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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2012
Fall bazaar planning begins

It may be months away, but members of the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club already are gearing up for its fall Bazaar, Boutique and Luncheon to be held in October.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Over two weeks and 160 hours, Gregory Marra made a clay sculpture of Chris Kyle, the most lethal sniper in American military history. The two didn’t know each other.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 6, 2013
Local artist memorializes fallen sniper

Gregory Marra, an East County sculptor, made a life-size clay image of Chris Kyle, a United States Navy SEAL who was killed Feb. 2, and delivered it to the sniper's home state of Texas.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2018
Sale of Longboat Key penthouse tops 2018 list

Aria condominium sells for $5.4 million

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Police ended a late night standoff — learn more in today's headlines!
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • April 18, 2013
April 18: Daily Headlines Video

April 18: Daily Headlines Video

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Eric Cross' "Paper Dress," from Iconcept 2011, is on display at Art Center Sarasota as part of Iconcept Retro-spective in Gallery 2.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 13, 2013
Highlights: Four Art Center Sarasota exhibits please a variety of interests

Art Center Sarasota hosted an opening reception Thursday, Feb. 28, for four new exhibitions. Approximately 150 people attended to view the diverse range of art that will fill the gallery through April.

  • Arts + Culture
Andy Maass read "“The Roosevelt Family of Sagamore Hill" in eighth grade and has collected Roosevelt items ever since.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 28, 2018
A collection fit for a president: Andy Maass' Theodore Roosevelt collection spans decades

Maass' fascination with the 26th president began after he wrote a book report on “The Roosevelt Family of Sagamore Hill.”

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Patrick Dougherty's "Close Ties" is an example of what to expect for his upcoming installation. Courtesy photo
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • January 2, 2013
Black Tie: Five in the house for 2013

Dressing up for this former social editor has had to do a lot more with Power Rangers, Batman, cowboys and Army guys as of late, thanks to a cute little 2-year-old that I know.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 11, 2015
OBITUARY | Kent Lamar Reedy

Kent Lamar Reedy, 65, of Osprey and formerly of Longboat Key, died Nov. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 6, 2016
Donald Trump to stump in Sarasota

The Republican nominee will hold a rally at Robarts Arena Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Robert Levin, current artistic director of the Sarasota Music Festival, will step down in 2017.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • June 3, 2015
Encore performances

Robert Levin will step down from his role as organizer of the Sarasota Music Festival in 2017, after 10 years of leadership.

  • Arts + Culture
The Haven preschool client Rebekah Ithier gets a kiss from Goose Godby. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 24, 2016
Your Town

Sweaty but happy

  • East County
  • News
Jan Brown, Troy Peterman, Terry Gutowski and Jaquelyne Assell
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 2014 SCC Hob Nob

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce held its annual Hob Nob Thursday, April 10, at Ed Smith Stadium. Chamber members, Sarasotans and business leaders enjoyed an evening of mingling and networking with live entertainment. Chamber member "company teams" dressed up for this year's theme "Night at the Movies" and offered free food and drinks.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jon Thaxton will vacate his position in the Sarasota County Commission at the end of this term. He'll be working 60 hours a week and pondering his future until then. Courtesy photo.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 31, 2012
Jon Thaxton at bay for now

After 12 years representing District 5 on the Sarasota County Commission, Jon Thaxton carefully contemplates his next step.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Summerfield resident Charlie Morse, and his son, Connor, are teaming up for the barbecue competition.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 7, 2012
Barbecue cook-off needs more chefs

Main Street is seeking amateur cooks to compete in its High on the Hog event.

  • East County
  • News
Junior QB Sean White jogs into the end zone for a score.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 26, 2018
Riverview football clinches third-straight district title

The Rams dominated the (Hillsborough) Riverview Sharks 45-12

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 23, 2018
OBSERVER RECOMMENDS

Candidates endorsements for Aug. 28 primary elections.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2014
Ladies team up for Daytona

The Longboat Key Public Tennis USTA 3.0 Team is Daytona-bound for the fifth year in a row.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Tampa Tide went 5-0 throughout the tournament, defeating the Airo Athletics 10-1 to capture the Sandlott 12U Wood Bat World Series Championship.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 7, 2012
Extra Innings Sarasota hosts Wood Bat World Series

Extra Innings Sarasota hosted the 12U Wood Bat World Series July 26-29 in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photo Dan Miller
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 12, 2014
Football friday

The East County Observer recaps the week in football.

  • East County
  • Sports
Gerri Aaron
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • December 2, 2014
Social Studies: Gerri Aaron

Black Tie chatted with local philanthropist Gerri Aaron to find out more about her origins of philanthropy, her passions and her continued commitment to philanthropy in her hometown of Philadelphia.

  • Arts + Culture
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