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Alec Bryant, Cheyenne Pittman, Brennan Short on teeterboard
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 27, 2013
Highlights: High-flying daredevil children swing into the center ring

Sailor Circus presents its 64th annual Spring Show beginning Thursday, March 28 and running through April 6, at the Sailor Circus arena. Deemed "The Greatest 'Little' Show on Earth," these elementary- to high-school students' talent is anything but small. Step right up and get your tickets, which are $16 for adults and $12 for children. Call 366-0156 for more information.

  • Arts + Culture
Three of Longboat Key's swans were swimming near the Harbourside Golf Course on Sept. 11.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 14, 2017
Longboat Key animals survive Irma

The turtles, swans and birds and animals at Save our Seabirds and Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium fared well during Hurricane Irma.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Eventually, Jiggs Landing may be expanded to have walking trails and boardwalks on property north of Jiggs, on the Evers Reservoir.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 12, 2017
Manatee County fishing for improvements

Jiggs Landing expansion could lure more visitors.

  • East County
  • News
Nicole Rissler and Scott Anderson are eager to see Nathan Benderson Community Park be fully developed and operational.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 21, 2015
Rowing park gains momentum

As Sarasota County braces to host the 2017 World Rowing Championships, local organizations are throwing their support to seeing plans for Nathan Benderson Park fulfilled as quickly as possible.

  • East County
  • News
Mack Woolever threw a no-hitter against Buffalo Creek on June 30.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 12, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Little League pitcher knuckles down

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
This week, local organizations are seeking artists, writers, actors and college students for an arts internship.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 23, 2014
AUDITIONS: Calling artists, writers, actors and college students

Here's a round up of this week's arts-related opportunities in the Sarasota area.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2011
News Briefs 01.27.11

More than a year ago, a parishioner of Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Community delivered an unfinished quilt to the women in the church's Loving Stitches Ministry, which knits, crochets and sews handmade items for charity.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 17, 2012
GSJGA tees off in Regular Tour event

Dozens of junior golfers competed in the Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association Regular Tour event July 9 at Lake Venice Golf Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jill Mullins attaches a flyer about the death of her husband, Patrick, to a post at the State Road 64 Boat Ramp.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 7, 2018
Manatee County man's death remains a mystery

Educator offers $20,000 for information about her husband's death.

  • East County
  • News
Linda Stokes celebrates her husband Joe's showing in the school board election. He moves to a runoff against incumbent Scott Hopes in November.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 28, 2018
More change could be on horizon for Manatee school board

One incumbent school board member falls, another moves to runoff in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 6, 2013
Tiger Bay Club gets Legislative Update

Senator Nancy Detert joined Representatives Greg Steube and Jim Boyd for an annual legislative update.

  • Sarasota
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Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 1, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 13, 2011
Road-crossing options sought

A Florida Department of Transportation engineer says that FDOT may suggest options such as crosswalks instead of pedestrian islands along part of Midnight Pass Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A 3,000-sqaure-foot canopy of slats floats above the house, pool and patio of the Umbrella House. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 4, 2018
Sarasota Architectural Foundation starts public tours of Umbrella House

Sarasota Architectural Foundation now offers an inside look into one of Sarasota’s most celebrated homes: the Umbrella House.

  • Arts + Culture
Residents are talking about the City Commission candidates and the issues the city faces.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 7, 2013
Low voter turnout a trend in city elections

Two former city commissioners point to different factors for low voter turnout in Sarasota. One says a date change would bring more voters to the polls.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The view of a proposed 150-foot stealth cell tower depends on your perspective.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 12, 2011
P&Z to sound off on cell tower

The Planning & Zoning Board will consider a proposed stealth tower at Longboat Island Chapel. But a meeting and an open house this Sunday will offer different perspectives on the plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Center for Architecture Sarasota will host its third annual Modern Show May 4 and 5. Photo by Greg Wilson
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 3, 2018
Local student creates youth scavenger hunt for 2018 Modern Show

Nora Kuhn teamed up with Center for Architecture Sarasota to organize an architectural scavenger hunt for young people as a way to participate in the center’s fundraiser.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 2, 2010
Black belt prepares for World Games

Braden River Middle seventh-grader Michael Santoni was named to the U.S. National Martial Arts Team earlier this year.

  • East County
  • Sports
Former Palmetto High wide receiver Joe Hills returned to Athletic Edge in December to begin training for his Pro Day March 24.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 16, 2011
Ranch center fosters NFL dreams

Former Palmetto wide receiver Joe Hills and Michigan State University offensive tackle J'Michael Deane have been training at Athletic Edge in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
Three-year-old Savannah Parrish has a new favorite bedtime story, written by her mom, Amanda.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 14, 2018
Palm Aire resident has pet project

East County author Amanda Parrish unleashes her passion in writing 'Meet Mutzle.'

  • East County
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