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  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • April 8, 2013
Zappos and the value of "collisions"

Zappos and the value of "collisions"

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Congressman Vern Buchanan
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 11, 2011
Buchanan promotes free trade deals

Congressman Vern Buchanan is working to promote legislation for free trade deals with Colombia, Panama and South Korea

  • East County
  • News
Opponents of the pavilion plans wore red to today's public hearing.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 14, 2019
Lido Beach pavilion plans in jeopardy

Facing outspoken public opposition, the team behind a proposal to redevelop the Lido pool and pavilion asked the city to discuss the possibility of terminating the lease agreement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A variety of yoga classes are offered throughout the week.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2019
Fun and healthy

There's always something to do.

  • Health
'The Golden Cockerel'
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 29, 2014
A&E Editor's Picks for 2015

A&E Editor's picks for the don't-miss arts events of the 2015 season.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2014
Neighborhood news

Have a neighborhood cookout? A family event? News that affects your neighborhood? Send news and photos from your neighborhood to Senior Editor Pam Eubanks at [email protected].

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • October 1, 2014
Let's talk locks: Shape up — picking the right hairstyle

Let's talk locks: Shape up — picking the right hairstyle

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 4, 2013
District aims to win STEM education grant

After nearly earning funding last year for a similar grant, the Manatee County School District is again a finalist for a 'Race to the Top' grant to fund STEM labs in elementary schools.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 10, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Kayla Gray

Braden River High junior Kayla Gray crossed the finish line in 13.21 to win the 100-meter dash at Manatee County Championships April 2, at Manatee High.

  • East County
  • Sports
File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 14, 2016
Bird Key Yacht Club seeks pickleball courts

The club submitted an application for six pickleball courts on Oct. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A Sarasota County lifeguard told deputies Tom Petcher, a Hillsboro Ill. resident, pulled down his bathing suit and tried to rub his buttocks against the two girls swimming at roughly 2:30 p.m.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 19, 2013
Deputies arrest man for lewd acts on Siesta beach

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged a 69-year-old man for exposing himself to two 14-year-old girls April 18, at Siesta Key public beach.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • September 4, 2013
Social Studies: Terri Vitale

If you think women can't have it all, then you have yet to meet Terri Vitale. Wife to Dr. Chris Sforzo and mother to Sydney and Ryan, Vitale keeps her entire family in line.

  • Arts + Culture
Razan Waliagha took first place in a tri-meet against St. Stephens Episcopal and Manatee High schools Sept. 29.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 6, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Razan Waliagha

Although Lakewood Ranch High School junior Razan Waliagha has only been diving for about three weeks, the 16-year-old already is making quite a splash.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 18, 2013
Solar marvel featured at Suncoast Boast Show

A solar-powered pontoon boat is one of the displays at the Suncoast Boat Show of Downtown Sarasota, which runs from April 19, to April 21.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2012
News Briefs

SCVB wins top award for US Airways insert; State to host information session for condo owners

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 22, 2011
'Grandma' pumps iron for circus show (WITH VIDEO)

A little old lady, wearing a baggy, red dress and white bloomers pulled over bulky, yellow socks, shuffles up the sidewalk with a tacky, fringed pocketbook slung over her shoulder. Her plans for the day don't involve typical little-old-lady activities such as getting a permanent or mailing handwritten cards to her nieces and nephews - she's headed to Gold's Gym for an intense workout.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 20, 2014
Football preview: Lakewood Ranch High

After playing both ways last season, senior Jamie Jeffcoat hopes to add depth to the Mustangs' backfield this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 22, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Caroline Dailey

Out-of-Door Academy junior Caroline Dailey, 17, recently was awarded with a wildcard entry into the 2012 Women's USTA Pro Circuit Event March 25 through April 1, at The Oaks Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Joe Gruters, 33, was the youngest candidate running for chairman of the Republican Party of Florida.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 17, 2011
Gruters loses GOP campaign

The chairman of the Republican Party of Sarasota County failed in his bid to become the state party chairman.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Riverview High volleyball team is now 10-1 on the season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 22, 2015
Riverview wins three straight

The Riverview High volleyball team defeated Sarasota, Tampa Alonso and Lakewood Ranch in its last three matches.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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