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Father Dave Cottingham played traditional bagpipe songs.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Patrick's Day Dinner at St. Michael the Archangel

In celebration of St. Patrick's Day, church members enjoyed an Irish meal and traditional song and dance Saturday, March 10. Father Dave Cottingham played traditional bagpipe songs, and guests were treated to a visit from members of the Drake School of Irish Dance, who showed off their fancy footwork.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A few upcoming local auditions taking place are seeking actors, musical theater performers, tenors and Asian American children.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 16, 2014
Upcoming auditions seek new talent

A few upcoming local auditions taking place are seeking actors, musical theater performers, tenors and Asian American children.

  • Arts + Culture
Grace, their 7-year-old yellow Chihuahua, has been missing since Thursday night.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 17, 2012
Summerfield Park couple looking for lost pet

A couple in Summerfield Park in Lakewood Ranch are looking diligently for a beloved family pet, and is asking their friends and neighbors for help.

  • East County
  • News
Elizabeth Martel and her sister, Francesca, with their mother, Lynette Wetheringon
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 16, 2013
Sisters serve up new skills for Special Olympics games

Francesca and Elizabeth Martel will compete this weekend in the state summer games, in Orlando.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Teen drivers will get hands-on training on how to handle emergency situations during the Mopar Road Ready program presented by BRAKES.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 10, 2017
BRAKES makes important stop in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton area

Teen drivers can take advantage of a hands-on, driver safety course.

  • East County
  • News
A little wet weather couldn’t squelch the fun at BRE's walk-a-thon.
  • By Kathy Keebler |
  • November 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River pounds pavement for education

Braden River Elementary students took to the streets during the school's Learning Rocks Walk-A-Thon Oct. 28. Students raised donations for their one-mile walk around the school, which included a fun tunnel, misting tunnel and more. Following the walk, they cooled off with popsicles and a dance party.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2011
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 20, 2012
Second helping: Longboat Key Thanksgiving stories

This week, we offer a plate full of past Longboat Key Thanksgiving stories.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 28, 2012
Tennis Center rates debated

The Longboat Key Town Commission will hold off on raising Public Tennis Center rates for members who don't live on the Key but raised rates for all.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 1, 2010
Key trolley funding disputed

The Town Commission hopes a trolley agreement can be reached before January that doesn't require the town to contribute any money toward continuing the service.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Christine Jennings, CEO of the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, plays Mrs. Mable Ringling alongside Steve Queior, CEO of The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 29, 2013
13th annual Sarasota Ministerial Association's Thanksgiving

The Sarasota Ministerial Association held its annual Thanksgiving luncheon Wednesday, Nov. 27.

  • Sarasota
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A vacant lot in Siesta Key Village may be the future site of a new parking lot.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 14, 2017
Siesta Key mini-golf plan swapped for parking lot

Real estate developer Casto is planning a parking lot in Siesta Key Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 1, 2015
Cops Corner: East County 07.02.15

Here's a peak at the area's incident reports from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2009
Resident releases mystery novel

Longboat Key resident Steven H. Jackson recently released his first novel, 'Death of a Cure: A Thomas Briggs Novel.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh, left, first suggests a millage reduction during an April 16 workshop on a proposed stormwater fee. She said a millage reduction should be considered to offset the fee.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 1, 2019
Tax break on horizon in Manatee County?

District commissioners suggests millage reduction.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 12, 2016
St. Mary has a shamrockin’ good time

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church hosted its annual St. Patrick’s Dance Saturday, March 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sixteen-year-old Adam Caldwell hosted an overnight outdoor retreat April 4 for his synagogue and for an Eagle Scout project. (Photo by Amanda Sebastiano)
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 16, 2014
Temple teen takes the lead

Teenager Adam Caldwell redefined his synagogue's annual retreat to help earn his Eagle Scout badge.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota Surge faces off against the Gainesville Hogs during a scrum. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 27, 2016
Surge wins state championship

The Sarasota Surge rugby team will advance to the USA South Regionals April 30.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jesse Ansley was featured on the cover of Florida Trail Riders magazine in May. Courtesy photo by Dorothy Dekmar
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 26, 2012
Race to the top: Jesse Ansley

At 12 years old, Jesse Ansley has his eyes set on one thing - winning the Grand National Cross Country Series in his age group.

  • East County
  • News
Donor Harold Ronson and Bob Carter, Senior Friendship Center President and CEO
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2010
The Sarasota swing

The Senior Friendship Center dedicated a new Harold and Kay Ronson dance floor at its Sarasota campus Nov. 3, in honor of Harold Ronson's chairmanship of its successful "Night at the Opera" fundraiser last March.

  • Sarasota
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