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SANCA events and volunteer coordinator Sarah Kupiec and operations manager Bob Whitford use a detailed checklist when preparing for each of the nearly 50 events that will occur at Nathan Benderson Park during the 2016 fiscal year. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 18, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Event action keeps rolling at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
Do you know a Sarasota resident who should be featured as a Neighbors? Email MICHAEL ENG at meng@yourobserver.com.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 15, 2012
Neighbors: Kara Weisman

Kara Weisman recently set a world fishing record after releasing 18 sailfish in one day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Outgoing Town Manager Dave Bullock after his first year in office.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 10, 2018
Longboat staff, business people and residents say farewell to outgoing Town Manager

Outgoing Town Manager Dave Bullock joined town staff in 2011 and lead the town through multiple island-changing projects.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 23, 2010
Professional Golf Tips 101

East County PGA Professionals offer tips for improving your game.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cedars Café & Tiki Bar. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 16, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Erika Mudafort now at Salon at St. Armands; Terry's Framing remains open at the Centre Shops; Cedars unveils its new menu

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Madison Pack.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 24, 2016
Sarasota basketball star uses smarts to her advantage

She will play at Columbia University next season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Puppy Town on South Tamiami Trail is one area pet retailer that would be affected by the proposed ordinance.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 10, 2013
Commission delays decision on pet ordinance

Sarasota County commissioners delay advertisement of a public hearing for an ordinance banning the sale of commercially bred dogs, cats and rabbits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Wendy Popp takes a phone call while setting curlers in Shirley Klein's hair.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 10, 2015
Beauty secrets: the faces of Plymouth Coiffeur

Plymouth Harbor residents rely on salon for beauty secrets and friendship.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 22, 2011
'Grandma' pumps iron for circus show (WITH VIDEO)

A little old lady, wearing a baggy, red dress and white bloomers pulled over bulky, yellow socks, shuffles up the sidewalk with a tacky, fringed pocketbook slung over her shoulder. Her plans for the day don't involve typical little-old-lady activities such as getting a permanent or mailing handwritten cards to her nieces and nephews - she's headed to Gold's Gym for an intense workout.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 22, 2011
Lakewood falls to top-ranked Tampa Blake

The Lakewood Ranch boys basketball team believed it could compete with the top-ranked team in the state.

  • East County
  • Sports
The 2014 Thunder by the Bay motorcycle brought a drivers group of attendees into downtown Sarasota.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 30, 2014
Thunder by the Bay revs up local economy

The local motorcycle festival increased its economic impact on Sarasota County this year by courting more out-of-county visitors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy rendering. Town Manager Dave Bullock commissioned Sarasota architect Gary Hoyt to draw up renderings for town center concepts around the Longboat Key Publix.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 8, 2014
Issues to Watch 2014: ULI time for change

An Urban Land Institute panel urged residents to work together to plan for the future.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
 Brendan Ragan and Betsy Helmer co-star as a soldier and teenage girl aboard a space ship to a new planet in “Pilgrims.” Photo by Daniel Kelly.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 2, 2017
The voyagers of ‘Pilgrims’ face ancient problems in a brave new world at Urbanite Theatre

In Urbanite Theatre's new play, outer space is a familiar frontier.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 6, 2009
Lakewood Ranch Taekwondo opens new facility

The Lakewood Ranch Taekwondo Academy recently moved into its new world-class 3,000-square-foot facility located in the Lane Too Plaza on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 19, 2015
Film Review: 'Mr. Holmes'

Sherlock Holmes is determined to close the greatest case he never solved in "Mr. Holmes."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 22, 2009
'Doctor Idol' competition prescribes fun-filled night

Twelve bands fronted by local doctors will find their rhythm for a fundraising competition organized by the Ear Research Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brothers-in-law Justin Mattinaand Gris Bettle opened the area's first Chicken Kitchen two months ago on University Parkway. Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 10, 2015
Doing Business: Chicken Kitchen

A former chef and a mortgage broker bought into a restaurant chain after falling in love with the food.

  • East County
  • News
Summerfield resident Charlie Morse, and his son, Connor, are teaming up for the barbecue competition.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 7, 2012
Barbecue cook-off needs more chefs

Main Street is seeking amateur cooks to compete in its High on the Hog event.

  • East County
  • News
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan for the Daily Headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • January 10, 2013
Jan. 10: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Notice to approve issued for gun club at Lakewood Ranch; Sarasota County will contract feral-hog hunters; Sarasota police chief DiPino reports on first week; Chinese scholar's dream takes shape one year after death

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 3, 2009
Ranch band crowned champions

The Lakewood Ranch High School Marching Band took top honors Oct. 31 at the Music on the Move competition at North Port High School.

  • East County
  • News
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