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Larry Steagall, Larry Bateman, Richard Cyr, Jim Fox, Bob Mazurek and Tom Reese at last year's parade.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 31, 2017
Rotary Club to continue Veterans Day tradition

At 2 p.m. on Nov. 11, veterans will walk in the 4th annual Veterans Day Parade on Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michael Hayes.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 15, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Top of their game

Highlighting some underrated fall sports performances.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2010
Harry's announces its new summer hours

Harry's Continental Kitchens' Deli and Corner Store are now open seven days a week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Clark Dean is the first American in 50 years to win the single scull race at the World Rowing Junior Championships.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 17, 2017
Dean makes history with single scull win at World Juniors

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 25, 2009
Arts groups bristle at city's gift

Last week, the city gave the state-run Ringling Museum $100,000 to hold a second international arts festival. Locally based arts organizations say it's a 'slap in the face.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alex Mahadevan will write a weekly editorial called, "Municipal Focus," espousing a Sarasota young professional's view of politics.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 24, 2013
MUNICIPAL FOCUS - A Weekly Editorial: Courting youth means taking chances

The city of Sarasota needs to walk the walk when it comes to economic development.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
East County residents Kay and Carmen Rizzo, owners of Carmen’s Italian Cafe, are thrilled to have Luigi back at their restaurant after he was taken during business hours one night in April.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 24, 2011
Luigi Rizzo returns home after kidnapping

After being tortured and kidnapped and taking a ride in a police car, Luigi Rizzo finally is safe at his home at Carmen's Italian Cafe.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Terry Turner, 72 plans to take some time to recharge.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 16, 2013
Fiscal frontrunner: Terry Turner

Terry Turner lobbied for a strong city manager role and redevelopment on the North Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
All three runoff candidates said there was a lot more work to be done.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 14, 2013
Candidates focus on runoff campaigns

All three candidates plan to sharpen their political message and canvas neighborhoods to gain voters in the May 14 runoff election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A great week for area teams, though some games were closer than others.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 21, 2016
Sarasota Football Final 10.21.16

A great week for area teams, though some games were closer than others.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Myakka City residents Heidi and Wayne Minihkeim stand in front of Myakka City's "triangle," located at the intersection of State Road 70 and County Road 675. They oppose commercial development at the site.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 31, 2021
Myakka 'triangle' rezone proposed again at S.R. 70 and C.R. 675

Will Myakka City triangle be developed for commercial use?

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 14, 2009
Opposition to park plans steps up

The plans for Bird Key Park include pedestrian and bicycle trails, updated landscaping and a move of parking to the east side of the park from the west side.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 17, 2010
Commission to review Gulfside beach chair issue

The Longboat Key Town Commission is also expected to approve of a reduction in water and wastewater rates at its regular workshop Thursday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The project to ensure cleaner stormwater runoff could begin as early as this spring or summer and would take nine months to complete. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 20, 2012
$1 million project to filter polluted runoff

Modular wetlands and bioswales throughout the watershed are designed to filter stormwater into Hudson Bayou.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 21, 2014
Wireless group makes recommendation

A group of Longboat Key residents formed to provide a recommendation on improved cellular communication for the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
FIle photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 6, 2017
Observer columnist had a knack for people

Kent Chetlain II, 90, died Dec. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • October 17, 2018
Goodwill Manasota Ambassadors honored at awards dinner

The Goodwill Manasota Community Ambassador of the Year Awards Dinner was held Oct. 17 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
File photo, Melineige Beauregard and Joris Kivits' sculpture called "Free Minded" took second place at last years Crystal Classic.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 10, 2016
Siesta sets stage for Crystal Classic

The seventh iteration of the sand-sculpting competition will feature expanded children's offerings.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Chairwoman Sue Jacobson and Chairman Chuck Hamilton
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 1, 2018
Clambake guests support New College scholarships

Guests dined (ironically) on lobster Nov. 1 at the 40th Anniversary New College Foundation Annual Scholarship Clambake.

  • Black Tie
On opening day, 5-year-old Brantley Strong is more interested in playing in the dirt during opening ceremonies than stealing a base.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 24, 2018
Time to play ball in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Little League, Miss Manatee Softball open their seasons.

  • East County
  • News
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