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Caught up in the tornado, Brianna McVaugh, acting as Miss Almira Gulch, rides her bicycle across the stage.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 7, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Wizard of Oz

Students at Haile Middle School are bringing the story of Dorothy and Todo to life in their performance of "The Wizard of Oz" this weekend at Manatee Elementary School. Their last performance is 2 p.m., today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Plans to operate a 200-seat restaurant at the Lido pavilion remain controversial.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 16, 2017
Resident opposition mounts to Lido pavilion plans

Critics say a proposal to renovate the Lido pool and pavilion is a bad deal for the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 28, 2016
VIDEO: Unicorp buys Colony rec property for $22 million

The Orlando-based firm with plans to revitalize the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort moves a step closer to its goal, and begins demolition at the iconic property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Officials broke ground around 8 a.m.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 30, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Cattlemen groundbreaking

Sarasota and Manatee County officials today broke ground on the extension of Cattlemen Road, just before the start of the Florida State Championship Regatta.

  • East County
  • News
Josie Kolbe, 8, perfected her jump roping technique today as Braden River Elementary School launched's its Jump Rope for Heart event, which will run through Feb. 8.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 2, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Jump rope

Josie Kolbe, 8, perfected her jump roping technique today as Braden River Elementary School launched's its Jump Rope for Heart event, which will run through Feb. 8.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • July 18, 2013
Lakewood Ranch IDA adopts FY 2014 budget

The Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority Board unanimously adopted today a $3.1 million 2014 Fiscal Year budget that is 1.3% lower than last year.

  • East County
  • News
Sally Fernandez (left) and her husband/editor, Joe Fernandez, stand in their "conference room" by the pool at their Sarasota home.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 5, 2020
Author Fernandez talks high hopes for Max Ford movie, ideas for future projects

Sally Fernandez, award-winning author of the Max Ford trilogy, enjoys working at the intersection of fact and fiction.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 1, 2010
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Barbara Corcoran featured the home at 5511 Country Lakes Trail on her segment, "Home Under $300,000."
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2011
Business Observer 02.10.11

A home for sale in Palm-Aire Golf and Country Club made national news last week when it appeared on "The Today Show."

  • East County
  • News
Mackenzie Van Cleave created this piece, titled "Colors of the World Tiger."
  • By Loren Mayo and Linnet Berna |
  • April 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Embracing Our Differences

The super-sized diversity art exhibit, 'Embracing Our Differences,' drew nearly 1,000 students today to Marina Jack.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Manatee County School Board member Scott Hopes was selected as interim administrator April 1. Commissioners say the county needs some stability before searching for a permanent administrator.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • April 7, 2021
Piney Point spills into Manatee County administrator search

Commissioners say Manatee County needs stability before searching for permanent administrator

  • East County
  • News
Lois Braley took this photo of a double rainbow July 4 over the Manatee River at Braden Castle Park.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2011
Weekly Winner: What does it all mean?

Lois Braley took this photo of a double rainbow July 4 over the Manatee River at Braden Castle Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Assistant Director Margaret Barbieri and Director Iain Webb (Courtesy Photo)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 14, 2014
Sarasota Ballet secures its future for 10 more years

Sarasota Ballet signs director Iain Webb, Assistant Director Margaret Barbieri and Managing Director Mary Anne Servian for 10-year contract.

  • Arts + Culture
The Sarasota City Commission reconvenes from its summer break with a 2:30 and 6 p.m. regular meeting today at City Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 20, 2012
Commission reviews strong city mayor proposal today

Commissioners are set to review two purchase proposals for a strip of land on the corner of Frutiville and Beneva roads.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 29, 2010
TOP STORY, JULY: It's a Go!

Commission approves Key Club plan 6-1

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Fireworks will be the main attraction. Photo provided by Flickr.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 6, 2017
Fireworks display to brighten Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch

An Independence Day celebration will be held July 1 at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2015
Obituary: James McConnell

James McConnell, 87, of Longboat Key, died Feb. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • April 16, 2018
SCADaddle 5K raises awareness for heart condition affecting healthy women

The first ever Southwest Florida 5K SCADaddle for Research brought survivors and supporters together to raise money for research.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Crews have already begun work on repairing the pipe failure, but the road segment is expected to remain close through the weekend.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 24, 2018
UPDATE: U.S. 301 reopens to traffic downtown

The segment of southbound U.S. 301 between Fruitville Road and Main Street was closed Wednesday as workers repaired a pipe failure.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 8, 2010
SMR acquires full ownership of Main Street

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch announced today it has bought out interest held by its partner for the Lakewood Ranch Main Street project, Casto Lifestyle Properties.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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