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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 9, 2010
Little League set to kickoff with Opening Day festivities

Braden River Little League will ring in the spring baseball season with its Opening Day Family Fun Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 20 at Braden River Park, 5201 51st St. East, Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Sarasota City Commission approved a new fiscal year budget Monday night that includes a 5.3% millage increase
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 20, 2011
Commission approves 5.3% millage increase

Sarasota city commissioners approved on second reading tonight a new fiscal year budget that raises the millage rate to 2.9249 mills.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 5, 2018
Architect Tim Seibert left imprint on Longboat Key, Sarasota

Seibert, 91, died Sunday, Dec. 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Ballet presented "I Naploetani" Courtesy.
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • March 6, 2013
Dance Review: 'Les Rendezvous,' 'Lilac Garden' and 'I Napoletani'

Director Iain Webb has proven multiple times he is the master of orchestrating triple-bill programs, and this past weekend's was just another example.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • July 3, 2014
Children share Fourth of July plans

With the Fourth of July a few days away, the Sarsota Observer hears what children at the Evalyn Sadlier Jones YMCA's Selby Aquatic Center have planned for the holiday and what it means to them.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
With his younger brother Drew Bavaro by his side, Vito Bavaro, right, signed a national letter-of-intent Nov. 11 to play hockey for Sacred Heart University.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 18, 2015
East County High 5 Moments: 11.19.15

East County High 5 Moments: 11.19.15

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 17, 2015
Garden Club learns about the Village

Members of the Longboat Key Garden Club welcomed former Longbeach Village Association President Michael Drake at its monthly meeting Nov. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 23, 2013
ODA names new baseball coach

The Out-of-Door Academy recently named Tim Orlosky as Associate Athletic Director for Facilities Management and its new varsity baseball coach.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2012
Our View: Federal, state offices ...

When noted economist Arthur Laffer spoke in Sarasota last winter, he cut to the quick while summarizing the Nov. 6 election. Every election, Laffer said, is a referendum on the incumbent's performance.

  • East County
  • Opinion
John Neal, left, Charlene Neal, Pat Neal, Mark Sochar and Mike Storey
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2011
Business Observer 01.20.11

Neal Communities reported last week it signed 17 contracts in December 2010. The Lakewood Ranch-based homebuilder finished the year with 275 signed contracts and 295 secured building permits.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Orr |
  • July 26, 2012
Matt's List: Five ways to burn calories

Matt's List: Five ways to burn calories

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Courtesy photo The vacant parcels are located at 6271 and 6281 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 9, 2014
Town expects plans soon for Kors' Gulf lots

Fashion designer Michael Kors, reportedly the buyer of two adjacent Gulf-front lots that sold for $6 million in November, plans to submit an application for a large Gulf-front, single-family home soon, according to a Longboat Key town planner.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 10, 2012
Sarasota County Commission OKs hog hunt

The Sarasota County Commission on July 10 voted to authorize the feral hog hunts planned for Deer Creek Prairie Preserve.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 11, 2016
Bacchus on the Beach celebrates food and wine

The 6th annual event brought more than 300 people to the Longboat Key Club for a stone crab celebration and wine auction.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 30, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 31

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Olivia Osol and Andrew Hardaway perform in the FSU/Asolo Conservatory's production of  "Oedipus." Photo by Frank Atura.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 15, 2017
Asolo Conservatory's 'Oedipus' defies logic but captivates

Student talents bring Sophocles’ “Oedipus” to life in compelling production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By A.G. Lafley |
  • February 20, 2019
My View: We have come a long way on Bayfront

Thanks to the voices of 50,000 individuals and the efforts of volunteers, The Bay park initiative is on the verge of a remarkable, first-of-its-kind achievement for the city of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2011
OUR VIEW: Teachers must share the struggle

Manatee schools have waited too long to act. Now circumstances are forcing their hand.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The vacant parcels are located at 6271 and 6281 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 8, 2014
Town expects plans soon for Kors' Gulf lots

Senior Planner Steve Schield met with a luxury home developer Monday to discuss preliminary concepts for two lots that were reportedly purchased by sportswear designer Michael Kors.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 26, 2009
Volleyball teams ride coaching carousel

Lakewood Ranch, Braden River and The Out-of-Door Academy welcome new varsity volleyball coaches.

  • East County
  • Sports
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