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Seventy-three-year-old John Grey has carved hundreds of creations from the garage of his Palm-Aire home.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 20, 2013
Your Neighbor: John Grey

It didn't take much for John Grey to become a carver. In 1999, he drove past a sign highlighting the World Carving Headquarters in Parkersburg, W.Va. Grey exited the roadway, bought $850 worth of tools, and the 73-year-old retired State Farm worker has been carving ever since.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Pine View School and Sarasota High sailing teams are both part of the Sarasota Youth Sailing Program. (Photo by Jen Blanco)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 24, 2014
Bound for Nationals

The Pine View School and Sarasota High sailing teams will compete in the Mallory Fleet Race National High School Championship May 9 through May 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 11, 2010
Ranch HOA adds clarity to yard-item regulations

However, the SRVA committee will not change its rule regarding the number of decorative yard items allowed.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2013
OUR VIEW: The high cost of police

As of Tuesday and Wednesday, when the Sarasota City Commission resumed its budget discussions, commissioners faced a projected $2.54 million budget shortfall for the upcoming 2013-2014 fiscal year, beginning Oct. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Town Manager Dave Bullock’s contract is set to expire Sept. 15. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 22, 2012
Larson raises contract questions

Commissioner Lynn Larson raised questions about whether Town Manager David Bullock's contract gives him sufficient independence.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"We are an important representation of the artistic passion of the community," Susan McLeod says. "You can't miss it when it's 70 feet tall and bright red."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 13, 2013
Museum without walls: Bayfront sculptures

Sarasota Season of Sculpture Board Chairwoman Susan McLeod believes most people don't realize a free outdoor museum comes at a price.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 26, 2011
Pirates swing into summer camp

The Braden River High baseball team will host its 2011 Pirates Baseball Summer Camp from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 13-16 at the Braden River High baseball field.

  • East County
  • Sports
Host Rob Smithson
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • May 4, 2011
Edibles: Sarasota celebrates royalty royally

Sarasota friends and family of Rob and Angela Smithson did not have far to go to celebrate the wedding of HRH William Arthur Philip Louis Windsor and Catherine Elizabeth Middleton.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2009
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 7, 2009
Braden River Middle students donate picnic tables

Members of the school's Technology Students Association have entered the project into the state TSA competition.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 21, 2010
Expert Opinions

Two of Longboat's residents have expansive knowledge of oil drilling and oil-spill cleanup efforts. They have talked with town officials about what to expect if oil comes ashore.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 26, 2014
Judge rejects Colony settlement

A Colony Beach & Tennis Resort settlement and Chapter 11 reorganization plan was rejected in favor of converting the entire case to Chapter 7 liquidation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 22, 2013
Half-cent sales tax would cover indigent health care

Manatee County's administrator promises three things in the 2013-14 budget: raises for county employees, non-reduction of services and lower property taxes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 15, 2016
Bird Key home sells for $4.34 million

The home at 683 Mourning Dove Drive has four bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,750 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Human rights activist Bassam Eid was interviewed by Lakewood Ranch graduate Jared Dipsiner after his presentation at the University of Central Florida.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 4, 2016
Lakewood Ranch graduate educates public with website

Jared Dipsiner's passion for Middle East news turns into journalistic endeavor

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 12, 2012
Sarasota County moving ahead on EEZ plans

The County Commission Wednesday agreed to an in-depth review over the next two months of plans for an Energy Economic Zone Pilot Program.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Erich Weber said the day should give residents a good introduction to many of Lakewood Ranch's clubs.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 6, 2010
Ranch Community Activities introduces first Club Day

Representatives from nearly 30 Lakewood Ranch clubs will be available to meet with residents this weekend.

  • East County
  • News
Join Alex Mahadevan for the daily headlines
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • November 19, 2012
Nov. 19: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Morning road detours; Gene Jaleski writes to Mayor Jim Brown; Manatee residents support food banks; Black Tie Editor Loren Mayo gives weekend recap

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key-based MW Development Group principal Manfred Welfonder has been trying to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort property since 2007.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 11, 2015
MW Group forms Colony alliance with Naples-based developer

Longboat Key-based MW Development Group and The Lutgert Companies has teamed up and has a vision to build a $195 million hotel project on the shuttered Colony site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2009
Veterans wall needs more photos

There are just a few days left to submit photos of military veterans for the upcoming Veterans Day Wall of Honor organized by River Club resident Larry HarNess.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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