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Emily Walsh and Sally Schule at the "She Knows Where She's Going" honoree luncheon. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 20, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

'The gift is for the giver'; Keeping the honorees straight; Sunshine's wine and dine; Madcap moments from 'Madcap Evening'; and Tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
Click inside to view this week's Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2011
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 18, 2010
Heroes shock victim back to life

Three YMCA employees didn't wait for 911 to arrive when a member passed out. Instead, they had him breathing on his own before the emergency vehicle arrived nine minutes later.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rep. Steube
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2011
News Briefs

Straw poll tabulation begins despite concerns; Back-to-School Splash Bash returns to Lakewood; Manatee offers financial aid for seniors' energy bills; Rep. Steube to host open house

  • East County
  • News
Christine and Ryan Roman welcomed their daughter, Giavanna Jayne Nicole Roman, to the world Aug. 6, 2011.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 24, 2011
Man, paralyzed by cancer, celebrates daughter's birth

Ryan Roman didn't know if he'd be alive to see the birth of his daughter,Giavanna. Now, he can't wait to see what the future holds for her.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2010
Our View

Sell the mooring field

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 5, 2010
St. Denis told to find $800,000

The Town Commission wants the town manager to rethink how his departments are run and ask his department heads to find more money to offset an $800,000 shortfall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Harrison Skokos rushed for 62 yards on the night and also hauled in a 44-yard pass.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 5, 2010
Tigers dash Mustangs' playoff hopes

Lakewood Ranch fell short of advancing to the playoffs after falling to Palmetto 28-14 in a Class 4A-District 11 contest Nov. 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River High School senior Gabriela DeJesus said she is enjoying every minute of her senior season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 14, 2011
Braden River senior bounces back on team

After being ruled academically ineligible and having to sit out last season, Braden River senior Gabriela DeJesus brought her grades up and now is back on the court with the Lady Pirates.

  • East County
  • Sports
A poster designed for "A Short History of Decay" shows Longboat Key's shoreline. Designed by Kerry Durkin.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 20, 2012
Film could put spotlight on Key

Writer/director Michael Maren hopes to begin filming 'A Short History of Decay,' an independent film that features a fictional Longboat couple and their son, this fall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch resident Gene Sweeney, left, and Heritage Harbour resident Tim Larson, of Salt of the Earth, can’t wait to break ground on the memorial next month.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 20, 2012
Observed: Perseverance, passion yield patriotic results

Lakewood Ranch resident Gene Sweeney is taking a lesson from Thomas Jefferson.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 21, 2010
Tall (cotton) tale: Casa del Mar's plant sets another record

On July 15, Longboat Key Fire Rescue Lt. Michael Murphy climbed up the ladder on a town fire truck to reach the top of the cotton plant and held out the measuring tape, which he then lowered down to Casa del Mar Assistant Manager Mark Meador and Manatee County Agriculture Assistant Ervin Shannon to record the official height: 31 feet, 7 inches.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Some of the established short-term vacation rental places and hotels in Siesta Key Village.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 7, 2011
From homes to hotels?

If a legislative bill is approved, residential areas on Sarasota's barrier islands could see single-family homes converted into short-term rental properties.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 7, 2011
Cops Corner

Sleeps with the fishes March 28, 1 p.m. -- 100 block of White Oak Way. Suspicious Person. A man called police in reference to a dispute he had with someone over parking. The man said that the person with whom he had argued may be "part of the mob."

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2012
Letter to the Editor

We will miss the people at Publix

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sarasota Farmers Market manager Phil Pagano credits the market’s success this summer to a new marketing effort and a commitment from vendors who stayed around during this traditionally slower time of year. Photo by Loren Mayo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 18, 2011
Farmers market boasts off-season success

Visitors and locals are supporting the Sarasota Farmers Market in record numbers this summer, thanks to a new marketing campaign put into effect by the market's board of directors.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 7, 2010
Manatee district proposes tax increase

Superintendent Tim McGonegal said Manatee County won't be able to offer electives such as physical education and engineering without it.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 23, 2010
Lady Mustangs capture district crown

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team defeated Braden River 5-1 tonight to capture the Class 4A-District 10 title.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 16, 2014
Our View | A great week for the Key

Last week was a good week for Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • September 9, 2009
Italian chef brings tradition to Cantina Toscana

After listening to his enthusiastic travel stories and many cooking experiences, you would never believe Valerio Pescetelli, chef at Cantina Toscana in Lakewood Ranch, is only 24 years old.

  • Arts + Culture
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