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Cecily and Larry Lancit are expanding Paradise Coast TV to hotels in Sarasota. (Photo by Ed Clement)
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 9, 2014
A Wider Lens

Paradise Coast TV is expanding its hotel-room programming to visitors in Sarasota by building on its success in the Naples area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Sheree Napier |
  • June 16, 2010
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Honor Sanctuary isn't only east rescue

Once again we see a statement from Honor Sanctuary printed in your newspaper stating that Honor Sanctuary is the only rescue in the East County supporting the East County people.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Jerry Finn and his wife, Terri. File photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 28, 2016
King of Summer

Jerry Finn, founder of Banyan Theater Company and pioneer of summer theater, dies at 83.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • By Nicole Unger |
  • July 24, 2014
Day Trippin' — Point of Rocks, Siesta Key

Day Trippin' — Point of Rocks, Siesta Key

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 4, 2011
SPORTS BRIEFS

Pirates outfielder signs with HCC; Distance squad anchors Lady Mustangs; and Wave Runners post impressive results.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photo
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 19, 2016
Bird Key home sells for $2,625,000

The home has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,764 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Public utilities director Juan Florensa of Longboat Key at the meeting where Taylor Engineering Inc. of Sarasota reported a “moderate need” for the first town dredging project since 2003.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • October 19, 2016
Longboat Key dredges up canal issues

Taylor Engineering Inc. of Sarasota reported a 'moderate need' for the first town dredging project since 2003.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Here's our weekly list of things you should know, but might not. This week's 'In the Know' features places to get down and boogie.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 17, 2014
IN THE KNOW: Places to hit the dance floor

Here's our weekly list of things you should know, but might not. This week's 'In the Know' features places to get down and boogie.

  • Arts + Culture
Jeff Hradek opens the cabinet that holds the more than 50 Sarasota High School shirts he's leaving behind for the next principal.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 21, 2016
Hradek leaves big shoes and shirts to fill

Jeff Hradek will retire after 13 years as Sarasota High School's principal.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 18, 2016
Review: '17 Border Crossings' at RIAF

Thaddeus Phillips' considers world travel in a collection of honest vignettes.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2010
Cops Corner 11.25.10

The suspect selected a cart full of merchandise, mainly children's clothing, and proceeded to the front of the store. He then grabbed the merchandise from the cart and exited the store, passing all points of sale without making an attempt to pay.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
After eight years, Riverview athletic director James Ward will retire from his post June 9.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 26, 2016
Giving his all for the kids

After eight years, Riverview High athletic director James Ward will retire from his post June 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota's JB "Brad" McCourtney takes aim in the Bowls USA 2016 US Open.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 25, 2016
US Open shows how fun lawn bowling can be

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 11, 2015
Theater Review: 'I Hate Hamlet'

Theater Review: 'I Hate Hamlet'

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 is striving to find out how similar efforts — such as Brooklyn Bridge Park — became reality. (Photo courtesy Julienne Schaer)
  • By David Conway |
  • June 12, 2014
Organizations seek guidance for Sarasota bayfront plan

The groups behind Bayfront 20:20, a master planning process for available bayfront land, attempt to learn how to win support for its efforts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Manatee County School Board unanimously approved the 2013-14 tentative budget plan July 29, which includes a $342.9 million operating fund.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • July 30, 2013
UPDATE: Manatee School Board approves budget plan

Rising home values will bring the district more revenue from property taxes this year - $5.5 million more than last year - although the school board approved a 0.22% reduction in the tax rate.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 13, 2011
Registration under way for i9 basketball clinic

Former high school and collegiate basketball coach David Zimroth will host an i9 Sports basketball clinic March 26.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • August 31, 2012
Earth Origins: A neighborhood store

Earth Origins: A neighborhood store

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2011
News Briefs

St. Denis schedules Bayfront Park meeting; Beach ordinance modifications under review; Health-care discussion set for Wednesday; Bridge signalization repairs are complete

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 14, 2015
Starlite Players shines spotlight on local playwrights

Starlite Players shines spotlight on local playwrights

  • Arts + Culture
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