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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 8, 2019
East County weather page photo: August 8

Mark Williamson captured this bald eagle landing in Conservatory Park.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 8, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 8

Michael Cohen spotted this tricolor heron near South Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 4, 2012
Letters to the Editor

SRQ was over-expanded

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The Lakewood Ranch girls basketball team takes the court for the Class 7A state championship Feb. 20.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 22, 2016
Mustangs on the Map

Lakewood Ranch completes its most successful season in school history.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River running back Brian Battie stiff arms a teammate during practice.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 8, 2018
Focus returns to football during preseason practice

Goals are in place for area high school teams

  • East County
  • Sports
"I like doing self-portraits," Truman Adams says. "It's an introspective thing. I feel that everyone has a dual nature, an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 17, 2010
Portrait of an artist

After years of meticulously painting the human face, portrait artist Truman Adams is ready to work faster and larger.

  • Arts + Culture
One of the books East County's Joseph Polizzi is introducing involves the artistic, decorative eggs his mother designed.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 20, 2019
Sarasota author introduces two new books

Sarasota author introduces two new books, including his "The Court of Winter Roses."

  • East County
  • News
Wedding Professionals Tomorrowland Party eventgoers Kourtney Culler, Christina Harris and Alisa Forbis. Forbis purchased her top at Express. Photo by Love & Style Photography
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • September 5, 2018
Fashion Insider: Merry and Metallic

Get your shine on with these metallic looks for this week's Sarasota Observer Fashion Insider.

  • Black Tie
Connie Mederos-Jacobs, right, teaches Kathy Brooks how to prepare mamaliga. Courtesy photo.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • February 6, 2013
Temple Beth Israel holds mamaliga cooking class

Congregants at Temple Beth Israel got a taste of the old country Thursday, Jan. 31.

  • Longboat Key
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Joe Stokes
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2018
Manatee County School Board District 4: Joe Stokes

Joe Stokes is a retired educator and school district official.

  • East County
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Alana Kutt.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 24, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 05.24.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 05.24.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota Heat 14U catcher Sarah Crawford is batting .407 with 22 hits and three walks this season. Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 12, 2013
Field General: Sarah Crawford

Sarah Crawford, 14, was the lone local player chosen to be a part of America's Team, which will travel to Italy and Greece next month.

  • East County
  • Sports
Nancy and Jack Rozance
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 10, 2016
Meet Longboat’s Lovebirds

In honor of Valentine’s Day Feb. 14, meet some Key couples who have been struck by cupid’s arrow.

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  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 14, 2016
L'Ambiance residents host holiday tea

Each attendee brought a gift to be donated to Children's Guardian Fund.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: September 12

Tom McGee captured this common gallinule family swimming together at Celery Fields.

  • Sarasota
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City of Sarasota and Longboat election results
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 13, 2013
March 13: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: City of Sarasota and Longboat election results; Longboat Key intends to freeze police pension; Sarasota County seeks input on Sarasota 2050; Local firefighter finalist in weight-loss contest; Patron Saints: Karen and Michael Gardiner

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Adam N. Phillips, D.O, Board Certified General Surgeon & Vein Specialist |
  • June 10, 2021
Why Do My Legs Hurt?

Why Do My Legs Hurt?

  • Health
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Revelers enjoy a past St. Patrick’s Day gathering at the Irish Rover in Gulf Gate. The pub closed in August 2011. File photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • March 15, 2012
St. Patrick's day parties expected in Siesta Village

Because the pub that hosted a community-wide St. Patrick's Day celebration in Gulf Gate closed in August, more revelers are expected in Siesta Village this year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Disabled Army veteran Michael Monthervil and his girlfriend, Ashley Nickles, address the crowd at the Elks Lodge during a fundraiser for Homes for Our Troops.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 14, 2018
Lakewood Ranch Elks pig out for charity

Lakewood Ranch Elks Lodge hosts fundraiser for Homes for Our Troops

  • East County
  • News
Do you even riff, bro? A conversation with Mike J. Nelson of Mystery Science Theater 3000 and RiffTrax
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 18, 2013
Do you even riff, bro? A conversation with Mike J. Nelson of Mystery Science Theater 3000 and RiffTrax

Do you even riff, bro? A conversation with Mike J. Nelson of Mystery Science Theater 3000 and RiffTrax

  • Arts + Entertainment
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