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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
The Cardinal Mooney High football team improved to 2-0 with a 44-7 victory over Lake Placid Sept. 13.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 14, 2013
Cougars D comes up big

The Cardinal Mooney High defense forced four turnovers, including three interceptions, to propel the Cougars to a 44-7 victory over Lake Placid Sept. 13.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 16, 2012
Our View: A good, good, good man

When our editors searched our archives for photos of Al Hogle, Executive Editor Lisa Walsh recalled the portrait of Chief Hogle published in October 2007, when he announced his candidacy for Sarasota County sheriff.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 18, 2009
Brenner to run for District 3 seat

Longboat Key resident and former Planning and Zoning Board Chairman David Brenner's decision to run for the District 3 commission seat means two March races will be contested.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jeremy Schiller said he is impressed with the work ethic he’s seen at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 1, 2012
Schiller assumes Ranch reins

After spending four years coaching at Eckerd College, Jeremy Schiller was named Lakewood Ranch High's new boys basketball coach at the beginning of the school year.

  • East County
  • Sports
Pine View School junior Gen Pagan is a captain for her high school girls lacrosse team.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 1, 2012
Manasota Lacrosse Club forges friendships

The Manasota Lacrosse Club started a high school girls lacrosse team last year and now is looking for additional girls to fill the team.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2010
Observer Updates 06.24.10

After an outcry from members of the Harbor Acres and Bay Point Park neighborhoods, the Parks, Recreation and Environmental Protection Board has taken the proposal for a park at 1150 S. Orange Ave. off the table.

  • Sarasota
  • 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
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
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
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 10, 2015
Hail Dale releases two new tracks

Hail Dale releases two new tracks

  • Arts + Culture
Chiles
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2014
Faces of '14

Our list of the top newsmakers of the year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Yaryna Klimchak
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 18, 2013
Your Neighbor: Amy Ernst

Casey Key resident Amy Ernst didn't consider herself an artist until after her father's death in 1984. But she says her father recognized her talent when she was a toddler getting into his paints.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Click inside to see one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Courtesy rendering WCI Communities will offer floor plans from its Grand Villa series.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 9, 2014
WCI purchases Rosedale homesites

The company acquired land from M/I Homes and Newton Developments.

  • 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
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 1, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: April Fools' Day

East County residents recount the best/worst April Fools' Day practical jokes they've either played on someone else or had played on them.

  • East County
  • News
Eric and Cindy Hammersand sold the Dry Dock Waterfront Grill Wednesday for an undisclosed price.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 30, 2015
Hammersands sell Dry Dock

Sarasota-based Gecko’s Hospitality Group purchased the Dry Dock Waterfront Grill last week for an undisclosed price.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hurricane Humberto is tracking westward at 12 miles per hour.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 11, 2013
UPDATE: Hurricane Humberto lurches toward U.S.

The tropical system became the first hurricane to form in the Atlantic Ocean early this morning.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 27, 2013
Decoration Destination

Every holiday season, Benderson Development, owner of 1.5 million square feet of commercial space along University Parkway, quietly lights up the roadway.

  • East County
  • News
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