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  • By Pam Nadon |
  • October 18, 2017
Film review: 'The Mountain Between Us'

The survival tale boasts beautiful scenery but its predictable plot falls short.

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  • Reviews
Babara Najmy, Barb McSweeney and Traci Smullen show off a check for $905 that McSweeney donated to the Lake Club Women'     s Giving Circle off sales of her jewelry at Wine, Women & Jewels.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 18, 2017
Passion, altruism in Lakewood Ranch combine to form coolest club

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Before he warned students about the danger of drugs, Keith Kunzig, an NFL Hall of Fame member and crazed Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan, greeted kids individually.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 31, 2012
Hall of Fame Buccaneers fan warns children about drugs

Hall of Fame fan Keith Kunzig shared his anti-drug message with Tara Elementary students Oct. 25.

  • East County
  • News
Blanche Barresi and Lucille Raia
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Women's Club of Sarasota April luncheon

Republican Women's Club of Sarasota met for their monthly luncheon Friday, April 5 at Michel's On East. This luncheon was accompanied with a fashion show debuting all the hottest looks of summer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Josh Hill leaps through the air at Rad Parkour.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 18, 2017
Leap of faith keeps parkour teacher moving forward

Sarasota man continues his passion after a horrific motorcycle crash.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2010
Honi Hanta hosts fall fest

Girls of all ages enjoyed beautiful weather and plenty of activities at the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida's Camp Honi Hanta Fall Festival Oct. 17.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Shayla Bianchi submitted this photo of an owl perched on a tree near Greenbrook Adventure Park.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2014
Weather: East County

Shayla Bianchi submitted this photo of an owl perched on a tree near Greenbrook Adventure Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The facility's executive chef and facilities manager, Chris Covelli, who had hoped to bring national attention to the cooking center in the coming years, learned of the closure from his staff while he was teaching cooking classes in Italy.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 1, 2013
Year in review: November 2012, 'Paradise Homes files for bankruptcy'

The bankruptcy court trustee has 90 days to sell off assets of the Viking Culinary School, as well as Paradise Homes' other assets, or potentially have someone purchase the business.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2015
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  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
A condominium in The Jewel  at 1301 Main St. recently sold for $5.5 million. Built in 2016, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 4,059 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $2.85 million in 2016.Â
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 28, 2019
Condo at The Jewel sells for $5.5 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 11-15.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
"We're a very tight family," says Phil DeNiro, left, with his children, Tony and Teri. "When Brad Wages, the director, asked me to do this, I checked with the kids first."
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 20, 2011
Breakout performance

After a rocking karaoke session, Phil DeNiro was offered a lead role in Venice Theatre's production of 'Jesus Christ Superstar.' He will join his children on stage for the first time.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 16, 2016
Sarasota Ballet presents 'Balanchine, Ashton and Tudor'

Sarasota Ballet keeps the laughs coming with Antony Tudor's satirical 'Gala Performance.'

  • Arts + Culture
Brittany Lush, Joan Bradley, Jina Crowder and Angela Black
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 3, 2015
Joan Bradley visits Crowder's Gifts & Gadgets

The store held its third fundraiser for the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Awareness.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 24, 2014
Aerobic grandma: Time to give thanks for exercise benefits

It is the busy season. It is the eating, or shall we say overeating, season. All of that and more make it a time of year when it is too easy to make excuses not to exercise.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 17, 2009
Manatee East wins second district crown

The Manatee East Little League 10-and-11-year-old All-Star team won the district title after defeating Braden River Little League 8-4 July 17 in game two of the best-of-three series.

  • East County
  • Sports
Katie Wray, Michelle Last and Emily Perez are relying on their faith and belief in one another to carry them this season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 4, 2013
Fresh Faces: Emily Perez, Michelle Last and Katie Wray

Lakewood Ranch High seniors Emily Perez and Michelle Last and junior Katie Wray are adjusting to their new role as the leaders of the Lakewood Ranch High girls cross-country team.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2015
OUR VIEW | You want affordable housing?

Like many relatively wealthy and desirable communities, Sarasota is not a place where affordable housing is easy to find. Of course, that depends on your definition of affordable.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 28, 2010
Simpson recommends Islandside project denial

Planning, Zoning and Building Director Monica Simpson has recommended denial of the Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside renovation-and-expansion project for the third time.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • June 26, 2018
What does it mean to be an American?

We asked third- and fourth-graders at Sarasota's Ashton Elementary School

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ray Rajewski has served as president of the Bayou Association and is a member of the Citizens’ Oversight Tax Committee.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 29, 2012
Election Q&A: Ray Rajewski

Ray Rajewski is seeking the District 3 Commission seat because he believes residents need an alternative.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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