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Gracie Marston.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 10, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Gracie Marston

Braden River cross-country freshman Gracie Marston talks her running origins and her family's love of surfing

  • East County
  • Sports
ODA senior Parke Phillips hit three home runs, including two grand slams, the first week of the season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 18, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Riverview sweeps Player of the Year and Coach of the Year honors for Class 8A

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.15.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
A helpful hint for the Labor Day Regatta.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 10, 2015
Regatta reminder

A friendly reminder for a regatta sailor and The Real HousePets of Sarasota contest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 22, 2014
University Park woman killed

University Park residents mourn the loss of Susan Murphy, who died Friday after falling beneath her vehicle.

  • East County
  • News
Gail Gilvey, Heidi Berry, Janice Doherty and Mary Drugan. Photo courtesy of Gail Gilvey.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 5, 2020
You Observed: Longboat Harbour residents get on their dancing shoes for Motown party

The themed party was a success among residents as they swung to the music.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • April 23, 2018
Perfect writing and acting pairs make 'Final Portrait' a delightful ride

Excellent dialogue, camera angles and acting make for an engaging tale of American writer James Lord's experience being painted by Swiss artist Alberto Giacometti.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Courtesy photo. Pinellas Safe Harbor, a shelter in Pinellas County, could serve as a model for a homeless facility built to serve Sarasota County.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 10, 2013
City shelter opponents speak out

In advance of consultant Robert Marbut's plans to fight against homelessness in the region, two Sarasota city commissioners are already questioning his process.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 12, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 13

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
This home at 1 John Ringling Blvd., in Lido Beach, has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms and 1,511 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.3 million.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 27, 2011
Lido Beach home sells for $2.3 million

John and Suzette Lodge, of Osprey, sold the home at 1 John Ringling Blvd. in Lido Beach Division A to JRB LLC, a Florida limited-liability company with a Sarasota address, for $2.3 million. Built in 1973, the 1,511-square-foot home has three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms and sits on more than a half-acre of land. According to the Sarasota County Property Appraiser's website, sarasotaproperty.net, the last recorded sale related to the parcel was for $10,000 in August 1971.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 19, 2019
He might cry ‘wolf,’ but it is for good reason

Sarasota businessman Martin Hyde used his three minutes at the City Commission meeting with a fiscal message.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 3, 2011
Town millage rate stays flat

The town 's recommended budget for fiscal year 2011-12 keeps the millage rate flat and includes a $52,400 budget surplus.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 2, 2016
Children eat up Dr. Seuss stories

Schools plated green eggs and ham for the author's birthday March 2.

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • September 8, 2020
Jayne Forstenzer

Jayne Forstenzer, 99, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2020, just two weeks after celebrating her 99th birthday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • January 21, 2020
Temple Emanu-el hosts interfaith service

Temple Emanu-El and Light of the World International Church celebrated Martin Luther King Day on Jan. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Volunteer Sierra Snow and Director of Development Katie Hood enjoy working one-on-one with people affected by Alzheimer's.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 2, 2014
The Good News: Katie Hood

Focusing on healthy brains, Katie Hood and the Alzheimer's Association provide support for Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Christina Fraser, events manager at The Ringling, drew her inspiration for her MASHterpieces art from a dream.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 17, 2017
Collaborative art exhibition MASHterpieces returns to Sarasota

New format, same mission. MASHterpieces returns, blending art, creativity and recycling.

  • Arts + Culture
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 2, 2017
Cops corner

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports for Lakewood Ranch and eastern Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Amy Anthofer and Nurse of the Year Charlene Chirillo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 11, 2018
The Resort at Longboat Key Club thanks nurses

To finish off National Nurses Week, the Resort honored area nurses with lunch on May 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lauren Acton, right, and her mother, Gail Keppler, now live across the street from each other in Central Park.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • March 16, 2011
Home, Sweet Home

Lake Erie College of Osteophathic Medicine student Lauren Acton bought her first home in Central Park in Lakewood Ranch. Her sale was the 8,000th for Ranch developer Neal Communities.

  • East County
  • News
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