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Jim Reese and his wife, Judy, are both Elvis fanatics.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 2, 2014
Rock 'n' Role

Former teacher Jim Reese went from 'Schoolhouse Rock!' to 'Jailhouse Rock' to start a career as an Elvis impersonator.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
At less than two years old, Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch is making a name for itself in the sporting industry, attracting the 2012 Nike International Friendlies and other large tournament play, since opening in mid-2011.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 2, 2013
Looking ahead: Sports Tourism

Joe Pickett, who heads up the Braden Area Sports Commission, says he expects lacrosse to be the area's fastest-growing sport, with the area becoming a 'hub' for the sport within the next five years.

  • East County
  • Sports
Firefighter/paramedic Brandon Desch, with Fire Chief Paul Dezzi, received the Chief's Award.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 10, 2013
Longboat Key Fire Rescue honors personnel

Firefighter/paramedics Brian Kolesa and Brandon Desch and Deputy Chief Matthew Altman received awards.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota EDC President and CEO Mark Huey sought to land a national roofing company’s headquarters in Sarasota.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 30, 2016
Tampa lands corporate headquarters originally rejected by Sarasota County

The firm county commissioners earlier this year considered under codename ‘Project Mulligan’, has settled on a headquarters in Hillsborough County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 451 Picasso Drive recently sold for $1,465,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 21, 2017
Picasso Drive home sells for $1,465,000

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 4-8.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 3, 2014
School Board

The latest news and achievements in Sarasota schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 8, 2014
Issues to Watch 2014: Real estate

Realtors say they expect fewer investors to snatch homes off the market in the coming year, which will leave more inventory available from which primary homebuyers can choose.

  • East County
  • News
“My first love is words and the way they sound," Alexis Orgera says. "That's how I write naturally; I listen to the rhythm of the language."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 27, 2013
'In Her Write Mind'

Alexis Orgera writes daily. So, when her father's Alzheimer's worsened, words became healthy therapy.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 7, 2009
Lady Mustangs capture district title

The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross country team cruised to a district title, claiming the top four spots in the Class 3A-District 5 meet Nov. 6 at Lemon Bay High.

  • East County
  • Sports
Runners and walkers begin the 5K.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • December 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: First Annual Everyday Blessings, Inc. Children's Home 5k Walk/Run

Everyday Blessings, Inc. held their First Annual Everyday Blessings, Inc. Children's Home 5k Walk/Run on Saturday, Dec. 1 on Siesta Beach with all proceeds going to the home. Everyday Blessings, Inc. is a children's home that is licensed to care for children up to 17 years of age. The organization aims to provide children with a safe and stable environment. They do this by keeping siblings together and providing a live in caregiver. The Sarasota location currently has 12 children with three live in caregivers. Every four children are assigned a caregiver who puts them to bed and fulfils the their needs. Over 50 people attended the 5K walk/run. 'We promote healthy lifestyles and good role models for the kids so a 5K fit with that,' said Executive Director Richard Stroud.

  • Siesta Key
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The home at 22610 Morning Glory Circle recently sold for $770,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 20, 2017
Preserve at Panther Ridge home sells for $770,000

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 4-8.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Manatee County School Board member John Colon hopes he can continue to help the board become more cohesive and cooperative.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 6, 2016
People to watch

The newest member of the Manatee County School Board, John Colon is focusing on school safety in 2016.

  • East County
  • News
The Smith home, 5341 Gulf of Mexico Drive, is one of six unique homes featured on the Garden Club’s Home Tour.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 6, 2015
Rummage Sale, Home Tour take place tomorrow

Two annual Longboat Key events, St. Mary's Royal Rummage Sale and the Garden Club Home Tour, to take place March 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 11, 2012
St. Armands median project finished

Members of the St. Armands Circle Business Improvement District say they are pleased with a $450,000 Circle median project that wrapped up last month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 30, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Cole Medvetz

The Observer spotlights Lakewood golfer Cole Medvetz.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jeff Daly with Colleen and Pete Collandra
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 1, 2014
Longbeach Cafe will open tomorrow

The new Whitney Beach Plaza restaurant will serve breakfast and lunch.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2012
First lady kicks off literacy

To kick off the statewide program, Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! first lady Ann Scott paid a visit Monday, Jan. 23, to Sarasota Middle School.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 5, 2016
Film review: 'The Hateful Eight'

Quintessential Quentin Tarantino fun

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 15, 2012
Comment: Where did the time go?

It seems like only yesterday I was bidding farewell to the spring season. Summer was finally here, and I was looking forward to the calm before the storm - those three long hot months when school is out of session.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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