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The Oriole bird makes friends with members of Girls Inc.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 11, 2015
Orioles play ball with Girls Inc.

Baltimore Orioles host Girls Inc. for a baseball clinic.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center hosts its Health and Wellness Expos from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Feb. 23, at the hospital.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2019
Healthy fun

There's something to do every day.

  • Health
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • July 15, 2015
Recipe for Success: Marcello Aquino

Do you frequent the same local eateries and see the same faces each time you go? This feature helps you get to know those faces a little better.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Residents of GreyHawk Landing and nearby communities worry about safety at the intersection of Greyhawk Boulevard and State Road 64. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 28, 2018
Right now, no lefts at GreyHawk entrance

Temporary fix stops left turns off GreyHawk Boulevard and Pope Road onto S.R. 64.

  • East County
  • News
Work crews on the Bradenton Beach side of Longboat Pass are working on tunneling under the waterway for a power-transmission cable and a conduit to carry the island's new fiber-optic line.
  • By John McGuire |
  • July 19, 2017
FPL drilling creates opportunity for Longboat utilities project

Town staff aims to begin construction of the town-wide project by the end of 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Join Loren Mayo for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 11, 2012
May 11: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The theme of the party was "Jingle & Flamingle" to celebrate the holidays Florida style. Photo courtesy of Erin Christy
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • December 5, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 12.08.16

From a Flamingo-themed holiday party to snow at an outdoor event in Florida, there were plenty of surprises on the social scene this week.

  • Black Tie
Demolition of the former Amore Restaurant and the clearing of the wooded property is being paid for by a $400,000 county grant.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • March 5, 2019
Town backs away from theater proposal

Fundraising for arts center set to begin.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chickadees Eatery opens in Bradenton Spiros and Jeanne Kambitsis
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

John Cannon Homes reports increase in sales volume; WCI Communities welcomes new tennis pro; Chickadees Eatery opens in Bradenton Spiros and Jeanne Kambitsis

  • East County
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • May 30, 2012
Observed: My work here is done

Even if they let me have every page of this week's newspaper, I don't think I'd have enough room to write everything I want to say.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 1, 2020
Circus Arts Conservatory puts on a show with Big Top bash

The 2020 Circus Arts Gala was held Jan. 31 at the Ulla Searing Big Top.

  • Black Tie
Jennifer and Ruby Dixon
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • June 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Kids Summer Beach Run

Runners of all ages hit the beach for the Kids Summer Beach Run Tuesday, June 10, at Siesta Key Beach. The run is the first in the 10-part series and was organized by the Manasota Track Club. Participants jogged 3.5 miles along the water among beachgoers and afterwards cooled off with ice pops.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A redevelopment proposal would replace the Ringling Shopping Center with 222 apartments and a smaller commercial footprint.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 3, 2017
Developer proposes 222 apartments for Ringling Shopping Center site

A West Palm Beach company is moving ahead with plans to redevelop the Ringling Shopping Center site, focusing on a primarily residential project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo. Rev. Charles McKenzie recites parts of a speech from Martin Luther King Jr. during the 2014 interfaith tribute.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 14, 2016
Sarasota calendar 1.14.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Jan. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh said she spent two hours watching ships come through the Panama Canal. She said Panama's government makes about $10 million a day from the canal. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 11, 2019
Panama visit creates port insight for Manatee County

Commissioner Vanessa Baugh says Port Manatee should be ready for Panamax ships in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
The Organizational Review Subcommittee discusses its findings Wednesday, Nov. 3, at Town Hall as town department heads listen.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 10, 2010
Subcommittee reviews its findings

About two-thirds of the Organizational Review Subcommittee's findings will be implemented at Town Hall. The main issues with town operations were better communication and customer service.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 28, 2014
City Commission to revisit Cultural Park plan

At a meeting Monday, commissioners will hear a presentation regarding the 2007 Cultural Park Concept Plan, which the city has not acted on since 2008.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 30, 2018
No Swim advisory dropped for Longboat beaches

Water samples return to acceptable levels of background bacteria.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Emma Littlefield, a second-grader at Braden River Elementary, leads the pack as she safely uses the crosswalk.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 5, 2016
Braden River takes charge on the crosswalk

Braden River Elementary hosts National Walk to School Day this morning.

  • East County
  • News
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