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  • By TWIS Street |
  • March 21, 2013
VIDEO: Sarasota local bests world tennis pro

VIDEO: Sarasota local bests world tennis pro

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Bob Salyers
  • By Bob Salyers |
  • January 25, 2012
Nature Trail: Photog captures elusive caracara

One early morning while surveying Myakka River State Park, a fellow photographer excitedly told me that I had just missed a great image of a crested caracara.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Michael Eng |
  • January 18, 2012
Observed: Time to take back Lakewood Ranch

I'll be honest: My original idea for this column was to chastise the Manatee County Sheriff's Office about the information - or lack thereof - it released in the days following the murder of Lakewood Ranch resident Ina Gross.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 16, 2014
Foundation examines support for medical center

The Longboat Key Foundation will consider aiding startup costs if a physician would be willing to practice on the barrier island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 9, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Susan Levine

Susan Levine spends her time promoting grassroots efforts and women's issues. Read more about her in our candid "Five Things."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Terry Griffin, pictured at Moore’s Stone Crab Restaurant, laughs as he realizes our annual April Fools’ issue fooled him.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 3, 2013
April Fools' tricks, treats readers

The monster-truck show in our annual 'gotcha' issue was the giveaway for many readers that the Colony wasn't really about to be demolished.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 14, 2010
Watering schedule remains unchanged

Lakewood Ranch officials have not made any progress in convincing their utility provider to grant additional watering times.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 16, 2014
Cameras catch burglar in action

When a man allegedly broke into a Longboat Key residence last week, he probably had no idea the homeowner was watching him - and relaying information to police in real time.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 28, 2010
Plaza construction progresses

Walmart Stores Inc.'s newest East County location at Interstate 75 and State Road 70 is just one component of a much larger project.

  • East County
  • News
Boley
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 19, 2013
Obituary: Margarita 'Tica' Boley

Margarita "Tica" Boley, 70, of Longboat Key died Feb. 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Christopher Eisenberg's album cover (Courtesy photo)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 7, 2013
Christopher Eisenberg releases debut album

Sarasotan Christopher Eisenberg, a Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe performer, will release his debut album Nov. 12.

  • Arts + Culture
Veteran and student firefighters come together to compete.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: MTI's First Responders Challenge

Manatee Technical Institute hosted its second First Responders Challenge Nov. 16 at its Lakewood Ranch campus.

  • East County
  • News
Country Meadows' Stacy Nale, 51, said she appreciates it more now she is a student again.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 27, 2017
Go back to school with class at MTC in Lakewood Ranch

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2013
SIDELINES

Mustangs to host baseball camp; Team Khaos wins baseball showcase; Ranch kicker earns top honors

  • East County
  • Sports
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has a signed a two-year deal with Staffing Connection/Action Labor to outsource its crossing guard services.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 22, 2014
Sheriff's Office outsources crossing guard services

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has contracted with a Ft. Lauderdale-based firm to take over its crossing guard duties for local schools.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 20, 2009
Economy claims Atlanta Bread Co.

Mike and Cindy Snowball closed the franchise on University Parkway after losing their lease.

  • East County
  • News
Most school items under $15 are included in the exemption.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 12, 2011
Tax holiday starts today

Florida residents can enjoy tax-free shopping on select items today through Aug. 14.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • October 27, 2015
Food trucks will get their hearing, eventually

Commissioners authorized a public hearing on food truck ordinances but didn't set a date.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 18, 2013
It Takes A Village

Chef Jose Martinez of Maison Blanche serves an amuse-bouche about the French chef festival taking place in October in Sarasota, which is meant to inspire student proteges.

  • Arts + Culture
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