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Devin Valadez, a student at Freedom Elementary School, reads a book about Abraham Lincoln with his mother, Kerry, at the Braden River Branch Library. Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 20, 2015
Library aims to improve student reading skills

A new program at the Braden River Library pairs children and parents to make reading addictive.

  • East County
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • December 5, 2012
TIDBITES

LWR celebrates the holidays; In Venice, Kumo Japanese Steakhouse opens; Libby's continues its tradition of excellence; Another new place to eat; The Bijou Cafe receives prestigious distinction

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 21, 2011
Teenager hooks winning tarpon

Siesta Key residents Trevor Cowieson is the youngest participant to win the Sarasota Sportfishing Angler's Club annual Tarpon Tournament.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 12, 2014
Students act as school leaders

Gene Witt students receive on-the-job training from teachers and administrators.

  • East County
  • Schools
Although the entrance to Bird Key is already watched by private security and cameras 24 hours a day, the community’s homeowners association is interested in exploring other ways of targeting criminal activity.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 26, 2015
Bird Key residents guard against criminal activity

After the city turned away a request to add a gate at the entrance of Bird Key, how can residents address lingering concerns about crime while complying with existing regulations?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 1, 2010
Food for thought

Independent restaurateurs in one part of the Gulf Coast have captured marketing successes by banding together. The concept is now spreading across the region.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dick Vitale received the first-annual Sports Icon Award at The Broken Egg this year.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 6, 2013
Broken Egg closes on Siesta Key

The Broken Egg owner Bob Kirscher has sold the Lakewood Ranch, Clark Road and Siesta Key locations of the iconic breakfast restaurant.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 4, 2011
Mustangs win Smoothie King Classic

The Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball team defeated Gulf High, Braden River and Pinellas Park to win the Smoothie King Classic Dec. 28-30 at Bradenton Christian.

  • East County
  • Sports
Valentina Hawks will face Darby Connor and Larry Dick in the General Election.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2016
Tara CDD — Seat 4: Valentina Hawks

Hawks will face Darby Connor and Larry Dick in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 16, 2013
Business on the Key is building for contractors

An increase in construction that began in 2011 continued in 2012 and into the current market.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Patricia Ostroski
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 7, 2011
SEASON OF SHARING: Patricia Ostroski

Patricia Ostroski is spreading health and wealth. In 2008, Ostroski started teaching a weekly yoga class at Bayport Beach and Tennis Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Janet Hunter
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • April 8, 2015
People with Purpose: Janet Hunter

Janet Hunter, a longtime volunteer in Sarasota, discusses where her passions lie after 24 years of involvement in the community — as well as why she feels a personal obligation to pay it back.

  • Black Tie
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • August 12, 2010
BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: The SGA President: Joie Giannini

As a high school student, it's great to have the Student Government Association president as your friend and on your side, and Giovanna "Joie" Giannini is no exception.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
After nearly six years off the commission, George Spoll seeks the District 2 seat Longboat Key Mayor Jack Duncan will vacate in March.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • October 19, 2016
Former Mayor George Spoll seeks Town Commission comeback

After nearly six years off the commission, Spoll seeks the District 2 seat Mayor Jack Duncan will vacate in March.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2009
Our View

Negotiate What?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 21, 2012
Mowing problems reach Canal Road

Sarasota County staff says the contractor hired to maintain Siesta Key streets hasn't met expectations.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Bachelor Joseph Garofalo Jr. with the American Cancer Society surprises audiences members by revealing a superman tank underneath his button-down.  Photo by Niki Kottmann.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 19, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 10.20.16

Here's what you missed last week on the social scene:

  • Black Tie
Lakewood Ranch quarterback Justin Curtis and the Mustangs offense have taken their lumps this season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 19, 2016
Lakewood Ranch football coach sees a turnaround on the horizon

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 18, 2015
The collective vs. individual

Elected officials typically gravitate to decisions favoring the collective. But in the case of underground utility lines, each neighborhood should have a choice.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Galina Koshkareva and her partner, Inna Bazilevych, opened World of Women Boutique in Siesta Center Oct. 8.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 16, 2014
Siesta Center houses two new businesses

After more than a year of empty spaces in the building, Siesta Key Sweet Shop and World of Women Boutique recently opened.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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