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Joan Durante Park is located at 5550 Gulf of Mexico Drive. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 22, 2014
Raccoons attack dog at dusk in Durante Park

Neighbors on St. Judes Drive say the owner of a large black dog fought off at least eight raccoons to rescue his pet.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 9, 2012
City Stats: government and finance biggest employers

Downtown Sarasota matches up nicely with other Florida cities when comparing the number of businesses and employees in certain categories.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photography by Genevieve de Manio Photography
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 26, 2014
Just Married: Donald Longueuil and Mackenzie Mudgett

Donald Longueuil and Mackenzie Mudgett were married Jan. 25 at The Church of the Redeemer.

  • Arts + Culture
The gingerbread house created by Girls Inc. for the CYD competition included a marshmallow snowman, pretzel windows and a decorated rooftop with a chimney.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • December 1, 2011
Youth prepare for gingerbread house decorating contest

Gumdrops, peppermints and icing - that's what tasty houses are made of! The third annual Community Youth Development Gingerbread Festival promises to sweeten up the area next week, when more than 125 gingerbread houses will be on display from Dec. 9 to Dec. 11, in the Macy's wing of the Westfield Sarasota Square Mall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 25, 2010
Braden River, ODA victorious in girls tennis

Braden River defeated Charlotte 4-1 Feb. 22 while the Out-of-Door Academy defeated Cardinal Mooney 5-1.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 7, 2013
SIDELINES

Four Cougars sign letters of intent; Cougars repeat as district champs; Lady Blazers cruise to district title; Sailors fall in district quarterfinals

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • December 5, 2013
Siesta, Lido residents seek answers from Army Corps

The Army Corps of Engineers will be in Sarasota this week to answer questions surrounding the Lido renourishment project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • December 12, 2013
Chalk Festival organizers open new store

Chalk Line, which opens Friday in Burns Square next to the Sarasota Chalk Festival office, will sell art and merchandise to fund the nonprofit behind the festival.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photos by Leijea Photography
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 27, 2013
Just Married: Amy Zinna and Dylan Bower

Dylan and Amy met after college while working together at Bonefish Grill, in Bradenton. Amy was planning to set him up with a friend, but, instead, ended up finding herself in awe of her handsome co-worker.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Michael Eng |
  • February 4, 2010
East County dentist brightens smiles

Creekwood Dental will host "Give Kids a Smile Day" from 1-4 p.m., tomorrow, Feb. 5, at its office, 5210 Creekwood Blvd. This event allows students in need from Manatee County's Public Schools to have free access to dental care provided by seven dentists and four hygienists.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 21, 2009
St. Armands roadwork complete

A resurfacing project of side streets on St. Armands Key was completed earlier this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The annex, pictured at front left, adds about 2,000 square feet to the Waterlefe River Club. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 24, 2014
Waterlefe opens its new annex

As Franklyn Dickson walks through the Waterlefe River Club, his voice rings with excitement as he highlights each new detail -- paintings by Waterlefe artists in the front lobby, carpet tiles in the dining area to make for easy replacement, a permanent dance floor, and an expanded bar, among other features.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 21, 2013
The Bridge: The long road home

Read a time line of the Ringling Bridge Project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2010
Asian culture fest features lion dance

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens will hosts its fifth annual Asian Cultural Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 27 and Feb. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Josh Booker celebrates a first down during last season's rivalry game at Riverview.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 25, 2015
Football Preview: Sarasota High

Football Preview: Sarasota High

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Sarasota Military Academy Honor Guard stands at attention at Tuesday’s School Board meeting.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 17, 2013
Sarasota School Board approves SMA proposal

After denying two other charter school applications, the Sarasota School Board narrowly approved the Sarasota Military Academy's proposal to open a charter middle school on a 12-acre site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2009
Cops' Corner 08.27.09

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Mary Anne Servian
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2011
News Briefs

Downtown Sarasota Alliance sees changes; U.S. Rep. Bachmann to greet Sarasota voters

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bob Hendel
  • By Bob Hendel |
  • April 20, 2011
No pot of gold

The impact of incorporation on Lakewood Ranch residents is complex and difficult to forecast.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Stanley Pelletz and Family Promise of Sarasota Director Wendy Fitton. Photos courtesy of Family Promise of Sarasota
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 16, 2015
One family’s promise

The Pelletz family remains committed to helping Family Promise of Sarasota with its mission of aiding low-income families.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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