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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 7, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, March 7

Weekend's best bets: Friday, March 7

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
"Anything goes in a dress," said Maryann Mazzaferro.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 29, 2020
Longboater urges her neighbors to consider wearing their Sunday best

One Longboat Key resident hopes to start a new tradition.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A bee drinks nectar from a Mexican sunflower. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 7, 2015
'Pollinator challenge' goes abuzz

Sarasota and Manatee County are promoting the use of pollinator-friendly plants in neighborhood gardens.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 25, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Health care reform

President Barack Obama signed into existence new health care legislation Tuesday. The East County Observer caught up with residents in the area to get their thoughts.

  • East County
  • News
Dee Danmeyer is no stranger to horses — she used to own three.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • May 8, 2019
SMART Director gallops into new role

When Dee Danmeyer has a bad day, she grabs a handful of peppermints and heads to the barn.

  • East County
  • News
Lynn Heuston, Brenda Frost, Snookie Register, Erika Matheis, Lorena Noyes and Midge Pescatello Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 13, 2019
Think pink

Snookie Registered hosted a party Feb. 9 for her friends to support breast cancer research.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 8, 2015
CEVA HOA takes on new role: home owner

Typically, homeowners associations’ hands are tied in maintaining distressed properties, but one Lakewood Ranch HOA is in a unique position to protect its owners.

  • East County
  • News
The Oct. 19 walk starts at 9 a.m. with pre-registration beginning at 7:30 a.m.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 18, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk

This year's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, held at the Sarasota Polo Club, celebrates the 100th anniversary of the American Cancer Society.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2009
Big trucks occupy huge parking space in Sarasota

Sarasota Parks Commission held its annual Big Truck Day Saturday, May 16, at Phillippi Creek Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Although a representative from the Tahiti Park neighborhood said residents were willing to participate in a self-funding district to buy the land, the commission wasn't interested in moving forward with the acquisition.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 6, 2020
City won’t acquire North Trail property

Despite an appeal from the Tahiti Park neighborhood, the city isn’t interested in adding commercial property on U.S. 41 into Whitaker Gateway Park.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 22, 2012
JUST THE STATS

148 - Score of overall champions Evan and Jaclyn Fletcher and Marion and Irene Pye at the Couples Member/Guest 2012 Golf Tournament Friday, Feb. 17, at the Longboat Key Club and Resort.

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  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 11, 2012
Observed: A journey on the Rotarian way

I had been waiting for weeks for the day to come - July 5.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 5, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'Unfinished Song'

The latest gem on the growing list of films about aging couples is the endearing 'Unfinished Song.'

  • Arts + Culture
Phallen Coyne and Matt Foley with one of several shellfish paintings Coyne created for her family's new Sarasota restaurant.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 20, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Raw talent

Husband-and-wife artists Matt Foley and Phallen Coyne have stirred up a groovy seaside vibe at their family's new restaurant in South Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Makayla Laney makes a silly face during the Pines of Sarasota Thanksgiving luncheon.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 25, 2015
Pines of Sarasota shares Thanksgiving feast for all generations

Senior residents share a meal with toddlers at Pines of Sarasota Tuesday, Nov. 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"I like being on stage in the spotlight," Holly Rizzo says. "I like everyone watching me. I can't really explain why. You're either that type of person or you're not."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 10, 2010
Gangster in Paradise

Holly Rizzo makes her Asolo Rep debut as Young Bonnie in 'Bonnie & Clyde.' The unlikely outlaw talks about auditions, career goals and criminal mischief.

  • Arts + Culture
Heritage Harbour South CDD supervisors hope to tonight adopt a budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 4, 2015
Heritage Harbour South CDD to budget dollars for next year

At its meeting Aug. 4, the Heritage Harbour South CDD's supervisors plan to adopt the $413,000 budget for the 2015-2016 fiscal year.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2012
Ovations: Congratulations are in order

Do you know someone who has cause for celebration? The East County Observer wants to celebrate with you! Submit your Ovations news to Michael Eng, [email protected].

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Heather Williams awards the 2018 Young Professional of the Year award to Rachel Denton, the communications and voter outreach manager at the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • August 22, 2019
Sarasota Young Professionals Group to host 4th annual summit

The conference will take place on Aug. 23 at the Embassy Suites Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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