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File photo. Take Stock in Children hosts Sailors & Sandals on May 28 at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 19, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 5.19.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of May 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bradenton's Steve Shenbaum, shown teaching a seminar, is bringing his game on Nation to Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance members.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 6, 2016
It's 'game on' as Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance looks to the future

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Some residents expressed a desire to see the current concessionaire remain at the Lido Beach pavilion.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 18, 2016
Residents still skeptical about Lido pavilion proposal

After scaling down a restaurant and removing a mini-golf course from the plans, a potential new vendor for the Lido pool and pavilion has made some progress with residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jayna Hertlein, 3, enjoys filling her bucket with sand as she prepares to make a sandcastle Feb. 1 on Siesta Key Beach.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • February 2, 2012
Siesta businesses boom in season

Businesses on the Key say the No. 1 beach ranking and warm weather are translating into a double-digit increase in seasonal tourist traffic.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Senior wide receiver Fred Porter made several plays on offense and special teams during ODA’s 28-12 district win Sept. 9.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 14, 2011
Running backs face new stakes, make adjustments

ODA sophomore Demardre Patterson and eighth-grader J.T. Fischer already are making names for themselves on the Thunder sidelines in their first season with the team.

  • East County
  • Sports
Assistant Branch Supervisor Judy Mullen, Friends of the Braden River Library President Martha Crabb, library Branch Supervisor Cathy Laird and Friends' Vice President Judy Harris show off the symbolic check.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 18, 2016
Library expansion may be overdue

Library volunteers hope a $20,000 donation to country will be a catalyst for improvements.

  • East County
  • News
This Sarasota Beach home, which has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 4,076 square feet of living area, sold for $1.25 million. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 22, 2011
Sarasota Beach home tops sales at $1.25 million

A home in Sarasota Beach tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 6, 2016
Bay Isles home sells for $3.7 million

The home at 551 Harbor Point Road has four bedrooms, six baths, a pool and 4,993 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
This home at 66 N. Washington Drive sold for $4.3 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 19, 2017
North Washington Drive home sells for $4.3 million

Residential real estate transactions for April 3-7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 17, 2016
We recommend …

While the presidential race saps everyone’s attention, the local races certainly have as great an effect, sometimes greater, on your everyday life than the national elections.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 23, 2016
Pierre condominium sells for $1.4 million

The Unit 405 condo at 455 Longboat Club Road has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 2,880 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Taelor Scheuer |
  • April 30, 2013
Is your hair aging you?

Is your hair aging you?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Taelor Scheuer |
  • April 30, 2013
Is your hair aging you?

Is your hair aging you?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2011
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 06.16.11

East County readers respond to news and opinions in previous editions.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By June LeBell |
  • September 25, 2016
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra 'Music of Our Time'

The Sarasota Orchestra offered a pair of bookend concerts that explores experimentation, storytelling and the limits of traditional instruments.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 4, 2013
True Grit: Hail Dale's high-speed, rubber-burning ride

True Grit: Hail Dale's high-speed, rubber-burning ride

  • Arts + Culture
Be sure to check out Gridiron Glory: Booker High School in this week's Football Preview
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 13, 2013
Friday Night Football Preview

Area teams return to non-district action this week after inclement weather forced the cancellation of four games last week.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • January 17, 2012
The Half Shell Oyster House: A Carefully Planned Opening

The Half Shell Oyster House: A Carefully Planned Opening

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2014
Sarasota: top issues to watch in 2014

The Sarasota Observer profiles some of the year's most pressing issues.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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