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Patricia Orzechowski submitted this sunrise photo of mist reflecting off a pond in Nokomis.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Patricia Orzechowski submitted this sunrise photo of mist reflecting off a pond in Nokomis.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
iStock photo. The Half Shell Oyster House of Sarasota opens officially at 1991 Main Street on Jan. 10.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 16, 2011
New downtown oyster restaurant opens next month

The Half Shell Oyster House opens next month on the corner of Main Street and Links Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
On Friday, Oct. 14, then Acting Town Manager Al Hogle was notified that Planning, Zoning and Building Department employees complained of a problem with PZ&B Director Monica Simpson. File photos.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 19, 2011
Longboat Key faces Town Hall turmoil

After emergency Longboat Key Town Commission meetings Monday and Tuesday, assistant to the town manager Susan Phillips was named acting town manager.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A 2-year-old child has been transported to All Children's Hospital after nearly drowning in the family's pool today.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 29, 2011
Creekwood toddler nearly drowns

The incident occurred around 1 p.m. today.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • October 19, 2012
Large company keeps it personal

Large company keeps it personal

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2013
Obituary: Henry Lehne

Henry Lehne, 98, of Longboat Key died Feb. 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Scott Allen and Mimi Carlin
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • October 31, 2014
Bacchus on the Beach, Bacchanalian Beach Ball

Bacchus on the Beach, Bacchanalian Beach Ball

  • Black Tie
Riverview High School seniors and members of the Do Something Club Ana Orbegozo, Rachael DaSilva and Arianny Bueno spent their Saturday morning cleaning the beach.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • September 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : International Costal Clean Up

Keep Sarasota County Beautiful participated in a worldwide movement Saturday, Sept. 21, for International Costal Clean Up. Approximately 2,400 people volunteered across Sarasota County to clean up their community, a 25 percent increase from last year. Schools, individuals and organizations all joined together to pick up trash.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 24, 2016
Metaphysically Speaking

Michael Newton-Brown is known for his theater work. What few people know about is his other job: a Tarot card reader.

  • Arts + Culture
Pam Eubanks London, Pilgrim, Jenny and Aiden Benham sit beneath a sign that hangs in the living room of their Creekwood home that says “SDG.” The letters stand for “soli Deo gloria,” or “All glory to God.” Bach wrote the reference at the bottom of all his
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 11, 2015
Pastor makes progress with Shoreline Church

The Rev. Pilgrim Benham believes the new Shoreline Church fills a void in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Susan Artemik submitted this sunrise photo, taken near Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch Town Center.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2014
Weather: East County

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  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 2, 2009
Pirates Prevail

In front of a blacked out Homecoming crowd, the Braden River High football team defeated DeSoto High 34-13 tonight.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 26, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'Crazy for You'

'Crazy for You' runs through Nov. 3, at The Players Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
Greg Cummings submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Greg Cummings submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Find out what the Observer's readers have to say.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sarasota resident Ray Collins submitted this sunset photo taken from The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 29, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Sarasota resident Ray Collins submitted this sunset photo taken from The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Peter Schrum and one of his Heavenly Putters clubs.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 3, 2017
Lakewood Ranch man follows his faith to create heaven-sent putter

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
The exterior of the home at 5762 Carriage Drive is pristine—even the lawn has been kept up. Inside, however, fell into ruin.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 22, 2015
Nightmare on Carriage Drive

A Mote Ranch house is undergoing an extreme home makeover.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Bill and Joanne Curphey and Phil Derstine show their destination on a map.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 6, 2013
Area residents travel to Israel

The Rev. Phil Derstine, of Christian Retreat, and a group of 23 others head to Israel to discover their Christian roots.

  • East County
  • News
Halloween-Decoration
  • By Mike Cavaliere |
  • October 30, 2013
Common Nonsense: The secrets we keep underneath our Halloween disguises

Common Nonsense: The secrets we keep underneath our Halloween disguises

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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