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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 9, 2013
Sidelines

Lady Thunder notch wins; ODA swings past St. Stephen's; Hurricane Junior Golf Tour coming to the East County; Lakewood girls run to top finish

  • East County
  • Sports
Nik Wallenda spoke to the crowd during his walk.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 7, 2014
MONDAY EVENT MASHUP: Weekend photo events

Nik Wallenda's latest wire walk; Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party; Diamond and Crystal Ball; and MORE!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sean Kennedy and Don French were co-assistant principals of Braden River High School April 17. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 22, 2015
BRHS student takes on principal role for a day principal for a day

Sean Kennedy, 16, rules the school for a day working alongside Braden River High Assistant Principal Don French.

  • East County
  • News
Moore’s Stonecrab Restaurant co-owner Alan Moore Moore intends to file a site plan and a special-exception permit to the Planning, Zoning and Building Department in the coming weeks.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 16, 2015
Moore's plans for brand-new restaurant

Moore's Stonecrab Restaurant co-owner Alan Moore is prepared to file a site plan soon that calls for tearing down his 47-year old eatery and building a new one.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Logan O'Neill as Joe Gillis and Jeanne Larranga as Norma Desmond in "Sunset Boulevard" Courtesy.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • January 23, 2013
Theater Review: 'Sunset Boulevard'

The Players Theatre has "revived" "Sunset Boulevard" in many ways.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • April 23, 2012
Victim Tribute to be held April 24

The Sarasota County Victim Advisory Council will host its annual Victim Tribute on Tuesday, April 24.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 12, 2014
Former Sarasota resident to moderate Town Hall lecture

Riverview High grad and former CBS News anchor Sharyl Attkisson will moderate the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall lecture with former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg March 28.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sheriff Tom Knight presents Army Staff Sgt. Eddie Peoples with a commendation award for his bravery in capturing a bank robbery suspect.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 2, 2011
Army officer chases down bank robber (VIDEO)

After a gunman threatens his son inside a bank, a vacationing U.S. Army staff sergeant chases down the crook and disarms him.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.18.15

Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.18.15

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 2, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 3

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Ralph "Jack" Jaret. Photo  courtesy of his family.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2016
Longboat Key Obituaries

Richard Baribault, Jo Anne Entwistle, Mary Louise Gorman, Bill Grossman, Jack Jaret, Louise Sherry, Mildred Sloan, Miriam Stone and Donald Zierke died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cindy Gilburne, 49, was bat mitzvahed Oct. 16, at Temple Emanu-El.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 20, 2012
All grown up again

At 49 years old, Cindy Gilburne reaches Jewish adulthood when she becomes a bat mitzvah.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Observer staff bribing its new boss with carrots. Invisible bosses are the best. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 13, 2013
Scene & Heard

Observer gets a new boss; John Olenick becomes king for a day; Come to their cabarets; Jack Perkins gets transcendental

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • August 2, 2012
TWIS Talks RIAF: High Expectations for Mark Morris Dance Group

TWIS Talks RIAF: High Expectations for Mark Morris Dance Group

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 13, 2010
Sensational seniors

The Manatee County All-Stars defeated the Sarasota County All-Stars 26-12 in the 18th annual Brad Price Memorial PAL Bowl.

  • East County
  • Sports
The garden will stretch across the front of Braden River Elementary.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 2, 2016
Braden River Elementary to open edible garden

New trees and plants will greet students at front of the East County school.

  • East County
  • News
Kathy Wright with her rescue dog Noodle in the spacious Central Avenue art studio.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • June 17, 2015
Studio Space: Kathy Wright

After studying architecture at Georgia Tech and Harvard University, Kathy Wright moved to Sarasota and discovered her calling: landscape art.

  • Arts + Culture
Patty Buck
  • By Dora Walters |
  • April 6, 2011
Buck bakes the cake at Christ Church

When members of Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian gather for their monthly dinners, the menu changes and so does the chef. But there is one constant - church member Patty Buck always prepares the dessert.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Meet this week's athlete of the week: Issac Mingus.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 23, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Isaac Mingus

Issac Mingus, 14, was never able to play a sport such as baseball, basketball or football as a young child. Born prematurely, Mingus had to have an IV shunt placed in his head, which prevented him from participating in contact sports.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
SKCC Secretary Helen Clifford awards one of the winners, Veronika Bajtalova.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 20, 2011
Siesta Key condos light up at ceremony

The Siesta Key Condominium Council presented plaques to the winners of the 2010 Siesta Key Holiday Spirit Condominium Lighting Contest Jan. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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