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UPDATE: Chillounge Night rescheduled due to forecast
  • By Nicole Unger |
  • September 2, 2014
Day Trippin' — Land paddling at Nathan Benderson Park

Day Trippin' — Land paddling at Nathan Benderson Park

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
After a year and a half of offering free parking at the Palm Avenue garage, the city will soon begin to charge those who park there for more than 90 minutes in an attempt to generate revenue for the city's parking division.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 4, 2013
Paid parking approved for Palm Avenue garage

The City Commission narrowly approved the reinstitution of paid parking at the garage Tuesday in an attempt to offset the parking division's budget deficit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 13, 2014
Siesta trolley service to start in July

With help from a Florida Department of Transportation grant, Sarasota County Area Transit will begin a regular trolley service to Siesta Key this summer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The East County Observer and Bogey's Restaurant and Sports Pub have teamed up to showcase the East County’s top athletes. Each recipient’s article will be featured on the restaurant’s wall.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 9, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Demardre Patterson

Sophomore running back Demardre Patterson rushed for 70 yards on eight carries and scored three touchdowns while leading The Out-of-Door Academy to a 55-0 victory over Saint Stephen's in the annual Headmaster's Cup Nov. 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
Zalan Guilbert, 8, climbs on a rope structure at the Nathan Benderson Park playground. The playground soon will be covered by a shade structure.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 30, 2018
Another improvement comes to Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota

Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota is building a shade canopy over its playground.

  • East County
  • News
Natalie Palumbo, a 21-year-old student at Ringling College of Art and Design, begins a mural of a pony and a young girl as part of a project for Sarasota Manatee Association for Therapy Riding.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 15, 2016
Ringling student paints mural for Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy

The mural is part of SMART’s autism awareness campaign.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 30, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • October 11, 2016
Film review: 'The Girl on the Train'

'The Girl on the Train' is a tangled web of deceit.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 29, 2010
SCHOOL BOARD: Experience is key to race

Although the incumbent touts her years on the School Board, one opponent feels that's her greatest fault. The third candidate says his experience as a substitute teacher defines his run for office.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 2, 2012
Sheriff searches for student stalker

Police are looking for a man who tried to lure a Phillippi Shores Elementary School student into his sport utility vehicle Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Matthew Allis
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 20, 2013
Camp Spotlight: SAND SCULPTING CAMP

Children weren't afraid to get a little sandy Wednesday, June 12, during the first session of the Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Sand Sculpting Camp, held on Siesta Key Public Beach.

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Debra Fortosis, Annette Gueli, Kathy Judkins and Nancy Feo
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 11, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Chamber members gather at Blu Smoke

Members and guests of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce gathered Aug. 5, at Blu Smoke Island Grill on Avenida Messina for a networking luncheon. The representatives of local companies enjoyed food, beverages and the opportunity to get acquainted in the main dining area with its distinctive low, blue lighting. The turnout was better than expected, given that August is typically a slow time of year on the Key, with many people out of town, Tess Herschman, manager of visitor services for the chamber, told the Pelican Press.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 14, 2010
Crazy crapes sizzle on griddle

Roverta Winn sprinkles fresh mozzarella cheese onto a savory crêpe before adding mushrooms and a dollop of tomato-garlic sauce. Winn and her daughter, Natalia, of Roverta Crazy Crêpes, sold crêpes at the Phillippi Farmhouse Market's grand opening and ribbon-cutting Wednesday, Jan. 13, at Phillippi Estate Park. The market, which will take place every Wednesday from noon to dusk, promotes local growers and agriculturally related products such as plants, produce and prepared foods. Shoppers, many of whom brought their dogs, could also purchase rain barrels and get tips on gardening.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 13, 2009
Mustangs tie Rams

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team tied Riverview 1-1 Nov. 12, improving its record to 1-0-1.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dennis Smith replaces Tony Vasile, Jr., who vacated his position on the board in August.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 23, 2015
New resident fills GreyHawk Landing CDD vacancy

The board appointed Dennis Smith at the September meeting.

  • East County
  • News
No. 36: Holding both kids at the same time.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • November 23, 2010
A father's list of Thanksgiving gratitude

This Thanksgiving, I offer this list of 50 reasons why I, as a father, am thankful this year.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Cheeno arrives at the South Florida Museum from Lowry Park Zoo.  Photo courtesy of the South Florida Museum.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 13, 2013
Recovering manatees join Snooty

Two male manatees have joined Manatee County's famed manatee, Snooty, at the South Florida Museum.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 29, 2010
Historical Society prepares for old-fashioned fundraiser

This year's fish fry, scheduled for 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub, 760 Broadway, will feature a menu of both mullet and grouper, fried-green tomatoes, cheese grits, two complimentary glasses of wine or beer and more, along with entertainment from Blues Pig.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 19, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Get your facts right

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 12, 2009
Mustangs win season opener

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team defeated St. Pete Catholic 3-0 Nov. 11.

  • East County
  • Sports
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