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Eric Bair and David Chessler were part of an investment group that bought a Sarasota toy company this month.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2016
PGA golfer Greg Norman buys Sarasota toy company

An investment group led by Sarasota entrepreneurs David Chessler, Eric Baird and retired professional golfer Greg Norman has purchased Laser Pegs Ventures LLC.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • May 20, 2010
My View: Euro-disaster worse than oil spill

We seem more willing to learn from the Gulf oil spill than from the unfolding Euro-socialist disaster. Perhaps it is the Ostrich syndrome.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 18, 2014
Our View

Snowstorms or snowflakes

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
JLynn Ingemansson caught up on East County news when her family was visiting. She lived in the East County from 2001 to 2005 and now visits the area each summer and Christmas season.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 10, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Editor's note: Responses to our April Fools' edition this year drew plenty of laughs, as well as some criticisms. Here are some of the comments we received.

  • East County
  • Opinion
For 21 years, Dr. Stephen Leatherman, coastal expert and director of Florida International University’s Laboratory for Coastal Research, has ranked America’s finest beaches in his annual Top 10 Beach List.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 25, 2012
Year in review: April 2012, 'Nathan Benderson: 'The aftereffect of No. 1'

For more than two decades, Dr. Stephen Leatherman has ranked America's top beaches. After the initial tourism boost, how do these top destination spots fare?

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Author and American journalist Cokie Roberts served as the featured speaker for the 4th annual Author Luncheon Monday, Feb. 8 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 8, 2016
Author Luncheon welcomes Cokie Roberts

Author Luncheon welcomes Cokie Roberts

  • Sarasota
  • News
Butternut is one of the milder and more popular hard-skinned squashes, its taste pretty well described by its name.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 10, 2010
Time for butternut squash risotto

Chef Giuliano Hazan shares his recipe for a winter favorite, butternut squash risotto.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 13, 2015
Bones Matter

Build stronger bones and muscles to battle bone-density loss.

  • Health
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 2, 2011
Investigator releases findings

An interim report by Firefighters Pension Board-hired investigator Edward Siedle reveals all three town pension plans could have lost millions of pension dollars.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tommy Lee Jones and Ben Affleck in "The Company Men."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 16, 2011
Film Review: 'The Company Men'

In the new film, "The Company Men," Ben Affleck proves that he can be as brilliant in front of the camera as he is behind it.

  • Arts + Culture
More than 25 guests gathered to celebrate the soon-to-be mommy of three Diana Buchanan on May 11 at The Field Club. Photo courtesy of Diana Buchanan
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 17, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 05.18.17

From star sightings at Dick Vitale Gala to baby showers that brought May flowers, here's a recap of the latest social happenings.

  • Black Tie
The home at 14810 Secret Harbor Place has three bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 3,987 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 2, 2017
Country Club East home sells for $865,000

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 16-20

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The town of Longboat Key will host a town employee health fair that’s also open to residents and Key business employees 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 21.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 15, 2015
Town prepares for upcoming health fair

The town of Longboat Key will host a town employee health fair that’s also open to residents and Key business employees.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 11, 2017
The Songbird Returns: Maria Wirries sings Cole Porter

Maria Wirries returns to Sarasota to celebrate Cole Porter in Artist Series Concerts’ season finale.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 15, 2015
This weekend's best bets: Friday, May 15

This weekend's best bets: Friday, May 15

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
About 15 manatees mesmerized residents at Christian Retreat during their visit Sept. 14. Photos courtesy of Scott Gerhart/
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 21, 2011
Mating herd of manatees stops by Christian Retreat

A mating herd of manatees spent a day in the Manatee River along Christian Retreat's property, much to delight of its residents and staff.

  • East County
  • News
y to an unoccupied dwelling. The victim came home from dropping her husband off at work and noticed her bedroom light was on. She then noticed her laptop computer was missing and her 50-inch television was on the back pool deck.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 22, 2010
Cops Corner 09.23.10

The victim came home from dropping her husband off at work and noticed her bedroom light was on. She then noticed her laptop computer was missing and her 50-inch television was on the back pool deck.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Photo by Gary Sweetman
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 1, 2017
Theater review: 'The Originalist'

“The Originalist” makes a case for logic, precedent and respect at The Asolo Rep.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Michael White, 50, allegedly leaned toward the passenger window and pointed a handgun towards a deputy when he was pulled over Saturday.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 11, 2014
VIDEO: Suspect of several robberies arrested

Michael White of Sarasota was spotted in a vehicle matching the description of a car at a previous armed robbery.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Deshaun Fenwick and Knowledge McDaniel celebrate together after a touchdown against Lakewood Ranch. Both are now subjects of FHSAA sanctions against Braden River.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 15, 2018
FHSAA gets it wrong on Pirates' sanctions

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
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