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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 25, 2009
Ranch CDD supervisors whack Wackenhut

Allegiance Security Group and US Security Associates likely will begin service Jan. 4.

  • East County
  • News
The new shop is named in honor of Barbara Smith's mother and grandmother.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 22, 2011
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: 2nd Ann Rose

Barbara Smith opened 2nd Ann Rose in San Marco Plaza on April 8.

  • East County
  • News
Deputies searched the home and discovered the victims. They have been identifies as Isabelle Moak, 82, Thomas Moak Sr., 80, and Renee O’Connor, 62.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 13, 2012
Man arrested for triple murder

Sarasota deputies have arrested Thomas Moak, 58, of 4142 Tonga Drive, for the shooting death of his parents and sister Feb. 10 at his home.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Two males swans were moved to Sarasota Jungle Gardens from Camelot Lake on Sept. 28. Their names will be decided in a contest hosted by Sarasota Jungle Gardens.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 5, 2016
Longboat swans settle into new home

The two swans were born on Longboat Key in May 2015 to Susie and Sully.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Adriana Alvarez and Rhean Stephens model self-confidence.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • August 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Girls Inc. 'I am More'

One hundred girls modeled self-confidence on the runway today at Sarasota Square Mall for the launch of the 'I am More' marketing campaign and to end the 10-week summer camp. The Community Foundation of Sarasota gave Girls Inc. a $20,000 grant to promote the campaign that focuses on girls self-esteem and self-image.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • August 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Port to Port

The Manatee and Sarasota chambers held a joint meeting Thursday, Aug. 29, at the Holiday Inn Sarasota-Airport to hear Manatee County Port Authority Executive Director Carlos Buqueras and Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport President and CEO Rick Piccolo talk about the economic impact and future plans of both businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chairwomen Susan Malloy Jones and Alisa Pettingell
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 1, 2017
Moffitt Cancer Center educates guests on cancer research

The Tampa-based cancer care and research center held its annual luncheon on Nov. 1 at Michael’s on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Black Tie
  • By Robin Punsalan |
  • February 25, 2013
Post-Oscars musings: on underdogs, the buzz and the pageantry machine

Post-Oscars musings: on underdogs, the buzz and the pageantry machine

  • Arts + Culture
Bob and Pat Gussin and Nancy and Rick Moskovitz
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 14, 2016
Longboat residents turn the page with Sarasota Library Foundation

The library foundation is $131,000 away from filling its fund for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alicia Dawn Bullen, as Alice; Best Grandmother and Granddaughter Pair winners, Mia and Rhoda Garcia; and Ron Kagan as the Mad Hatter.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • April 10, 2011
GALLERY: DAR Mad Hatter Tea Party

The Sara DeSoto Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a Mad Hatter Tea Party on Sunday, April 10 at the chapter clubhouse.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Susannah Cripe started Nov. 4 as the new executive director of Foundation for Dreams. She said she loves working with clients in hands-on roles. “I want to be right in the middle of the action,” Cripe says.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 6, 2013
New director builds on roots

Longtime board member Susannah Cripe takes the helm at nonprofit Foundation for Dreams.

  • East County
  • News
Cast of Sarasota Opera's "La Cenerentola," which runs through Nov. 10.
  • By June LeBell |
  • November 3, 2010
Music Review: Sarasota Opera 'La Cenerentola'

The Sarasota Opera is performing 'La Cenerentola' through Nov. 10.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 17, 2010
Why I love my dad

He's a hero, memory-maker, comedian, storyteller and friend. The Sarasota Observer caught up with a group of kids at the Boys and Girls Club to chat about Father's Day, which falls on Sunday, June 20. Here's what they had to say about some of Sarasota's special dads.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Following the resignations of several longtime members, board chairman Marsha Panuce announced last Tuesday that she would be leaving the organization two years into her three-year term.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 27, 2012
Sarasota Orchestra board chair resigns

Sarasota Orchestra chairman Marsha Panuce is the fifth board member to leave the organization this season. Her three-year term was up next year.

  • Arts + Culture
Two tourists were involved in a wave runner collision near the Lido Beach Resort Wednesday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 10, 2014
Man dies in Lido wave runner crash

Zachary Collins, 25, died Wednesday night, after his rented watercraft crashed into another vessel driven by 25-year-old Keaton Fowler near the Lido Beach Resort.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Marco Rubio speaks at an event. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 31, 2016
Rubio makes stop in East County

Mixon Fruit Farms will host the Senate hopeful on Tuesday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • January 13, 2010
Daughter arrives on time

Aria Rae Eng came into the world exactly on schedule, waiting patiently for our Jan. 8 scheduled C-section.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 18, 2010
Longboat officer commended

Dean Greathouse was praised last week for helping a couple stranded on the side of the road.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Braden River head coach Curt Bradley has five former players on his staff: Malcom Belton, Michael Douglas, Kelvin Albritton, Brett Walker and Tyler Strahs.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 23, 2015
Tackling a new challenge

Five of Curt Bradley's former players have assumed roles in his Braden River program.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2009
Welcome Back: In Memoriam

Longboat Key residents who have died from May through October.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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