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Just offshore, the shadowy animal in the Gulf of Mexico looks very much like an alligator (Courtesy photo)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 20, 2020
Gators? In the gulf?

Beachgoer's photos fit perfectly with a wacky 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2009
LECOM dean earns medical honor

Dr. Robert George, associate dean of academic affairs at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton, was selected as a Great Pioneer in osteopathic medicine by the American Osteopathic Association's Bureau of History and Identity.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 14, 2009
ODA announces new board member

The Out-of-Door Academy has named Adam Armbruster to its Board of Trustees.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 27, 2010
Buchanan announces jobs plan

Congressman Vern Buchanan announced Monday a new piece of legislation intended to create jobs. The proposal is expected to be introduced formally later this week.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 19, 2009
Repavement project continues to the south

The repavement project on S.R. 789 continued Monday from Bird Key Drive to Ken Thompson Parkway.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
High winds can turn the usually tepid Gulf waters into a dangerous maelstrom. File photo.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 1, 2012
Off-duty sergeant saves two swimming teens

Sergeant Steve Leavitt, a deputy with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, rescued a 15-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl struggling in the Siesta surf.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
We The Kings will be among the bands performing at Rock Out for a Cause.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 8, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Rock Out for a Cause

Bradenton favorites We The Kings will headline this benefit for Taking Back Lives, Manatee Glens, Solve Maternity Homes, Family Network on Disabilities, Honor Animal Rescue and the Food Bank of Manatee tonight at Lakewood Ranch High School.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jose Carreno, auditions, Carreno Dance Festival, Carreño Master Class Series, Sarasota
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 30, 2013
Carreño Dance Festival changes name and announces auditions

Sarasota auditions will be held Feb. 17 for newly named "Carreno Summer Master Class Series."

  • Arts + Culture
Brianna Duff is frozen while she plays a doll in a toy store.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 17, 2015
Gullett Elementary students visit toy land

The East County school put its own spin on life through a toy's eyes in 'Toys in Storage.'

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 1, 2015
LeVar Burton inspires Booker Elementary students

Educator and actor LeVar Burton made a stop at Emma E. Booker Elementary School Friday morning to read to first-grade students.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Karen and Grace Roe
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 10, 2013
Patron Saints: Karen Roe

Each week, The Observer posts a Patron Saints video featuring patrons of performing-arts groups and the venues to which they donate.

  • Arts + Culture
The Mall at University Town Center named Kimberly Dominguez, fourth from left, its marketing and sponsorship director.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 6, 2014
The Mall at University Town Center selects a marketing director

Lakewood Ranch resident and marketing executive Kimberly Dominguez named marketing and sponsorship director for The Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 10, 2014
Macy's to host charity shopping event

Macy's, located at The Mall at University Town Center, will host a charity shopping event from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 11.

  • East County
  • News
Philadelphia, Here I Come! (courtesy banner)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 10, 2014
Weekend Best Bet: "Philadelphia, Here I Come!"

"Philadelphia, Here I Come!" opened this week at Asolo Repertory Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 12, 2014
Letters to the Editor

To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to News Editor Robin Hartill at [email protected]. Letters pertaining to local issues receive priority. Letters may be edited for grammar and space.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Registration open for SPD Citizens Academy
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 1, 2024
Registration open for SPD Citizens Academy

The eight-week Sarasota Police Department program begins Aug. 7 with Wednesday sessions from 6 to 9 p.m.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Monique, a loggerhead sea turtle, crawls into the ocean off Lido Beach.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • June 5, 2025
Turtle walks start Saturday on Longboat Key

Longboat Key Turtle Watch hosts community walks through June and July.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
2.  Rollerblade
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 28, 2020
You Can Do It: Alternative Ways to Exercise

Gyms are closed, weights are nearly impossible to buy. Still, you can work out and have fun with a few substitutions.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Owen's Fish Camp is now open in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 1, 2023
Owen's Fish Camp opens in Lakewood Ranch

The new location features double the seats and a bigger kitchen.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
John Colon
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2018
Manatee County School Board District 5: John Colon

James Golden faces John Colon.

  • East County
  • News
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