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  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • June 9, 2016
Sarasota County gets its first Wawa store

Sarasota residents and community leaders came out for the grand opening of Wawa’s new location.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Judy Stanford |
  • July 14, 2010
Energetic Traveler: Magic moments

Through photographs and in memories, Bird Key residents Bill and Judy Stanford recently captured the beauty of their dream safari in Botswana and Zambia.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 12, 2010
Signs of grant sprout up on Longboat Key

Signs of a federal beautification grant are sprouting on the southern end of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Over the past six years, Bretty Timmons has led the Thunder to a 39-21 record.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 2, 2012
Thunder appoint new athletic director

The Out-of-Door Academy football coach Brett Timmons was named the Thunder's new athletic director July 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 16, 2011
Forty Carrots preschoolers show love for dads

In honor of Father's Day this Sunday, we asked preschoolers what makes their dads special.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lola Keeler gets congratulated by Jane Johnson from SYC on Keeler's strike during the BKYC v. SYC bowling tournament on Monday, Feb. 28 at Sarasota Lanes.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 10, 2011
GALLERY: BKYC v. SYC Bowling Tournament

The last time Bird Key Yacht Club and Sarasota Yacht Club's bowling teams faced off against one another was five years ago. Prior to that the clubs had a yearly competition and the winning club would go home with the trophy and get to keep it until the following year when it could be back up for grabs. This year SYC won by a mere 141 points.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Children and families gather to peruse books after a science program July 20 at the Braden River Library. A upcoming library expansion will create more space for children and youth.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 26, 2017
Library project not yet an open book

Long-desired Lakewood Ranch library heads toward fruition.

  • East County
  • News
Bright and colorful Lilly Pulitzer fabrics give the master suite a Caribbean feel.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 7, 2012
Interior designers race to showcase skills

The Sarasota Chapter of the Interior Design Society challenged its members to take a commercial space at 100 Central Ave. and, in less than four weeks, turn it into a move-in-ready, loft-style live/work space, featuring living and dining rooms, a master suite, art gallery, library and artist's studio.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2011
Business Observer 02.17.11

O'Brien Family Farms celebrated its grand opening from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 12, at the farm, 16505 S.R. 64 E.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River Elementary and Middle schools may receive road repairs. The schools' and their roads date back to 1988 and 1991.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 14, 2015
East County schools might receive makeovers

The Manatee County School District will decide whether to renovate areas of Braden River, Bashaw and Tara elementary schools

  • East County
  • News
Jim Herrington’s Longboat Key kumquat tree was overflowing recently with abundance.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 16, 2011
EDIBLES: From tree to table: Kumquat and cranberry relish

Some folks grew up with the cranberry sauce that comes out of a can - after you remove both ends of it, that is, and slide the gelatinous mass onto a plate.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2012
Our View: Hypocrisy of the state

When Florida lawmakers convene next week for the 2012 session, conventional wisdom says they will be almost totally consumed with protecting their turf - that is, the boundaries of their legislative districts. And, oh yea, they'll have to figure out how to cut another $2 billion or so from the state budget.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Final discussion and approval of the referendum will likely come in April at the earliest.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 20, 2016
City Commission approves referendum on election day move

In November, voters could be asked to decide whether city elections should be moved from spring to the fall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The United Nations Environmental Programme Regional Office for North America has chosen Sarasota County to host World Environment Day.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 9, 2014
UN picks Sarasota as host for World Environment Day

Sarasota County will serve as the North American host community for World Environment Day June 5, following six weeks of environmentally-themed events beginning on Earth Day.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"The Glass Menagerie" runs through Oct 12, in a Two Chairs Theatre Company production at the Players Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 4, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'The Glass Menagerie'

Tennessee Williams' 'The Glass Menagerie' offers a weird, refracted glimpse of loss and tough decisions.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 24, 2017
Florida Studio Theatre announces Young Playwrights Festival winners

Young artists were honored at the theater’s 26th annual festival.

  • Arts + Culture
Carlos Beruff, middle, says the Long Bar Pointe is a "transformational" property, where he and his partners seek to develop something better than just another subdivision. Photos by Lori Sax / Business Observer
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 16, 2013
Point Taken: Long Bar Point developer outlines next step

The power of a strong social-media presence can be persuasive - in any industry. A prominent local homebuilder takes that lesson personally.

  • East County
  • News
Santa will make several appearances throughout the month.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 8, 2010
Deck the Halls

From Santa's sleigh and candy canes to carolers and plays, Christmas is in full swing in the East County. And this week, Lakewood Ranch will celebrate the season with its annual Holidays Around the Ranch event.

  • East County
  • News
Nate Jacobs is the founding artistic director of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 1, 2013
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe announces 2013/2014 Season

Three musicals and one drama are in store for the upcoming season

  • Arts + Culture
Boy Willie (Earley Dean), Lymon (Michael Mendez) and Doaker (Henri Watkins) face off over the piano, a family heirloom. Photo by Don Daly
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 1, 2017
Theater review: 'The Piano Lesson'

August Wilson’s 'The Piano Lesson' summons the spirits of a bloody past at West Coast Black Theater Troupe.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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