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Jimmy Hoskins fell in love with dance at the movies at an early age and never stopped moving. File photo.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 21, 2014
Jimmy Hoskins, longtime dancer and choreographer, dies

The local dancer and choreographer lived a life full of love, movement and art and worked on over 75 productions in the Sarasota theater community.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch senior Joel Ferguson and his younger brother, Jason, have been playing soccer together for the past 10 years.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 25, 2012
Lakewood soccer squad benefits from brotherly love

Co-captains Joel and Jason Ferguson hope to lead the second-seeded Mustangs to a district title and beyond in their final season together.

  • East County
  • Sports
The monthly concert draws thousands from all over the Sarasota/Bradenton area. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 5, 2012
Music on Main to liven Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Main Street will host its monthly concert event from 6-9 p.m. tonight.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 16, 2014
Paddy Wagon Irish Pub plans Main Street location

Paddy Wagon Irish Pub plans Main Street location

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 19, 2012
Agency approves more carp

SWFWMD changes regulation of carp in Lakewood-area ponds.

  • East County
  • News
Principal Selenia Quinones has been on paid administrative leave from Imagine School since Nov. 4.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 4, 2013
UPDATED: Imagine School principal on paid leave

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has recommended to the state that Selenia Quinones be charged with failure to report child abuse.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By John Ewing |
  • December 14, 2012
Welcome to Wal-Mart: bringing planned obsolescence to downtown Sarasota

Welcome to Wal-Mart: bringing planned obsolescence to downtown Sarasota

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Sea Horse Conservation Laboratory is one of the many attractions at Mote Marine Aquarium.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 17, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Father's Day at Mote

Dads get free admission to Mote Marine Aquarium on Father's Day with a paid child's ticket.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 26, 2011
Football seasons kick off tonight

The 2011 football season begins tonight with the annual Preseason Kickoff Classic.

  • East County
  • Sports
Community Haven’s Barry Gradert, front, couldn’t stop smiling as he rowed with coach Alex Alexandru.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 2, 2011
Sarasota debuts adaptive rowing

As part of the Sarasota Invitational Regatta, organizers hosted an inaugural adaptive rowing program for clients of Community Haven for Adults & Children with Disabilities and for Easter Seals on Feb. 25.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 14, 2009
Sand options exist for North Shore

Last week, the Manatee County Commission approved an emergency dredging project on Jewish Key and a gift of sand to Longboat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • March 12, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Ponies for Pups

This event for Honor Sanctuary Animal Rescue will begin with tailgating at 11:30 a.m., March 13, at Sarasota Polo Club, 8201 Polo Club Lane.

  • East County
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Michael Dancer, No. 17, makes his way down the field to score a touchdown for the Sarasota Sailors Friday, Oct. 14, during the homecoming game against the East Lake Eagles at Cleland Stadium. Sarasota High lost 38-52. Photo by: Rachel S. O'Hara
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2011
JUST THE STATS

75 - The percentage of Cardinal Mooney High School students who participate in at least one sport each school year.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
This home at 600 Beach Road sold for $1.9 million. It has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,840 square feet of living area. Photo by Rachel S. O’Hara
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 4, 2011
Siesta Key home tops sales at $1.975 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between July 18 and July 22. A home in the Revised Siesta subdivision tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2015
OBITUARY | Augustine 'Augie' Pirolli

Augustine “Augie” Pirolli, 84, of Longboat Key and formerly of Blue Anchor, N.J., died Aug. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ron Hamilton, of Practical Human Resources Solutions, will assist Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey with finding her replacement and will facilitate interviews and other negotiations once she leaves.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 26, 2015
IDA maps plan for finding new leader

Town Hall Executive Eva Rey will participate in the search for her replacement.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2011
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Developer Carlos Beruff says he could invest money for the Port Harbour Parkway extension into other projects, but prefers to spend the money now if it prevents tearing up newly built portions of Upper Manatee River Road later.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 9, 2015
Medallion advances Moore's Dairy site project

Developer Carlos Beruff plans to coordinate the extension of Port Harbour Parkway with improvements to Upper Manatee River Road.

  • East County
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • April 6, 2011
MUSIC REVIEW: The Artist Series of Sarasota: Angela Meade and Danielle Orlando

A pair of extraordinarily talented musicians blew into the Historic Asolo Theater last week, thanks to the Artist Series of Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 17, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Taylor Pawelkoski

Twelve-year-old middle linebacker Taylor Pawelkoski recently was selected to represent Team Florida in the 2013 Future Stars Game June 15, at Bolles School in Jacksonville.

  • East County
  • Sports
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