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In his spare time, Paul Chetlain enjoys exercising, surfing and free diving, among other activities.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 9, 2015
IDA promotes manager

The Lakewood Ranch IDA didn't have to look far for its next operations manager.

  • East County
  • News
Siesta Key resident and 1-800-ASK-GARY founder Gary Kompothecras is pitching plans for a new hotel on the island.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 1, 2016
Is Siesta Key ready for a new hotel?

1-800-ASK-GARY founder Gary Kompothecras is in the initial stages of planning a bonafide hotel on the barrier island.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
This year’s annual Sister Keys cleanup took place in May.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 29, 2011
Sarasota Bay Watch outlines sea of support for Sister Keys

When Sarasota Bay Watch members decided to start an "Adopt an Island" program, Sister Keys was a logical starting point.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2010
Briefs

Briefs

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"I love theater, No. 1," Tim Minar says. "And by and large, I love the people who are involved in theater — it's a community."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 4, 2013
Backstage Pass: Tim Minar

Tim Minar does what The Players need.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2013
Turtle nests continue to hatch

Turtles wrapped up nesting last month, but it's still nesting season through Oct. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2011
Santa's helpers off to an early start

It's more than 200 days until Christmas, but it's not too early for members of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Guild to begin working on their annual Christmas Bazaar.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • January 15, 2020
Michael Edward Grossberg

Michael Grossberg, 75, was a native of Brooklyn and retired respiratory therapist from Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, California, where he worked for 36 years before coming to the Sarasota/Bradenton area in 2009 and marrying Susan Goldfarb in 2012, hi

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Tommy Gregory
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2018
District 73: Tommy Gregory

Military veteran vies for District 73 seat.

  • East County
  • News
Alice Kaddatz
  • By Observer staff |
  • August 6, 2018
Manatee County School Board Seat 2: Alice Kaddatz

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
Jackpot, a Boston terrier, shows his owner, Kim Parks, of Lakewood Ranch, some love.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 5, 2020
Doggy obedience on display in East County

Sarasota Obedience Training Club to host American Kennel Club-sponsored Responsible Dog Ownership Day.

  • East County
  • News
ODA cross country runners Aubrey Robbins and Abbey Burwood, 11,  are beating girls six years older than them.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 25, 2017
ODA cross country sixth-graders showcase 'sick' speed

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Coastline Volleyball 18 Rox team won the 88-team 18 American division of the Big South National Qualifier April 4 through April 6, in Atlanta. Courtesy photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 23, 2014
Big South Champs

The Coastline Volleyball 18 Rox team will compete in the 35th annual USA Volleyball Girls' Junior National Championships this summer, in Minneapolis.

  • East County
  • Sports
Paul Blackketter, president of Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center and Associates, eagerly awaits the construction of SANCA's permanent facilities, including a finish tower and a boathouse. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 6, 2015
Issues to Watch 2015: Foundation finish line for funding draws near

The clock is ticking, but Teri Hansen isn't worried.

  • East County
  • News
Sophomore Sydney Jaco is the fourth member of her family to play volleyball for Braden River High.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 28, 2015
Leaving a Legacy

Sophomore Sydney Jaco is the fourth member of her family to play on the Braden River High volleyball program.

  • East County
  • Sports
Shelly welcomes back runners from the one mile fun run during the Run for the Turtles on Saturday morning.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 4, 2015
Runners storm Siesta in Run for the Turtles

In support of sea turtle conservation, local runners took to the sands for the 29th annual 5K Run for the Turtles on Saturday morning at Siesta Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sky rides will offer unparalleled view of the area.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2011
Slice of the City

APRIL FOOLS -- Sarasota aims high to bring in sky ride; 'Seniorpalooza' set to rock Payne Park; Officers in training get some new wheels; Circus Sarasota star bridges the gap

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Clean-up crews are scheduled to visit Greer Island three times a week to pick up litter.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 14, 2018
Manatee County to clean Greer Island

This gesture marks the first step in what the county sees as a thawing of a tense relationship with Longboat Key, County spokesman says.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Conductor Bramwell led the Sarasota Orchestra through a challenging program with flying colors.  (Photo courtesy David Cooper)
  • By Edward Alley |
  • February 23, 2020
Sarasota Orchestra plays 'Sounds of Nobility' concert with regal virtuosity

Guest conductor Tovey, soloists Porter and Tovin help make Masterworks 5 a masterpiece

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • September 7, 2012
John Macy walks his talk

John Macy walks his talk

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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