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Joshua Simon is eager to learn more about the Second Amendment and compete for college scholarships during the National Rifle Association’s National Youth Education Summit this summer. Courtesy photos.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 16, 2012
ODA student earns trip to Washington D.C.

Out-of-Door Academy student Joshua Simon this summer will head to the Captiol for an educational summit with the National Rifle Association.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 6, 2013
Daily Headlines: Nov. 6, 2013

Today's stories: Broken Egg closes on Siesta Key; Longboat Key realtors bullish on market; Mixon Fruit Farms celebrates 75th season; and MORE!

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 25, 2009
ODA students learn gift of giving

Students made 50 Thanksgiving meal baskets for families in need at Gocio Elementary School in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 27, 2010
Stakeholders learn about the state of Sarasota Bay

The event was the inaugural Sarasota Bay Watch stakeholders meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Al Arbour at a press conference in 2007 following his 1500th game coached for the New York Islanders. At the game, a banner with the number 1,500 was raised in the Nassau Coliseum.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • September 2, 2015
Al Arbour: A champion on and off the rink

Al Arbour, 82, who won eight Stanley Cups as an NHL player and coach, died Aug. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo by Rod Millington
  • By June LeBell |
  • November 1, 2015
Music review: "La bohème"

Attention to detail allows a timeless classic to shine.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 11, 2012
News Briefs

Meeting advertising doesn't add up; Weekly Publix progress report; Mote releases turtle, continues to treat dolphin

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pine Shores Presbyterian Church youth group members present the $19,256 check to All Faiths Food Bank Chief Operating Officer John Livingston and Director of Donor Relations Aundria Castleberry.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 19, 2015
Souper stars

A session of packing food and presenting a check for $19,256 to All Faiths Food Bank were part of the final steps in the Souper Bowl of Caring project the youth group participated in this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2009
Lightning strikes three area houses

Severe thunderstorms the afternoon of Aug. 21 kept East County firefighters busy battling several lightning-related fires.

  • East County
  • News
Lauren Strongin-Ciobanu in Houston Ballet's "The Nutcracker."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 12, 2011
Scene & Heard

Former Sarasota ballerina's star rises in Houston Ballet; The HuB Cup runneth over with Hollywood glamour; and Glitz up your weekend at the Five-Star Ball.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 6, 2015
Business briefs

Plymouth Harbor board elects new members; Mar Vista, Arts Center team up for concert series; Cannons recognized as top 100 boat dealer

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 7, 2010
Benderson brightens retirement community

The Manatee Jewish Housing Council is renaming its Honore Avenue campus as Benderson Village.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 3, 2013
Area teams fall in quarterfinals

Three local baseball teams saw their seasons come to an end in the regional quarterfinals May 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 9, 2009
Solution for sand looms

The town will support the placement of a natural-gas pipeline as long as Port Dolphin agrees, in writing, to help pay for removal of white sand in the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Police Chief Mikel Hollaway will retire in October after serving as chief for two years. Hollaway has 30 years of service with the department.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 23, 2012
Sarasota police chief to retire in October

Sarasota Police Chief Mikel Hollaway is a member of the state's Deferred Retirement Option Program, which mandates that an employee receives additional pension dollars for five years before they must retire.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City Manager Bob Bartolotta agreed to resign Tuesday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 22, 2012
Year in review: January 2012, 'Resignation aftermath'

The morning after Mayor Suzanne Atwell successfully called for the resignation of former City Manager Bob Bartolotta, the mayor said she was "focusing on the larger picture."

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fernando and Betsy Traba share a love of Indian food. Photo by Loren Mayo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • July 3, 2012
Kitchen Classics: Fernando and Betsy Traba

"You won't starve if you're stuck with me making dinner," says Betsy Traba, "but I don't really enjoy cooking."

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy rendering
  • By David Conway |
  • May 1, 2014
Construction to begin on Main Street high-rise

A developer prepares to break ground on The Jewel. When finished in 2015, it will be the tallest building downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jordan Golden
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 17, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Jordan Golden

Ten-year-old Jordan Golden won the Drive, Chip & Putt Championships June 29, at the Bobby Jones Golf Club, to qualify for the regional qualifier Aug. 17, in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 20, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Sarah Miller

Lakewood Ranch High midfielder Sarah Miller scored nine goals in the team's three final games this season. Here is an inside look at this week's Athlete of the Week.

  • East County
  • Sports
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