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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 1, 2009
First Tee announces fall programs

The First Tee of Sarasota/Manatee is now enrolling for its fall after school, Saturday morning and home-school student programs.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lasday
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2014
Obituary: Linda Lasday

Linda Lasday, 74, of Longboat Key, died July 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Josh Siegel Anne Schimberg (pictured), Ellen Honig, Brenda and Herb Schimmel and Marilyn and Marvin Abrams are among a group of friends looking to start Kehillah of Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 19, 2014
New Lakewood Ranch Jewish group aims to unite

A group of conservative Jewish friends hopes to turn its informal Shabbat gatherings into a community.

  • East County
  • News
Marco Nisticò portrays the duke's court jester, Rigoletto.
  • By Edward Alley |
  • November 4, 2019
The Sarasota Opera's 'Rigoletto' tells an emotional tale

Hanna Brammer's performance as Gilda is the highlight of the evening.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 17, 2013
Prom-A-Palooza: Cardinal Mooney prom-goers go Vegas

Students take a gamble that expensive outfits will do justice to the 'Old School Vegas'-themed prom at Polo Grill.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 13, 2013
General employees reject union label with vote

Employees rejected a proposed union by a 21-6 vote.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota performs "Comfort and Joy: A Holiday Concert" Dec. 18 at Church of the Redeemer. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 12, 2018
Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota aims to start a tradition with annual holiday concert

The orchestra will perform 'Comfort and Joy: A Holiday Concert' with three soloists.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 4, 2015
This week in history: 6.4.2015

A glimpse of the way things were from the Pelican Press archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Zupon
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 27, 2011
Business Observer

Theresa Zupon named Key Club human resources director Edward Jones on the Circle to hold planning seminars LBK First Bank branch collecting food Moore's Restaurant offers 'Midnight at Moore's' specials

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 19, 2019
Pickup crashes through airport wall, lands in SRQ baggage claim area

FHP troopers investigating overnight incident that started with report of a truck driving recklessly on U.S. 41.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 13, 2019
Frosty Frolic is a warm event for Longboat Key golfers

The women of Longboat Key golfed and frolicked in a festive way.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Anna Mandina and William Davenport are young ill-fated lovers MImi and Rodolfo in Sarasota Opera's "La Bohème." Photo by Rod Millington.
  • By Edward Alley |
  • February 9, 2020
Sarasota Opera's 'La Bohème' rises to the penthouse

Winter Festival opens red hot with as flawless a production as you're likely to see

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Bob Conley will face James Carlino in the General Election.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2016
East Manatee Fire Rescue — Seat 2: Bob Conley

Conley will face James Carlino in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
Bashaw Elementary Student Council members want to make sure Connor Dzembo, front (blue), and other children with limited mobility have a place to sit with their friends.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 22, 2017
Buddy system reaches benchmark

Bashaw Elementary students hope their 'Buddy Bench' project will catch on at other schools.

  • East County
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 29, 2017
Cops Corner: Sheriff's Office looks for missing bulldozer

A round up of this week's most interesting police reports from Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 9, 2018
Ringling College students brew up hot music video to the tune of 'Couleur Café'

Kim Logan, Liam Jordan, Ana Vasquez and Nicole Marano teamed up to make the video as Jordan's senior thesis project.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 13, 2011
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: HT editor responds to column

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: HT editor responds to column

  • East County
  • Opinion
Preliminary plans call for the tower fronting Palm Avenue to move back 32-feet to make space for a grand oak. Roger Drouin
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • June 20, 2013
Board approves hotel adjustments

The joint-venture development team hopes to break ground in January, on 148-room hotel and 147 apartments at the corner of Palm Avenue and Ringling Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • August 21, 2013
Food Bank makes bank

The Food Bank of Manatee received large donations today that two local foundations made.

  • East County
  • News
Kara Kohler celebrates at Nathan Benderson Park after she wins the U.S. Olympic Trials’ women’s single sculls competition on Feb. 26, 2021.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 26, 2021
Rower lands Olympic berth at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota

Kara Kohler grabs the first U.S. Olympic Rowing Team berth in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
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