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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2010
Our View

Why nice people go negative

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 28, 2011
Braden River advances to regional semifinal

The Braden River High softball team defeated Dover Strawberry Crest 3-1 in a Class 4A-Region 3 quarterfinal April 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2014
News Briefs

County government launches service app; Public comments on health care available; More stores commit to new mall

  • East County
  • News
Luis Camarillo and Blake Taylor
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota High School Graduation

Sarasota High School seniors graduated Friday, May 30, on the high school's football field. Despite the weather, families gathered to celebrate the class' achievement. Senior Mirriam Barrera's family brought orange and white balloons to show their support. 'We wish her the best of luck,' says brother Omar Barrera.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 6, 2016
Bird Key Yacht Club gets artsy

Bird Key Yacht Club hosted its May art opening May 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sand erosion concerns on the south end of the Key have town officials looking at another source of sand for the area.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 29, 2016
Mid-Key beach project sand could help restore south end

Town Manager Dave Bullock is prepared to use some truck-hauled sand to help offset sand losses on the south end of the Key while a permit is pending for a New Pass sand dredging project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 27, 2009
Harborage home up for raffle

Dream House Charity will raffle off a home in The Harborage to benefit Manatee Children's Services. The raffle begins June 1.

  • East County
  • News
Soprano Michelle Johnson as Elisabeth and Jonathan Burton in the title role of Verdi’s “Don Carlos,” now playing at Sarasota Opera. Photo by Rod Millington.
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 8, 2015
Music Review: 'Don Carlos'

Verdi’s Don Carlos: ‘History through the opera glass’

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
1241 Gulf of Mexico Drive, No. 702
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • January 23, 2013
3 Things: A Nest for the winter

Snowbirds have been flocking to Sarasota for more than 100 years and no town in the country caters to them quite as well as we do.

  • Arts + Culture
President and CEO Elizabeth Melendez-Fisher with host Elizabeth Moore
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • June 10, 2018
Selah Freedom thanks top donors

An Evening of Gratitude was hosted June 10 at Elizabeth Moore's home.

  • Black Tie
John Sagar, Stan Graff and Lee Chegwidden mingle inside the clubhouse.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 7, 2012
Cascades residents celebrate completion

Cascades residents celebrated the completion of their community with a party Nov. 3, at the clubhouse.

  • East County
  • News
Megan Ianero and Maggie McDonedal mimicked each other’s dance moves.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Haile Eighth-Grade Dance

Haile Middle School eighth-graders danced off into high school at its annual end-of-year dance. Almost 300 students came out to the masquerade-themed dance.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 11, 2018
Longboat Key Rotary Club salutes veterans

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key hosted a luncheon in honor of more than 200 local veterans Nov. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 6, 2017
Temple Emanu-El preschool celebrates Thanksgiving

Students serve up some holiday spirit during Temple Emanu-El preschool's Thanksgiving pageant.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The antique stove is priced at $4,000.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 13, 2010
Colony liquidation sale continues

The sale has attracted an average of 350 customers daily during its first four days.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 17, 2013
Obituary: Louis Flanzer

Louis Flanzer, 93, of Longboat Key and Scarsdale, N.Y., died June 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 24, 2015
School fields day of fun

Sea of Strengths Academy hosted its first field day at Greenbrook Adventure Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2013
News Briefs

The Lauren O'Hara Memorial Fund and TreeUmph! Adventure Course are teaming to raise funds for children with cancer being treated at All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 17, 2010
Ron Johnson: 2009 Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Citizen of the Year

Ron Johnson: 2009 Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Citizen of the Year

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2010
Business Observer 08.19.10

Hembree & Associates Inc. secured recently leases for three new businesses in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
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