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The meeting will be held at Cardinal Mooney, Buchanan's alma mater.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • January 9, 2014
Mooney alumnus hosting cystic fibrosis fundraiser meeting

Buchanan is looking for help with organizing a golf tournament and coming up with ideas for smaller fundraising events. People can donate money, time or services says the Sarasota native.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2010
Cops Corner

Jan. 31 Fruits of their labor 8:52 a.m. -- 5100 block of GMD. Suspicious Circumstance. A woman told police that during the past week, someone picked about 100 oranges and grapefruits from fruit trees on her property.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2019
East County weather page photo: December 12

Gordon Silver captured this bunny exploring a front yard in Del Webb of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Richardo Rhodes and Emily Dixon in Ricardo Graziano's “Symphony of Sorrows."
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • April 6, 2014
DANCE REVIEW: 'Ashton, Graziano & Tudor'

The Sarasota Ballet performed another expertly planned triple-bill performance this past weekend.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 6, 2012
Our View: Effective sales 'prevention'

Mention the word "parking" to Diana Corrigan, executive director of the St. Armands Circle Association, and you're likely to see flames and smoke spewing from her eyes, nose, mouth and ears. Talk about a hot topic.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Cancellations of mass gatherings are extending into the summer as COVID-19 continues to pose public health challenges.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 21, 2020
Fourth of July fireworks canceled on Siesta Key, Sarasota's bayfront

Organizers of the annual Independence Day fireworks shows said the decision was taken to ensure public safety and avoid the spread of COVID-19.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The district contracts with local agencies like the Sheriff’s Office for security. As early as next year, the district plans to hire its own officers.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 18, 2018
Sarasota Schools still faces budget deficit with plan to instate own police force

Although the district will save some money with the choice to start its own internal police force, it's not enough to cover the security-related deficit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
James Ranson, Esther Dickmann, Alan Corey, Trine Bolling and Lynne Mesky of Gloria Musicae
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 29, 2014
Sarasota Orchestra and Gloria Musicae give a behind-the-scenes look

Sarasota Orchestra and Gloria Musicae give a behind-the-scenes look

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • November 4, 2014
VIDEO: Ziegler triumphs

Bridget Ziegler overcame a 2,000-vote deficit in August to defeat Ken Marsh and retain her Sarasota County School Board seat.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2009
Cops' Corner 08.06.09

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Katy Rose Olive Oils in Lakewood Ranch will close.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 8, 2016
Katy Rose Olive Oils to close in Lakewood Ranch

Owners head toward retirement with Farewell Wine Tasting event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 3, 2016
Asolo Rep pulls out all the stops for "Guys and Dolls"

The theater company offered a sneak peek of its dazzling season-opener.

  • Arts + Culture
East County football roundup: 10.04.19.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 4, 2019
East County football roundup: 10.04.19

Two wins and a loss for area teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
Coco and Brice Claypoole stand in front of their homemade pro-peacock sign.
  • By Nathalie Kaemmerer and Sten Spinella |
  • July 30, 2019
Peacock debate spreads its wings again in Longboat neighborhood

Longbeach Village peacocks ruffle feathers in a discussion between those who love them and those who support town efforts to keep the flock small.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2010
Surely we jest!

Welcome to our first April Fools' issue!

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Weldon Frost was a prolific writer of letters to the editor.
  • By Weldon Frost | Contributor |
  • July 7, 2017
Weldon Frost led adventurous, loving life

Memorial for "The last gentleman of Longboat' planned for the fall

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 29, 2014
SMR submits amended Villages' DRI

Lakewood Ranch officials hope to start work soon on the first village-style project approved under Sarsota's 2050 plan.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 15, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Sarasota Open continues to grow; Longboat Key Club and Resort focuses on health; Chase Bank on St. Armands Circle now open; Longboat Key Club ranks among top tennis resorts

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!
  • By John McGuire |
  • July 12, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 7.13.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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