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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2013
Sidelines: Highlands Golf Course ready to re-open

The Highlands Golf Course, part of The Meadows Country Club, will hold its grand re-opening July 5 through July 7.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ballroom City is proposing to take over operations of the Payne Park Auditorium for a $1 annual lease for five years.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 7, 2010
Dance school proposes auditorium takeover

Ballroom City, a dance school that currently uses the Payne Park Auditorium, is offering to take over the maintenance and operations of the facility, which requires $24,000 each year in taxpayer subsidy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dick Vitale.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 24, 2019
Dick Vitale Gala releases additional info on Courage Award recipients

The event will give recognition to ESPN's Holly Rowe and Lee Corso.

  • East County
  • Sports
Clients at Stomping Grounds Fitness and MMA train during a sweltering summer day.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 26, 2013
FRIDAY FIVE: Trendy ways to stay in shape

It may be the middle of summer, but you can jump into a new fitness routine and be ready to show off your losess (or gains) on the white sands of Siesta Key this fall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2009
Worship Services

Worship Services

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2019
East County weather page photo: October 24

Bill Turnbull captured this Eagle rebuilding his nest on White Eagle Boulevard in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Volunteer Roxanne Williamson holds up a 10-pound bag of shells found on the grounds of Phillippi Estate Park.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 7, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Consortium of Colleges, City land swap

WEEK OF JAN. 7 2016

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brad Pitt
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 25, 2011
Summer Movie Preview

Beat the heat, grab a seat and chill out at your favorite movie theater. Hot sequels and superheroes aside, I'm opting for substance and style with this year's summer picks.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 12, 2017
Sarasota salutes its veterans

More than 30 organizations marched down Main Street for Sarasota's Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Patrons will have the options to dine in, carry out or use the drive-thru. PDQ also offers catering services.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 19, 2014
PDQ restaurant opens Sunday

The PDQ (People Dedicated to Quality) restaurant chain is known for its fresh chicken tenders, sandwiches and salads and homemade sauces and dressings.

  • East County
  • News
lash
  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • August 25, 2014
The Eyes Have It: Part 2

The Eyes Have It: Part 2

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Laurel Park residents say some drivers are failing to stop along Osprey Avenue as they detour around a closed downtown intersection.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 18, 2018
Laurel Park targets cut-through traffic

Residents of the downtown-adjacent neighborhood are concerned about the uptick in traffic associated with a nearby roundabout project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • October 29, 2017
Movie review: 'Lucky'

Harry Dean Stanton leads in his best performance ever.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Observer Challenge Division four champions Jim Purcell, Roger Blair, Kristin Beeman and Angie Eason display their trophy.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 14, 2014
MONDAY EVENT MASHUP: Weekend photo events

Observer Challenge; Sarasota Holiday Boat Parade; Living Nativity; and MORE!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
'John Ringling’s Circus Nutcracker' takes place Dec. 20 and Dec. 21.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 4, 2013
Holiday Hot Tickets

Whether you've been naughty or nice, here's a list of holiday-themed arts events that will help you count down the days until Christmas.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 21, 2020
Fitness and fun all in one in East County

Fitness and fun all in one at Gullett Elementary

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 14, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Marco Rometo

The Observer highlights Out-of-Door Academy runner Marco Rometo.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota County commissioners consider doing the entire Siesta Key public beach project at once, which would require borrowing against future funds from the penny surtax.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 13, 2012
County OKs beach project design

Sarasota County engineers and a private design team estimate construction will take 27 months.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Rabbi Brenner Glickman and Judy Glickman Lauder
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 17, 2019
Temple Emanu-El author presents book on the Holocaust

Author Judy Glickman Lauder had a reception and presentation of her book on Feb. 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
7011 Dominion Lane, Lakewood Ranch
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 24, 2015
Million Dollar Listing

What can $1 million get you for a single-family home in Sarasota, Longboat Key, Siesta Key, Lakewood Ranch and University Park?

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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