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A community garden could grow someday in Greenbrook Adventure Park. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 22, 2015
CDD 4 considers growing support for Greenbrook garden

A landscape committee will discuss whether a community garden should take root at Greenbrook Adventure Park.

  • East County
  • News
In addition to the Benjamin Gilkey Fund for Innovation and Pediatric Research, Micael and Laura Gilkey focus on the future and their 13-year-old son, Banyan.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 9, 2018
After loss, Arlington Park family moves forward

A year after losing their son to leukemia, the Gilkey family finds solace in memories - and a fund for future research.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Steve Whidden |
  • August 10, 2012
Golf Tips: Find YOUR Percentage To More Consistent Golf

One of the most over used reasons for hitting a bad shot I hear from students is that they "swung too fast."

  • East County
  • Sports
Richardson
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • November 7, 2013
Return with honor

Three area veterans reflect on their military service, the challenges of transitioning to civilian life and the how lessons from war shaped their lives in peace.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Judy Altier thanks a stranger for donating to Salvation Army.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 17, 2015
Volunteers help save by the bell

Meet Judy Altier, one of 1,500 volunteer bell ringers for Salvation Army Sarasota’s Red Kettle Campaign.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Nicholas Lewis, Stephanie Muench, Sierra Dickerson, Gabby Maraia, Melanie Mason, Colby Elliott and Andrew Romano. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By June LeBell |
  • November 14, 2012
Music Review: Sarasota Youth Opera: 'Little Nemo in Slumberland'

Sarasota Opera is looking to the future by dipping into the past with the world premiere of an opera by composer Daron Aric Hagen, with a libretto by J.D. McClatchy, called "Little Nemo in Slumberland."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2011
News Briefs

County health record ranks fourth in state; Lido Beach prepares for turtle-nesting season; Home demolition for small neighborhood park complete

  • Sarasota
  • News
Anissa Murgo correctly spelled 'pitchblende' to win the local competition.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • March 25, 2011
Can you spell, C-H-A-M-P?

McNeal Elementary School fourth-grader Anissa Murgo won the Scripps National Spelling Bee Local Finals March 24 at St. Joseph Catholic School. Now, she'll represent the county at the national bee June 1-2 in Washington, D.C.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • July 8, 2018
Samantha's Friends get together for brunch

The annual Southeastern Guide Dogs fundraiser was hosted July 8 at Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club.

  • Black Tie
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 21, 2010
Memorial may have home

CDD2 supervisors are considering Lakewood Ranch Town Hall as the site for the Fallen Heroes Memorial.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 29, 2014
DID warns against return of paid parking

After one board member said it appeared paid parking appeared poised to return to Sarasota streets, the rest of the group voiced its staunch opposition to such a program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 9, 2012
County will aid firm relocation

The Sarasota Board of County Commissioners approved $124,000 of funding to help a company move to the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The property at 7712 Sanderling Road was built in 1999, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 6,480 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 29, 2020
2020: Sarasota's top real estate transactions

Siesta Key home was the area's top seller.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Out-of-Door Academy junior M’Balia Bangoura won both the individual and overall singles titles at the Class 1A state championships last month. File photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 6, 2015
Thunder nets another golden girl

Out-of-Door Academy junior M’Balia Bangoura didn’t let a past injury stop her when she landed two titles at the Class 1A state championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 9, 2019
Ringling Estates home sells for $2.1 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between Sept. 23-27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 28, 2012
Gill forms new Sarasota congregation

The former Longboat Island Chapel minister has formed the New Village Chapel in Sarasota with congregants.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 28, 2018
Cops Corner: A mysterious light

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Athletes head to the docks at dawn on Sunday to practice for the 2017 World Rowing Championships at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 17, 2017
World's top rowers descend upon Benderson Park in Sarasota

Preparations in full swing for 2017 World Rowing Championships.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • October 25, 2018
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens bring ladies to lunch

The first Lunch in the Gardens lecture series was hosted Oct. 25 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Black Tie
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  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • April 7, 2014
Let's Talk Locks: Bohemian Rhapsody

Let's Talk Locks: Bohemian Rhapsody

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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