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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 9, 2011
Collegiate players take center court

Lakewood Athletic Center will host the 2011 Intercollegiate Dick Vitale Clay Court Classic Nov. 11-13.

  • East County
  • Sports
DID board member Eileen Hampshire believes advertising can help all downtown busiensses.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 2, 2017
DID considers downtown promotional push

Can the various groups within downtown Sarasota team up to promote business in the heart of the city?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 14, 2010
Opposition continues battle over Tara project

The 12 Oaks Advisory Committee contacted Walgreens executives to discourage them from building a new location on the site.

  • East County
  • News
  • 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
Twin Oaks Polo Club defeated the South Side club 8-7.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 6, 2015
Ten Oaks Polo Club defeats South Side 8-7 in Observer Group Cup

Jon Luke Beck, a Ten Oaks rider, won most valued player.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 15, 2010
Man on probation robs probation office

The 25-year-old added to his long criminal history by trying to steal his own probation paperwork.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Healthy Start Coalition provides professional services for pregnant women, infants and new families in Sarasota County.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 17, 2013
Healthy Start Coalition announces keynote speaker

The Healthy Start Coalition of Sarasota Inc. annual meeting will take place Sept. 26 at Sarasota Laurel Oaks Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Heritage Harbour South’s newest resident is a young buck — a 1-year-old white-tailed deer residents call Bambi. Residents could face fines for feeding, petting or playing with the deer. Courtesy photo
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 8, 2015
The buck stops here

Do you feed or pet this young buck in Heritage Harbour South? These actions could cost big bucks — and end up harming the deer.

  • East County
  • News
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 11, 2017
Cops Corner

Interesting police reports in East County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Downtown Economic Development Coordinator Norm Gollub goes over obstacles to North Trail development at Tuesday's Sarasota Association of Realtors Commercial Investment Division general membership meeting.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 17, 2013
Realtor breakfast highlights future of downtown, North Trail

The Commercial Investment Division of the Sarasota Association of Realtors hosted a breakfast Tuesday morning, where city staff outlined plans for downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enter the contest for a chance to win a Vera Bradley I.D. holder.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 16, 2010
Name that store

New Balance Sarasota and New Balance University Park owners Molly and David Jackson are seeking a name for their new retail store, located at 1874 Stickney Point Road, that showcases shoes, handbags and accessories.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2013
Letters to the Editor: Patriotism is dying

To have the city of Sarasota art snobs turn down the Iwo Jima statue is a lesson in what really matters to this town's leaders.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Discussions for a new firefighter contract ended this afternoon at Town Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 7, 2012
UPDATE: Town, firefighters find common ground

The Longboat Key Town Commission will meet in a closed-door executive session to discuss the possibility of approving a new contract.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Joe Knispel, Nick Wyman, and Karl Hamilton. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 11, 2016
Theater review: 'All the Way'

Asolo Rep's latest production offers a glimpse behind Lyndon Johnson and the Civil Rights Act.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2010
Church offers 'dodgy' youth party

Sarasota Baptist Church is putting a special twist on Valentine's Day this year.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 17, 2010
Sarasota Small Business of the Year Awards: Elise Lipoff

Young Professional of the Year -- Finalist

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 13, 2010
Miniature golf coming to Main Street

Jacob Spooner, who owns an adventure golf course on Anna Maria Island, plans to bring a new course to the East County by spring.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 14, 2014
LISTEN: Keeping history alive with Dean Johanesen

LISTEN: Keeping history alive with Dean Johanesen

  • Arts + Culture
Be sure to catch this weekend's best bets!
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 22, 2013
Feb. 22: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Gas station owner arrested for welfare fraud; Former Florida Governor Charlie Christ will speak in Lakewood Ranch; Weekend Best Bets; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 1, 2010
Buchanan proposes freeze on drilling permits

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan is asking other legislators to place a moratorium on all deepwater drilling permits for new and existing oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico.

  • East County
  • News
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