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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 21, 2010
Briefs

Briefs

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** Ella Radovich, Sharlene Asiain-Mejia, Leonardo Moreno Martinez and Noah Saint Cyr try to lift up a hula hoop with their teammates.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 19, 2020
Fruitville students set sail with good behavior model

Students at Fruitville Elementary are split into different ships to learn about good behavior.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 6, 2019
The Exchange awards $250,000 in grants to local artists and art groups

The $250,000 was divided between 20 regional cultural organizations, nine high school students and 13 college students.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo by Nolan Peterson The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to renourish 1.6 miles of Lido Beach.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 20, 2014
The Army Corps sounds off on dredge backlash

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers representatives say their intentions have been unfairly represented in the debate swirling around a proposed project to mine Big Pass for Lido Beach sand.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 2, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.2.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Kassie Cross was an innings eater for Riverview High softball.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 19, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Recognizing hard work

A tribute to the athletes whose seasons may be cut short.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Paul Meese, of Longboat Key, captured this shot of a jogger near New Pass Bridge about an hour after sunrise.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 5, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: May 5

Paul Meese, of Longboat Key, captured this shot of a jogger near New Pass Bridge about an hour after sunrise.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Casey Key Fish House
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 10, 2013
Destination: Osprey

Travel down U.S. 41 with a curious outlook and you are bound to find breathtaking views, interesting shops and history waiting to be discovered. Enjoy the ride and discover fascinating finds along the way.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
SONY DSC
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • November 13, 2013
Taste of Asia: Third location's a charm

Taste of Asia: Third location's a charm

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Susan Moore submitted this sunset photo, taken from her backyard in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2015
East County photo contest winner: August 6

Susan Moore submitted this sunset photo, taken from her backyard in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2015
Longboat Key photo contest winner: August 6

Norman Weber submitted this sunset photo, taken near Big Pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • July 26, 2018
Deborah Fay "Debby" Stahler

Deborah "Debby" Stahler passed away July 22, 2018 and her obituary tribute is publishing in the East County Observer of the Observer Media Group.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Tricycle rider Freda Perrotta follows all the rules of the road, such as wearing a helmet, when she cruises down Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 1, 2011
Longboat tricycle riders want third-wheel treatment to halt

APRIL FOOLS - A new battle is pedaling its way onto Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Niki Muller captured this shot of a sandhill crane teaching her chicks to feed near Palmer Park.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 11, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: Feb. 11

Niki Muller captured this shot of a sandhill crane teaching her chicks to feed near Palmer Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Richard Bottorff submitted this photo of a heron opening its wings after walking into eyeshot of an alligator in Bradenton.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 11, 2016
East County weather page photo: Feb. 11

Richard Bottorff submitted this photo of a heron opening its wings after walking into eyeshot of an alligator in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Symetra Tour'  s sixth-annual Sara Bay Classic at Sara Bay Country Club starts first-round play Friday.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 17, 2017
Sara Bay Classic tees off Friday

This is LPGA-qualifying tournament's sixth iteration.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 4, 2010
OSU alumni challenge Pines' residents to grudge match

The Ohio State University Alumni Club of Sarasota-Manatee faced-off against Pines of Sarasota residents at the second annual balloon volleyball match.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 29, 2020
‘You’re not the boss of me’

No one really knows what is the best path forward — not President Trump, not Gov. DeSantis. But given the option to reopen, we’ll figure out what’s best.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
SANCA president Paul Blackketter
  • By Jack Short |
  • October 7, 2015
SANCA decides to keep Blackketter

The nonprofit organization agreed to retain President Paul Blackketter, and agreed to a third-party investigation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 17, 2019
Heart Gallery captures foster children's personalities through photography

Heart Gallery of Sarasota captures foster children's personalities through photography

  • Arts + Culture
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