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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 30, 2015
Week's best bets: Monday, March 30

Week's best bets: Monday, March 30

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The county received two petitions from Siesta Key residents in April, prompting the county to consider prohibiting parking on these streets.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 11, 2015
County Commission to address roadway worries

Sarasota County commissioners will consider banning parking on the sides of Avenida Milano and Avenida Madera on Siesta Key at Tuesday's meeting.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
"The more I (played) it, the more I liked it — there was a connection," Andrew Lane says. Courtesy of Sarasota Orchestra.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 6, 2013
Brass Tacks: Maestro Andrew Lane

Maestro Andrew Lane doesn't toot his own horn, but he does cheer on the success of Sarasota Orchestra.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch freshman Courtney Chapin and Braden River High sophomore Ryan Walker competed in the 2014 National YMCA Short Course Swimming Championships April 1 through April 4.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 16, 2014
Making Waves

Lakewood Ranch YMCA Wave Runners swimmers qualified for Y Nationals and the 2014 Florida Swimming All-Star Dual Meet for the first time.

  • East County
  • Sports
Students at Booker Middle School wait in line for school lunch during National School Lunch Week.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • October 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO: National School Lunch Week

School Board Chairwoman Caroline Zucker was a guest lunch server Oct. 17 to Booker Middle School students. President Kennedy proclaimed National School Lunch Week in 1963. The Sarasota County School District celebrated this week with guest servers in county schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Homeowner Karen Tulman said she loves her Concession home because she doesn't have to leave the area for anything. It's obvious that they've got the relaxation part figured out at home.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 7, 2015
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Beautiful home on the market, but memories go with the family.

  • East County
  • News
Learn how to make homemade ravioli with Andrea Bozzolo of Andrea's
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Andrea's

This week we went in the kitchen with Andrea Bozzolo, owner of Andrea's, for a homemade ravioli dish. Get the full recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's In the Kitchen.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Travante S. Baker, Andrés Acosta, and James Gregory Jeffery in Asolo Repertory Theatre's opening production in its fourth year of the "American Character" project: the explosive "West Side Story," running Nov. 10 through Dec. 27.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 28, 2015
Looking for America at Asolo Rep

Starting with ‘West Side Story,’ Asolo Repertory Theatre explores what it means to be American and how to address one of our most sensitive subjects: race.

  • Arts + Culture
Jen Blanco. Jared Bieber serves as a co-captain for both Braden River and the Lakewood Ranch Chargers U18/19 team.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 24, 2013
Dominant defender

Braden River High senior Jared Bieber has been the leader of the Pirates' defense for the past four years.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 12, 2010
BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: Booker to showcase memories

Starting in August, the Booker High School campus will be undergoing construction to provide students with a brand new campus.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
B.B. Gault
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 3, 2012
Pupcake Pooch Parties: Meet the models

Shannon Gault got some of Longboat Key's most prominent pups to model for her new business, Pupcake Pooch Parties. Here are the furry faces that agreed to work - but only for food.

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  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2012
Don't get left in the dust

APRIL FOOLS - The Observer Group will publish its first edition for left-handed readers Aug. 13 --  International Left Handers Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Eng |
  • August 11, 2010
Birthday Surprise

As ambulances sped toward their home at 1 a.m. Monday morning, Summerfield resident Brianne Walters delivered Lilyana Grace Walters into the arms of her husband, Jeff.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • May 24, 2012
Whose Park? Great Question.

Whose Park? Great Question.

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The East County Observer and Bogey’s Restaurant and Sports Pub have teamed up to showcase the East County’s top athletes. Each recipient’s article will be featured on the restaurant’s wall.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 14, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Zack Larson

Lakewood Ranch High senior center fielder Zack Larson went 4-for-5 at the plate with a home run and five RBIs to help lead the Mustangs to a 16-4 district victory over Largo March 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
A natural athlete, Mike Whitehead found solace in wheelchair rugby after a car accident left him a quadriplegic in 1999. Courtesy photos.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 26, 2012
Game Changer: Mike Whitehead

Mill Creek resident Mike Whitehead competed in his third Paralympic Games Aug. 29 through Sept. 9, in London, where he won his second silver medal in wheelchair rugby for Team Canada.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • June 17, 2015
Will Luera wants to improve Sarasota's improv scene

After 25 years pioneering Boston’s improv comedy scene, Will Luera is ready to revolutionize Sarasota’s improv community at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
This home at 6012 Lorraine Road recently sold for $950,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 3, 2018
Lorraine Road home tops sales at $950,000

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 11-22.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 16, 2010
Gladiators host annual youth fundraiser

The Bradenton Gladiators will host the ultimate 'Mask' Mardi Gras Gala Feb. 27 at the Manatee Central Banquet Hall, 515 9th St. East, Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Sports
"There's a neat stillness up there, and it's only in the early morning or right after a thunderstorm," says Rabbi Brenner Glickman.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 14, 2011
Rabbi fulfills sky-high dream

Rabbi Brenner Glickman spent his 40th birthday on Cloud Nine, while hang-gliding at Wallaby Ranch.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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