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Amazing Grace Circus from Nyack, NY performed a group act for the showcase performance Thursday, Aug. 18 inside the PAL Sailor Circus Arena.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • August 18, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 2011 AYCO Showcase Performance

Participants in the 2011 American Youth Circus Festival showed off their talents Thursday, Aug. 18 during one of the two showcase performances of the week at PAL Sailor Circus Arena. There are 300 participants from all over the country and range in age from 9 to 87. This year's 5-day AYCO Festival also includes 90 different workshops that cover a wide variety of circus talents.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Sean Griffin |
  • February 21, 2012
He Sez: My Date With Blonde Out of Water

He Sez: My Date With Blonde Out of Water

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2011
Letters to the Editor

State would get great return from rowing center funding; Jellyfish aren't '¨the problem here

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 14111 11th Terrace N.E. features a private hedge with a tennis court and water access. It sold for $1,205,500.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 8, 2018
Winding River home tops sales at $1,205,500

Winding River home tops sales at $1,205,500

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 2, 2011
University Place hosts first resident art festival

The University Place art and crafts show will be Nov. 5. The event is open to the public.

  • East County
  • News
The intimidating face of a Dragon Boat stares down opponents on Nov. 5 at the NBP Rowing Festival at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 9, 2016
Dragon boat could light your competitive fire

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch’s Coleen Campbell and Nicole Grant go up for a block against Naples Gulf Coast.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 13, 2013
Lasting Legacy

The Lakewood Ranch volleyball team saw its season come to an end with a 3-0 loss to Naples Gulf Coast Nov. 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
JoAnn Mixon and Sandi Henley celebrate last year after learning that the raffle ticket they purchased with two Town Hall coworkers had the winning number.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 13, 2013
Gourmet Lawn Party bets on local children

Odds are in your favor if you want to help local children by purchasing a Kiwanis Foundation raffle ticket.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Contest winners Lou and Sandi Bury with their Observer in Costa Maya, Mexico
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 13, 2013
2103 It's Read Everywhere contest winner announced

East County residents Lou and Sandi Bury won the grand prize in the 2013 'It's Read Everywhere' photo contest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 26, 2009
Boutique owners to close shop

Kelietza, a downtown Sarasota boutique, will close in November after two years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sisters Alexis and Mackenzie Madrid and Kendall and Kennedy McNab are in the middle of their first and only season together at Braden River. Photos by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 16, 2014
Sister act

Braden River seniors Kendall McNab and Mackenzie Madrid are enjoying their first season on the field with their freshman sisters.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino and city of Saraosta Emergency Manager Todd Kerkering discuss preparedness practices at Tuesday's meeting. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • May 29, 2014
Sarasota fights to stay vigilant in hurricane season

As hurricane season approaches, local governments and law enforcement agencies work to prepare themselves - and citizens - for potential emergencies.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mold covered furniture, clothing, walls and cabinets in the Dominics’ unit.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 25, 2015
Lennar owners continue their fight in mold case

Two couples picketed Saturday at the entrance of River Strand to raise awareness about problems in their condos.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 4, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Chad Rex

Lakewood Ranch freshman Chad Rex threw three touchdowns and rushed for another to help lead the East Manatee Bulldogs Red Panther team to a 32-0 victory over the Seminoles in its season opener March 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
Thomas Koch
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 27, 2016
Six-String Sensei

Thomas Koch passes on the legacy of classical guitar.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 17, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Donna Judge

Sarasota's Donna Judge is the coach of the U.S. Southeastern Regional Martial Arts team, which comprises martial arts students from all over the state.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Out-of-Door Academy students Gabriella Costa, Alex Ruschau, Melanie Mason, Kevin Moody and Payton Hensonn each earned a perfect score on a section of the SAT. Pam Eubanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 27, 2013
ODA students ink perfect scores

Five students at The Out-of-Door Academy earned perfect scores on portions of the SAT college entrance exam.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Emily Ervin. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 18, 2012
Overnight Success

Local teen and Miss Heart of the USA pageant competitor Emily Ervin recently saw success with an overnight food drive she organized.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Joaquin Phoenix stars as Freddie Quell in "The Master." Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 26, 2012
Film Review: 'The Master'

Audiences either get director Paul Thomas Anderson's films or they're left reeling in the wakes they create: "The Master" is no exception.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 23, 2009
Sheriff's association to host hazard seminar

Manatee County families wishing to learn their community's role in preparing for a major incident should plan to attend an All Hazards Homeland Security Initiative training seminar Oct. 24.

  • East County
  • News
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