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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 5, 2009
Back in Action

The East Manatee Bulldogs opened the 2009 season with their first practice Aug. 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
Most school items under $15 are included in the exemption.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 12, 2011
Tax holiday starts today

Florida residents can enjoy tax-free shopping on select items today through Aug. 14.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • March 22, 2018
Deputies planned for Sarasota elementary schools in April

A more permanent solution is planned for the 2018-2019 school year, but the School Board and sheriff are at odds on how to fund it.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Charles "C.J." Wickersham, December 2005. File Photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 13, 2011
Shark bite survivor and friends tell story to the 'Today' show

Charles 'C.J.' Wickersham told the story of his recent shark attack on an NBC 'Today' show segment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nicole Thompson |
  • August 19, 2014
TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Selva Grill

TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Selva Grill

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Mama Bear and Jenna hang out during the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Yappy Hour, Thursday, March 15, at Critical Care and Veterinary Specialists of Sarasota.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Yappy Hour

The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce members had fun with their pooches at Yappy Hour, Thursday, March 15, at Critical Care and Veterinary Specialists of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Audrey Elaine Hannum has a big career ahead of her.
  • By Jessica Luck |
  • August 13, 2015
The Observer welcomes newest family member

Stephanie Hannum introduces Audrey Elaine to the world.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Representatives of Benderson Development, Taubman Centers and Manatee and Sarasota counties participated in the groundbreaking ceremony.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 17, 2012
Mall Madness: Construction for a mega mall begins

Officials broke ground Oct. 15, on The Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • News
Scott Collins and Matthew Bower of PNC Wealth Management with Suzanne and Hank Foster.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • April 13, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

One good turn leads to another ... ; Teacher, Teacher; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • February 2, 2017
Clydesdales canter down Ocean Boulevard

Residents and visitors lined the sidewalks of Ocean Boulevard to get a look at the Budweiser Clydesdales.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
High-density apartments could come to this Rosemary District parcel.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 20, 2013
Overlay district could provide boon for Rosemary

A proposed Rosemary Residential Overlay District would allow for higher-density housing developments in the area, which the city believes will spur growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sisters Alexis and Mackenzie Madrid and Kendall and Kennedy McNab are in the middle of their first and only season together at Braden River. Photos by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 16, 2014
Sister act

Braden River seniors Kendall McNab and Mackenzie Madrid are enjoying their first season on the field with their freshman sisters.

  • East County
  • Sports
This is the scale model that Hancock presented to the city commission for the new roundabout installation.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 20, 2015
City approves sculpture at Orange Avenue roundabout

A new 20-feet-tall sculpture by Arizona artist H. Blessing Hancock will be erected in the roundabout.

  • Arts + Culture
Rosendo Romero, Jorge Núñez, Oscar Rodriguez Lasseria and Pepe Nieto. Photos by Amanda Morales
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 5, 2014
Locals host Cuban artists for cultural exchange

The table was set for an early Thanksgiving dinner. As the guests arrived last Wednesday to the Longboat Key home of Amy and Michael Drake, the aroma of a feast greeted them.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 9, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Watch for those flashing yellow lights

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
TableSeide Restaurant Group’s Ryan Hill and Brittany Havener work with the Salvation Army’s chef to discuss options for food prep dinner service.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • March 21, 2018
An unexpected opportunity of giving

JFCS Suncoast still finds a way to give back after annual Celebrity Chefs event is canceled due to bad weather.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 10, 2011
Impact fee helps to fund public parking garages

The city offers developers the option of eliminating a parking garage from their private projects.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • January 18, 2016
Damages from tornado reach $12 million

Sarasota County released the latest tornado damage estimate, and is now focused on debris removal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 8, 2018
Diamond and Crystal Ball sparkles

Diamond and Crystal Charity Ball raises funds for Just for Girls.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 6, 2011
By Prayer, By Plane

Three East County families returned last month from Africa with the newest additions to their families. Now, a total of four Ugandan orphans have new homes, new opportunities and, most importantly, new families.

  • East County
  • News
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