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Many Laurel Park residents came out to see the new playground.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • November 26, 2018
Your Town

Your Town

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Emma Moneuse, Alvin the dog and Jazmin Riley take a raft ride in some of Tropical Storm Hermine's 16 inches of rain on Longboat Key in September 2016. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 24, 2018
Ways to prevent the weather from ruining your summer

Ryan Kohn gives suggestions on ways Sarasota can fight back against Big Rain, like community river rafting and (almost) water polo.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Ryder Trautman
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 17, 2019
Van Wezel Foundation celebrates the Lion King

'The Lion King' runs through March 31 at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Competitors admire a catch at the Sarasota Tarpon Tournament in 1946. Courtesy photo
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 1, 2014
Sarasota reels in its 84th annual Tarpon Tournament

The 84th annual Sarasota Tarpon Tournament, the world's oldest tarpon tournament, returns to Sarasota May 10.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Allison Tibor, 9, showed her grandpa, Mel Neely, how to dance the "YMCA."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 26, 2011
GALLERY: Freedom Father/Daughter Dance

Girls at Freedom Elementary School danced the night away with their fathers during the school's annual Father/Daughter Dance Feb. 25.

  • East County
  • News
Jan Grzep and Joyce Harsche
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • February 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Country Club Shores III Annual Meeting

Country Club Shores III held its annual business meeting Monday, Feb. 25 in the home of Bob and Nancy Guernsey. Commissioner Lynn Larson, Town Manager Dave Bullock and Police Chief Pete Cummings were guest speakers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jim and Deb Kehoe,  Rosedale head golf professional Matthew Pivko and Kathi and John Skelton hope the community will rally to beat last year's fundraising total of $157,945.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 22, 2020
Rosedale women's undaunted effort yields funds for Homes for Our Troops

Despite their 2020 event being canceled, "little old ladies" pile up funds for disabled veterans.

  • East County
  • News
Cecilia Ziano
  • By June LeBell |
  • April 11, 2016
Music review: La Musica Program III

La Musica offers a satisfying afternoon of chamber music

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2010
Cops Corner

May 9 Bible thumper 11:18 a.m. - 3000 block of Osprey Avenue. Suspicious Person. A woman was standing in the street, holding a red Bible, while yelling and cursing at no one in particular.May 9 Bible thumper 11:18 a.m. - 3000 block of Osprey Avenue. Suspicious Person. A woman was standing in the street, holding a red Bible, while yelling and cursing at no one in particular.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 21, 2018
Welcome, father

The Rev. Phil Schweda will serve as parochial vicar of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • June 11, 2014
Three Things: The Very Best

Sarasota has homes and estates that can dazzle the world and attract buyers with the deepest of pockets.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 9, 2019
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast host day for the girls

The Live, Laugh, Love Extravaganza was held Feb. 9 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Gracie Marston.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 18, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Gracie Marston

The Braden River sophomore talks her running origins and how her motivations have changed.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tyler Schroer will play lacrosse for the University of Detroit.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 1, 2010
Athletes ink college choices

Lakewood Ranch's Tyler Schroer and Ashley Reid and Braden River's Kristin Swindell signed national letters-of-intent.

  • East County
  • Sports
The V Foundation for Cancer Research and Dick Vitale have announced that the 13th-annual Dick Vitale Gala, to be held on May 11 at the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota, will honor Jim Harbaugh, Leonard Hamilton and Mike Greenberg.Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 8, 2018
Dick Vitale Gala announces honorees for 2018 event

The 13th-annual Gala will celebrate Jim Harbaugh, Leonard Hamilton and Mike Greenberg.

  • East County
  • Sports
Annie's Bait and Tackle
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • August 28, 2013
Destination: Cortez Fishing Village

The Cortez Historic Fishing Village offers the joys of Old Florida - as well as fresh seafood, unique shops and endless options for ways to enjoy the bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Hot Chicks Chili won first place two years ago and won best in show last year.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Fourth annual Chili Cook-Off

East County residents enjoyed an afternoon of food and fun during the fourth annual Chili Cook-Off Nov. 13 on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch. Guests sampled a variety of chili, as Manatee County Emergency Services battled for the title of the county's best chili. Those in attendance also enjoyed listening to the sounds of Paper Airplanes, got an up close look at several fire trucks and ambulances and climbed a rock wall, among other games and activities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Authorities reported trees down around the area this morning.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2017
Sarasota, Manatee teams assess Irma damage

Officials urge residents to stay off the roads until all-clear given

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County bus drivers will get a raise after the 1 mill 4 Manatee referendum.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • July 11, 2018
Are drivers thrown under bus in Manatee County?

One school board member says bus drivers don't earn enough in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
The pineapple dropped on once the clock struck midnight.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • December 31, 2018
Happy New Year, Sarasota!

Sarasota's New Years Eve traditional pineapple drop had families and party-goers alike loving the feeling of a new year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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