she wore ballroom dancing. "They are works of art," she said.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 4, 2017
Lakewood Ranch woman represents Florida in Ms. Senior America Pageant

Former family physician continues to reinvent herself.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Donna Hayes will complete her second term in office next year.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 4, 2011
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Donna Hayes

Donna Hayes was elected to the Manatee County Commission in 2004. In June, Hayes announced she will not seek a third term.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 21, 2010
Growing healthy kids

The Farm to School initiative brings nutritious, fresh food from local farms to schools.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 19, 2010
Mike Myers inks Mustangs' first wrestling scholarship

The Lakewood Ranch senior signed a letter-of-intent May 12 to wrestle for Mercer University.

  • East County
  • Sports
A vacant parcel near the Palm Avenue parking garage and the Walia hotel application are the only two downtown hotel sites still under consideration.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 11, 2011
Downtown hotels in the works

Two potential parcels for Sarasota hotels lie in the downtown core, both near Main Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The winning local student vocalist will win a chance to meet local American Idol alum Syesha Mercado
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 9, 2015
Sarasota Orchestra on the hunt for student "National Anthem" vocalist

Sarasota Orchestra, Ed Smith Stadium, Outdoor Pops, Syesha Mercado, National Anthem, American Idol, Anthem Idol

  • Arts + Culture
The current boundaries of the downtown CRA, which is set to expire in 2016.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 2, 2014
County, city ponder future of CRA

Some commissioners have taken a position on whether the downtown Community Redevelopment Area should be extended, but both commissions are waiting to make an official decision.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ben Quartermaine, stormwater engineer for Sarasota County, addresses members of the Siesta Key Village Association.
  • By Jack Short |
  • December 1, 2015
Siesta Village merchants fret about project timing

Businesses would rather a three-week stormwater project that may cause traffic delays and divert people around the Village wait until after Labor Day.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Main Street Visitor Information Center will open Dec. 3.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 1, 2015
Visit Sarasota County center coming to Main Street

The tourism group’s downtown Visitor Information Center will move from Lemon Avenue into the former Firestone building in the 1700 block of Main Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 16, 2011
Take us out to the ball game!

Art Tankersley, fourth from left, organized a group of Whitney Beach residents, friends and family to attend a Baltimore Orioles' spring-training game Sunday, March 13, at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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