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Sofia Talarico, Gullett student, Pat Neal, president of Neal Communities, and Lilliana Acton, Gullett student
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2010
Pat Neal raises $34K for Gullett

The second Neal Communities Golf Challenge raised $34,200 for B.D. Gullett Elementary School.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • April 11, 2013
Embracing Our Differences sends diversity message loud and clear

Embracing Our Differences sends diversity message loud and clear

  • Arts + Culture
Jen Blanco, Associate Editor
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 28, 2011
COMMENT: East County athletes impressive in 2011

It seems like only yesterday that I saw the Lakewood Ranch boys soccer team make school history, hopped in my car and drove halfway across the state to cover the softball state semifinals and watched another group of seniors bid farewell to their coaches and teammates.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photo courtesy of Jon F. Swift Construction
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 8, 2017
Bayfront Park pickleball and tennis courts open to public

The courts officially opened on March 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 26, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 05.26.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By David Conway |
  • January 9, 2014
DID grapples with present, future budget considerations

Between Five Points Park lighting and potential expansion, the Downtown Improvement District is dealing with fiscal concerns.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2011
COPS CORNER

Looks fishy March 22, 7 p.m. -- 1 block of Marina Plaza. Burglary. The owner of a fishing boat reported an on-board burglary. Someone had jimmied the door to get inside and stole 11 fishing rods, valued at $1,600.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Kristine Geer and Tim Hurley at her graduation at University of South Florida.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 2, 2018
Family of Zota victim sues resort owner, security company

NIght desk clerk Tim Hurley was "my dad in every sense of the word,'' niece says.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 6, 2012
Artificial crochet coral reef exhibit opens

The Manatee County Natural Resources Department will open the exhibit during its 'Meet the Reef Festival' Saturday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • April 25, 2013
New city ordinance prohibits political activism upon roadways

New city ordinance prohibits political activism upon roadways

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Photo by Dex Honea. The Observer Media Group staff helps Paint the Town Blue for the Child Protection Center.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: "Paint the Town Blue" and affordable apartment proposals

Last week, Observer employees wore blue to help support child abuse prevention. Also, the City Commission is preparing to weigh in on a high-density housing project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Edward Viltz will face Gina Messenger in the General Election.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2016
School Board — District 1: Edward Viltz

Viltz will face Gina Messenger in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
Howard Rooks has owned the two-story Tommy Bahama building in St. Armands Circle since 2003.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 10, 2016
Rooks sells St. Armands Tommy Bahama

Howard Rooks sold the St. Armands Circle building housing Tommy Bahama for $6.8 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ursula Pearson gets a big hug from Lois Lesser, the hostess of the Sands Point birthday celebration for Pearson's 100th birthday.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 13, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Pearson celebrates 100th birthday with Sands Point

Ursula Pearson turned 100, Saturday, Nov. 12, and has been celebrating for the last couple of days with friends and family. Lois Lesser held a Sands Point birthday bash at her home, Sunday, Nov. 13. Pearson lived at Sands Point for 37 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This is one of two historic Whitney Beach cottages that Longboat Key Historical Society President Michael Drake wants to preserve.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 21, 2017
Save the cottages

Longboat Key Historical Society President Michael Drake has secured the perfect place for the organization to have a home. Now it’s up to Longboaters: Is town history worth preserving?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Juan Florensa plans to retire as the Longboat Key public works director next year.
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 9, 2017
Longboat Key seeks a new public works director

Public Works Director Juan Florensa plans to retire next year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Anne Savage spun wool out on the back porch of the Bidwell-Wood house as part of Pioneer Day.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 12, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Pioneer Day

The Sarasota Historical Society held their third annual Pioneer Day, Saturday, Nov. 12, at Crocker memorial church. The event included historic crafts, games and demonstrations as well as live music, a barbacue, a historical trolley ride, docent tours of the Bidwell-Wood House and the cemetery. People also sold a wide variety of crafts inside the church.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kasey MacTavish and Mindy McLeod of Oasis Outsourcing at last year's expo.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 25, 2017
East Meets West Expo rescheduled for November

The 9th annual business expo will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cy Bispham with his wife of 65 years, Doris. Photos courtesy of the Argus Foundation.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 3, 2013
Developer and dairyman leaves lasting impact

Family and friends remember Cy Bispham's work ethic, humor and zest for life.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Solomon Shenker, owner of Sol Meyer New York Deli, spent 30 years in the culinary business before the fall opening of his Main Street restaurant.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 22, 2015
Change continues to come to downtown Sarasota

As construction crews continue to toil away and storefronts swap tenants, we checked in on some projects of note in the heart of the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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