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GreyHawk Landing's Bob Calderon flips through his book of memorabilia.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • November 8, 2017
Manatee County bronze star recipient aims to inspire

Disabled Vietnam vet adds pool champion to his accomplishments

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 15, 2016
Raise the Roof Party celebrates Amazing Raise participants

Attendees enjoy a night of food, dance and fundraising benefiting the Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARRC)

  • Black Tie
Thunder by the Bay has had a presence in downtown Sarasota since 1999, but the event will move out of the city as event organizers respond to a growing collection of concerned residents, businesses and officials.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 22, 2016
Thunder by the Bay leaves city for Lakewood Ranch

Organizers hope a home further from the bay will eliminate the mounting issues for the motorcycle festival.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Honoree Graham Algood with daughter Natilea Yoder
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Resurrection House Volunteer Dinner

The Church of the Redeemer hosted the fifth annual Resurrection Volunteer Appreciation Dinner Thursday, March 20. Volunteers and their guests enjoyed an early dinner at the downtown church. After the meal, volunteer Graham Algood was honored for his years of service to the non-profit. Up until recently, Algood has been a volunteer at Resurrection House since the year it opened in 1989.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kurt and Mitchell Weiss. Photo by Nick Friedman.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2012
Weiss shares experiences from the Holocaust

Kurt Weiss, father of Temple Beth Sholom Executive Director Mitchell Weiss, visited Sarasota Monday, Jan. 9, to speak about his experiences as a child living in Austria during the Holocaust.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rosalyn Warner took this sunset photo July 22, at Waterlefe Golf & Country Club.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2011
Weekly Winner:Cotton Candy Clouds

Rosalyn Warner took this sunset photo July 22, at Waterlefe Golf & Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mari Vial-Golden — Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 1, 2017
'White Rabbit Red Rabbit' continues its Sarasota run

The piece was well-received at Ringling International Arts Festival, and now it continues at Urbanite — but it’s not the same play.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Lakewood Ranch resident Melissa Andersen took this photo Jan. 8, in downtown Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 18, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Lakewood Ranch resident Melissa Andersen took this photo Jan. 8, in downtown Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The higher profile of Siesta Key Beach has made it more attractive to tourists like Balaji Katari, Mahesh Ellenty and Ashish Gupta. But Siesta Key residents say the top rankings have come with some negative side effects.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 2, 2017
Do Siesta Beach’s accolades come at a cost?

Siesta Key Beach is No. 1 — again. All the praise might be good for tourism, but some residents aren’t basking in the attention.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Dakin Dairy Farms, a multi-generational dairy farm in Myakka City, will celebrate five years in business Saturday.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 4, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Dakin Dairy Farms Farm Festival

This Saturday festival - celebrating five years of agritourism - includes a mac and cheese cook-off, 5K Ranch & Kids Run, games, food, artists, demonstrations and live music.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2015
Letters to the editor 5.28.15

Raise player fees to raise funds; Third bridge is the only solution

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The information center at Summerfield Park now serves as an information office and home of Lakewood Ranch Community Activities.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 18, 2014
CDD to host information center meeting

Lakewood Ranch CDD 1 will host a public meeting about potential uses for the Summerfield Information Center Nov. 3.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 1, 2010
Phillippi Landings condo sells for $764,100

A condominium in Phillippi Landings tops all real-estate transactions for the week of March 3 to March 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
File photo. JDub's Brewing Company will host the Bow Tie Challenge event with Cat Depot.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 28, 2015
Weekend Best Bet: Bow Tie Challenge

Cat Depot and JDub's Brewing Company celebrate National Bow Tie Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 20, 2009
Ed's Tavern organizes Memorial Day parade

Owner John Breiner will repeat history when he holds the Salute to Heroes Parade May 24.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2013
Girl Scouts give cookies a new cause

Local Daisy Scouts from Troop 180 are helping Feeding Empty Little Tummies feed homeless school children in the area.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The home at 573 Gunwale Lane has two bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,124 square feet of living area. It sold for $740,000. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 24, 2011
Country Club Shores home sells for $740,000

Joyce Lamson-Scribner and PNC Bank, N.A., trustees, Alan Willens and Kathy Willens sold the home at 573 Gunwale Lane to William and Lynn Cook, of White Plains, N.Y., for $740,000. Built in 1979, it has two bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,124 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 29, 2009
McClellan Park home sells for $2 million

A home in McClellan Park tops all real-estate transactions for the week of Oct. 1 to Oct. 6. Branch Banking and Trust Co. sold the home at 2231 Oriole Drive to Ashok Sastry and Shree Shah, of Sarasota, for $2.02 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Marsh
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 22, 2014
Island Chapel honors Rev. Jim Marsh's memory

The late Rev. Jim Marsh died in 2008, but his legacy lives on at Longboat Island Chapel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 21, 2010
River Club Sanctuary home tops week's transactions

Elaine Kaup sold her home at 9515 Royal Calcutta Place to Mary Raynor, Bradenton, for $429,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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