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  • 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 Observer Staff |
  • April 10, 2013
SiDELINES

9 - The number of runs the Lakewood Ranch High softball team scored in its 9-2 victory over Seminole Osceola April 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
flatbread
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 8, 2015
Flatbread on Main: Artisanal pizza, craft beer and community focus

Flatbread on Main: Artisanal pizza, craft beer and community focus

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Jessica Luck |
  • March 26, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Cannons open house and fishing clinic

Cannons Marina will hold a spring open house and fishing clinic Saturday, March 27 on such topics as 'Weather and Catch of the Day, Reading Weather Patterns for Fishing and Safety' and 'Fakin' it ... Fishing with Artificial Lures.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sam Molyneaux competed in the Sarasota SUP Race Series June 21. File photo
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 18, 2014
County staff takes stand against swim zone shrinking SUP

In its report, staff does not support allowing SUP rentals at Siesta Key public beach.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 7, 2010
BOWL ENDS

Lexington, Ky., resident Buck Schott played his first games at Sarasota Polo Club this year. Sunday's match marks the end of the 2009-10 season.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County deputies have arrested 19-year-old Jasper Dudley and Frank Brice, also 19, in connection with the shooting death of a Riverview High School cheerleader Monday, in Bradenton.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 29, 2014
Arrests made after movie theater shooting

According to one witness, a gun battle preceded the shooting of 17-year-old Riverview High School student Teria'le Rawls Monday, at Carmike Royal Palm 20 movie theater.

  • East County
  • News
Betty Rahm
  • By Dora Walters |
  • November 1, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Voting poll

On the eve of the general election, we asked Longboaters what has been the biggest influence on them this election season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chef Jose Martinez and his wife, Victoria, with celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse during the September filming of 'Coming to America.' (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 3, 2014
'Emeril's Florida' premier features Key restaurateur

The show's season two premier features Maison Blanche owner Jose Martinez and airs Sunday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2014
News Briefs

Sarasota issues no-swim advisory for Lido Beach; Commission to adopt budget Sept. 22; Plymouth Harbor takes steps to honor first responders

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 13, 2010
Don't miss this opportunity (sale)

The All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church 2010 Opportunity Sale is a month-and-a-half away.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Piero Rivolta
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 11, 2012
Scene & Heard

Rivolta tackles metaphysics in new novel; Five Points Collective closes its doors; Clothesline re-opens, airs new art downtown

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • March 25, 2013
Theatre Odyssey’s Ten-Minute Play Festival is this weekend

Theatre Odyssey’s Ten-Minute Play Festival is this weekend

  • Arts + Culture
Terri Driver checks the caging on a nest on Longboat Key Beach in June 2016.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 26, 2017
Longboat Key Turtle Watch: Hatching History

Since its inception in 1969 , the turtle watch volunteers have monitored Manatee County Beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dr. Larry and Pat Thompson at Ringling College's Avant-Garde "A Novel Idea" Saturday, March 23. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 25, 2013
Black Tie Untied

It was a novel night at Ringling College of Art and Design's Evening at the Avant-Garde, Saturday, March 23, and the night was also rocking at the Firefly Gala, which featured a performance by Pat Benatar.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo by Eoin Carey.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 2, 2015
Hidden in Plain Sight: "If These Spasms Could Speak" at Florida Studio Theatre

With his one-man play, Robert Softley Gale explores what it means to live with a disability

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Nosh-A-Rye Manager Marlene Zobel, server Sharon Jagger and owner Barbara Bowman. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 14, 2012
Nosh-A-Rye to close in April

The owner of Nosh-A-Rye describes the decision to close the 15-year-old Longboat Key restaurant as 'bittersweet.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Midfielder Shane Hill and his teammates conducted an hour-long training session. Photos by Jen Blanco.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 14, 2012
Rage players learn from pros

Braden River Soccer Club players enjoyed a special training demonstration and autograph session with the Tampa Bay Rowdies during its night practice March 6.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 7, 2010
BUILDING MTI

Fawley Bryant architect Mike Bryant has a special connection to the school.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • March 7, 2012
Our View: School Board: Dysfunction junction

In October 2010, the East County Observer recommended Julie Aranibar over incumbent Jane Pfeilsticker for the Manatee County School Board District 3 seat.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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