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  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 26, 2012
Siesta Key Chamber to tee off with annual golf tourney

The tournament is played annually honor of Paul Ralson, who served as the chamber's executive director from 1998 to 2000.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 28, 2016
Thunder by the Bay II

Suncoast Charities for Children has a challenge: How to turn downtown business owners and residents into fans of the annual event. Where there’s a will, there’s a way.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 13, 2014
Planning Commission OKs Osprey development

Although neighbors successfully petitioned for a lower density for the Palms at Casey Key project, worries remain.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2014
Our view

Antidote to flood insurance

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 14, 2015
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • February 26, 2014
Three Things: Beauties of Bird Key

It's hard to believe that 30 years ago Bird Key was considered a bastion of genteel Midwestern retirement. Now, it's transformed itself into a glamorous island of multimillion-dollar mansions and one of the best addresses in Florida.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 15, 2011
Scene & Heard

Launch party chalks the lines for street fest; Booker Middle principal wins state arts leadership award; Jazz juvies to liven up Glenridge

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2010
Surely we jest!

Welcome to our first April Fools' issue!

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Interim Superintendent David Gayler and the school board heard new academic plans from Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Bob Gagnon in a December workshop.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 2, 2013
Looking ahead: Schools

Last year's budget disaster weighs on the minds of school board members and administration as they prepare to hire a new superintendent in 2013.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 1, 2010
Lakewood to unload big new attraction

APRIL FOOLS -- Schroeder-Manatee Ranch will market 'The World's Largest Cow Patty' as a tourist attraction at Lakewood Ranch's entertainment hub.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 13, 2015
East County Cops Corner 3.12.2015

Please enjoy this week's issue of Cops Corner

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The home at 1447 Tangier Way has four bedrooms, four baths, one half-bath, a pool and 5,040 square feet of living area. It sold for $4.2 million. File photo
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 7, 2015
San Remo Estates home sells for $4.2 million

A home in San Remo Estates tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Kennedy Center teaching artist Karen Erickson leads the children in an arts integrated lesson while teachers observe from library stacks. Courtesy photos.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 27, 2014
Spotlight: Any Given Child paints a bright future for students

This year, the Sarasota County Schools system is fostering creativity even more.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 29, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Gym Source

Gym Source carries a broad selection of fitness equipment and top name brands.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 3, 2012
Lacy Janson: Olympic debut

Sarasota native Lacy Janson, a 2001 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School, will compete on the world's biggest stage at the 2012 Summer Olympics after finishing third in the pole vault at the U.S. Olympic Trials.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 26, 2012
Country Club West changes its manager

Country Club West will no longer contract with the Inter-District Authority for property management services, starting Jan. 1.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 3, 2009
Rookies take field at Heritage Harbour

Nearly 30 7- and 8-years-olds headed out to the ballpark May 30 for the Manatee Cal Ripken Youth Baseball League at Heritage Harbour's first Rookie Division All-Star Game.

  • East County
  • Sports
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  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 10, 2012
FEB. 10: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2009
Our View

The public interest

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Photos by Leijea Photography
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 27, 2013
Just Married: Amy Zinna and Dylan Bower

Dylan and Amy met after college while working together at Bonefish Grill, in Bradenton. Amy was planning to set him up with a friend, but, instead, ended up finding herself in awe of her handsome co-worker.

  • Arts + Culture
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