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Mark Lucas, Damian Simunovic and Dennis Jackson of Station 11.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 16, 2016
Morton’s cooks up 17th annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off

Fire stations from Manatee and Sarasota counties cooked up their best attempts for the trophy in the 17th annual Morton’s Firehouse Chili Cook-Off Sunday evening at Southside Village.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 23, 2015
Sip your way into May

Sip your way into May

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 29, 2015
High five

The top five sports moments of the week

  • East County
  • Sports
Urban Design Studio Director Karin Murphy is working intently with staff on assembling resident input and synthesizing it into a final product for the new form-based zoning code.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 7, 2016
People to Watch: Murphy readies new zoning code

Urban Design Studio Director Karin Murphy will finish her work on a new form-based code for the city of Sarasota — but not before it gets a thorough vetting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Students are ready to represent Sabal house after the completion of the sorting ceremony.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 10, 2024
ODA implements house system to promote positive culture

The house system creates a welcoming culture, positive connections and leadership opportunities at The Out-of-Door Academy.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sarasota residents parade through the streets after they vote to approve Sarasota County. Photo courtesy Sarasota County Libraries & Historical Resources.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 1, 2021
Sarasota County Centennial: Start of county was contentious

A dispute over (you guessed it) roads set up the official establishment of Sarasota County on July 1, 1921.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High Head Coach Scott Paravicini talks with his team following a 41-3 win over Braden River High. It was the Mustangs' first win over the Pirates since 2013.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • November 18, 2024
Building high school football programs brick by brick

The Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high school football coaches reflect on the 2024 season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tailback Michael Glover rushed for 134 yards and scored the Pirates final touchdown.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 29, 2010
Pirates football team clinches playoff berth

Braden River High School captured a spot in the playoffs with a 45-34 victory over Booker in a Class 3A-District 10 contest Oct. 29.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Michael Saunders & Company |
  • October 5, 2020
Designed for distinctions – 3 homes with features that inspire

Designed for distinctions – 3 homes with features that inspire

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Sponsored Content
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 16, 2012
News Briefs

Chick-Fil-A night to benefit missions team; Business world enters Manatee classes

  • East County
  • News
Marie Caswell
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Caswell expands interior design business locally; Sandbar Restaurant remains open during construction; Arpke, Miller team up for cooking class; Café L'Europe holds logo contest

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Owen's Fish Camp (courtesy photo).
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2017
Top Story - April: Vogue Magazine calls Sarasota potentially 'Florida's best kept secret'

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • June 9, 2016
Sarasota County gets its first Wawa store

Sarasota residents and community leaders came out for the grand opening of Wawa’s new location.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Most treasure hunters recommended you kept quiet if you foun a coin, because someone might rob you — or spoil your hunting grounds.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 18, 2015
This week in history

A glimpse of the way things were from the Pelican Press archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 3, 2014
News Briefs

Artspace proposal gains momentum; Siesta Key property values outpace county; New Pass closed Sunday for Grand Prix boat race

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Candice McElyea |
  • February 23, 2012
Nine New Businesses to Open on Main Street LWR

Nine New Businesses to Open on Main Street LWR

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
On Jan. 29, St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church Music Director Michael Tucci will retire.
  • By Dora Walters |
  • January 18, 2012
St. Mary music director exits on a high note

Looking back on his eight-and-a-half years as music director at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church, Michael Tucci says he has met many wonderful people.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Holiday Inn Lakewood Ranch is in the planning process of a 6 million dollar facelift to become a new EVEN Health and Wellness Hotel.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • December 14, 2016
Hotel plans debut in Lakewood Ranch

The Holiday Inn Lakewood Ranch has quite the plan in the works.

  • East County
  • News
Natalie Stennes tried out her Halloween costume a few days early.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • October 29, 2010
Braden River boogies at Halloween dance

Ghosts, superheroes and plenty of bumblebees flocked to Braden River Middle School for its Halloween dance Oct. 28. Participating students signed a pledge to remain drug free prior to hitting the dance floor.

  • East County
  • Schools
Puja Patel raced her friend Isha Ratani.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: YMCA Healthy Kids Day

East County families on Saturday headed to the Lakewood Ranch YMCA for its annual Healthy Kids Day event. Guests enjoyed free food, bounce houses, races, games and more.

  • East County
  • News
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