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Breana Nasser and Ramzi Choeiry performed Hellenic dance.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Greek Glendi

The St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church held its 30th annual Greek Glendi Feb. 6 though Feb. 9. This year's edition featured Greek folk dancing, live music by ELLADA, a marketplace with jewelry and crafts, church tours and, of course, homemade Greek food.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • February 29, 2012
Bridge Bites: Finesses are easy

Of course finesses are easy! You just lead toward the AQ or KJ or some such holding, and, when fate is kind, an extra trick materializes. But, if they can, experienced players will avoid the whims of fate, as in this deal.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The CSAB advises and makes recommendations to the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners regarding priorities and expenditures of the County's dedicated millage for children’s services.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 15, 2014
Manatee County accepts Children's Services Board applications

Manatee County is accepting applications to fill three seats on the Children's Services Advisory Board.

  • East County
  • News
Observer sales executive Wendi Simons
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2011
Advertising executive leaves after 30 years at Observer

Wendi Simons was the first full-time advertising sales executive at the Longboat Observer and was its top producer for 25 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Culture Collective at Ringling Underground

PHOTO GALLERY: Culture Collective at Ringling Underground

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 18, 2011
County's finance chief resigns

After being placed on administrative leave, Jeff Seward resigns his post amid an ever-growing procurement scandal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A state law renders Siesta Key's dog ban legally obsolete.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 1, 2019
APRIL FOOLS: State law permits pet presence on Siesta Key Beach

A win for pet owners comes at the expense of those who wish to prohibit dog presence on public beaches.

  • April Fools
Iced tea at Harry's Continental Kitchens
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 22, 2018
Longboat Key restaurants take a look at straws and the environment

Plastic straws may become a relic

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hostesses Montana Taplinger and Nikki Sedacca
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 19, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Cheering on the troops; Tidbits; and a Night at the Rainbow Room.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 8, 2017
Booker schools show their pride

A group of students and staff went to clean the gravesite of Emma E. Booker.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 5, 2018
Last-minute exchange

Special high-five for Lakewood Ranch student

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 1, 2017
Gulf Coast Builders Xchange hosts annual dinner

The 65th annual event was held at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota on Feb. 1.

  • Black Tie
The Summerfield Information Center building is being used as a sales and information center.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 3, 2014
Information center workshop held tonight

Community Development Districts are discussing the possibility of acquiring the Summerfield Information Center.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood's Devin McDermott ran more than 300 miles last summer to prepare for the cross country season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 29, 2010
Return to form

After a breakout performance her freshman year, Lakewood Ranch High School junior Devin McDermott is a big reason why the Lady Mustangs currently are ranked No. 1 in Class 3A.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mara Kelsch, Lynne Hayden, Leslie Huber and Verna Schultz
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Historical Society Fish Fry

The Longboat Key Historical Society held their annual Old Time Fish Fry Friday, November 1. Guests spent the night dancing to live music performed by Blues Pigs and enjoying a seafood dinner.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2011
Cops Corner

Dead on arrival? 11:06 p.m. - 4000 block of North Tamiami Trail. Suspicious Person. A man was found lying on the front doorway of a funeral home. No, he was not a delivery. He was just loitering and was asked to leave.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Armando Linde'     s departure from the Town Commission has created a vacancy for the District 1 seat.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 27, 2017
Longboat looking for replacement commissioner

Applications are being accepted now; decision planned on April 3

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pamela Baron, Pamela Lasko and Rose Chapman in 2018
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 13, 2019
New caregiver support group coming to Longboat

JFCS will be hosting the group from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the last Tuesday of the month for February and March in the Centre Shoppes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 9, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Parking meters a bad idea, getting worse

  • Sarasota
  • News
Birthday girl Ruth McBurney is pictured with her grandchildren, from left: James Lentz, Cole Wise, Dan Bettenhausen, Michael Sarna, Matt Bettenhausen and Mia Sarna.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 14, 2013
Long live the 'queen'!

East County resident Ruth McBurney celebrates her 100th birthday

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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