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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 2, 2017
Better Together event features author/historian David McCullough

The annual Gulf Coast Community Foundation luncheon was held on March 2 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Mark Lucas, Damian Simunovic and Dennis Jackson of Station 11.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 16, 2016
Morton’s cooks up 17th annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off

Fire stations from Manatee and Sarasota counties cooked up their best attempts for the trophy in the 17th annual Morton’s Firehouse Chili Cook-Off Sunday evening at Southside Village.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
File photo from the 2012 boat show that was sponsored by MaineMax.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 20, 2016
Cannons Marina to sponsor St. Armands Boat Show

The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 22 and Oct. 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Bay Island Siesta Association is hosting a meeting regarding traffic and speeding at 7 p.m. tonight, at Siesta Key Chapel.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 3, 2017
Siesta Key crash results in one death

The Sarasota Police Department believes alcohol was a factor in a Siesta Drive crash that ended with the a passenger’s death and serious injuries to two other occupants.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 5, 2016
Child Protection Center hosts annual open house

The Child Protection Center of Sarasota opened their doors for the fifth annual Pillar of Hope open house and food tasting.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 21, 2016
Pollo Tropical signs lease near Sarasota Memorial

The chain is slated to replace the former Square 1 Burgers restaurant on South Tamiami Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Howard Rooks has owned the two-story Tommy Bahama building in St. Armands Circle since 2003.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 10, 2016
Rooks sells St. Armands Tommy Bahama

Howard Rooks sold the St. Armands Circle building housing Tommy Bahama for $6.8 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 15, 2016
Siesta Key Condominium Council hosts annual holiday light competition

Representatives from Siesta Key Village Association, the Chamber of Commerce and the Siesta Key Association boarded the Siesta Key Island Trolley for a competition that was both merry and bright.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2015
OBITUARY | Heather Greta Granet

Heather Greta Granet died June 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key will receive $1.5 million from the state for a $3.5 million Longboat Pass sand dredging project that will begin later this summer.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 25, 2015
Town beach project survives governor's cuts

Florida Governor Rick Scott signed off on a $1.5 million funding expenditureTuesday for an estimated $3.5 million Longboat Pass dredging project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2015
Williams Parker names new president

Ric Gregoria takes over the role from William Seider at Williams Parker.

  • Sarasota
  • News
ODA upper school students ail utilize a range of equipment, such as telescopes and a 3-D printer.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 19, 2015
Lakewood Ranch ODA opens new facility

Lakewood Ranch Out-of-Door Academy students' first day back to school started with the unveiling of a $4.5 million facility, which houses The Dick Vitale Family Student Center and the Dart Foundation STEM Center.

  • East County
  • Schools
Tropical Storm Erika is slated to reach Florida as a category 1 hurricane.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2015
Tropical Storm Erika headed toward Florida

The state falls within the tropical cyclone's five-day "cone of error" in National Weather Service Models.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office found credit card skimmers on pumps on Fruitville Road.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 7, 2016
Sarasota gas station employees discover skimmers

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the discovery of two credit card skimmers at the Mobil station on Fruitville Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 18, 2016
County considers offers for surplus land

Sarasota County has received two bids for 10 acres of land near the intersection of Fruitville Road and I-75.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River seniors Kylie Toler, Kally Martin, Linda Ross and Bethaney Keen played their final regular season game April 6. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 7, 2016
Braden River closes out regular season with win

The Braden River softball team beat Venice 10-4 April 6 on Senior Night.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Manatee County School Board plans to discuss impact fees at its meeting tonight.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 12, 2016
Manatee County School Board to revisit impact fees

The board might decide to amend tying its impact fee schedule to the half-cent sales tax.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo. Deb Kabinoff and graduate Beth Curtis with 2014 Ava.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 28, 2016
Congrats, grad

Southeastern Guide Dogs graduate Beth Curtis crosses stage with dog Ava.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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  • By Matthew Serrano |
  • September 17, 2015
Creekside Drinks: Cocktails for the calorie-counter

Creekside Drinks: Cocktails for the calorie-counter

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 18, 2015
Area volleyball clubs form merger

Coastline Volleyball Club and Boomtown Volleyball Club announced they will be joining together to form Coast Town Volleyball.

  • East County
  • Sports
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