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File photo, Melineige Beauregard and Joris Kivits' sculpture called "Free Minded" took second place at last years Crystal Classic.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 10, 2016
Siesta sets stage for Crystal Classic

The seventh iteration of the sand-sculpting competition will feature expanded children's offerings.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 28, 2010
OBSERVER TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Ande McDonald

Each week, The East County Observer will introduce one player from the Miss Manatee Softball 12U Observer team.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2009
Bookstore plants giving tree

Little Bookworms customers can brighten the holidays for children in need through the shop's first holiday Giving Tree.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cecilia Mould enjoys a game of twister.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • January 12, 2011
SYC hosts First Friday Family Fun Fest

Local kids had a fun-filled evening at Sarasota Yacht Club's First Friday Family Fun Fest, held Friday, Jan. 7, at the club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 26, 2017
Film review: "The Exception"

"The Exception" is part thriller, part WWII drama and part love story

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 1, 2012
Lakewood Ranch Lightning meet team USA

The Lakewood Ranch Lightning Lacrosse recreational team had the opportunity to meet the 2012 USA Lacrosse Team during Champions Challenge Weekend Jan. 28 at the Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
File photo of Siesta Key Beach
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 28, 2012
Sarasota named in Top Spring Break Destination for Families

Livability.com named Sarasota number one in its top-ten list of spring break destination for families.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael Kerrigan
  • In Memoriam |
  • January 4, 2019
Michael Joseph Kerrigan

Michael Joseph Kerrigan entered into eternal, peaceful sleep surrounded by his family on Dec. 15, 2018. His obituary tribute is publishing in the Longboat Observer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 8, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 2, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BEST: Easter Fest

Easter Fest will be held from 12 to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 4, at Payne Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gail Condrick leads a Nia class on Wednesdays at the Bayfront Park Recreation Center
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 26, 2011
Classic classes draw in Longboat fitness fans

Returning snowbirds will find their favorite classes at the Bayfront Park Recreation Center and the Education Center of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Murder for Two" runs through July 29 at Florida Studio Theatre. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 2, 2018
'Murder for Two' creates campy killer comedy at Florida Studio Theatre

The Florida Studio Theatre production 'Murder for Two' is an entertaining musical spoof of the murder-mystery form.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2013
Dessert auction raises $1,200

East County ladies were the leaders of a "sweet" fundraiser held in December for Temple Emanu-El Religious School.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • June 22, 2015
An Opera Camper for a Day

A backstage look into the day to day lessons taught to the young students at the Youth Opera Summer Camp at the Sarasota Opera

  • Arts + Culture
The classes will be taught by Mote education staff, and each class will also feature an expert in the class topic.  Photo courtesy of Mote.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 29, 2017
Mote ready to bring adults into the marine science world

The course, “Endless Oceans: Marine Science 101," will educate adults on various marine science topics.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The city has seen a decrease in the number of rounds played at Bobby Jones and is discussing how to reverse the trend.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 15, 2016
City continues discussion on Bobby Jones improvements

After a citizen committee recommended investing $14.5 million to improve Bobby Jones Golf Club, the City Commission will consider hiring a consultant to draft a master plan for the municipal course.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota Crew masters rowing team, which was formed four years ago, includes about 30 rowers, who range in age from 22 to 64. Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 7, 2013
Masterful

The Sarasota Crew masters rowing team will compete in the USRowing Masters National Championships Aug. 15 through Aug. 18, at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
Taylor Morrison Division President Steve Kempton said Esplanade sales should begin in early 2012.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 19, 2011
Taylor Morrison returns to Ranch

The developer/builder Taylor Morrison recently announced plans to build a new 450-home gated community called Esplanade in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
The program is co-sponsored by Donte’s Den and consists of two classroom sessions, take-home materials and a visit from a therapy dog. Third and fourth grade girls will be the first to take the program this week.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • January 29, 2014
Girls Inc debuts D.O.G. program

D.O.G. will help children learn how to read dog reactions and 'diffuse potential harmful situations in a fun and meaningful way,' says facilitator Pamela Sennott.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 5, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 6

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Bradenton, Sarasota and Venice at locations such as The RIngling, McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre, Sarasota Orchestra's Holley Hall, Westcoast Black Theatre a

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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