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Author Michelle Phillips. File photo.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 22, 2011
Scene & Heard

'Beauty Blueprint' soars on Amazon; FST prepares for a $5.6 million makeover; Finally, Sarasota Opera finds its 'Nemo'; Teen actress vies for spot on TV's 'Glee'

  • Sarasota
  • News
A man driving over a flooded roadway drove his car into a drainage ditch, according to officials with the Sarasota Police Department. Officers were able to pull him from the water, but he later died at the hospital.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 28, 2017
Sarasota man dies in flood-related crash; county officials watching for more rain

A man died early Monday morning after a car crash in a parking lot near the Sarasota Kennel Club, and as rains continue county and local officials continue to respond to other flood-related problems.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Braden River High softball team posted two shutouts en route to winning the 15th annual Bill Longshore Tournament April 15-16 in Naples.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 19, 2011
Braden River wins Bill Longshore Tournament

The Braden River High softball team went 3-0 to win the Navy Bracket of the 15th annual Bill Longshore Tournament April 15-16 in Naples.

  • East County
  • Sports
Morgan Cummins.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 17, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 05.17.17

East County High 5 Moments: 05.17.17

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • April 22, 2018
Suncoast Boat Show brings a wave of boating enthusiasts to Marina Jack

This year's boat show brought Twiggy, the waterskiing squirrel.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Denise Williams, Chairwoman Susan Wilcox and Tramm Hudson
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 16, 2011
Couture in the Courtyard VIP Kick-Off Party

Couture in the Courtyard VIP Kick-Off Party

  • Black Tie
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • November 20, 2018
Familiar Faces: Michelle Kapreilian

Michelle Kapreilian never thought her journey would take her into nonprofit, but she has never felt more at home.

  • Black Tie
To combat potential flooding issues on the island, Aptim suggested the town make storm water improvements on Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 16, 2018
Longboat examines Michael's effect on beaches

Longboat officials are still assessing its beaches

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Santa spills his secrets on what it's like to deliver toys worldwide in one night.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 22, 2015
Conversation with: Santa Claus

Santa dishes on his favorite reindeer and how he gets his reindeer to fly.

  • East County
  • News
Cameron Leff with auction prize Rudolph and Chris Voelker
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • December 3, 2011
Hot Dogs Cool Cats 'Laugh Your Paws Off'

Hot Dogs Cool Cats 'Laugh Your Paws Off'

  • Black Tie
Enjoy this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 30, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The latest Key critter Tatiana Staats has documented falls into the “most unwanted” category — a golden tegu, which is generally ill tempered, wildlife biologists report. Photo by Tatiana Staats.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 17, 2011
ISLAND BEAT: At long last, Siesta Key welcomes a fish market Crystal Classic shines spotlight on No. 1 beach

Anyone who missed the second Crystal Classic Master Sandsculpting Competition Nov. 10-14 on the Key missed truly extraordinary art.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2014
Business Briefs

Halfacre Construction recognized nationally; Berkshire Hathaway welcomes new broker; CHAC becomes 'employment center'; Taylor Morrison celebrates opening; Manatee Chamber promotes leaders

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 25, 2017
Longboat Key Chamber hosts Business After Hours

The networking event was held on July 25 at the Bridge Tender Inn and Dockside Bar

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Steigerwaldt-Jockey Children’s Fountain will be open for its regular hours Monday, but fall hours will go into effect the next day.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 29, 2014
City, county closures scheduled for Labor Day

Government offices in Sarasota County, the city of Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County will close Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The South team poses after winning the 2018 Junior Florida Cup.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 2, 2018
Local golfers help South team win 2018 Florida Junior Cup

The Florida State Golf Association's 2018 Junior Florida Cup was won by the South team, which featured Sarasota golfers Aaron Whitley, Jacqueline Putrino, Rachel Carlson and Max Coutsolioutsos.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
"Becky's New Car" is now playing at Venice Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 8, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'Becky's New Car'

American theatrical comedy loves men suffering mid-life crises and scratching their seven-year itches. Steven Dietz's "Becky's New Car" gives equal time to women-of-a-certain-age stuck in various ruts.

  • Arts + Culture
Jaymie and Tommy Klauber, shown at the 10-year anniversary of their restaurant on Nov. 1, closed their Polo Grill & Bar on Tuesday.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 4, 2018
Polo Grill & Bar in Lakewood Ranch closes

The catering side of the business will remain open through May.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 15, 2014
Facility ready for business

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall's new $2 million facility took about 10 months to finish.

  • East County
  • News
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