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As next-door neighbors with 4-month-old daughters, Nadia Wood and Olivia Macey and their babies, Haven and Ava, have grown close. "(Olivia's) husband wants them to be tennis doubles," Nadia says with a grin. "He's determined they'll be doubles champions."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 4, 2011
MIRROR-IMAGE MOTHERS

In January, next-door neighbors Olivia Macey and Nadia Wood both celebrated the births of their baby girls, Ava Marianne Macey and Haven Makayla Wood, just two hours apart. This Sunday, they both will enjoy Mother's Day with their new little ones.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 28, 2013
Quiet Confidence: Peter Runge

Out-of-Door Academy junior Peter Runge is hoping to make a return trip to the FHSAA 1A-Region 3 meet, where he finished ninth in the 1600 meters last season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Pam Eubanks London, Pilgrim, Jenny and Aiden Benham sit beneath a sign that hangs in the living room of their Creekwood home that says “SDG.” The letters stand for “soli Deo gloria,” or “All glory to God.” Bach wrote the reference at the bottom of all his
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 11, 2015
Pastor makes progress with Shoreline Church

The Rev. Pilgrim Benham believes the new Shoreline Church fills a void in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Moody
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • February 5, 2014
Your Neighbor: Vonnie Moody

Vonnie Moody rescued her first greyhound 10 years ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Booker senior running back Marlon Mack scored a pair of touchdowns in the second quarter of the Tornadoes' 55-0 victory over ODA Sept. 12.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 13, 2013
Special teams unit propels Tornadoes to big win

The Booker High football special teams unit scored a pair of touchdowns to propel the Tornadoes to a 55-0 victory over The Out-of-Door Academy Sept. 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2010
Cops Corner

Money hungry 12:08 p.m. -- 500 block of Bay Isles Parkway. Lost Property. A man reported that his wife left her purse in a grocery store shopping cart. The purse was not found.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Aaron Johnson portrays John Lennon in "Nowhere Boy."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 10, 2010
Film Review: 'Nowhere Boy'

Director Sam Taylor-Wood's character-driven film stars Aaron Johnson as John Lennon.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 16, 2009
School drama guild needs $5,000 for spring performance

Although Sarasota High School's Drama Guild Halloween fundraiser was successful, it still needs $5,000 to begin work on its spring production.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jessica Chastain as CIA operative Maya in "Zero Dark Thrity."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 16, 2013
Film Review: 'Zero Dark Thirty'

The highly anticipated and already controversial film, "Zero Dark Thirty," is the ultimate chick flick. It's directed by Oscar-winner Kathryn Bigelow and stars Jessica Chastain as the CIA operative responsible for taking down Osama bin Laden.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 6, 2012
Our View: Welcome Walmart

The idiom says"'two steps forward, one step back" - a description of how sometimes you make progress then lose a portion of it.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 5, 2011
SCOPE seeks community improvements

SCOPE seeks to tap residents' wisdom to keep Sarasota County thriving.

  • Sarasota
  • News
* In its upcoming performance, "To Have and Uphold," Moving Ethos Dance Co. explores the idea of exhaustion, both physical and emotional. Victoria Mora and Jess Pope play with the idea of the strains of relationships. Photo by Brendan Ragan.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 17, 2016
Life in Motion: Moving Ethos Dance Company's new outlook

Moving Ethos Dance Company has found its stride by going back to its roots.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 17, 2009
Joy ... Beyond Freedom

Joy ... Beyond Freedom

  • Arts + Culture
Chickadees Eatery opens in Bradenton Spiros and Jeanne Kambitsis
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

John Cannon Homes reports increase in sales volume; WCI Communities welcomes new tennis pro; Chickadees Eatery opens in Bradenton Spiros and Jeanne Kambitsis

  • East County
  • News
The town supports Sarasota Bay Watch’s efforts to establish Sister Keys as an aquatic preserve as one of its 16 legislative priorities.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 7, 2011
Commission identifies legislative priorities

The Longboat Key Town Commission sent a list of 16 issues to present to county legislative delegations and the ManaSota League of Cities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • November 21, 2013
Crystal Classic finishes strong after rainstorm

Siesta Key's annual sand-sculpting competition rebounded from an soggy opening day for a successful weekend that brought tourism revenue to the area for a third year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kim Hunsader immediately loved the idea her husband, David, discussed with her 23 years ago — a pumpkin festival. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 8, 2014
Pumpkin festival returns for 23rd year

Twenty-three years ago, when her husband, David, told her about an idea to launch a family-friendly, country celebration, Kim Hunsader was immediately on board.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 24, 2016
Lake Club home tops sales at $1.61 million

Built in 2007, 16311 Baycross Drive has three bedrooms, three-and-two-half baths, a pool and 4,464 square feet of living area.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 20, 2013
Two commission races confirmed for March

Commissioner Terry Gans will run against District 3 opponent Ray Rajewski. Armando Linde and Irwin Pastor will face off for the at-large commission seat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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