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Braden River High students approach a budget station.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 24, 2014
MY VIEW: 'Like, wait, should we pay our bills first?'

Braden River High School seniors show off their budgetary skills. Smart choices beat out short-term indulgences at the event.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 27, 2010
Community Golf Scores 07.13.10 to 07.25.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
Carol Siegler
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 16, 2016
Open letter: Don't forget horrors of Castro regime

Americans, as well as Cubans, have suffered in the decades following the Cuban revolution.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Tyler Schroer will play lacrosse for the University of Detroit.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 1, 2010
Athletes ink college choices

Lakewood Ranch's Tyler Schroer and Ashley Reid and Braden River's Kristin Swindell signed national letters-of-intent.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 7, 2014
Historic Osprey fishing pier sits at heart of community

The south county pier has been closed for two years due to permitting issues. It will reopen in December after a $300,000 structural project is complete.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • December 1, 2016
Downtown leaders discuss Main Street gateway signs

The Downtown Improvement District is considering investing in signs welcoming visitors to the heart of the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • April 30, 2012
Reviews of SFF films 'Dancing on a Volcano' and 'Trash Dance'

Reviews of SFF films 'Dancing on a Volcano' and 'Trash Dance'

  • Arts + Culture
Stella
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 28, 2012
Sea lion exhibit is furry first for Mote

Patagonian sea lions Stella, Rose and Kitty will be the first furry marine mammals to be featured at Mote's aquarium.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Due to rainy weather during its live music day, the Harvey Milk Festival is hosting a fundraiser July 11 at THROB Nightclub.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • July 6, 2015
Harvey Milk Festival hosting fundraiser on July 11

Due to rain at this year's live music event, the festival is holding an essential fundraiser at THROB Nightclub

  • Arts + Culture
In 2005 Mark Spreen decided to return to his alma mater to continue the legacy of the Riverview High School Kiltie Band.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 19, 2015
Conversation with Mark Spreen

Riverview High School Band Director Mark Spreen remembers when he wore the plaid Kiltie uniform and tries to uphold the same traditions of previous directors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • October 19, 2017
Sheriff's Office investigating alleged sexual battery near Riverview High

The alleged battery happened in the 2700 block of Parma Street on Friday, Oct. 13. The school district notified parents the following Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dentists at the Remote Area Medical clinic worked quickly, usually turning over each patient in about 35 minutes.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 21, 2015
'A life-changing experience'

Just under 1,000 people receive medical treatment during a Remote Area Medical clinic on Saturday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 26, 2010
Deputies keep eyes on school zone

Local law enforcement agencies again are stepping up enforcement for the school zone at State Road 70 and River Club Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 20, 2012
Best buds

Kindergarteners at The Out-of-Door Academy had their annual Buddies Picnic Friday, Sept. 14, at the lower-school campus.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2013
Buy your Fish Fry tickets

This year's Fish Fry takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at Cedars Tennis Resort, 645 Cedars Court.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Earl Gordon and Roger Goldstein
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 23, 2011
Beth Israel members act out during Purim

Members of Temple Beth Israel celebrated Purim with a play Saturday, March 19, at Temple Beth Israel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Siesta Key Wastewater Treatment Facility Chief Plant Officer Roger Hostetler explains the hours-long process it takes to convert sewage into fresh water to be discharged into the Gulf of Mexico.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 10, 2016
County pumps Siesta plant closure back to 2018

After receiving an extension, Sarasota County has more time to decommission the wastewater plant on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Family Promise Coordinator for St. Boniface David Mouatt holds a thank-you card in the classroom-turned-bedroom where the families stay.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • January 17, 2013
St. Boniface helps families get back on their feet

Family Promise, a non-profit organization, teams up with religious organizations to help families become self-sufficient once again.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 6, 2014
Siesta retailers under fire for outdoor displays

Support for a move to allow outdoor merchandise displays on Siesta Key is waning, due to 'blatant disregard' of rules.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The chair dancers raise their hands up towards the ceiling.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • October 20, 2010
Chair dancing class at SBC offers fun and exercise

Residents of the Sarasota Bay Club are getting into a new exercise class: chair dancing. The class is taught by Wendy Canning and allows the participants to enjoy doing dance moves to 1940's music without actually leaving their seat.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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