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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 13, 2012
Obituary: Patricia 'Patty' Wrightson

A memorial service for Patricia "Patty" Wrightson, who died Nov. 19, will he held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 23, at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Giancarlo Facciolla attended dozens of home shows throughout the state in preparation for creating his own show in the East County.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 13, 2013
Home show slated for Heritage Harbour

Organizer Giancarlo Facciolla hopes to host other shows throughout the East County community.

  • East County
  • News
Back row: Betty Schoenbaum, Lillian Richman and Helen Sherman. Front row: Claire Love, Betty Schiff and birthday girl Bea Friedman. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 23, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

94 with lots of company; Sarasota songbird to take flight; Mother's Day six ways from Sunday; and Tidbits.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller: Karen Rushing

Rushing, the longtime Sarasota County Clerk, will face challenger Todd Barton in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hoyt Architects produced this conceptual rendering of a Women’s Sports Museum along Sarasota’s bayfront — which has already upset City Commissioner Susan Chapman.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 20, 2016
Women’s Sports Museum sets its sights on Sarasota bayfront

A local group is pitching a bayfront home for a women’s sports museum. Will the concept be a hit with city leaders and residents?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2011
OPINION: Equal caterwauling day

We could not let last week's Equal Pay Day pass without mentioning a few myth-popping facts.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Hospital Board — Central District, Seat 1: Jody Davenport

Jody Davenport, a Democrat, will face Republican William Noonan in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jellyfish float in along a groin on Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2017
Top Story - November: Longboat beaches swarmed by jellyfish

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 2, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Sniglet's Dog Bakery

You won't find many businesses where you are greeted at the door by the company's chief operating officer, but at Sniglet's Dog Bakery, you get something close.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Photo by Jen  Blanco Tim Sheredy has coached 43 Junior Golf Association All-American players and two AJGA Players of the Year. He previously worked as a senior instructor at IMG Academy.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 6, 2014
Proven Results

Tim Sheredy, owner of the Tim Sheredy Golf Institute, recently began teaching junior golfers out of the River Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2016
Heritage Harbour South CDD — Seat 2: Michelle Patterson

Patterson will face Joe Ramsey in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
Daniel Smith presents Gilles Canesse a gold medal for winning the Southeast Regional men’s singles competition.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 30, 2013
Qualifying Round

The Sarasota Club de Petanque will host the 2013 FPUSA National Men's Triples Championship and World Championship Qualification Tournament Nov. 2 and Nov. 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
An aerial view is the best way to understand the grandeur of the $2.745 million Lake Club home.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 27, 2016
Take a photo tour of a $2.745 million Lake Club home

Patterson Properties lists a four-bedroom, six-bath masterpiece in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Larisa Tikhonenkova enjoyed looking at all of the different craft items that were available during this year's Greek Glendi.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 13, 2011
GALLERY: Greek Glendi

Thousands of East County residents enjoyed the sights, sounds and smells of Greece during the 27th Annual Greek Glendi Festival Feb. 10-13 at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church. Festival-goers enjoyed authentic Greek cuisine, the sights and sounds of the Greek Company Orchestra and the Hellenic Folk Dancers Troupe, a Children's Adventure Zone, and a marketplace featuring custom jewelry and crafts, among others festivities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Orchestra is honor Music Director Anu Tali in what will be her last season with the organization. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • October 24, 2018
2018-2019 Sarasota arts season marks several music milestones

From anniversaries (like the Sarasota Orchestra's and Perlman Music Program's) to new collaborations, there's plenty to look forward to during the new 2018-2019 Sarasota music season.

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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 20, 2013
Town sends signal with wireless draft

A draft of the town's telecommunications ordinance doesn't ban cell towers, but forces applicants to prove why alternative technologies won't improve cellular reception.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2010
Cops Corner 06.17.10

A man saw a woman throw something heavy into the water at Bay Island Park and hurry back to her car. He thought it may have been a gun, so he called police.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Some residents in the Presidio, Riviera and Siena sections of Country Club at Lakewood Ranch say truck traffic has increased and is increasing the noise they hear.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 26, 2018
Lakewood Ranch homeowners sound off on traffic volume

Country Club homeowners want solutions for traffic noise along Lorraine Road.

  • East County
  • News
The Mustangs take the field against Venice High in the Homecoming game. They would lose 62-0 to the Indians.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 26, 2018
Struggling Mustangs work hard through transition

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Esther Sabater, of Settimi's Gelato
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Taste of St. Armands

More than 15 restaurants on St. Armands Circle offered samplings of their most popular recipes Oct. 17, at the fifth annual Taste of St. Armands. Vendors had the chance to please nearly any palate, with foods ranging from continental cuisine to Italian, Irish, Spanish and Cuban flavors. Proceeds from Taste of St. Armands will benefit All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Sarasota
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