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The Braden River Havoc 8U
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 13, 2013
Sidelines

Mustangs win third straight state crown; Braden River opens preseason with wins; ODA's season ends in regional semifinals; LWR PAL Raiders win Super Bowl

  • East County
  • Sports
Daily Headlines personality Emily Walsh enjoys shooting clays at Ancient Oak Gun Club in July.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 13, 2013
FRIDAY FIVE: Odd hobbies every Sarasotan should try

Sarasota isn't all about fishing and golf anymore.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Kris Parins, local artist and member of the Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society, won first prize at the FSWS's latest juried exhibition.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 9, 2014
Beautiful Minds

Local watercolor society creates an artistic splash in latest exhibition.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • January 16, 2019
Siesta group files federal lawsuit in response to Big Pass dredging proposal

Save Our Siesta Sand 2 has taken to the federal court system in order to prevent dredging that would be used to renourish Lido Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
GreyHawk Landing resident Tony Bryan uses his personal video equipment to record community development district meetings.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 4, 2017
Bradenton community tries new neighborhood watch

Resident's hobby pays dividends for those who want to view GreyHawk Landing CDD meetings.

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • March 12, 2018
Harry Joseph Curl

Harry Joseph Curl departed Earth on Feb. 3, 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By John Ewing |
  • January 31, 2012
Last Weekend in Sarasota: Kirsten Does the Dub and Gets Artsy

Last Weekend in Sarasota: Kirsten Does the Dub and Gets Artsy

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Cynthia Sayer (Courtesy photo)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 17, 2014
Weekend best bet: Cynthia Sayer's Hot Jazz Trio

Cynthia Sayer's Hot Jazz Trio performs 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 and 2 p.m. Sunday, January 19 at The Glenridge Performing Arts Center, 733 Scotland Way.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2011
Worship services

A list of worship services this week on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 14, 2013
From the archives: 2010: Colony checkout time

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's final guests checked out Aug. 15, 2010.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Runners make their way down the John Ringling Bridge.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 13, 2016
First Watch Half Marathon changes course

The First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon partners with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 14, 2016
Siesta Key hosts annual Crystal Classic

The Crystal Classic sand sculpting festival will continue until 5 p.m. tomorrow.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The cast of "Steel Magnolias," which opens Sept. 19 at The Players Theatre
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 6, 2013
Weekend's Best Bet: Get a hair cut at The Players Theatre

Get a haircut Saturday, and give to a good cause at The Players Theatre's Locks of Love charity event tied to the opening of 'Steel Magnolias.'

  • Arts + Culture
A fire tore through storage sheds at the gulf front property Sunday night, causing two propane tanks to explode.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 29, 2016
Top Story — August: Explosions rock Sandpiper Inn on Longboat Key

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 21, 2016
Longboaters reminisce on holiday memories and mishaps

From cats knocking over the Christmas tree to lighting Hanukkah candles with grandchildren, the holidays are a time for memories, good or bad.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2011
Letters to the editor

Editor is 'clueless'; License plate cameras would add to safety of the island; Signs draw focus away from roadway; No-growth advocates win

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
"Singin' in the Rain" runs through Feb.7. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 19, 2018
Stage adaptation of classic 'Singin' in the Rain' spoofs the early days of Hollywood

The Players production of "Singin' in the Rain" pokes fun at old Hollywood with classic MGM musical tropes.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 4, 2013
School district to hire 85 teachers

The hiring of 85 additional teachers for this school year is one of many unexpected costs the Manatee County School District added to its budget.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 20, 2010
Sports in Brief

Junior golfer wins championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 3, 2017
Sarasota Ballet honors director Iain Webb

Sarasota Ballet donors gathered for a private dinner at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Feb. 3.

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