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David Bromstad, HGTV star and Ringling College alumnus, to deliver alma mater's commencement address.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 9, 2015
HGTV design star David Bromstad to deliver Ringling College's commencement address

Bromstad, host of HGTV's "Color Splash," graduated from Ringling College in 1996.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 28, 2010
OBSERVER TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Ande McDonald

Each week, The East County Observer will introduce one player from the Miss Manatee Softball 12U Observer team.

  • East County
  • Sports
Nicholas Caldwell in the pool at the YMCA.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • November 11, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Nicholas Caldwell

Nicholas Caldwell is a senior at Riverview High School and swims for both his school's swim team and year-round for the YMCA Sharks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
At first glance, this home on Siesta Key could be mistaken for another overscaled McMansion from the boom period. But wander around awhile, and the magic takes over.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • December 24, 2015
Three things: Personal best

What three homes captured Contributing Writer Bob Plunkett's heart in 2015?

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Stone crab claws from Moore's
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2010
Crab claws grab attention this season

Stone crab season started Oct. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 9, 2010
Harvest yields delicious dinner for ODA students

Seventh- and eighth-grade students spent the school year cultivating a garden at the school's Lakewood Ranch campus.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota Military Academy Honor Guard stands at attention at Tuesday’s School Board meeting.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 17, 2013
Sarasota School Board approves SMA proposal

After denying two other charter school applications, the Sarasota School Board narrowly approved the Sarasota Military Academy's proposal to open a charter middle school on a 12-acre site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis and Robin Hartill |
  • January 23, 2013
Commission ratifies firefighter contract

If ratified, firefighters would join the state-run Florida Retirement System. But state rules regarding contributions could make it a tough sell for the union.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hurst Capital was founded by “Tech Twins” Austin and Zach Hurst, who created their first successful business at the age of 11.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 20, 2012
Hurst Capital plans to bid on Hostess

The local company filed a letter of intent with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 19, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Posh on Palm

Posh on Palm is a cottage-style boutique that specializes in shabby chic home decor, French furniture and soaps, vintage linens, clothing and flea market finds.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 3, 2009
Proposed budget calls for 6.4% millage increase

A $498,740 deficit can be eliminated if the Town Commission agrees to an increased tax rate of at least 1.5967 mills.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tony Cummins says his Lady Mustang squad is one of the best in the state.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 30, 2011
JV softball coach tapped to lead varsity Mustangs

Tony Cummins was named the new head coach in August, replacing longtime coach Joe Dowling, who resigned last summer.

  • East County
  • Sports
A condominium at the Vue tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.  Unit 1705 condominium recently sold for $1,969,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 15, 2018
Vue condominium sells for $1,969,000

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 29 through Feb. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Dr. Murray "Murf" Klauber speaks before the Town Commission Monday night.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 4, 2011
Colony extension granted

Longtime Colony Beach & Tennis Resort owner Dr. Murray 'Murf' Klauber hopes to work with the unit owners to recreate a new resort that includes all of the resort's 16 acres.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Principal Tom Buchanan gets slimed by his wife, Pam, and Lori White.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 14, 2010
Tuttle's principal goes slime time

A slime-filled event Tuttle Elementary School raised more than $500 for Tuttle's Positive Behavior Support celebrations for students.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 23, 2010
So you think you can act?

How an eight-minute monologue brought A&E Editor Heidi Kurpiela back to her roots.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota County Commission candidate Fredd Atkins, right, recently led a home tour for the Longboat Key Garden Club.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 22, 2015
Fredd Atkins to run for County Commission

The city of Sarasota’s first black mayor sets his sights on the District 1 seat on the Sarasota County Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cask and Ale is proposed for the space west of Evie’s Tavern.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 19, 2016
City regulations on downtown bars prove flexible

Despite resident opposition, officials have endorsed a Main Street business’ application for a liquor license. How does the city gauge the proper cutoff point for downtown bars?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 13, 2011
Business Observer

Kitchens by Kerrie opens at Centre Shops; Secur-All Insurance moving to former Re/Max building; Davis promoted at Edward Jones' St. Armands branch

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mark Ladwig, Desiree Glasgow, Maria Monroy, Kayla McCarcy, Alexandra Perez and Amanda Evora
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 21, 2010
Children's Express hits the brakes in Sarasota (WITH VIDEO)

The Children's Express is rolling through Florida, stopping in 15 cities for "Milk party" rallies and sharing the message that children must become the state's highest priority, and educating political, business and civic leaders, and parents, about the urgent need to improve the well-being and education of Florida's youngest citizens.

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