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  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • January 6, 2017
South Sarasota welcomes the thunder

Although the main event was moved the Lakewood Ranch, motorcycle enthusiasts made their way to Sarasota for the Welcome Thunder event at The Coral House.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cat Depot Executive Director Shelley Thayer and Chairwoman Alexis Meininghaus
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 11, 2017
Cat Depot throws a Motown and Soul-themed bash

The annual Cat Depot gala was held on March 11 at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Boys & Girls Club of America President and CEO Jim Clark, center, helps cut the ribbon for the Tom and Debbie Shapiro Career Resource Center Thursday, Sept. 29.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 29, 2016
Career Resource Center opens its doors

The Tom & Debbie Shapiro Career Resource Center has opened its doors to families at the Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota County Lee Wetherington branch.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Co-Chairwoman Donna Koffman, Renee Phinney, Co-Chairman Dave Koffman, Terri Klauber and Amanda Mason
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 25, 2017
Fairytale Ball teaches guests the power of a little pixie dust

“A Sprinkle of Pixie Dust” was held on March 25 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
B.J. Bishop pictured with husband Dave Bishop.
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 31, 2017
Bishop chosen as Planning and Zoning chair

A vacancy on the board is expected to be filled in May.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This rendering shows the final configuration.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 3, 2017
University Parkway/I-75 traffic patterns nearing change

FDOT will host a public meeting on diverging diamond project so citizens better understand the coming traffic pattern changes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 21, 2015
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY | May 21

A glimpse of the way things were from the Pelican Press archives.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 22, 2015
Homelessness expert to speak at public forums

Sarasota County consultant Robert Marbut will discuss the region’s progress on tackling homelessness at meetings in Venice and Sarasota Thursday.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 26, 2015
Investigation of Sarasota arrestee's death continues

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office still has not determined the cause of death of 33-year-old John Paul Kaffi, who died in Sarasota Police Department custody earlier this month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
World War II veteran Bill Schlapfer.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 14, 2015
Community remembers VJ Day on 70th anniversary

Veterans and families gathered at Unconditional Surrender for VJ Day ceremony.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alex Miller, a 22-year Sarasota resident, is very active in the local philanthropic community.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 22, 2016
GOP contender enters Florida House race

Alex Miller, CEO of Sarasota-based Mercedes Medical, is running for Florida Rep. Ray Pilon’s seat in the Florida Legislature.

  • Sarasota
  • News
MLFB President Wes Chandler informed the players on Thursday that the league's 2016 season has been cancelled.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 31, 2016
Major League Football cancels its 2016 season

After another year of development, professional league plans on return in 2017

  • East County
  • News
Gage Barfield is the first participant younger than 18 to catch a fish.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 2, 2016
Jiggs Landing celebrates grand opening

After opening four cabins and a concession stand in January, Jiggs Landing says 'Hello' to East County with a cookout and fishing tournament.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 7, 2015
Sarasota gas prices settle at $2 per gallon

Following a statewide trend, gas prices in Sarasota County have dipped to their lowest level in nearly 10 months.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Beachgoers have less access at the North Shore Road beach access as sand erodes to the Longbeach seawall. (courtesy of Gene Jaleski)
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 29, 2015
Sand loss at north end continues

Longbeach Village resident Gene Jaleski continues to report rapid sand loss at the North Shore Road beach access.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Steve Royce has been the principal of Tara Elementary for four years.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 28, 2016
Tara Elementary principal recognized at state level

Steven Royce is among three principals in the running for the Principal of the Year Award.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 29, 2016
Cask & Ale aims to bring live music to Main Street

The upscale St. Petersburg cocktail and tapas lounge has confirmed its interest in a location in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gavin Michael plays drums for Kettle of Fish as participants race by.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 7, 2016
Music Half Marathon turns up the volume with runners

Runners embraced the cold, windy start for the second Sarasota Music Half Marathon Sunday, Feb. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Colton Zimring returns to the mound for Lakewood Ranch this season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 11, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top matchups this week in East County sports

  • East County
  • Sports
Curator for the Ca‘dZan Ron McCarty and Sarasota Garden Club President Olivia Haynes with a portrait of Mable Ringling from 1905.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 13, 2015
Garden Club awards scholarships for local high school seniors

The Sarasota Garden Club spent the morning recapping a successful year and recognizing members for their efforts at an annual meeting and luncheon at IMG Academy Golf Club.

  • Sarasota
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