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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 8, 2012
Community Golf

Enjoy this week's community golf scores.

  • East County
  • Sports
Marty Nichols and Mike Kaper showed off some Louisiana Crawfish
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Music Festival

Linger Lodge hosted the Braden River Music Festival and Gumbo Cook-off Saturday, May 4, at its restaurant and campground.'¨'¨'¨ The festival featured live bluegrass, Americana and Southern rock concerts and a gumbo cook-off, with festival attendees voting on the best-tasting gumbo.'¨'¨

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 22, 2009
Emeralds cheer team shines in Manatee

Dynasty Elite formed its Emeralds special needs team last year. The 14-member squad will begin practicing for the upcoming season during the first week of August.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 6, 2010
Professional Golf Tips 101

Eighteen-time major champion Jack Nicklaus offers one of the most important golf lessons he learned some 60 years ago.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 10, 2019
Mothers and sons dance the night away at the Sarasota Fairgrounds

Guests could dance, ride in a horse-drawn carriage and dine on a Chick-Fil-A buffet at the mother and son date night.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Siesta Key residents have rallied against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' plans to dredge Big Pass.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 5, 2015
Sarasota County moves ahead with Lido study

The county will pay Atkins North America Inc. $49,000 to review the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ plans to mine Big Pass to renourish Lido Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Jodi Emrick
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 1, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Sotheby's announces new two new leaders; Down south: Prolific builder expands his reach

  • East County
  • News
  • By April Doner |
  • August 6, 2012
Authentic Florida Brilliance: How Ben Prestage rocked my world

Authentic Florida Brilliance: How Ben Prestage rocked my world

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota County Charter Review Board District 2: Ray Collins

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Roadkill Ghost Choir will play Ringling Underground this Thursday.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 5, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 6

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 11, 2012
Longboat Key Northern Trust branch to close

The bank recently sent a letter to customers explaining that the bank would close for consolidation purposes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 2, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Justin Klawans

The Observer spotlights Manatee East pitcher Justin Klawans.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 18, 2012
Home-Tech shows off new showroom

The company has opened a showroom on Lena Road, in the East County.

  • East County
  • News
Isaac Brownman worked for Sarasota County for 17 years, most recently as public works director and county engineer.
  • By John McGuire |
  • August 3, 2017
New Longboat public works director will start next week

Town Manager Dave Bullock hired Isaac Brownman for the job in May.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 18, 2013
SIDELINES

Lakewood girls finish second; Braden River will host golf tournament; ODA swings past Southeast; ODA sweeps Imagine High School; SCF to hold invitational tourney

  • East County
  • Sports
Greta the Great White will be one of the eight sculptures on display at Mote starting in December. Photo courtesy of WashedAshore.org.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 22, 2017
Artistic sea debris headed to Mote

In December, “Sea Debris: Awareness through Art” featuring “Washed Ashore" will go on display at Mote.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Co-Chairs Sherry and Tom Koski
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • November 28, 2018
Panelists share life journeys during Pines of Sarasota Foundation luncheon

The Wit and Wisdom of Aging Luncheon was held Nov. 28 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
  • By Rick Steele |
  • July 14, 2010
LETTER TO THE LETTER: Regarding 'The Birth of Spirit of America'

I enjoyed your editorial of July 1, 2010. It is altogether fitting and proper that we honor those who were willing to give all to ensure the birth of our nation.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • June 17, 2010
Sarasota Small Business of the Year Awards: Veterinary Neuro Services

Small Business of the Year - Finalist

  • Sarasota
  • News
The snow scene from Sarasota Ballet's "John Ringling's Circus Nutcrakcer."
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • December 21, 2013
DANCE REVIEW: 'John Ringling's Circus Nutcracker'

The Sarasota Ballet kicked off the holiday season with the new Sarasota classic "John Ringling's Circus Nutcracker - The World's Greatest Ballet."

  • Arts + Culture
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