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Greta the Great White Shark is one of seven marine-debris sculptures in Mote's newest exhibit.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 7, 2017
Mote ready to talk trash with new exhibit

Mote's newest exhibit, 'Sea Debris: Awareness through Art,' opens to the public Saturday, Dec. 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • April 20, 2012
April 20: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The downtown Community Redevelopment Area has funded projects such as the Whole Foods complex on First Street.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 8, 2017
City, county CRA mediation exposes raw nerve

The city and county are trying to work out a dispute regarding the downtown Community Redevelopment Area, but tensions still remain.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • December 11, 2012
"Can we all get along?" asks FST's latest production

"Can we all get along?" asks FST's latest production

  • Arts + Culture
Photo by Matthew Holler
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 10, 2016
Theater review: 'Outside Mullingar'

Grace and mysticism abound in 'Outside Mullingar'

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Photo by Binary Flips.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 23, 2014
Just Married: Ethan Biter and Molly Klauber

Lieutenant Commander Ethan Rahn Biter and Molly Michael Klauber were married April 5, at The Ringling.

  • Arts + Culture
Jack Daly
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 29, 2016
Jack Daly back on the dais

Despite receiving a heart valve replacement June 2, Commissioner Jack Daly hasn’t missed a beat at town meetings.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sorry, your swan boat commute across Sarasota Bay will have to wait. Ringling Bridge, in the background of this composite image, awaits.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 31, 2017
Observer stories too wacky to be true ... weren't

Turns out, Obama isn't moving to Longboat Key

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 12, 2014
Town works to secure sand for this summer

The town wants sand dredged from the boat channel near Longboat Pass placed on the Key while it awaits groin construction in 2015.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Charles "C.J." Wickersham, December 2005. File Photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 13, 2011
Shark bite survivor and friends tell story to the 'Today' show

Charles 'C.J.' Wickersham told the story of his recent shark attack on an NBC 'Today' show segment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 28, 2010
Sarasota Beer Festival gets a thumbs up (WITH VIDEO)

With mouthwatering samples of wings, pizza and more than 100 kinds of beer, the Sarasota Beer Festival had something for everyone.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A team of volunteers, led by Sarasota Police Department Sgt. Bruce King, is collecting donations to bring to the Florida Keys after Hurricane Irma.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 15, 2017
Sarasota police collect supplies, donations for Keys recovery effort

Sarasota Police Department Sgt. Bruce King is spearheading an effort to aid the Florida Keys following Hurricane Irma.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pentathletes will compete in a 3,200-meter cross-country run.
  • By Jason Clary |
  • February 10, 2015
Pentathlon is a win for Benderson Park

To secure the bid for the 2015 Modern Pentathlon World Cup No. 1 competition, the Sarasota-Bradenton area faced big-time competition.

  • East County
  • Sports
Longboat Key traffic hit nearly 5 million in 2014. FILE
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • September 6, 2016
Longboat Key traffic hit nearly 5 million in 2014

Counts for 2015-16 are unavailable

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • September 2, 2016
Hurricane Hermine fails to make lasting impression on Longboat Key

No reports of flooded homes; damage minimal

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2010
Peace women dive into summer

The Sisters of Peace, the women's fellowship group at Peace Presbyterian Church, enjoyed a beautiful day on Sarasota Bay recently.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Olivia Marie Zimmermann
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2014
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The East County Observer would like recognize your family's milestones. To have your announcement included in the East County Observer, please email your information to Senior Editor Pam Eubanks, [email protected].

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dolly Jacobs and her partner, Raffi, in a recent performance. (Courtesy Photo)
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 18, 2015
Black Tie & Tales 11.19.15

Black Tie & Tales 11.19.15

  • Black Tie
Every morning, Vic Herbert visits each classroom to say hello to students and teachers.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 22, 2016
The final lesson: It's time to go

East Manatee County schools lose long-time administrators.

  • East County
  • News
Community Foundation Board member Donna Koffman gets a first look at Anne Patterson's piece "Circle of Thirds."
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 27, 2017
Community Foundation reveals art installation

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County invited board members and donors for a first look at Anne Patterson’s newest piece — Circle of Thirds.

  • Arts + Culture
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