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The East Manatee Bulldog Junior Midget cheerleading squad has surpassed all of coach Jennifer Kirlangitis' expectations this season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 7, 2011
Bulldog cheerleaders rally to national championships

The East Manatee Bulldog Junior Midget cheerleading squad participated in the small novice division of the 2011 Pop Warner National Cheer & Dance Championships Dec. 7, at ESPN's Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
Revelers enjoy a past St. Patrick’s Day gathering at the Irish Rover in Gulf Gate. The pub closed in August 2011. File photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • March 15, 2012
St. Patrick's day parties expected in Siesta Village

Because the pub that hosted a community-wide St. Patrick's Day celebration in Gulf Gate closed in August, more revelers are expected in Siesta Village this year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2010
Our View

Sell the mooring field

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Dylan Wojcik catches a wave with surfer Jacob Shields.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 10, 2010
East County families 'hang 10' for autism

The Center for Autism Research and Education hosted a day of surfing lessons Nov. 6 for children with autism. More than 170 people volunteered to help.

  • East County
  • News
Sue Jacobson is a Sarasota lawyer and regional president of the American Jewish Committee.
  • By Sue Jacobson |
  • June 7, 2012
My View: FCAT hurts our children and our community

The "fix," simply redefining the result, is a tacit admission that the test score is more important than the factors behind it.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 19, 2012
Observed: We are all responsible for our actions

When a tragedy occurs, especially one as horrible as the death of 53-year-old Siesta resident Donna Chen, people's natural response is to second-guess actions and look for ways to prevent a recurrence.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • December 29, 2013
Year in Review: August 2013, Caragiulo announces bid for Barbetta's seat

Citing a desire for an economically sustainable county and frustration with the city, Paul Caragiulo will seek to succeed Joe Barbetta on the County Commission in 2014.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • September 9, 2009
Italian chef brings tradition to Cantina Toscana

After listening to his enthusiastic travel stories and many cooking experiences, you would never believe Valerio Pescetelli, chef at Cantina Toscana in Lakewood Ranch, is only 24 years old.

  • Arts + Culture
"I learned just as much about color here living on the Gulf of Mexico as anywhere else," William Kelley says.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 29, 2013
Second nature: William Kelley

William Kelley could be the Dr. Seuss of local artists, but his colorful, and seemingly whimsical landscapes are as real as Siesta Key sunsets.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 20, 2013
Life's probably not a beach for Longboat Key dogs

The commission hasn't discussed a report on the issues surrounding dog beach access, but six commissioners have indicated they don't support the idea.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Zachary Brigham is thankful for his dogs.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 23, 2011
Sarasota kindergarteners offer thankful thoughts

The Sarasota Observer caught up with kindergartners at Julie Rohr Academy and Gulf Gate Elementary to ask some Thanksgiving trivia questions and to find out for what they're most thankful.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 27, 2010
WBTT singer has star potential

Meet the young breakout star of the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's Motown Revue.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2009
In Brief

Community News and Notes

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 10, 2009
Sweet Gigs: Diamond Devotee

Gemologist Darren Blum, of Coffrin Jewelers, spends the workday selling, designing and appraising jewelry.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Currently, Bayfront Park amenities include the main recreation center building, tennis courts and a baseball field.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 27, 2010
Park project hurdles addressed

Plans for a revitalized Bayfront Park that include a new 15,000-square-foot building will require behind-the-scenes work from the town.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2009
In Brief

COMMUNITY NEWS AND NOTES

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • April 16, 2010
Store Around the Corner: Le Tennique

Le Tennique boutique at the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort carries everything from tennis racquets to evening attire.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dolores and Frank Infanger have been members of the Siesta Isles Security Patrol for more than 25 years. Photos by Alex Mahadevan.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 14, 2013
All eyes on Siesta Isles

Siesta Isles may not be the most exciting beat. But, volunteers say the constant presence of neighborhood watch discourages crime.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2012
Our View: Who will bomb Iran?

In the normal swirl of the days in our little bitty slice of the world, it's easy to become engrossed in such grave concerns as the harsh brightness of the new landscaping lights on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2011
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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