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Competitors race toward the finish line in August as USRowing hosted its 2013 Masters National Championships at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 30, 2013
Year in Review: September 2013, Benderson Park to host rowers

Rowing's governing body chose Nathan Benderson Park to host the 2017 World Rowing Championships, which would be the largest international event in East County's history.

  • East County
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • November 15, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: 'South Pacific'

If ever there were a musical that represented what Michael Donald Edwards has been striving for in the past few years, it has got to be Rodgers and Hammerstein's "South Pacific."

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 19, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Gabby Halula

Gabby Halula, 18, is a senior at Sarasota High School and one of the captains of Sarasota Crew.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lift Station 87 and a shelter for the homeless were the main topics of discussion during today's City Commission meeting at City Hall.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 19, 2013
City Commission approves new lift station engineering firm

After signing off on new engineering work at Lift Station 87, the commission talked homelessness - which led to some sniping between two commissioners.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lainee Jennings and Nicolle Zampella |
  • September 4, 2010
Pirates can't overcome miscues in rivalry loss

Braden River experienced its first loss against rival Lakewood Ranch in its first game of the 2010 season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 18, 2012
Planning commission endorses Rye Road project

Medallion Home is seeking a rezone and preliminary site plan approval for a 35-acre project on Rye Road.

  • East County
  • News
The Rev. Aaron Klein and his wife, Nicole, are eager to serve the community.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 18, 2012
New church makes waves in Lakewood

Lakewood Ranch residents Aaron and Nicole Klein and their children recently started Current Community Church.

  • East County
  • News
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort closed in August 2010 and is the subject of a five-year legal battle.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 13, 2011
Judge recommends damages for Colony partnership

U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday ordered a bankruptcy court to determine damages for the longtime Colony partnership.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
KTTC swag bag Chairwoman Sabrina Cullen
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 24, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

It's a wrap!; Dennis Stover receives a birthday surprise

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 31, 2010
In Brief

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County Assistant Fire Chief Bill Hoag explains the county's traffic light pre-emption network Friday, Feb. 14.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 15, 2014
VIDEO: GPS gives green light

Emergency vehicle response times are down, thanks to a technology in place at 200 stoplights throughout Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 13, 2014
Lesha: Ready for her close-up

Lesha, a visual artist, makes everyday objects appear extraordinary.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 26, 2015
How we are rooted in God

For many, Thanksgiving Day will bring a respite from the turbulence.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 26, 2015
How we are rooted in God

For many, Thanksgiving Day will bring a respite from the turbulence.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 11, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 21, 2010
Cops Corner 04.22.10

The complainant reported the female suspect and an unknown white male came in and ordered $77.98 in food and drinks. The suspect and the unknown male received their drinks and appetizers. About an hour later, the suspect and the unknown male left the restaurant without paying the bill - but left behind a driver license.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 18, 2013
Our View: Flood insurance: catastrophe

Politicians do a lot of dumb things in this country.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sarasota resident Jason Collins started coaching when he was 15 years old after spending six years as a competitive gymnast in South Carolina.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2013
Artistic Excellence

Former competitive gymnast Jason Collins returned to the gym last year and was named the Sarasota Surge's new program director in December after spending 15 years as a professional opera singer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • September 21, 2012
First of all, do no harm

First of all, do no harm

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Marion Koenig and her late husband, Marvin, enjoyed dancing and traveling. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 12, 2012
Scientists sample Sarasota centenarian's DNA for study

Sarasota resident Marion Koenig turned 100 in November. Now, she's donating a sample of her DNA to be studied with the hopes that future generations can enjoy longer lives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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