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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 3, 2015
Celebrating 60 with Grace

On Jan. 29, Dick and Connie Grace celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.

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  • March 12, 2014
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Mariah McMiller and Sarah Demlak decorate cards.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • December 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Boys & Girls Club Holiday Party

Families of the Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota spent Thursday, Dec. 19, celebrating the holidays. The evening started out with a visit from Santa and a Christmas dinner. Afterwards, children received presents to take home.

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CELEBRATORY COUPLE. Sarasota residents Dr. Greg and Jeri Lynn Towsley brought their Sarasota Observer along on their recent anniversary trip to Bali, Indonesia.
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  • February 13, 2014
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  • February 19, 2014
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  • February 6, 2014
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GOOD NEWS. Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club residents Fran and Thom Mastrelli brought their East County Observer along on their recent tour through South Africa. They caught up on their news at the Cape of Good Hope near Capetown.
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  • February 12, 2014
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  • By Amanda Landesberg |
  • February 13, 2012
A Love Letter to Hive Creations

A Love Letter to Hive Creations

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The U-18 Baseball World Cup is coming to Sarasota-Bradenton.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 5, 2019
2021 U-18 Baseball World Cup coming to Sarasota-Bradenton

The 2021 U-18 Baseball World Cup is coming to Sarasota's Ed Smith Stadium and Bradenton's LECOM Park, as announced March 5 by the World Baseball Softball Confederation and USA Baseball.

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Florida Studio Theatre's "Off the Charts" runs through Feb. 9 at FST's Court Cabaret.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 10-16

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 27, 2011
News Briefs

Study group to release details about straw poll; Deputies Baker Act man outside restaurant; Vacationer from Chicago drowns in Braden River; SMR names new Polo Club manager

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  • By Emily Walsh |
  • November 10, 2010
The Observer welcomes season with new features

The Observer freshens its print design and strengthens its online efforts.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 11, 2011
Scoreboard

Check out the local golf and bridge scores.

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  • March 12, 2014
Community Golf

Community golf scores

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  • January 5, 2011
Our View

First job for Scott: Derail the train

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  • January 23, 2013
News Briefs

Half marathon yields temporary road closure; Serenity Creek Subdivision to expand

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Natalie Pernia, 16, and Lilli Carlton, an ODA sophomore, help each other through the adventure course at TreeUmph!.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • January 26, 2017
A higher purpose

ODA, VIP Academy students bond at TreeUmph! event.

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  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 30, 2013
Manatee County administrator to unveil 2014 budget today

Ed Hunzeker's $517 million budget, set to be presented to the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners at a workshop this afternoon, features lower property tax rates.

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  • By Melanie Mason |
  • May 30, 2013
Moments in time

According to an advertisement in the June 1, 1978, issue of the Pelican Press, Siesta Maintenance Painting offered full house painting for only $150.

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  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 25, 2013
MOMENTS IN TIME

The Observer takes a look back at this week in Sarasota's history.

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