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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 23, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
David Dillard found a bin of family photos while riding his bike on Portal Crossing.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 21, 2015
East County resident finds old family photos

After he found a plastic bin full of family photos, David Dillard is on a mission to find the mystery family.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2013
Our View: Disservice to taxpayers

Most everything legislators do is well intentioned. They get gold stars for that.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
"I no longer look at a fish like it's just my dinner," Linda Heath says. "I stare at the details, and I'm amazed by the colors. I think it's Mother Nature's best work."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 14, 2011
Linda Heath: Artistic Angler

It used to be that Linda Heath fished for her dinner. Now she spends more time fishing for her subjects. The emerging Gyotaku artist explains the surprisingly odorless practice of fish rubbing.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 30, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, May 30

Weekend's best bets: Friday, May 30

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sophia Lopez, Holly Leiberick and Sarah Buchanan, seniors at Lakewood Ranch High School, captured their prom memories.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 18, 2018
A grande amore night at Lakewood Ranch High prom

"A Venetian Evening" is the theme of the Lakewood Ranch High School prom.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • August 27, 2012
Autopsy of a Deal: Beneva and Fruitville

Autopsy of a Deal: Beneva and Fruitville

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 30, 2016
Post-season: Traffic is job 1

It was the No. 1 topic of the season. And sad to say, it’s only going to get worse. That is, unless community leaders marshal their efforts now and not wait for FDOT.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 22, 2014
Obituary: Doris Lytle

Doris Lytle, 88, of Naples and formerly of Longboat Key and Andover, Mass., died Jan. 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2013
News Briefs

Manatee County calls for caution during traffic signal project; Two killed in East County crash; Manatee County commissioners want Hunzeker to delay retirement

  • East County
  • News
Marks
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • December 4, 2013
Key bakers offer taste of favorite holiday treats

Seasonal baking traditions vary from home to home, but there's probably a holiday treat you've been craving all year. Here, three Longboat Key bakers share their favorite seasonal recipes for your tables.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The parking meters formerly used in downtown Sarasota are being brought to the newly renovated Siesta Beach parking lot.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 31, 2016
Siesta Beach visitors to cough up cash to park

Overnight parking meters appear in front of parked cars at Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Carly and Daniel Brown listen to the rules before playing with Andy Branco.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 24, 2015
Foundation rolls the dice for Southside Elementary

The Southside Foundation went all in for a casino night fundraiser for the elementary school Friday evening at Michael’s on East.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 7, 2017
FST hosts second annual Back Lot Barbecue

Theater supporters enjoyed barbecue and live music.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Courtesy photo Elaina Mand of All Faiths Food Bank and her husband, Brandon, man the donation site at Big Cat Habitat.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 3, 2014
Big hearts

Big Cat Habitat's Jam Out Hunger event was overflowing Sunday, with guests, volunteers and - most importantly - food.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Riverview volleyball captain Margo Schnapf, pictured in the Kennedy Caucus Room of the U.S. Senate, was one of two girls from Florida chosen to participate in Girls Nation. (courtesy)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 18, 2016
Rams outside hitter Margo Schnapf juggles responsibility

Riverview volleyball captain was one of two girls chosen to represent Florida at Girls Nation, in Washington, D.C.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 6, 2016
People to watch: Anne Ross

The new Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority Executive Director started in November.

  • East County
  • News
MTI Students Zachary Wenzel, Travis Vanhouten, Elizabeth Steinke, Francisco Suarez, Kara Varnadore, Jake Gollin, Clint Michael and Juan Villaseca
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Village de Chefs food and wine fest

The Village de Chefs Food and Wine Festival was held at Powel Crosley Estate Wednesday, Oct. 10.

  • Arts + Culture
Pink flags donning Mote Marine Laboratory line the turtle's pathway.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • June 28, 2019
Turtle trackers hit the beach daily

Mote scientists and volunteers take to Sarasota and Manatee shores to look for turtle nests each day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The small channel under the Longboat Pass Bridge is one of the areas that may be targeted by future dredging.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 7, 2016
Town of Longboat Key to unearth options for canal dredging

The Longboat Key Town Commission will dig deep into canal issues this fall, deciding what canals should be dredged and who should pay for the project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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