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  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • September 19, 2012
Bridge Bites: Thrust and parry

East made a couple of fine defensive plays on this deal, but Declarer parried with some good plays of her own and eventually prevailed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alex Stafford and his daughter Chloe and Chloe Maticsek
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: AAF Suncoast Dodgeball Tournament

Six teams dipped, ducked dove and dodged Saturday, Oct. 27 at AAF Suncoast's second annual Battle of the Balls fundraiser dodgenball tournament, held at Girls Inc. Prizes were awarded for winning teams as well as for most creative team costumes and victory dances, and all money raised at the tournament and after party benefit AAF's scholarship fund.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River senior Kally Martin drove in the game-winning run in her final rivalry game versus Lakewood Ranch April 5.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 13, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Another thriller as area high schools renew softball rivalry

  • East County
  • Sports
We stopped by the Anna Maria Oyster Bar's landside "halfway" location, at 6906 14th St.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 4, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Anna Maria Oyster Bar

This week we went in the kitchen with owner John Horne, and chef Tim Swafford, of Anna Maria Oyster Bar, for mussels Provencal. Get the full recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's In the Kitchen.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Bonnie Carlton and Marilyn Coker of the Myakka City Historical Society sit on the stage they hope will host community events.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 19, 2017
Myakka City School House may finally be fully restored

Twenty-four year struggle expected to pay dividends at Myakka City School House.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 28, 2016
Waterlefe MPOA wins longstanding suit

A Manatee County judge sides with the HOA, CDD on assessment dispute.

  • East County
  • News
The city worked with merchants and the film crew to coordinate the shooting earlier this month.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 30, 2017
Filming disturbs St. Armands merchants

Despite restrictions on special events in St. Armands Circle during season, film crews are allowed to gather footage in the commercial district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 25, 2017
This Week: Thursday, Oct. 26

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Monsters U11 player Ramsey Choueiri attempts to maneuver the ball around a LB3 CP22 Boca U11 Select defender during last year's Rippin' at the Ranch tournament.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 22, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top East County sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
The 1994 Cardinal Mooney softball state championship team.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 24, 2014
Sidelines

Cardinal Mooney to induct athletes into hall of fame; Ward's double-double propels ODA to win; and more local sports news.

  • East County
  • Sports
PIC and the Longboat Observer cosponsored a debate for Longboat Key commission candidates earlier this year. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 3, 2013
PIC to discuss its future

New statewide campaign-finance laws, along with a ruling from the Florida Elections Commission mean changes are in store for PIC.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Barbara Banks in her studio
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 8, 2015
Studio Space: Barbara Banks

Photographer Barbara Banks may capture her subjects on film, but it’s the memories that leave a lasting impression.

  • Arts + Culture
Stephon Turner.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 26, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Stephon Turner

The Riverview High wide receiver talks the Ringling Redskins and transferring from Lakewood Ranch High.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Braden River High freshman point guard O'Mariah Gordon is one of the best players in the country, regardless of position, per ESPN and analyst Dan Olson.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 3, 2018
10 area athletes to watch in 2018

East County is home to heaps of talent.

  • East County
  • Sports
Hayley Wielgus, Geraldine Fabrikant and Gail Devers listen to Joan Kane explain the struggles she overcame to achieve success.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 12, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 10.13.16

Manicures, massages and female empowerment...just a few of our favorite things

  • Black Tie
  • By Maggie Pahos |
  • July 17, 2009
Man on the street: Secret Sarasota

We asked, and you told us: What is the best-kept secret in Sarasota?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 28, 2013
Beach improvements top county's agenda

The Sarasota Board of County Commissioners met Wednesday to discuss issues from puppies to speed limits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2014
News Briefs

Driver loses license after bicyclist's death; Mills paints a bright future for Manatee School District; Lakewood Ranch adds Murray Homes to lineup

  • East County
  • News
John Russo holds Peg Guy's hand during their five minute speed date.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 16, 2016
Senior dating: Full speed ahead

Friendship Centers and Kobernick-Anchin-Benderson host series of speed dating events for residents 60 and up.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Three Things: Everything's Golden
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • April 23, 2014
Three Things: Everything's Golden

High end or low, Golden Gate Point is a special place - an enclave of peace and quiet that's just steps to everything.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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