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Amy Anthofer and Nurse of the Year Charlene Chirillo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 11, 2018
The Resort at Longboat Key Club thanks nurses

To finish off National Nurses Week, the Resort honored area nurses with lunch on May 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 19, 2010
COUNTY COMMISSION: Candidates clash over business, experience

County Commission hopeful Mark Smith alleges the county is not business-friendly and criticizes Commissioner Nora Patterson's time in office. Patterson says Smith is exaggerating.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: May 14

Stephen Jordan captured this photo just before sunset on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Orchestra today named Anu Tali as its new music director
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • June 11, 2013
June 11: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: The Sarasota Orchestra today named Anu Tali as its new music director; Detectives investigate early morning shooting; Main Street rally for Rodney Mitchell; Longbeach Village residents oppose new Mar Vista plan; Manatee School board chooses legal representation

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A unit in 624 Palm Ave. was the top seller in the city of Sarasota. Built in 2018, it has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths and 3,784 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 6, 2022
Bay Island Shores home sells for $5 million

At $5 million, a home in Bay Island Shores tops all transactions this week in the Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch area.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Robert Sullivan says Nathan Benderson Park is one of the main reasons he and his wife chose this area to live.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 31, 2016
New CEO takes helm of SANCA

Nathan Benderson Park puts former promoter on center stage

  • East County
  • News
Although Braden River High graduate Paige Krumwiede has excelled at sailing, she eventually wants to be a Navy pilot. Courtesy photo
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 3, 2018
Braden River High graduate sets sail on big dreams at Naval Academy

A Braden River High School graduate who now attends the U.S. Naval Academy has shown her ability to sail during the prestigious Newport Bermuda race.

  • East County
  • News
Before the groins were built, there was virtually no sand behind the Islander Club, and Gulf water lapped up to the condominium's seawall near the pool area.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 24, 2013
Residents debate groin control

Town staff and Islander Club residents are pleased so far with the progress of the two groins built in May. Neighbors to the south, though, feel they are being robbed of sand.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County passed its $740 million budget on Monday night.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • September 22, 2020
Manatee County approves 2020-21 budget

The $740 million budget decreased 2.2% over last year's because of losses projected from the effects of COVID-19

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 24, 2020
The Players Centre bids farewell to 838 building

The company put on a farewell celebration for the building on Oct. 23

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo by Don Daly
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 19, 2016
Theater Review: 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom'

Prejudice and pride in the West Coast Black Theatre Troupe's latest production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 6, 2011
Undefeated Lady Pirates win softball tournament

The Braden River High softball team went undefeated to win the Diamondback Division of the 11th Annual Doc4Life Varsity Showdown April 1-3.

  • East County
  • Sports
East County football roundup: 10.04.19.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 4, 2019
East County football roundup: 10.04.19

Two wins and a loss for area teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
Trinity Pitts, Aliciana Harvey-Lopez and Raven Peterson will perform as The Supremes .
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • July 11, 2019
WBTT campers prepare for performance

Around 30 Stage of Discovery campers tried on their costumes for their upcoming July 14 performance.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mela Sharma.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 30, 2019
East County High 5 Moments: 01.30.19

East County High 5 Moments: 01.30.19

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Michael Eng |
  • August 13, 2009
Chef signs deal with Paula Deen's literary agent

Lakewood Ranch's Jaden Hair will have New York-based agent Janis Donnaud supporting her when she releases her first book in October.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • September 24, 2009
Sam Snead's is a local favorite

"The King of Swing" was his nickname, and golf was his game. Sam Snead was known as one of the greatest golfers of all time -- and his namesake restaurant is equally as good.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Vibrant press needed; Last chance to save U.S.; Look in the mirror; I hope you lose ads; You are 100% correct

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2019
East County weather page photo: December 12

Gordon Silver captured this bunny exploring a front yard in Del Webb of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Police Department received a donation of almost a quarter million from a 25-year-old local.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 13, 2018
Longboat police get donation for new traffic cameras, cruiser computers

An almost quarter million dollar donation has funded the departments purchase of new license plate recognition cameras and computers for its police cruisers

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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