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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 9, 2016
Underground utilities: 10 things to know

The decision day for a $23.85 million project is March 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 8, 2020
School board approves $503 million operating budget

With enrollment numbers still fluctuating, board members are unsure the effect it will have on the budget.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Ryan Praerke and Kendra Simpkins, co-founders of Operation Warrior Resolution.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • November 11, 2019
Sarasota's Veterans Day parade salutes those who served

Young and old take part in the annual celebration of veterans.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 20, 2010
Bench play sparks Pirates victory

The Braden River High boys basketball team earned a key district win, defeating Palmetto 52-49 Jan. 12. The Pirates improve to 9-5 overall; 4-1 in the district.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Wildlife rehabilitator Justin Matthews, of Justin Matthews Wildlife Rescue, this month rescued an emaciated fawn from behind a home in Greenbrook. Most of the time, however, fawns are OK and do not need intervention.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 1, 2019
It's fawn season in Lakewood Ranch

Town Hall urges residents to leave wildlife alone.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics' Kelsey Lee, 10, and Maddie Losee, 7, are both in the Talent Opportunity Program.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 30, 2016
Beaming with pride

A pair of Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics competitors are trying to prove they can be elite athletes.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 13, 2012
Neal re-opens River's Reach community

Neal Communities has re-opened its River's Reach community after closing home sales there in 2009.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Donna Swan |
  • December 16, 2009
Deal Us In

How to play for success

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Black Tie's Weekend Best Bet is Planned Parenthood's annual Safe Sex Halloween Bash.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 26, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Planned Parenthood's Safe Sex Halloween Bash

Planned Parenthood's Safe Sex Halloween Bash will take place at 9 p.m. Saturday at Michael's On East.

  • Arts + Culture
Charli Nimz, Kelly Fernandez, JLS President Amy Sankes and Michelle McSwain
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • August 21, 2018
Junior League of Sarasota kicks off new season

The Welcome Back social meeting was hosted Aug. 21 at the Art Ovation Hotel.

  • Black Tie
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • March 15, 2013
"The Walkable City" -- an interview with Jeff Speck

"The Walkable City" -- an interview with Jeff Speck

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Sylvia McNichol |
  • June 23, 2010
BP ads adding insult to injury

I know business is tough, and you are getting what you can get. But, the BP ads about the oil spill are just too much.

  • East County
  • Opinion
SMR has several changes planned for Sarasota Polo Club, including improvements around the club grounds.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2011
SMR names new Polo Club manager

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch this morning named Rebecca Gutierrez the new manager for the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 30, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'The Grand Budapest Hotel'

'The Grand Budapest Hotel' is a beyond-clever adult fairytale that exceeds all expectations.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 28, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: January 28

Gordon Silver captured this monarch butterfly among colorful flowers at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Adrian Moore and Guy Bentley |
  • May 5, 2021
Florida setting the example on vaping regulations

Misinformation around vaping continues to plague much of the media, state legislatures and the general public.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 7, 2021
East County weather page photo: January 7

Valerie Voutsas captured this doe in her yard in the Country Club at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 7, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: January 7

Richard Bottorff captured this young cardinal hunting a moth in Myakka State Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 7, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: January 7

Bonnie Lashin captured this great blue heron in silhouette against a Longboat Key sunset.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Observer sports reporter Ryan Kohn attends his first Fly Dance Fitness class.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 4, 2017
The weight of the (hip-hop) world

One reporter's harrowing journey through a Fly Dance Fitness workout.

  • Health
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