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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 2, 2012
News Briefs

Libraries, Orioles team up to promote reading

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The 13.9-acre site has been vacant for years after a $1 billion mixed-use project fell through following the recession.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 10, 2014
Quay sale marks key moment for bayfront

A Jacksonville group has purchased the former Quay site for $27 million. The sale may allow for a cohesive development of the city's bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 1, 2012
Local bands plug in for East County benefit

Taking Back Lives will host the fourth annual Rock Out for a Cause benefit concert Feb. 3.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Johnnie Williams IV drives the lane for a layup against Southeast.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 2, 2017
Booker sophomore finds success after tragedy

The 6-foot-3 forward is already getting D-I scholarship offers.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Each patient enrolled in Tidewell'          s Music and Memory program receives a custom playlist curated by volunteers.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • February 2, 2017
Local hospice strikes a chord with music program

In the midst of crippling memory loss, a local hospice finds hope in the high notes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Several citizens assisted in rescue efforts, including  Captain Michael Wackelin of Towboat US.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • July 23, 2012
Sarasota police make water rescues during thunderstorms

Sarasota officers and good Samaritans rescued three capsized boats during severe weather over the weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2014
Our View | Jeb Bush: true conservative?

Is former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush too moderate for the Republican Party? That is all the talk.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
ambrish
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 23, 2014
TWIS Asks: Ambrish Piare, of Ivory Lounge

TWIS Asks: Ambrish Piare, of Ivory Lounge

  • Sarasota
  • News
Country Meadows' Stacy Nale, 51, said she appreciates it more now she is a student again.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 27, 2017
Go back to school with class at MTC in Lakewood Ranch

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Photo by Gary Sweetman
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 1, 2017
Theater review: 'The Originalist'

“The Originalist” makes a case for logic, precedent and respect at The Asolo Rep.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
As of Nov. 4, the Water Club had just three units listed on the MLS, ranging from $1,849,000 to $2.5 million.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 6, 2013
Key real estate pickings grow slim

The inventory of real estate grows smaller on the island, keeping with a nationwide trend as the economy improves.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 14, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, March 14

Weekend's best bets: Friday, March 14

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  • Things To Do
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 20, 2015
Police nab kayak theft suspects

A kayak theft led to multiple charges for two suspects who are now in the Manatee County Jail.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
George Armstrong
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 20, 2015
Recipe for Success: George Armstrong

Recipe for Success: George Armstrong

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Mike and Katie Emmons have started a Christmas tree farm on their property in Maine. The couple is selling handmade wreaths to raise money for children in need.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 30, 2011
Wreaths continue Emmons' dream

The Emmons family is raising money to help children in need by selling handmade wreaths.

  • East County
  • News
The home at 761 Old Compass Road recently sold for $1,675,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 21, 2017
Old Compass Road home sells for $1,675,000.

Residential real estate transactions for June 5-9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Gary Fresch and Duke the horse. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 8, 2012
Neighbors: Gary Fresch

This car detailer learned a new meaning for the term 'horse power.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • June 11, 2009
Knitters plan public performance

Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club resident Sally Waldo and friend Valerie Strange are organizing a local World Wide Knit in Public Day June 13.

  • East County
  • News
Two males swans were moved to Sarasota Jungle Gardens from Camelot Lake on Sept. 28. Their names will be decided in a contest hosted by Sarasota Jungle Gardens.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 5, 2016
Longboat swans settle into new home

The two swans were born on Longboat Key in May 2015 to Susie and Sully.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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