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Sarasota's Keith Page might have not won the Florida Turkey Trot but he was the first one to finish wearing a turkey on his head. "It was no picnic," he said.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 28, 2019
Great spot for a trot

Florida Turkey Trot draws almost 3,000 to Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Iwo Jima: A survivor's story
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 13, 2013
Feb. 13: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota residents voice roundabout suggestions; Manatee County Schools' innovation and design 'team' works to install Common Core; Iwo Jima: A survivor's story; Home of the Month: Artistic History

  • Longboat Key
  • News
April Soroko
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 9, 2011
April Soroko on the set of "Race" (VIDEO)

Set designer April Soroko discusses her latest project at Florida Studio Theatre - creating the law office for the set of David Mamet's "Race."

  • Arts + Culture
Amy Huebner has volunteered at Bayside Community Church for about five years.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 1, 2015
Conversation With: Amy Huebner

Learn more about Amy Huebner in this week's Q&A.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • March 14, 2013
Chapman, Atwell and Dorfman advance to next round of city elections

Chapman, Atwell and Dorfman advance to next round of city elections

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2011
Sarasota scavengers hunt for mobile adventures

SCVNGR and Sarasota County have partnered to allow people to play on-the-go with a mobile scavenger hunt.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2014
Our View

How to divvy the tourist tax

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Photo by Renee McVety
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 13, 2015
Theater review: 'Hair'

The spirit of the ’60s is alive and well in this Venice Theatre production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Stephanie, Dane and Eva Martinez watch as Neal Communities President and CEO Pat Neal cuts the tape on a tree signifying the company’s 9,000th home. The tree is located in the Martinezes’ backyard.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • July 10, 2013
Neal Communities celebrates milestone

The Lakewood Ranch-based builder planted a tree in the backyard of its 9,000th home last week to commemorate the event.

  • East County
  • News
Jean Lolli and Debby Johnson were recognized for their years of service at Forty Carrots.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • October 23, 2013
Forty Carrots celebrates 20 years

Forty Carrots Family Center celebrated their 20th Anniversary Wednesday, Oct. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A record number of dolphin calves have been born this season.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 30, 2017
Sarasota Bay sees record year for dolphin births

During the 2017 season, 19 dolphin calves were recorded in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 30, 2009
Braden River claims district championship

The Lady Pirates followed up their undefeated district season with their second consecutive district title after defeating Sebring 6-1 April 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
Speaker Designate Richard Corcoran. File photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2015
'The enemy is always ... us!'

Florida’s House speaker designate got it right: Lawmakers are the problem, not special interests.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The potential dredging of Big Pass has become a source of controversy surrounding a proposed Lido Beach renourishment project.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 20, 2014
Lido residents stay out of sand fray

Lido Key residents say they will focus on taking an even-keeled approach to a proposed beach renourishment project that's drawing heat from Siesta Key organizations.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
A fire following Superstorm Sandy destroyed Siesta resident Helene Hyland’s childhood home in New York. Courtesy photo.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 20, 2012
Resident faces storm aftermath

Superstorm Sandy dealt an emotional blow to island residents.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
 St. Armands Landlords, Merchants and Residents liked the minimal amount of space the structure occupied.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 15, 2018
St. Armands group advances bathroom plans

The St. Armands Business Improvement District remains concerned about potential expenses associated with building public restrooms.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverview senior Austin Katz won a silver medal in the 200-meter backstroke at the Junior Pan Pacific Swimming Championships Aug. 24-27, in Maui. (courtesy)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 8, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Riverview senior prepares to make waves in return to the pool.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Don O'Leary is a retired New York City firefighter.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 15, 2011
Longtime Ranch supervisor resigns

Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 2 Supervisor Don O'Leary today submitted his resignation.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 19, 2012
S.T.E.M. grant falls short

Manatee County's $28.7 million grant request placed 22nd nationally.

  • East County
  • News
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