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Akiko Campbell puts her artistic touch on the face of Riverwalk's Paige Broderick.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • November 12, 2016
A slice of Italian life in Lakewood Ranch

Festa Italiana offers chance to experience Italy.

  • East County
  • News
Joey Arnold and Josh Paige embrace after the game.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 8, 2017
Sailors rediscover fun of baseball, even without state title

The team fell 7-0 to Hagerty High in the Class 8A state semifinals.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jim Messina with RCLA Town Hall Chair Chris Cremer, Sharyl Attkisson and Karl Rove
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 3, 2016
Rove, Messina talk chances of presidential hopefuls

Political strategists Karl Rove and Jim Messina breakdown Iowa caucus results.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2013
Longboat resident gets schooled with dolphins while on vacation

Mary Lou Moeller made new friends on a recent Caribbean cruise during a stop at the island of Curacao.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Louis and Diana Doyle, owners of the Ringling Shopping Center, have challenged the Sarasota City Commission's denial of a Walmart on their property.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 2, 2014
Commission to discuss Ringling Shopping Center suit

Sarasota city commissioners will meet in private Wednesday, to discuss a possible settlement strategy for the lawsuit regarding the 2013 Walmart denial.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 27, 2015
Do This: 'The Essence of Oddity' art show

Do This: 'The Essence of Oddity' art show

  • Arts + Culture
Boys senior Josh Young slams it home during the dunk contest.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 21, 2018
Mustang Madness signals basketball season

Lakewood Ranch High's Mustang Madness signals the beginning of basketball season in East County

  • East County
  • Sports
Authorities captured the suspect today.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 30, 2016
Bradenton stabbing suspect arrested

Authorities arrested Hugo Orona for stabbing his roommate.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Short |
  • December 11, 2015
Seagrass health improves in Sarasota Bay

Coverage has increased dramatically, returning to levels not seen since the 1950s.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2011
Letters to the Editor

State would get great return from rowing center funding; Jellyfish aren't '¨the problem here

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 21, 2014
Campaign Against Summer Hunger surpasses its goal

The 40-day campaign, which ended May 10, is part of All Faiths’ efforts to end hunger for Sarasota families.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 5, 2013
Patterson Foundation launches Legacy of Valor campaign

In the year leading up to the opening of Sarasota National Cemetery's Patriot Plaza, the Patterson Foundation will partner with community organizations to honor veterans and their families.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bradford Saivetz |
  • September 11, 2013
My view: ULI group needs wider representation

Most of the task force members have connections to the town's 'body politic' of Town Hall insiders.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Peter Vrinios has been making candy canes since he was 7 and now is teaching his son.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 15, 2010
Confection Perfection

Peter Vrinios has been making candy canes since he was 7 years old. Now, the GreyHawk Landing resident is bringing his family's tradition to the East County for the first time.

  • East County
  • News
Gloria Jara-Macias and Alondra Martinez remind girls to walk with their pedometers. (Photo courtesy of Girls Inc.)
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • January 13, 2014
Girls Inc. launches Step It Up Challenge

The challenge encourages girls and their families to work on a simple but effective goal of taking more steps daily.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
City Commission candidate Matt Sperling is inispired by his father'   s legacy.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 12, 2017
Matt Sperling enters City Commission race

Following in the footsteps of his father, Ted Sperling, Matt Sperling hopes to make a splash on the City Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The "Thunder Road" burger has applewood smoke bacon, American cheese, bourbon barbecue and a sesame bun.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 22, 2015
Burger & Beer joint opens at Mall at UTC

The location will be the company's fourth.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • June 4, 2009
New San Marco board boasts big plans for plaza

A new board of directors took over the San Marco Plaza Association in March.

  • East County
  • News
Jennifer Walker submitted this photo of shore birds at sunset on Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2015
Sarasota photo contest winner: Oct. 8

Jennifer Walker submitted this photo of shore birds at sunset on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Doreen Steinhauser submitted this photo taken in Bradenton showing the colors of the Florida sky.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2015
East County photo contest winner: Oct. 8

Doreen Steinhauser submitted this photo taken in Bradenton showing the colors of the Florida sky.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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