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Jim Shirley, Dr. Mark Kauffman and Sam Alfstad cut the ribbon during the statue's dedication ceremony.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • April 10, 2018
Public art partnership brings Boaz Vaadia sculpture to Ringling Boulevard

The  statue, entitled Ba'al and Yizhaq, was dedicated on April 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • March 23, 2011
OUR VIEW: No miracle on 44th Avenue

Poor planning and NIMBYism has created an unfortunate collision at 44th Avenue East's expansion running from east of Bradenton through Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Sally Schule wih a puppy
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 14, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

What happens at Saks ...; Fitness queen stops in Sarasota; War stories from Lido Shores; A few extra pounds

  • Arts + Culture
Larry Burns with Coleen and Stephen Weiss
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 12, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Porsche's in the Park

Owners of Porsches and people hoping Santa is really nice to them this year took over St. Armands Circle on Saturday, Dec. 10. Suncoast Motorsports hosted its 7th annual Porsche's in the Park featuring cars from all of Florida. Royal Pet Rescue also made an appearance with puppies for adoption.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cleeland Browns center Austein Reiter, a Lakewood Ranch High alumnus, is in town for offseason workouts.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 21, 2018
NFL career is just getting started for former Lakewood Ranch star

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Bridgette Clark, Lisle Christensen, Giana Clark and Hartley Livesey
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 31, 2020
Longboat Key Turtle Watch patroller tracks trash, too

An app makes it clear to see how much refuse is out on the sand.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 23, 2021
Longboat Key police officer begins tenure after swearing-in ceremony

Doug Ferris was a professional golfer for 13 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cars lined up during the first day of operations for a new COVID-19 testing site at the former Sarasota Kennel Club property.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 22, 2020
State COVID-19 testing moves to dog track site

After closing the Cattlemen Road testing center, the state is offering free drive-thru COVID-19 testing at 5400 Bradenton Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Co-Chairwomen Jackie Rogers, Penny Hill and Sheba Matheu
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 10, 2018
Girls Inc. and The Bealls Family celebrate honorees

The Past Honorees Luncheon was hosted April 10 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Sarasota High freshman Madison Pack and Ja'da Bennett both landed starting roles on the varsity squad in their first season with the Lady Sailors.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 12, 2013
On the rise

Freshmen Madison Pack and Ja'da Bennett have been instrumental in helping lead the Sarasota High girls basketball team to a 10-1 record in their first season with the team.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tamlyn Leatt pet Benny enthusiastically while her peers watched.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • May 22, 2019
Thunder strikes for mounted patrol

Nolan Middle School students name the Manatee County Sheriff's Office Mounted Patrol Unit logo.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 3, 2014
Neal plans Indigo, new Lakewood Ranch community

Neal Communities plans to continue growth in the East County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 19, 2013
Russell the razorbill has new home at Sea World

The razorbill headed to San Antonio, Texas, last week after rehabilitation at Save Our Seabirds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Susan Phillips said any Longboat residents who haven't attended Freedom Fest will be hooked once they attend.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 27, 2018
Phillips named Freedom Fest grand marshal

Phillips, who has lived on Longboat Key since 1998, is the assistant to the town manager, president of the Garden Club and is involved in various other Longboat organizations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Emma Knego and Katie Green volunteer at the Pillar for Hope open house at the Child Protection Center in 2014.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 22, 2015
Sarasota Calendar 10.22.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Oct. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 21, 2019
Why do we celebrate the Fourth of July? Sarasota kids answer

From the eyes of a child, the Fourth of July is all hotdogs and fireworks. But what more might be behind the day?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Braden River High football team captured its first victory Sept. 30.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 30, 2011
Pirates capture first win

The Braden River High football team defeated Port Charlotte 20-10 in non-district action Sept. 30 to earn its first win of the season.

  • East County
  • Sports
First grader Jordan McCarte listens intently as her reading buddy, Gia Giangrante, who is a fifth grader, reads "The Invisible Boy." Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 2, 2021
Manatee County Commissioners irked by proposed school property tax referendum

School Board of Manatee County and Manatee County Commissioners disagree on election date for 1-mill property tax vote.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 26, 2019
Best of Sarasota Cops Corner: 2019

The funniest and most puzzling police reports from Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
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