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Gregg Ellery and his wife, Valerie, left, enjoyed an all-access tour of Tropicana Field with Rays Scouting Administrator Nancy Berry. Courtesy photo.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 18, 2012
Bayside director inspires Tampa Bay Rays

Bayside Community Church Director of Events Gregg Ellery delivered a motivational message to the Tampa Bay Rays organization the day before the 2012 season began.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 24, 2010
Vision Plan subcommittee formation begins

The Planning and Zoning Board will select two members of its board at its June regular meeting to sit on a subcommittee that reviews the town's Vision Plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • April 21, 2010
Lobo speaks to Key Democrats

Dick Lobo, recently nominated by President Barack Obama to the position of national director of broadcasting, was the guest speaker at the April 13 meeting of the Longboat Key Democratic Club, held at The Chart House.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2011
Business Observer

Molly's Boutique earns gold retailer award; Robert Ricchini joins Studio Salon and Spa; Grapevine named top advertising agency

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Chef Judi Gallagher |
  • February 25, 2013
TWISS = This Week is Succulent and Savory

TWISS = This Week is Succulent and Savory

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Siesta Key offers a great playground; An open letter to Gov. Romney

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ten-year-old Ellie Wietecha served as “Principal for the Day” Nov. 8, at Gullett Elementary School. Her brother, Joey, was dubbed assistant principal.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 14, 2012
Gullett Elementary youth takes school's helm

Gullett's Ellie Wietecha, 10, served as principal Nov. 8.

  • East County
  • News
Unicorp National Development  is asking a U.S Bankruptcy District Court of Appeals judge to overturn the sale of the bankrupt estate that also has control of a $23 million judgment against unit owners.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 30, 2015
More Colony appeals filed

Unicorp National Development Inc. filed appeals in state and federal bankruptcy court last week challenging the validity of the Colony Association’s estate acquisitions and if it’s a legal board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2012
Letter to the Editor: Stop trying to reinvent downtown Sarasota

Letter to the Editor: Stop trying to reinvent downtown Sarasota

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2009
Restaurant Review: A world of choices at Aqua

If first impressions are important, good real estate is a real asset for a restaurant.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 22, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Staying Positive

This week, University Park Country Club Tennis Director Jared Grose shares tips for positive and stress free matches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lexi Brown loved animals, had a goofy sense of humor and always smiled. Courtesy photo.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 23, 2013
Lexi Brown shared life of joy

The 10-year-old fifth-grader at Gene Witt Elementary, known for her wide smile, goofy antics and love for animals, touched everyone she encountered.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Eng |
  • August 18, 2010
Thunder ignores echoes, focuses on future

One season ago, The Out-of-Door Academy, on the legs of running back AJ Strong, cruised to within spitting distance of a state title. Despite losing Strong to graduation, coach Brett Timmons has every reason to believe greatness is again within ODA's reach.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 18, 2011
Community center plans move forward

After a three-hour meeting, the commission reached a compromise to explore possibilities for a new Bayfront Park recreational facility.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo Sarasota's Big Pass, seen here in an aerial photo, has never been dredged.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 16, 2014
SKA: No Big Pass dredge

The Siesta Key Association says it wants more studies to prove that dredging Big Pass will not harm Siesta beaches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Donna Swan |
  • July 27, 2011
Deal Us In: Special skills can aid in bridge win

Bunny Roland, of Traverse City, Mich., proves that she has the special skills to win at this duplicate bridge game.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 23, 2009
Couple robbed at gunpoint at motel

The suspect was last seen driving a red Lexus at the intersection of State Road 64 and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
Jose Silva
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 14, 2011
Business Observer

Area businesses benefit from Premier; Turner Tree reports record-breaking sales; Jose Silva joins Blue Skye Lending

  • East County
  • News
This Week in Sarasota
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 12, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, July 14

Take a look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 26, 2010
'Professional' punk rockers pour one out for benefit

Sarasota Young Professionals members Elise Lipoff and Frank Maggio can check black lipstick, mullets and tongue studs off their bucket list, after flaunting rock star-glam looks at the Celebrity Guest Bartender Showdown Thursday, Aug. 6, at the Shamrock Pub.

  • Sarasota
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