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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 17, 2019
Preventing greater sicknesses starts with annual screenings

Many maladies can now be treated if detected early. But how often do you need to get screened to catch them?

  • Health
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 13, 2015
Rotary Club plans to hang TEN

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key's newest project is the Tuttle Elementary Nutrition (TEN) project.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 2, 2020
Prose and Kohn: An open letter to the 2020 Sarasota sports scene

A new year means new possibilities.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 9, 2015
Cops Corner: East County 6.11.2015

Cops Corner: East County 6.11.2015

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
"I'm looking forward to getting a chance to build an installation that will be a statement," Bob Whitford says. "You can consider this the Rose Bowl of rowing."
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 5, 2011
SEVEN in 11: Bob Whitford

After spending 22 years as the rowing coordinator and facilities manager for the California State University Aquatics Center, Bob Whitford is bringing his expertise to the East County as Sarasota County's new park manager, where he will oversee the implementation of a new world-class rowing facility at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • News
Holly Ferguson sets off the first firework July 4, on Siesta Key.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 14, 2011
Raffle winner detonates fireworks

On July 2, Holly Ferguson won the first raffle that allowed the winner to detonate the TNT box for the Siesta Key Fireworks show.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Gwyneth Ingham and Karen Washington from Gilbert McNeal Elementary say that the grant enhances the education of students.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • October 31, 2018
Manatee County schools receive grants

The Manatee Education Foundation awards $110,000 to help teachers buy important resources.

  • East County
  • News
Gary Berns
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2011
INCORPORATION Q&A: Friends of Lakewood Ranch

Opponents of the incorporation of Lakewood Ranch answer readers' questions.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • December 10, 2014
Lift Station 87 sees new delays

After taking a step forward earlier this month, project leaders revealed Monday that the completion of Lift Station 87 could still be more than three years away - leaving nearby residents resigned to a fate of more construction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Two Sarasota high schools see football staff changes.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 2, 2018
Two Sarasota high schools see football staff changes

One school makes a hire, while another will have to start looking for one.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Nathan Parker and Jenna Smith show off their Irish pride alongside 5-year-old Jack.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 13, 2015
WEEKEND BEST BET: Irish Celtic Festival

Festival celebrates green, white and orange

  • East County
  • News
James Jordan, rehearsing with corps de ballet dancer Abbey Kay, is bringing more than 30 years of craft to the Sarasota Ballet.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 9, 2014
Mobile Master

James Jordan brings experience and determination to the Sarasota Ballet.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jack Short |
  • September 29, 2015
Blue Pagoda building up for grabs

As U.S. Masters Swimming moves out, the blue pagoda-style structure will be open to interested parties.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 16, 2019
Sand sculptors compete at 2019 Crystal Classic

The annual sand sculpture competition runs Nov. 15 to 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
After telling coach BJ Ivey four years ago that he wanted to get to the Final Four, Riverview senior D.J. Bryant will lead the Rams in the state semifinals Feb. 26 (photo courtesy Tim Britt)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 25, 2016
Family focus drives Rams into Final Four

After pulling out a victory in the regional finals, the Riverview boys basketball team is headed to Lakeland to play for a slot in the state finals.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 14, 2012
Lakewood Ranch plans St. Patrick's Day celebration

A parade and Irish Celtic Festival will be held March 17, at Central Park.

  • East County
  • News
More than 25 guests gathered to celebrate the soon-to-be mommy of three Diana Buchanan on May 11 at The Field Club. Photo courtesy of Diana Buchanan
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 17, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 05.18.17

From star sightings at Dick Vitale Gala to baby showers that brought May flowers, here's a recap of the latest social happenings.

  • Black Tie
Malcolm and Karen Ronney plan to open a new restaurant soon. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 9, 2014
Scots sell restaurant

MacAllisters' owners will exit the business on New Year's Day.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 8, 2012
City to ease Circle parking enforcement

The first change city commissioners want to see is an immediate plan to remove parking 'boxes' on St. Armands Circle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Co-Owner of Admiral Travel International Ryan Hilton with hosts Terri and Michael Klauber
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 22, 2017
Connoisseur Club travelers reunite after South Africa trip

Several members of Michael and Terri Klauber’s Gulf Coast Connoisseur Club gathered on Sept. 21 at Michael’s Wine Cellar to reminisce about their summer excursion to South Africa.

  • Black Tie
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