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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 20, 2019
Excellent food and swine at East County church

Excellent food and swine at East County church

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2015
City Commission candidates share campaign missions

The runoff election for District 2 and District 3 seats on the City Commission takes place Tuesday, May 12.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo. Mark and Annette Gabrick groove to "What is hip?" during a Friday Fest in September.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 7, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 7.7.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of July 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
With more than 200 films on this year's bill, picking what to see at the 2012 Sarasota Film Festival can be overwhelming.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 14, 2012
Film Fest Blog: Survival 101

Here are tips on how to tackle the 2012 Sarasota Film Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
Moore's co-owner Alan Moore; not pictured: co-owners Robert Hicks and Paul Moore
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 20, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant and Marina celebrates 45 years; Cannons Marina receives its 14th Admiral's Circle Award; AMI Outfitters opens on Pine Avenue

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ty Bryant is the new girls basketball coach at Booker High. Photo courtesy Phil Helmuth.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 21, 2020
Booker girls basketball gives longtime youth and AAU coach a chance

Ty Bryant will take over the program in 2020-2021.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 21, 2016
Braden River football rolls past Palmetto 35-0

The Pirates defense returned to form to thwart the Tigers.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Gabriel Hament |
  • October 29, 2018
My View: Let's Change the Date to move Sarasota forward

Supporters say approval will bring more turnout to city elections.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
On his 80th birthday Feb. 27, Ret. Brig. Gen. John Casey took to the air with fellow pilot Nigel Milligan.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 2, 2011
Ride of His Life

Ret. Brig. Gen. John Casey, of Tara, celebrated his 80th birthday Feb. 27. His wife, Arlene, made sure he would never forget it.

  • East County
  • News
A trolley/bus service in the Manatee County portion of Longboat Key could expire Dec. 31.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 23, 2010
Key trolley funding decision postponed

The Town Commission hopes a trolley agreement that doesn't require the town to contribute $100,000 to the service can be reached before the end of the year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Caroline Dailey, who is ranked 1158 by the WTA world rankings, chose South Carolina over the University of Notre Dame.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 16, 2012
Dailey signs with South Carolina

The Out-of-Door Academy senior Caroline Dailey signed a national letter-of-intent this morning to play tennis for the University of South Carolina.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Freya Robbins, CDFA™ |
  • November 7, 2019
Tending A Healthy Relationship Garden

Tending A Healthy Relationship Garden

  • Health
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  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 21, 2018
All Angels walks the runway

The church's annual fashion show, which took place on March 21, benefited Children First.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Pine View School and Sarasota High sailing teams are both part of the Sarasota Youth Sailing Program. (Photo by Jen Blanco)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 24, 2014
Bound for Nationals

The Pine View School and Sarasota High sailing teams will compete in the Mallory Fleet Race National High School Championship May 9 through May 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
An overpass over Laurel Road in Nokomis opened recently as a portion of the extension, but is not part of the $65 million bond package.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 13, 2019
Neighbors of Legacy Trail extension route sue over ownership

Federal lawsuit claims land isn't railroads' property to sell, but legal expert said each property is different.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Strong thunderstorms are expected to continue this afternoon as a front makes its way through the area.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 2, 2014
UPDATE: Waterspout spotted off Siesta Key

A waterspout was located off Longboat Key Friday afternoon. And another has just formed off Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Punsalan |
  • April 4, 2013
An interview with Xackery Irving, director and writer of "Nothing Without You"

An interview with Xackery Irving, director and writer of "Nothing Without You"

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 17, 2013
Destination Downtown Bradenton

Head north from Sarasota to explore cultural opportunities in Downtown Bradenton. Stops include an artist colony, historical museum and a refurbished riverwalk.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 11, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: April 11

This alligator approached too close for Mary Tygh Parks’ comfort while she was photographing a limpkin at Myakka River State Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 9, 2011
COMMENT: Observer team takes field for spring ball

"Play for the name on the front of your jersey -- not the name on the back." It's a simple phrase that speaks volumes. And this spring, I already know one team that's doing just that.

  • East County
  • Sports
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