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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 29, 2016
What leadership can do

Greater Sarasota-Manatee shares similarities with Colorado Springs. Both are growth markets with attractive amenities. But there’s one huge difference: leadership.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 2, 2009
Sarasota shelter slashes adoption fees

With its shelter overcrowded, Sarasota County's Animal Services is offering lower adoption rates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 2, 2009
Gold-buying event aids pet rescue

A Gem Quest Jewelers will purchase gold, silver and platinum with part of its purchases benefiting the Honor Sanctuary Animal Rescue.

  • East County
  • News
Photo by Jen Blanco Thirteen-year-old Connor Park and his younger sister, Heather, 9, both plan to compete in trampoline next year.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 7, 2014
Going for Gold

Siblings Connor and Heather Park began taking trampoline and gymnastics lessons at Kids Supergym about three years ago.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 24, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Chamber seeks Small Business Award applications; Michael Rego joins Neal Homes as vice president of homebuilding; Christa Hardin opens Reflections Counseling Center; Super Value Nutrition celebrates 36th anniversary

  • Sarasota
  • News
BUSTED: This week in police reports — 8.13.15
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 14, 2015
BUSTED: This week in police reports — 8.13.15

BUSTED: This week in police reports — 8.13.15

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
David Miner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 30, 2016
Manatee School Board races go to runoff

District 1 and District 3 seats will be determined in November.

  • East County
  • News
In addition to the Herald-Tribune building, the former World of Beer property has been targeted as a potential medical marijuana operation.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 30, 2017
APRIL FOOLS: Could marijuana businesses light up downtown Sarasota?

A group of investors sees marijuana as a cash crop that could spark activity in the lethargic east end of downtown — but will residents and officials harsh their buzz?

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Out-of-Door Academy freshmen Tyler Dietrich, Austin Hoppe, Jake Romine, Carson Jungers, Desmond Lindsay and Jimmy Kuebler and eighth-grader Justin Fischer have all been playing baseball together since they were in elementary school.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 29, 2012
Seven ODA students make baseball a lifelong love

Seven members of The-Out-of-Door Academy baseball team have been playing together since they were in Little League.

  • East County
  • Sports
Olivia LaFemina, 12, and Jackson Helwege, 13, performed the duet “A Whole New World.”
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Acting Up Performing Arts Camp

Some of the East County's most talented young actors took the stage in the musical production Disney's Aladdin Jr. June 28-29, as part of the Lakewood Ranch High's 11th annual Acting Up Performing Arts Camp. Participants enjoyed exploring all aspects of the performing arts, including drama, dance, voice and art, during the two-week camp, which ran June 18-29.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Meghan McConnaghey, Hope Clark, Alexa Bland and Bella Dombroski. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2013
Troop plants Freedom's courtyard

Girls in Girl Scouts Junior Troop 181, at Freedom Elementary School, recently earned their Bronze Award by researching and planting the back of the school's courtyard.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 25, 2014
Colony matters still up in the air

A ruling canceled an auction scheduled for last week until a Colony Lender secured claim issue is settled. Colony Lender will attempt to hold a property auction in July.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Barbara Strauss
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 11, 2014
Our View: The givers .... of joy

The sides of Main were teeming with children filled with joy and excitement as they watched and waved at 4,000 parade participants marching the length of Main Street. What a great gift for the families of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 27, 2015
Is firefighter morale low on the Key?

Town Manager Dave Bullock met with firefighters to address their concerns.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High senior Nicole Grant has helped lead the Lady Mustangs to district championships each of the past three seasons. File photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 1, 2014
LWR Mustang commits to Owls

Lakewood Ranch High senior middle hitter Nicole Grant plans to play beach volleyball for Florida Atlantic University next year.

  • East County
  • Sports
Black Tie's Heather Merriman checks out spring fashions at Saks Fifth Avenue Sarasota.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • February 18, 2014
Hot Flash: Saks announces Spring 2014 trends

Black Tie's Heather Merriman checks out spring fashions at Saks Fifth Avenue Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Bill Coblentz plays slide guitar on his custom-built resonator. Photos by Rachel S O'Hara.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 7, 2013
Strumming Along: Bee Ridge Park bluegrass jam

For the last 20 years, local musicians have gathered for a weekly open bluegrass jam at Bee Ridge Park.

  • Arts + Culture
Alex Jodwalis gets a magic lesson from Karen Bell.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 18, 2010
Whole Foods throws 30th birthday bash

Whole Foods Market, which opened its first store Sept. 20, 1980, celebrated its 30th birthday bash with complimentary activities, tastings and games. The party benefited All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 18, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

Commission reviews changes to SMR project; Keep Manatee Beautiful honors green practices; School district puts two properties up for sale

  • East County
  • News
The cast has been working on their characters for 10 weeks. Photos by Harriet Sokmensuer
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 1, 2014
Murder at the Circus

Sarasota Bay Club residents found themselves in the middle of a murder investigation Friday, April 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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