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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 20, 2018
It’s what Lido neighbors wanted

When commissioners vote on the Lido Pavilion, they need to remember: They have a signed lease.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch seniors Arnav and Arsav Mohanty both will play for Mercer University next year. File photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 25, 2012
Ranch's Mohanty twins earn state titles

Lakewood Ranch seniors Arnav and Arsav Mohanty won seven medals, including the overall doubles state championship, at the Class 3A state tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
Shemeeka Murrell gets a little emotional during Truality's gospel brunch performance on July 24, 2016.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 10, 2016
Brunch with a side of soul

Blue Rooster’s Gospel brunch is about more than just food and music.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Project Manager Tom Rees, President Jack Cox and Vice President of Operations Reed Giasson have lined up interesting projects for 2017.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 5, 2017
Halfacre not bugged by unusual projects

Lakewood Ranch builder lands interesting projects for 2017.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 24, 2009
Charter amendments receive official approval proved

At a special meeting June 18, the Town Commission approved the voluntary rebuild and 250 tourism-unit ordinances.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The north fire station will host a free CPR training session 9 a.m. Feb. 3 at the north fire station, 5490 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 8, 2016
Firefighters offer free CPR training course

The north fire station will host a free CPR training session 9 a.m. Feb. 3 at the north fire station, 5490 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo St. Stephen’s eighth-grader Sarah Glaser has been taking figure-skating lessons at the Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex for about three years.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 10, 2013
Competitive Edge: Sarah Glaser

Thirteen-year-old Palm-Aire resident Sarah Glaser will compete in the Liberty Summer Competition July 16 through July 20, in Philadelphia.

  • East County
  • Sports
Alls Faith Food Bank aims to feed 40,000 Sarasota children this summer with its Campaign Against Summer Hunger.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • May 30, 2019
‘Hunger Begins:’All Faiths Food Bank to feed 40,000 children this summer

All Faiths Food Bank works to end Sarasota child hunger with summer program.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mike the Mime welcomed guest to the April in Paris party.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • April 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club's "April in Paris"

Members of Bird Key Yacht Club showed off berets and Parisian-inspired fashion for their 'April in Paris' party on Saturday, April 12. Flower carts, a caricature artist and a mime named Mike added to the club's transformation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
inherent
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 18, 2015
Movie Review: Inherent Vice

Movie Review: Inherent Vice

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 11, 2015
Women take up fun at Girl Scouts camp

About 60 women spent the day at Camp Honi Hanta.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2014
2014: The best of Cops Corner

The Observer counts down the top Cops Corners from 2014.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Bob Bowling, pictured with football players Justin Ross, Jimiah Albritton and Davion Banks, is the only athletic director Braden River High has ever known since it opened its doors in 2005. Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 3, 2014
Lasting Legacy

After 41 years as a coach, teacher and mentor, Braden River High Athletic Director Bob Bowling officially retired from his post Aug. 29.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mark Wemple
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 21, 2013
TOP SHELF: Paul Beggan

Osprey resident Paul Beggan offers a few takeaways from his long, high-level leadership career.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Siesta Key fireworks show starts at 9 p.m. at Siesta Key Beach on the Fourth of July. Photo by Anna Brugmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 8, 2017
Fourth of July Calendar

Area events to help you celebrate the Fourth of July weekend.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 19, 2018
Commission beware

You have a signed Lido Pavilion lease

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Linger Lodge RV Resort currently has 104 RV spaces, but owners hope to improve the overall site and add 40 more.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 2, 2019
Manatee County endorses Linger Lodge plans

RV park in Bradenton to expand.

  • East County
  • News
Stephenson-Moe, right
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 30, 2013
Stephenson-Moe brings peace offering to Vatican

The longtime Church of the Redeemer and Temple Beth Israel musician will conduct a piece, composed by her husband, the late Daniel Moe, in Vatican City.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Linda Honeycheck and Elizabeth Melendez Fisher. Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 30, 2014
In the spirit of giving

Selah Freedom and Turning Points in Bradenton were the recipients of $7,500 each, just in time for the holidays.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo by Loren Mayo.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 10, 2011
Neighbors: Leonard Kessler

Leonard Kessler has just returned from a trip to the mechanic. When he opens the door to his Pelican Cove townhouse, it's not his crop of white hair that stands out, nor his crisp blue-and-white striped shirt beneath his sport coat or even the gray pencil sketch of his sister down the hallway.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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