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Eventually, Jiggs Landing may be expanded to have walking trails and boardwalks on property north of Jiggs, on the Evers Reservoir.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 12, 2017
Manatee County fishing for improvements

Jiggs Landing expansion could lure more visitors.

  • East County
  • News
400 teams from across the country will play on Siesta Beach between July 20-25. (Photo courtesy USA Volleyball)
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 17, 2017
Thousands expected on Siesta Beach for volleyball championship

2,000 players, family members and spectators are expected to head to Siesta Key between July 20-25.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Rosena Hill has performed in productions such as "Come Fly Away" and "The Color Purple."
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 27, 2016
Your Town

ODA alumna and concert soloist Rosena Hill performs for high schoolers; McNeal students advance in competition

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cheri Coryea, Manatee County neighborhood services department director, center, talks with Chris Butch, left, and her husband, Joe Butch, far right.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 12, 2016
Manatee County works to sell half-cent tax

First in a series of informative meetings hosted by Commissioner Vanessa Baugh.

  • East County
  • News
File photo. Sarasota Honey Company owners Glen and Alma Johnson  at the grand opening of Sweetgrass farms in January 2015 to celebrate the partnership that helped lead to the upcoming Honey Bee Festival.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 10, 2016
Honey Bee Festival sets beekeeping community abuzz

Sarasota Honey Company and Sweetgrass Farms partner to bring awareness to the decline of bees with the inaugural Honey Bee Festival, March 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Drew Drummond, Emery Perrin, Shannon Chan and Emily Freed represented the Sarasota Scullers at the Head of the Giblet regatta Nov. 21. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 25, 2015
Sarasota Sidelines: 11.26.15

Sarasota Sidelines: 11.26.15

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Photo by Don Daly
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 16, 2015
Theater review: 'A Motown Christmas'

The gospel according to Motown

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Judy Altier thanks a stranger for donating to Salvation Army.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 17, 2015
Volunteers help save by the bell

Meet Judy Altier, one of 1,500 volunteer bell ringers for Salvation Army Sarasota’s Red Kettle Campaign.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bob Gault
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 25, 2015
My View

Enough with the SeaWorld bashing

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 14, 2015
Erosion persists on Siesta Key beach

A public beach access near Point of Rocks is disappearing as sand diminishes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Susie Moschin often walks her dog, Murphy, a boxer/lab mix, at the Sapphire Shores park, which many dog owners visit.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 25, 2015
PAWS OFF: No dogs allowed

Siesta Key Beach is seeing an uptick in visitors– of the four-legged variety.

  • Sarasota
  • News
chalk
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 12, 2014
Event Preview: Sarasota Chalk Festival

Event Preview: Sarasota Chalk Festival

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Along with the signature Greek food dishes, Linda and Lakis Pape and Popi Ameres are event mainstays. Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 27, 2015
Greek Glendi fest features wine as part of heritage

The 31st annual event features Greek food, music, craft vendors and 12 varieties of red and white wines.

  • East County
  • News
"Life Upon the Wicked Stage" took place Jan. 30, at Art Center Sarasota. For more information, visit gypsystage.com.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 2, 2015
THEATER REVIEW: All the stage is a world

Jo Morello and Jack Gilhooley are two Sarasota-based husband and wife playwrights - they've distilled their lifetime of theatrical experiences in "Life Upon the Wicked Stage."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 9, 2014
Shoebox drive targets seniors in need

Organizers of the ninth annual Community Shoebox Reception hope to collect 1,000 filled shoeboxes for homebound seniors in need of the bare necessities.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 3, 2013
Pledge unites Grand Bay financial roundtable

A group of the condominium's residents want politicians to pledge to return the word 'united' to the United States.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Patti O'Berg and Allen Kretschmar in "Harvey." Courtesy.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • April 3, 2013
Theater Review: 'Harvey'

"Harvey" is probably best known as a 1950 film starring Jimmy Stewart and Josephine Hull. Mary Chase, who was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for drama as a result, wrote the play. The Players' production captures all the old-fashioned quaintness of a slower, simpler time.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • August 1, 2013
BEERASOTA: KBBA and Sam Smith Organic Lager

BEERASOTA: KBBA and Sam Smith Organic Lager

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
SMART Executive Director Gail Clifton and Eileen, Gary and Darrin Simone, of 1st Choice Industries, stand alongside a newly installed wheelchair ramp by SMART’s pool.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 29, 2013
East County business saddles up to help

A local business invested more than $25,000 to upgrade bathroom facilities at Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota’s BMX track already has the distinction of being the nation’s oldest continuously running course. Upgrades could make it a more alluring destination for cyclists.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 27, 2013
BMX facility upgrades could boost tourism

Thanks to the success of sports tourism in the area, Sarasota could be looking in a more extreme sports direction to generate revenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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