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ODA volleyball
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 31, 2013
Sidelines

ODA volleyball; Riverview Rams win district crown; Sarasota cruises to district titles; Cougars victorious at homecoming; Falcons open new athletic center

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Susan Smith, Finance Director, says the budget tool is the best investment the town has ever made.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 21, 2018
Longboat buys budget prediction tool

The intricate spreadsheet offers the town a means to predict outcomes of financial decisions for years to come.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Event organizer Candace Powell went by the nickname of "Candy" as a child, spurring the idea for the run's name.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 11, 2016
5K juggles fun, fundraising

Panther Ridge's Candace Powell believes every day is a chance to change the world.

  • East County
  • News
Crews plugged the leaking pipe at 10:30 p.m. Monday.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 16, 2011
UPDATE: Broken pipe sends sewage into Hudson Bayou

A leak at an Osprey Avenue construction site was sealed Monday night, but not before about 200 gallons of raw sewage reaches Hudson Bayou.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • January 14, 2016
Record visitors may send more lodgers off Siesta Key

Siesta Key accommodations may send more visitors to hotels nearby as amenities on the key fill up.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Jennie Branagan and “Evita” leading actor Ana Isabelle
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 24, 2017
Asolo Rep welcomes patrons back for the new season

The annual Asolo Repertory Theatre Welcome Back Party was held on Oct. 24 at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • Black Tie
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 23, 2010
Magistrate makes ruling

The town of Longboat Key and its firefighters remain at an impasse in negotiations for a new three-year contract.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Diana Greene
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 24, 2013
Mills creates plan to fix budget

The plan Manatee Schools Superintendent Rick Mills created establishes clear timelines and deadlines and holds specific administrators accountable to lead each task to completion.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 13, 2013
Home & Garden: The heart of the home

The Sarasota Orchestra Association will present its first Symphony of Kitchens, a two-day tour of eight kitchens in the Sarasota area.

  • Arts + Culture
Former Sailor Evan Mendoza has reched AAA in the Cardinals system. Photo courtesy Palm Beach Cardinals.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 18, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Batter up

Area baseball players are tearing up the professional ranks.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 22, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Pat and Bob Baer
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 29, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

Birds of a feather will flock together; Real men don't cut ribbon ...; Join the rank of fairy godmother; Stylin' standouts at the Van Wezel

  • Arts + Culture
Gianfranco Santagati pictured in the dining room of La Norma. Photos by Sten Spinella.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • August 7, 2019
La Norma brings Sicilian spirit to Longboat Key

The Italian restaurant has settled into its tenure on the island after opening several months ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County will release a date when it will pick up storm debris later this week. Only garage that fits in a can will be picked up in regular garbage service.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 11, 2017
Date to pick up storm debris in Manatee County not set yet

County schools will be closed on Tuesday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 3, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Seth McGarry

Lakewood Ranch High pitcher and shortstop Seth McGarry was recently named to the Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) all-state and all-academic teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jane Howard-Jasper, Lou Getz and Diana Emrich
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: All Angel's Episcopal Women

The All Angel's by the Sea Episcopal Church Women had their annual Christmas meeting on Dec. 14. There was no speaker this meeting. The group's Christmas project was wrapping 60 Christmas gifts and donating $1,100 to provide for families at Family Promise in Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Missing Links decided to keep playing after being reunited at high school reunion performance. Here they are shown playing at a bonfire in February. Courtesy photo
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 27, 2013
Blast from the past

Formed in 1967, The Missing Links reunited in 2008, to play at founding member Gary Roy's 40th high school reunion. But, the one-time gig turned into a permanent reunion.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Manatee Schools Superintendent Rick Mills posted a detailed, data-driven and aggressive action plan to fix the broken budget process to the district's website in April.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 25, 2013
Year in Review: April 2013, Mills creates plan to fix budget

The plan Manatee Schools Superintendent Rick Mills created establishes clear timelines and deadlines and holds specific administrators accountable to lead each task to completion.

  • East County
  • News
Evan Berman with the second place trophy from the Bridge Base Online Youth Swiss Teams division of the  North American Contract Bridge tournament.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 1, 2016
Cardinal Mooney senior finds success in card game bridge

Evan Berman, a senior at Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School, talks about what fuels his interest in the card game of bridge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Gulf Coast of Florida members Phil Yoder, Jule Doran and Jan Mazer after helping rebuild the reading garden at the North Sarasota Public Library.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 1, 2016
Returned Peace Corps volunteers continue service at home

Years after serving abroad, Peace Corps volunteers work on projects throughout Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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