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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 27, 2012
Sarasota graduate to be inducted into FSU Athletics Hall of Fame

Sarasota High School graduate John-Ford Griffin will be inducted into the Florida State University Athletics Hall of Fame Aug. 31.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The northbound lane in the 2800 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive is being rerouted while a wastewater pipe is repaired.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 6, 2011
Leaky pipes create GMD congestion

Leaking wastewater pipes under Gulf of Mexico Drive are creating construction zones along the island's most traveled road.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Linger Lodge Project Manager Philipp Hartl said the goal is to replace aging infrastructure and modernize the RV park.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 17, 2019
Plans would increase RV spaces in Manatee County

Linger Lodge's RV Park set to undergo renovation if approved by Manatee County commissioners.

  • East County
  • News
Warren Roberts, a retired professor, walks the beach every day.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 17, 2018
Warren Roberts walks through challenges

In 2013, Roberts was hit by a bus while riding his bike. Then, two years ago he had a stroke. Despite these setbacks, he continues to stay active.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week'     s edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 11, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.11.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Bridget Speiss, Father Fausto Stampiglia and Beth Cannata
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 7, 2015
'Havana Nights' Interactive Dinner

Guests are the chefs for the St. Martha Catholic School Interactive Dinner at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
"I never felt typecast," Audrey Landers says of her image. "I've played a pretty good variety of characters. I was a CIA agent once. I shot an uzi!"
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 8, 2012
Audrey Landers: A chorus girl

Actress Audrey Landers dishes about her famous roles, her hot European career, why she left Hollywood and why she didn't think she was cut out for 'A Chorus Line.'

  • Arts + Culture
Shapiro
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2014
Obituary: Sally Shapiro

Sally Shapiro, 84, of Longboat Key, and formerly of Wooster, Ohio, died Sept. 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2011
OUR VIEW: It's a great DEAL

Say this about Rex Jensen, chief executive officer of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch: He is a man of action and vision.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 11, 2018
Hospital Board, Seat 2: Joseph J DeVirgilio Jr

Questions and answers with the candidates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ned Grossman and Shelly Lazarus
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Classic Corvettes on the Circle

There were some little red corvettes - and frost blue, yellow, black, white and silver Corvettes, too - at St. Armands Circle Park on Saturday, May 5. The classic corvette show brought in corvette clubs from all over Florida to see who would have the best in show. One might have taken the prize, but as Prince might say, Baby they're all too fast!

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch sophomore forward Travis Freeman and the rest of the Mustangs look to win their opening match against North Port at 7 p.m. on Nov. 8.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 2, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups this week in East County sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
This home at 646 S. Owl Drive on Bird Key recently sold for $1.65 million
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 17, 2016
Bird Key home sells for $1.65 million

Real estate transaction Oct. 31-Nov. 4

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
USRowing and other organizations use the Nathan Benderson Park facilities for events.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2014
New foundation raising funds

The new Nathan Benderson Park Foundation board already has raised $3.5 million.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • November 25, 2014
Developers reassure with vision for new hotel

A 10-story, 150-room Kimpton Hotel project is still on track for completion on U.S. 301.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 8, 2011
Mustangs win Homecoming game

The Lakewood Ranch High football team defeated Tarpon Springs 41-33 in its Homecoming game Oct. 7.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sergeant James Anderson Jr. and Deputy Sarah Kane are more than happy to listen to citizens concerns and answer questions.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • October 10, 2018
Coffee serves as a Lakewood Ranch wake-up call

Coffee with a cop event in Lakewood Ranch reminds residents to keep guard up.

  • East County
  • News
A group of planners is floating some major changes to the bayfront land around the Van Wezel as an effort to better gauge community desires.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 29, 2018
Bayfront planners share preliminary site concepts

The Bay Sarasota has three early outlines for redeveloping city-owned bayfront land that include ambitious ideas — including a new building for the Van Wezel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • May 17, 2013
Joe on the Go: Making the rounds on Election Night

Joe on the Go: Making the rounds on Election Night

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Nathan Kirkman
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 20, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Nathan Kirkman

Braden River High junior Nathan Kirkman set a personal best with a combined lift of 620 pounds at the Class 2A weightlifting state finals April 15. Kirkman finished ninth in his first state tournament appearance. Here is an inside look at this week's Athlete of the Week.

  • East County
  • Sports
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