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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 5, 2014
Kiwanis Club cashes in with Vegas theme

This year's Valentine's Ball allows participants to win prizes and children to receive scholarship money.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gjoko Tasevski spent 17 years as a professional goalkeeper in Europe, before retiring at the age of 33. Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 7, 2013
Familiar Focus

After a seven-year hiatus, Gjoko Tasevski has returned to the Braden River Soccer Club as its director of coaching.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Marnie Matarese |
  • October 21, 2009
My View

'You’ll Never Eat Lunch in this Town Again!'

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Fourteen-year-old Drew Bavaro, who has aspirations of playing for Boston College, will attend Cardigan Mountain School this year. Courtesy photos
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 10, 2014
Parting shot

Fourteen-year-old Drew Bavaro recently earned a scholarship to attend Cardigan Mountain School in Canaan, N.H.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 23, 2009
Gilbert says goodbye to P&Z

Planning and Zoning Board member Sandy Gilbert will not apply for a third, three-year term, opening up another vacant planning board spot to be filled next month by the commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Former officer Jeffery Houchins
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • June 28, 2018
Longboat officer resigns over improper photos

Longboat Key police officer Jeffery Houchins has resigned after a department investigation into his use of a personal phone to take pictures of bodies while on duty.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courteys Photo. Library Foundation for Sarasota County Executive Director Suzanne Seiter
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 8, 2016
Library Foundation for Sarasota County appoints executive director

Suzanne Seiter named first executive director for Library Foundation for Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Santa made his way to the rooftop of the 10-story Promenade, which also featured Rudolph on its sign.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 22, 2010
Tinsel Town

The annual 'Light Up the Keys' competition on Longboat Key draws out its shining stars.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • May 8, 2016
Music Review: 'My Favorite Things'

Artist Series Concerts presents the best of Rodgers and Hammerstein

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Owen Ayers.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 7, 2020
Daily sports memories: May 7

Lakewood Ranch High triumphed at the 2016 state track and field championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jake Dube has won two district championships and a regional championship over the past three seasons.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 22, 2014
Central focus

Lakewood Ranch High senior Jake Dube switched positions from right midfield to center midfield for the first time this year and is playing productively.

  • East County
  • Sports
Deputy Chief Skip Falcone worked as a health teacher before becoming a firefighter more than 30 years ago.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 22, 2012
Retiring deputy chief leaves big boots to fill

Longboat Key Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Skip Falcone is retiring after 31 years as a firefighter. The former teacher has continued helping to educate others.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A crowd looks over six pianos, decorated by local artists, before a concert event Friday. The pianos, part of the Sarasota Keys project, will be located in various downtown locations through May.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 17, 2014
Sarasota Keys pianos make downtown debut

The interactive downtown piano project officially kicked off this evening with a brief concert event at Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lawmakers praised Superintendent Rick Mills for providing a thorough response to state audits and expressed confidence in his ability to move the district forward.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 13, 2014
Superintendent gains support in Tallahassee

In a bid to reduce fines owed to the state, Manatee County School District Superintendent Rick Mills impressed legislators with his response to audit findings.

  • East County
  • Schools
The county is preparing to study the impact of a 24-acre development proposed for Stickney Point Road that has already triggered significant public concern.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 2, 2017
Top Story — December: Residents remain opposed to Siesta Promenade plans

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Paul Thorpe has been a singularly influential presence for more than 40 years downtown — and now, his friends want the city to cement his legacy.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 1, 2017
Honoring Mr. Downtown: Residents push for tribute to Paul Thorpe

For more than four decades, Paul Thorpe has worked to make downtown a better place. Now, a group is asking the city to preserve his legacy.

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  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 2, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 11

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • Things To Do
Mixon Fruit Farms co-owners Janet and Dean Mixon show off their asper bamboo. The used existing citrus grove beds for their bamboo operation, planted in May 2016. The first harvest likely will happen in mid-2019.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 14, 2018
Bamboo shoots upward in East County

Mixon Fruit Farms hopes its first bamboo crop replaces losses from citrus.

  • East County
  • News
Crepes Suzette was invented in 1894 and has been prepared tableside at Roessler's Restaurant since it opened.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Roessler's Restaurant

This week we went in the kitchen at Roessler's Restaurant with chef and owner Klaus Roessler while he prepares Crepes Suzette, which has been served tableside since the eatery opened.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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