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Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 12, 2011
Comment: First-time interviews fun for all

As the lone sports writer for the East County Observer, I'm constantly interviewing coaches and players - many of whom I've interviewed countless times before.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ella Bontrager and Sarah Miller are excited about Dutchman Hospitality's proposal to build a hotel nearby.
  • By Jack Short |
  • November 25, 2015
Der Dutchman owner seeks Pinecraft hotel

The proposed hotel’s reach could go beyond the Amish and Mennonite communities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • March 10, 2010
Weekly Dish

The Weekly Dish features restaurant tidbits and our pick for the dish of the week.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 20, 2009
St. Denis asks officials for pipeline help

On Monday, July 20 Town Manager Bruce St. Denis asked Congressman Vern Buchanan and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood for help in protecting white sand resources.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Amanda Gambert, featured speaker Anna Quindlen, Chairwoman Susan Powers and Heather Clark at the 2015 Legacy Luncheon.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 21, 2016
Sarasota calendar 1.21.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Jan. 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Pat Marshall and Sandy Rossin joined the University Park Women's Club a decade ago and have sung together for the last eight years.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 6, 2011
University Park Women's Club turns 10

Since the formation of the club a decade ago, nearly 700 women at University Park have grown their friendships through the organization.

  • East County
  • News
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate sales associate Roger Pettingell will represent Seaward Development in selling 16 units at Azure on Palm, a five-story luxury condo development at 711. S. Palm Ave.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 15, 2015
Details emerge for downtown condo project

Azure on Palm includes 16 luxury condominiums above a parking garage on 711 S. Palm Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 28, 2010
Local medical professionals plan trip to Haiti

Dr. Steve Newman, of Sarasota Memorial Hospital, will bring relief to Haiti earthquake victims, along with other Sarasota medical professionals, in February.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • October 8, 2012
A day in the life of the homeless -- Part Three

A day in the life of the homeless -- Part Three

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: October 1

Jill Muller captured this incoming rain storm on Casey Key Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan will face re-election in November.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 27, 2012
Buchanan warns against rising debt

The Longboat Key Republican kicked off a town-hall meeting by warning against the country's growing debt.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 31, 2017
Women's Golf Association tees up for season

The group kicked off season with a round of golf and lunch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Carol Peschel and June Morse
  • By Dora Walters |
  • December 9, 2010
Garden Club holiday party

There were surprise guests with a surprise announcement at the annual Sarasota Garden Club holiday party held Dec. 9 at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church. As Susan Landau and Jane Buckman announced plans for a special event April 13 at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, Ron Johnson and Jack Black resplendent in tuxedos stepped forth with preview. The event is billed as "A Taste of the Keys and St. Armands" with the highlight an all-male style show.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Owner Christian Zebier, Chef Karl Deneubourg and Maitre d' Oliver Georges
  • By Nicole Thompson |
  • October 29, 2013
Memorable dining at Antoine's

Memorable dining at Antoine's

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Jack Short |
  • March 9, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 3.10.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 20, 2015
Younger raises $6,400 during first reporting period

Commissioner Phill Younger raised more than any other candidate, according to campaign reports.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 20, 2020
You Observed: Pen Women demonstrate flower arrangements

Polly Curran's event was the third in a series for Grand Bay residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 6, 2013
East County pays tribute to SMR manager

Roger Hill, longtime ranch manager for Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, died March 1.

  • East County
  • News
Lucy Pandeloglou
  • In Memoriam |
  • January 11, 2019
Lucy Pandeloglou

Lucy Pandeloglou, 90, of Sarasota, died peacefully at home Wednesday, January 9th, 2019 surrounded by family. Her obituary tribute is publishing in the East County Observer.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Co-Chairs Mary Kenealy-Barbetta, Jane Norton and Julie Delaney
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 31, 2016
2016 Catholic Charities Ball

Nearly 400 guests attended the 2016 Catholic Charities Ball on Saturday, Jan. 30, at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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