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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 26, 2012
Fish Fry to net good old time

Be prepared to take the bait and get hooked on Longboat's annual fish fry.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Braden River High junior Danny Lane has been playing for the Clearwater Chargers Academy for the past two years. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 26, 2012
Pirates forward lands pro tryout

Danny Lane traveled to Germany to try out for the 2nd Bundesliga, the second division of professional soccer in Germany.

  • East County
  • Sports
Nathan Schrimsher gives some love to his horse, Hanover, after his win in the riding portion of the modern pentathlon.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 11, 2016
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Gold medal story comes to life at Nathan Benderson Park

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 5, 2010
Dogs rule at DQ fundraiser

Tonight's event will benefit Safe Haven Animal Rescue of Florida.

  • East County
  • News
The Observer team wishes the community a safe and happy Fourth of July!
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 3, 2013
Preparing for Fourth of July: weather, tips, and parking

Find out where to park, the weather forecast and safety tips for a fun-filled Fourth of July holiday.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 23, 2009
Osprey man charged with possession of child porn

An online photo developer tipped off authorities to the man's alleged activities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • May 4, 2011
Running afowl of its own rules

The whole peacock dust-up should just be a fun moment worthy of a hundred groaning puns. Unfortunately, it is not.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Nicki Caffaro and Judi Graybill have been members of the Women’s Club for more than 15 years.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 12, 2010
'Bells ring for Bealls' at Palm Aire fashion show

More than 230 ladies flocked to the Palm Aire Country Club Nov. 12 for the Palm Aire Women's Club's "Bells are Ringing for Bealls" event. Guests enjoyed lunch and raffles before getting a glimpse of the latest fashions during the fashion show.

  • East County
  • News
With The Rosemary's eclectic menu, George Armstrong hopes to showcase his favorite foods from different cities in which he's lived.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 23, 2015
Eclectic Eats

The Rosemary brings worldly inspiration to a neighborhood restaurant.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Helen Holliday, Jillian Godfrey, Cara Herman and Sharon Ohrenstein. Courtesy of Don Walker.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 20, 2012
Scene & Heard

If I Were A Size Two; Back in action; Crafting a show

  • Arts + Culture
Wendy McGinnis, formerly of the Longboat Key Police Department.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • September 18, 2016
Short-time Longboat Key police officer made big-time impact

Police Chief Pete Cumming: Creative ideas helped define unique contributions

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Steve Kempton, president of the West Florida division of Taylor Morrison, discussed the expansion of the Esplanade Golf and Country Club with Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh and her husband, Don.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 24, 2013
Esplanade's phase two is officially unveiled

The major additions to Taylor Morrision's Esplanade Golf and Country Club are an 18-hole golf course, 800 homes and a 12,000-square-foot clubhouse.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch resident Antonio Saviano has been working for the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch since moving to Florida a little more than a year ago.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 11, 2014
Premier Sports has new leader

Lakewood Ranch resident Antonio Saviano recently became the new director of sports for the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ringling College of Art and Design spent $550,000 to buy nearly a half-acre of property on the North Trail this month.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 15, 2015
Ringling College buys North Trail land

The Ringling College of Art and Design last week bought two vacant properties fronting North Tamiami Trail for $550,000.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 11, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Town bonuses is evidence of business-friendly commission; Residents and town can work together on dog beach access; Thank you to Good Samaritan who found lost cell phone

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
A special magistrate on Thursday heard the first arguments of a lawsuit filed by former Sarasota Military Academy Prep Head of School Phillip Eddy against his former employer.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 1, 2017
Top Story — November: Sarasota Military Academy lawsuit heads to court

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 11, 2017
The Pines toasts its centenarians

Pines of Sarasota Rehabilitation & Senior Care Community held its seventh annual Centenarian Tea on Aug. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The polls will be open until 7 p.m. this evening for voters.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 10, 2011
Sarasota will choose new commissioner today

The District 1 race will be decided in a runoff election between candidates Willie Shaw and Linda Holland.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 18, 2014
The Fix: A last-minute Thanksgiving Day dinner

The Fix: A last-minute Thanksgiving Day dinner

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Adams Lane near the Sarasota Police Department, 2099 Adams Lane, was closed to traffic when a suspicious package was located in the area.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 15, 2012
Bomb-squad called in to Sarasota Police Station

The Sarasota Police Department has called in the bomb squad and closed area downtown streets after a suspicious package was dropped near the department at 2099 Adams Lane.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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