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Attendance at the Atomic Holiday Bizarre is eight times higher than it was when it started in 2005. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • December 11, 2019
Atomic Holiday Bazaar dependably out of the ordinary

Annual holiday shopping event indulges our common desire for something different

  • Arts + Culture
Built in 1951, the home at 26- N. Washington Drive has four bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,366 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 20, 2021
Ringling Estates home sells for $4.2 million

Residential real estate transactions for March 8-12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2014
Election 2014: Charter Review Board

This is the second of a three-week installment featuring candidate questionnaires for the local races in the Aug. 26 primary election. This week includes candidates for the Sarasota County School Board and Charter Review Board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Steven Ross finished with 10 points as the host Pirates won their first district title.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 16, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Steven Ross

Braden River junior Steven Ross hit a game-tying three-pointer with 13 seconds left in regulation of the Class 4A-District 10 championship Feb. 11 to send the game into overtime.

  • East County
  • Sports
Silver-spun concrete poles, built to withstand winds of 145 mph, stand and lie on grass near the eastern entrance of The Concession Golf Club.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 26, 2013
Construction on Bobwhite transmission line begins

Florida Power and Light's much-delayed $20 million power line project spans 24.5 miles, from Manatee to Sarasota counties.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 30, 2009
Dirt Pile disturbs neighbors

The creation of a retention pond in Palmer Ranch resulted in a tractor-topped, 30-foot dirt pile that residents say is creating a mess in their nearby communities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cliff Roles |
  • October 31, 2015
2015 Safe Sex Halloween Bash 'Paranormal Prom'

2015 Safe Sex Halloween Bash, "Paranormal Prom"

  • Black Tie
Turtle Beach's geographical position on the Key makes it more vulnerable to erosion than the Siesta Public Beach. Courtesy photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 27, 2011
Another Turtle Beach renourishment in the works

Just as property owners along Turtle Beach finish paying assessments for a 2006-07 renourishment project, the county is expected to start another initiative to add sand to Turtle Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Kolbie Ward.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 25, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 01.25.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 01.25.17

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Cliff Roles |
  • December 6, 2015
Hot Dogs and Cool Cats Goes Wild

Hot Dogs and Cool Cats Goes Willd

  • Black Tie
The Players Centre could become the centerpiece of the Waterside Village at Lakewood Ranch development.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 1, 2016
Players Centre selects architect, builder for Waterside Village project

Sarasota's Schenkel/Shultz and Lakewood Ranch's Willis Smith among the major players.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 21, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Thunder by the Bay and city elections

WEEK OF JAN. 21

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2014
Weather: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The data-sharing agreement comes on the heels of the county's approval to open two libraries for Sunday hours
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • July 10, 2019
County and School Board OK library agreement

The initiative is specifically aimed at increasing digital-resource access for students and educators.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2011
Mooney hits track for CMN

Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School Key Club will sponsor its 10th annual five-mile walk-a-thon beginning at 9 a.m., Jan. 29, at Austin Smithers Stadium, 4171 Fruitville Road, Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarah Wertheimer accepts the $3,500 grant check from Junior League of Sarasota. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 7, 2018
Scene & Heard 11.08.18

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week in Sarasota, featuring the John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Florida State University, Sarasota Contemporary Dance, Florida Studio Theatre, Embracing Our Differences, Asolo Repertory Theatre , Junior League

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By John Ewing |
  • April 10, 2013
The Sarasota Film Festival showcases student screenwriters

The Sarasota Film Festival showcases student screenwriters

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 16, 2017
Review: 'IncrediBello!'

Acrobatic artistry meets clowning in Bello Nock's latest.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2010
Cops Corner 08.26.10

A store manager stated a young male left the store and passed all points of sale without paying for a box of chicken and a box of doughnuts and ran from the store.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 28, 2019
Benjamin Gilkey Fund reimagines Michael's On East with Golden Ticket fundraiser

The fund for innovative cancer research put on a Willy Wonka-themed fundraiser Sept. 28.

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