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Members of Boy Scout Troop 181 are pictured during a cookout and awards ceremony in 2002.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 14, 2013
Trio honored with Eagle Scout ceremony

The accomplishments of three members of Boy Scout Troop 181 were celebrated Aug. 12 with a Court of Honor ceremony.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Read this week's road work updates.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 20, 2012
Road construction for week of Feb. 19

Construction this week on I-75, U.S. 41, State Road 789, 758, 681 and 72.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 31, 2013
Our Town: Mom named 'Rookie of the Year'

Paula Lohnes, of GreyHawk Landing, recently earned the coveted "Rookie of the Year" award with national health-benefits company AmeriPlan.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Siesta Key Oyster Bar offers a menu of fresh seafood as well as a fun atmosphere, with nightly live music, in the heart of the Siesta Key Village.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Siesta Key Oyster Bar

This week we went in the kitchen with chef Douglas Jennings of Siesta Key Oyster Bar, while he prepares shrimp and avocado ceviche. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's "In the Kitchen."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By TWIS Street |
  • April 1, 2013
Celebrate National Tartan Day with the Jacobites and First Brass

Celebrate National Tartan Day with the Jacobites and First Brass

  • Arts + Culture
  • A time to celebrate |
  • November 25, 2015
Just Married: Ashley and Patrick

Ashley and Patrick Thomas were married Saturday, Oct. 24, under a custom-built canopy near the water on the lawn of New College of Florida in Sarasota, Fla.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2011
Our View: Smackdown. Vindication.

Reading and interpreting the rulings of federal judges in complex civil suits is often a scramblegram of Latin legalese, so much so that you ... well ... you need a law professor to translate what the judge is saying.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 7, 2015
Gallup ranks Sarasota metro area at top of well-being index

The North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton metropolitan area is No. 1 on the consulting firm’s measure of well-being in large communities nationwide.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 15, 2015
Film Review: 'Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem'

The new film, "Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem," is a study in frustration.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 19, 2011
Obituary: Alyson Tracey Brown-Sticht

Alyson Tracey Brown-Sticht, of Sarasota, died Dec. 9. She was 48.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gladys Blair's 2004 Oldsmobile sustained approximately $5,000 worth of damage.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 16, 2012
Longboat woman injured in crash

Gladys Blair, 95, was injured when she drove her car into the path of another vehicle near Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2014
News Briefs

Arlington Park pool reopens; Survey: Residents more confident of county officials

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota-based sculptor Mark Anderson created the five bronze-and-aluminum sculptures are on display in the courtyard at Longboat Key Center for the Arts.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 9, 2011
Arts Center receives new look

Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design, has new sculptures on display in its courtyard.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kaye Warr |
  • March 10, 2012
Get to Know The Sarasota Opera: Maria D'Amato

Get to Know The Sarasota Opera: Maria D'Amato

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2012
Veterans group forges into East County

A local non-profit that helps remedy high levels of veteran unemployment nationwide is seeking the public's support.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 13, 2011
WAR ON WHEELS

Several East County girls are proving their roller-rink prowess as a member of the Bradenton Derby Brats, a junior roller derby league.

  • East County
  • Sports
Children enjoy a visit with Santa. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 1, 2011
Volunteers take 'flight' for terminally-ill children

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office, the Sarasota/Bradenton Airport Fire Department and others will host the 27th annual Flight to the North Pole Dec. 8. Contributions for the event are being accepted.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 12, 2010
Pension trustees disagree

Pension board trustees for the town's police and fire departments disagree about the severity of the state of the town's three pension plans.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The United States' Margaux Isaksen will vie for one of 33 Olympic qualification spots during the Modern Pentathlon World Cup Final May 5 through May 8.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 27, 2016
Sarasota marks Modern Pentathlon's final stop

The Modern Pentathlon World Cup Final will be held May 5 through May 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 16, 2012
Comment: One loss won't mar Mustang season

I watched the Lakewood Ranch High softball team walk away from the National Training Center following its 4-0 loss to Pembroke Pines Charter in the Class 6A state semifinals together, I couldn't help but notice the dedication the Lady Mustangs showed not only for their sport but one another.

  • East County
  • Sports
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