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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 26, 2014
Preserving the art of pickling

Lisa Fulk has a jarring profession -- she's a master canner. And, she'll show you the safe way to do it.

  • Arts + Culture
Dylan Jones hopes the festival becomes an annual event.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 4, 2013
East County performer puts on first Manatee Playreading Festival

Dylan Jones, an actor, writer and composer, wants to share the playwriting process with the public.

  • East County
  • News
Amad Brayboy, Chase Maasdorp and Kolbe Ward rely on each other on and off the court as teammates and best friends. Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 20, 2015
Basketball diaries

Kolbe Ward's return to the Out-of-Door Academy in August meant reuniting three friends whose close connection translates to clear communication on the court.

  • East County
  • Sports
 LECOM service recognized
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2013
News Briefs

County approves sporting clays range; Buchanan speaks in Lakewood Ranch; ECOM service recognized

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 31, 2014
Hospital CEO blend of finances and family

David Verinder served as interim CEO at Sarasota Memorial Hospital since May. His first day as official CEO was Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Defratuses make eight batches or so at a time, and give the loaves to their friends and neighbors. When they cook, the whole block smells like bananas.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 16, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Pam and David DeFratus

Pam and David DeFratus grow over 700 bananas each year from their yard on Longboat Key. Get their recipe for Banana Coconut Bread in this week's "In The Kitchen."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Lakewood Ranch girls basketball team is heading to its first Final Four Feb. 19 (courtesy Karter Clark)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 18, 2016
Meet the Team: Lakewood Ranch Girls Basketball

A look at the 11 girls who will take the court for the Mustangs in the Final Four Feb. 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 21, 2010
Whale sharks spotted near Sarasota

Mote scientists tagged three of the 10 sharks to study their movement patterns.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Children start a conga line to try to get in a picture.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 22, 2012
Observed: Summer splash-out

I often get small swarms of children by my side at school dances or other events where the children are eager to have their photos taken for the newspaper. Sometimes, one even will follow me around at events.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 27, 2015
Is firefighter morale low on the Key?

Town Manager Dave Bullock met with firefighters to address their concerns.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2009
Cops Corner 12.17.09

Unknown person(s) entered the victim's vehicle through the unlocked passenger side door. Once inside, the person(s) took a TomTom GPS unit valued at $150. The person(s) then fled in an unknown direction.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Rack attack could be on the way; Former DooleyMack executives regroup under new name

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • February 4, 2010
MY VIEW: The Tebow abortion revelation

The furor over the planned Tim Tebow ad in the Super Bowl is a revealing act by the modern pro-choice movement.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 21, 2014
TWIS Asks: SRQ Cigars

TWIS Asks: SRQ Cigars

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 17, 2010
Sarasota Small Business of the Year Awards: Frank Maggio

Young Professional of the Year -- Winner

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 4, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Plymouth Harbor announces 2012 officers; Mote names new chief advancement officer; St. Armands businesses make some changes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 21, 2013
County Commission grades its top staff

Commissioners praise Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid's focus on ethics, but highlight staff communication as still an area of focus for improvement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bernadette DiPino will manage a police force of 174 sworn officers.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 16, 2012
City Manager names new police chief

Bernadette DiPino is the first woman to lead Sarasota's police department.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Tampa Mustangs 14U fast-pitch softball team was one of 124 teams to qualify for the ASA 14U National Championships.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 28, 2013
National Runner-up: Tampa Mustangs 14U fast-pitch softball team

The Tampa Mustangs 14U fast-pitch softball team went 9-2 to finish second at the ASA 14U National Championships July 27 through Aug. 4, in Normal, Ill.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dr. Kumar Mahadevan has been at Mote Marine Laboratory for more than 34 years and is the organization’s president and CEO.
  • By Kumar Mahadevan |
  • October 10, 2012
My View: Mote Marine Laboratory: Take a closer look at red tide

We live in an area easily described as paradise. The sun, the beaches, the weather; for the most part, we have it all.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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