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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2012
Welcome back: Since you left ...

There's no pop quiz. It's our way of saying: Welcome back.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Author Doug MacKinnon hopes his Christmas story, "The North Pole Project," inspires others to give and do good.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 13, 2017
Lakewood Ranch author pens Christmas novel

Former presidential speech writer tries to inspire giving with new book.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 27, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: East County

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 22, 2014
Olympic figure skaters to visit local ice rink

United States Olympic Figure Skating Team members Felicia Zhang and Nathan Bartholomay will be available for a local meet-and-greet.

  • East County
  • News
No one was injured, but the building has some smoke and water damage, said Captain Jerry Jensen, public information officer for the Sarasota County Fire Department.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 6, 2015
Palmer Ranch fire displaced residents overnight

The fire at Villa Mirada was quickly extinguished last night, however 15 to 20 residents cannot return until the cause of the fire is identified.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
“Hairspray” runs through Dec. 8, at Venice Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 25, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'Hairspray'

At Venice Theatre, the year is 1962, the soundtrack is rock 'n' roll, the city is Baltimore and the main stage musical is 'Hairspray.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2013
Our View: For the soul of the Colony

Inch by inch, the stalemate at the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort is stepping toward a resolution.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch High senior Marco Padilla chose Flagler College over several colleges in New York, West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 17, 2011
Ranch forward headed to Flagler College

Lakewood Ranch High senior Marco Padilla signed a national letter-of-intent May 13 to play soccer for Flagler College.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dr. Joel Morganroth explains his reasoning for giving the $15 million gift to Ringling College of Art and Design.  Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 29, 2018
Ringling College receives record-breaking $15 million gift

Dr. Joel Morganroth and his wife, Gail Morrison Morganroth, gave the school its first eight-figure gift, which will help fund a new virtual reality major, among other causes.

  • Arts + Culture
Faith Bench, a math teacher at Braden River Middle School, reviews a math problem with her class.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 22, 2020
East County educator's teaching style leads to honor

Braden River Middle educator's unique teaching style leads to 'Educator of the Year' nomination

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 5, 2019
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 2, Episode 8

Chloe uncovers new gossip, Kelsey lashes out at Garrett and Alex and Juliette shockingly can't seem to agree if Alex cheated or not on this week's episode of MTV's "Siesta Key" reality TV show.

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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 3, 2010
Sand Cay manager fired over mishandled funds

A police investigation has been opened to look into allegations that former Sand Cay Manager Judy Paul stole approximately $13,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 25, 2016
Village Association to discuss merger with Chamber of Commerce

A Siesta Key Village Association agenda shows a proposal to merge the organization with the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis and Mark Gordon |
  • April 26, 2012
Palm Avenue site has new plan

A new partnership between two local entrepreneurs creates optimism around a downtown property. A new restaurant could be open by late fall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 447 Meadow Lake Lane was built in 1997 with four bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 4,778 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 29, 2020
Bird Key home sells for $4.85 million

Longboat Key residential real estate transactions for April 13-17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Town Hall Executive Director Bob Fernandez, back left, shared with members of the Inter-Disrict Authority board about his experience in his post during a meeting Jan. 27.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 2, 2011
IDA appoints interim director

Town Hall Director of Finance Steve Zielinski will serve as the IDA's interim executive director until the entity hires a replacement for Bob Fernandez, who resigned last week.

  • East County
  • News
Hank and Cash Howard are veterans at the Pumpkin Festival so they know where to spend their time.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Pumpkin Festival

The Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival kicked off Saturday, Oct. 12. This year's festival features longtime favorites such as children's train rides, charity pumpkin games, a petting zoo and frog-jumping championships, but it also includes new acts, such as the Gunslinger Monster Truck Show and the Justino Zoppe Magic Show.

  • East County
  • News
Gloria Musicae singers will perform the chamber opera. Photo taken at The Ringling Circus Museum.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 30, 2016
The Swedish Songbird, Uncaged

Libby Larsen’s opera, 'Barnum’s Bird,' tells the story of the world’s first pop icon.

  • Arts + Culture
Teri Scaring and Mary DelPup organize shoes into neat piles by size.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • February 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Royal Rummage Sale Preparation

On Thursday, the Women's Guild of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church began sorting for the upcoming Royal Rummage Sale, which kicks off with an early bird entry on Friday, March 7, from noon to 4 p.m. and continues on Saturday, March 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Owner Jim Butler and representatives of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, which owns Main Street, did not immediately return inquiries.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 24, 2012
Viking Culinary Center closes

The Viking Culinary Center did not open this morning.

  • East County
  • News
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