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  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 1, 2015
Community Haven rolls in Tootsie Roll dough

The Knights of Columbus Council No. 15332 donated proceeds to Lakewood Ranch-based Community Haven from its annual Tootsie Roll Drive, or Campaign for People with Intellectual Disabilities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Young opened fire on an ambulance and its crew following a false medical call.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • March 8, 2019
Sarasota man charged with shooting at ambulance

32-year-old Tyran Young is a five-time convicted felon in the state of Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This home at 675 Mourning Dove Drive sold for $5.25 million. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 28, 2011
Bird Key home sells for $5.25 million

RPF Developments Inc., a Florida corporation, sold the home at 675 Mourning Dove Drive to Kevin Kiernan, trustee of 675 Nominee Trust, for $5.25 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Cardinal Mooney High sophomore Antonio Blakeney has two goals this season: to haul in at least 10 rebounds in every game and to help the Cougars earn a trip to the Lakeland Center — the site of the Class 3A Final Four.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 20, 2012
ONE STEP AHEAD: Antonio Blakeney

Cardinal Mooney High sophomore Antonio Blakeney is averaging 31.8 points, nine rebounds and 2.4 assists, while helping lead the Cougars to an impressive 6-0 start.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chase Maasdorp brings the ball up the court for Auburn against Lincoln in a preseason game. Photo courtesy Wade Rackley/Auburn Athletics.  Wade Rackley/Auburn Athletics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 28, 2018
Former ODA boys basketball guard earns roster spot with Auburn Tigers

Chase Maasdorp's goal is to be an important contributor for Auburn in two years.

  • East County
  • Sports
Commissioner Phill Younger holds one of two at-large seats on the Longboat Key Town Commission.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 21, 2011
Future charter committee to address Younger suggestion

A future charter review committee will discuss Commissioner Phill Younger's suggestion for reconfiguring the commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Khloe, 1, Kendall, 8, and Kate, 5, Campion pose together along Tamiami Trail prior to the start of the Bayfront Fireworks Spectacular Monday, July 4 over the Sarasota Bay.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • July 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Bayfront Fireworks

The annual Bayfront Firework Spectacular lit up the night sky around 9 p.m. Monday, July 4 with fireworks going off over the Sarasota Bay. Many people viewed the fireworks display from Bayfront Park, Island Park, along Tamiami Trail and even out on boats in the Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Colin Reid
  • By David Conway |
  • April 3, 2014
VIDEO: Friends of Bobby Jones draws its vision from the club's past

A year after founding the Friends of Bobby Jones Golf Club, Shawn Pierson has helped develop a plan for the future of the course that embraces its history.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • March 22, 2012
Chef Darwin: Inspired by Life

Chef Darwin: Inspired by Life

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2012
Letter to the Editor

We will miss the people at Publix

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2017
Longboat Key letters to the editor 1.4.2017

The plan to install roundabouts on U.S. 41 at Fruitville and Gulfstream deserves first prize for lack of foresight and incompetent planning.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Kepecz-Hays
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 1, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Kepecz-Hays attends global summit; Tom Roberts named Five Star Wealth Manager; DWELL Real Estate adds new Realtors; Sarasota Memorial receives new surgical robot

  • Sarasota
  • News
Stephanie Peters is a Sarasota hairstylist and artist-about-town.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 11, 2011
Scene & Heard

Perales places first at RCAD exhibit; 'Joint Collective' comes to State Street; CEO receives Broadway award; Ringling Museum flashes; and Hot Tickets.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • June 3, 2014
Let's talk locks: High and tight

Let's talk locks: High and tight

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 2, 2017
Cops corner

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports for Lakewood Ranch and eastern Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By [email protected] |
  • May 9, 2012
Observe This: Today's Top Stories

Observe This: Today's Top Stories

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By June LeBell |
  • April 23, 2009
Music review

Artist Series of Sarasota features Malinda Haslett, soprano

  • Arts + Culture
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  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • April 23, 2014
Much ado about makeup: Spring cleaning

Much ado about makeup: Spring cleaning

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Blue Rooster. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 16, 2013
TIDBITES

Openings and Celebrations; Darwin's on Fourth Celebrates One Year; The Ritz is Getting Dusty! Jack Dusty, that is; Eat Here is 'out there' on Siesta Key

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Michael Eng |
  • June 24, 2009
'Deadliest Catch' captain drops anchor in Ranch

Captain Keith Colburn of the fishing vessel Wizard will be the featured guest at the Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival Block Party July 1.

  • East County
  • News
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