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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 26, 2019
Buddy Up Tennis aces annual fundraiser

The "Tennis with the Stars" event was held at Bath and Racquet Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Naughty Monk founders Diana and Joe Eibler, Judy and Eric Keller and Tony Martin tip their glasses to celebrate the official launch of their brand. Naughty Monk hosted an official ribbon cutting June 22.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 28, 2017
'Naughty' pleasure now in distribution

Naughty Monk Brewery begins distribution of its craft beers in Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
Willowbrook homeowner Armando Oyola-Delgado said he estimates necessary repairs to his home will cost a minimum of $90,000.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 22, 2012
Residents continue their fight

Homeowners in Willowbrook are lobbying the community's developer, KB Home, to buy back their homes. They now have launched a petition, which they hope could lead to a class-action lawsuit, and brought their complaints to the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 18, 2010
Sarasota resident enjoys 107th birthday celebration

Elizabeth Delaney celebrated her 107th birthday surrounded by friends and family Friday, March 12, at the Senior Friendship Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 22, 2013
Our view: Rowing with subsidies

Government subsidies, aka taxpayer funds, for economic development are bad business. Bad business for elected officials to practice.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Zero Empty Spaces has reconfigured storefronts such as this one in Hallandale Beach to create studio space for artists to rent on a month-to-month basis. Photo courtesy Zero Empty Spaces.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 4, 2021
St. Armands considers artsy option for vacant spaces

Eager to explore opportunities to fill empty storefronts, the St. Armands Business Improvement District is looking to south Florida for inspiration.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden Woods resident Susan Darovec refills seed in one of her bird feeders. The upside-down can below it is to keep squirrels from climbing up to eat the seeds.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 14, 2017
Bird-lovers feed their hobby through laws of attraction

East County residents share tips for attracting wildlife.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lauren Kvederis.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 7, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 06.07.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 06.07.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Armando Linde
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 21, 2017
Armando Linde resigns from the Longboat Key Town Commission

Linde began his term in March 2016.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bob Delaney knows revenge from the mob is always a possibility. But instead of living in fear, he just tries to be cautious and aware of his surroundings. If he doesn't live his life, then they've won, he says.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • February 7, 2008
Covert's Operation

Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club resident and veteran NBA referee Bob Delaney, aka Bobby Covert, uncovers his life infiltrating the mob in his autobiography.

  • East County
  • News
This Lake Club home at 16026 Topsail Terrace sold for $2.3 million. It has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,387 square feet of living area.  Courtesy photo.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 1, 2021
Lake Club home sells for $2.3 million to top Lakewood Ranch area transactions

Two Lake Club homes bring more than $2 million in Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton area real estate sales.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
safeTALK will be held on Sept. 8 and 9 at Chabad of Sarasota. (Ameila Hanks)
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • August 29, 2019
Chabad of Sarasota-Manatee to hold suicide prevention training

The teen division of Chabad of Sarasota-Manatee will host Speak Up, Save a Life on Sept. 8 and 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 16, 2014
Authorities seek burglar in River Club

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is following up on leads.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • June 11, 2012
Sarasota County takes proactive approach to painkiller abuse affecting newborns

Sarasota County takes proactive approach to painkiller abuse affecting newborns

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By David Conway |
  • November 19, 2014
City scraps planned Circle events committee

The city will hold a workshop next year to gather input on how to refine its new policy managing St. Armands special events.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2013
Patron Saints: Dennis and Graci McGillicuddy

If you haven't started watching The Observer's online video series "Patron Saints," now's your chance. It focuses on the people who make Sarasota the arts community that it is - the patrons. Each video spotlights a patron and a different performing-arts venue.

  • Arts + Culture
The unit includes a fireplace, outdoor kitchen and a southwestern exposure with a gulf view.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • July 18, 2017
Orchid Beach Club unit sold for record $4.35 million

The 4,229 square-foot residence features three bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo courtesy Consequence of Sound
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 16, 2018
'Sorry to Bother You' is a bizarre trip that captivates audiences without an escape

Hip-hop artist Boots Riley's first film, "Sorry to Bother You" will, indeed bother you — but in a politically and socially relevant way that's appropriately troubling.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Tomoko Toler, one of the residents at Windsor Reflections, holds up her painting that she made for the auction.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • June 20, 2018
Painting a memory in Lakewood Ranch

Alzheimer and Dementia residents at Windsor Reflections host a silent auction to benefit the Alzheimer's Association.

  • East County
  • News
Firefighters Steven Ryckman and Brian Mathey secure a dummy into a basket. Photos by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 18, 2014
Firefighters prepare for area's growth

East Manatee Fire Rescue firefighters last week learned skills they will use when servicing multilevel buildings, such as Lost Creek Apartments.

  • East County
  • News
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