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Jacob Grewal and Griffin Merrit
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 21, 2015
Phillippi Shores students cool off with field day

Students spend the day eating watermelon, playing games with Field Day at Phillippi Shores Elementary May 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Anthony DiGiovanni, of Siesta Key Sertoma, tries to slide into home, but he was out on the tag by Southeast Bank catcher Justin Wenchen.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 13, 2015
This week in history 5.14.2015

A glimpse of the way things were from the Pelican Press archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Manatee County commissioners held a special meeting Wednesday to discuss the item.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 23, 2015
Manatee County accepts BP oil spill dollars

Manatee County should receive $1.44 million this fall from BP, in relation to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

  • East County
  • News
Susan Scott. Courtesy photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 6, 2012
Scott named to lead Education Foundation

The Education Foundation of Sarasota County Jan. 5 announced the appointment of Susan Scott as the nonprofit's new executive director, following a special meeting of the organization's board of directors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
First place for a single-family home goes to 681 Emerald Harbour Drive. Photo by: Rachel S. O'Hara
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 14, 2011
Longboat Key's spirit is put on display

Rudolph's nose isn't the only thing glowing this year, because our island decorated full-out.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 12, 2015
Week's best bets: Monday, Jan. 12

Week's best bets: Monday, Jan. 12

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Andrea Feldmar, interim CEO Ron Gelbman and Nancy Hendricks are among a team of volunteers and employees of the Center for Building Hope who are working to repair the organization's reputation and credibility in its community.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 19, 2015
East County cancer center hopes to rebuild

Interim CEO Ron Gelbman works to restore more than financial stability at The Center for Building Hope.

  • East County
  • News
Cardinal Mooney's Liam Hudson will help lead the Cougars into the 6th Annual Marcus Freeman Memorial Invitational April 1.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 31, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top Sarasota area sporting events

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Rod Thomson
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • November 2, 2011
My View Postal decisions were good politics

The U.S. Postal Service decision to keep open the Tallevast distribution office is good news for those 300 employees. But it does not alter the underlying need for cuts.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Paul Caragiulo, Mark Caragiulo, Rob Caragiulo, John Caragiulo and Anthony Caragiulo at their Italian-American restaurant Caragiulos.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 11, 2015
Caragiulos to be featured on "Emeril's Florida"

Emeril Lagasse spotlights another Sarasota staple on his all-Florida Cooking Channel program

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2015
2015: The Best of Cops Corner

2015: The Best of Cops Corner

  • East County
  • News
Norma Mieras
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2015
OBITUARY | Norma Mieras

Norma Sjaarda Mieras, 88, of Longboat Key and formerly of Saugatuck and Douglas, Mich., died Oct. 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chessi Phillips models iConcept artist Lisa Berger’s ‘Good to the Last Drop (of her head)’ at Art Center Sarasota’s iConcept7 Jan. 22.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • December 31, 2015
Best of Black Tie 2015

As the 2015 social calendar comes to a close, Black Tie reviews the year in pictures

  • Black Tie
Rodger Skidmore submitted this sunset photo, taken off Big Pass.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Rodger Skidmore submitted this sunset photo, taken off Big Pass.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 11, 2018
Choral Artists of Sarasota soloist makes joyful noise

Amy Jo Connours will lift up her voice at the choral's “Saints and Singers” concert April 15.

  • Arts + Culture
Johnathan Reid will help lead Lakewood Ranch into the Varsity County Championships April 5.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 30, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top East County sporting events

  • East County
  • Sports
At first glance, this home on Siesta Key could be mistaken for another overscaled McMansion from the boom period. But wander around awhile, and the magic takes over.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • December 24, 2015
Three things: Personal best

What three homes captured Contributing Writer Bob Plunkett's heart in 2015?

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 25, 2014
Homeward sound: Justin Layman's homecoming jam night

Homeward sound: Justin Layman's homecoming jam night

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 30, 2012
SCORES: Lady Thunder wrap up regular season with wins

The Out-of-Door Academy girls tennis team closed out its regular season with a pair of victories over Lemon Bay March 27 and Cardinal Mooney March 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
“Unity” by Nnamdi Okonkwo is one of the three finalists under consideration for a future downtown roundabout.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 27, 2016
Artists prepare to pitch roundabout sculptures

On Tuesday, the city’s Public Art Committee will hear three presentations on proposed artwork for a roundabout at Orange Avenue and Ringling Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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