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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 2, 2010
Sarasota Bay Watch seeks clean-up volunteers

Sarasota Bay Watch is holding its second Sister Keys Clean-up event Saturday, May 8, and is looking for clean-up crew participants.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High, which acted as a shelter during Hurricane Irma, will be open to students again on Sept. 18.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 11, 2017
Manatee County public schools off until Monday, Sept. 18

Schools, which acted as shelters, need to be cleaned, have storm debris removed.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 6, 2016
Temple Beth Israel has a Fein night

The Men’s Club of Temple Beth Israel hosted its annual tribute night Sunday, March 6, honoring member Shirley Fein.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 3, 2018
Dog owner runs from paying bill

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton areas.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Jack’s Ceviche featuring Rock Shrimp, Jicima, tomatoes, peppers, onions and lime juice topped with a plantain chip
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Jack Dusty Opening

Jack Dusty is new restaurant in town located inside the Ritz Carlton and features costal cuisine and crafted cocktails on Sarasota's classy waterfront. On Saturday, Jan. 19 social media influencers set sail for an opening-weekend party at the new establishment.

  • Arts + Culture
Travis and McKayla Taaffe rowed at the 2011 Club National Championships in July, at the Indianapolis Rowing Center.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 28, 2011
Brother, sister duo to compete at CanAmMex Games

Last August, McKayla Taaffe, a senior at Pine View School, claimed her first gold medal at the 2010 U.S. Rowing Club National Championship, in Oak Ridge, Tenn. This August, she and her younger brother, Travis, a Pine View sophomore, are planning to take home the gold when they compete in the CanAmMex Games, in Canada.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 21, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 22

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Mayor George Spoll oversaw his last evening regular Town Commission meeting Monday, March 7, at Town Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 9, 2011
Longboat Key's mayor signs off

Mayor George Spoll will leave the Town Commission after six years of service.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 12, 2014
Parishioners prepare for annual festival

Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church will host its second church festival this weekend.

  • East County
  • News
Alyssa Connelly was born Christmas night.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 13, 2016
East County celebrates births

Three families welcomed their newest additions.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 11, 2010
Prep Scoreboard

Scores and highlights from the week of May 4-8.

  • East County
  • Sports
"What I really enjoy is being a part of what the performers have to go through — being a performer, myself, I understand the discipline required," Ruthie Engford Clark says.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 24, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: The Beaded Lady

Ruthie Engford Clark is the opera's head dresser with a high-flying past.

  • Arts + Culture
Taylor Golden reports for duty as a member of Braden River Elementary’s safety patrol Monday.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 16, 2014
Guards reporting to schools won't carry guns

The Manatee County School District seeks a legal opinion before it will arm elementary security guards.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2011
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • July 6, 2011
My View: Sarasota County got Benderson right

The Sarasota County Commission was right to eliminate the Benderson's affordable housing provision. But there is a bigger issue involved.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2010
Will the real Bertha Palmer please stand up?

Somehow, the late Bertha Honore Palmer is still showing up everywhere around town in her big lacy hats and dainty dresses.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Artist Marlene Rose thanks those who have helped throughout her creative career.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • January 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Marlene Rose Opening

On Saturday, Jan. 18, the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design, featured colorful glass sculptures by artist Marlene Rose. Her work is influenced by extensive travel and often references diverse cultures and past civilizations.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2010
Cops Corner 02.25.10

The complainant sold a man a riding lawnmower. The man stopped making payments on the lawnmower. The complainant asked the sheriff's office for help, and deputies discovered that the man hadn't lived at his listed address since October.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Two Columns Gallery faculty director Michael Whyshock and student director Zachary See
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Two Columns Gallery "Gesticulating" Exhibition

Two Columns Gallery "Gesticulating" exhibition opened Friday, Jan. 17. The exhibition features works from Ringling Fine Arts students and is curated by Dan Cameron.

  • Arts + Culture
Cathy Duguay and Rina Becker, of Lakewood Ranch, race to the finish line.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 31, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Main Street offers 12th annual Boo Run

Nearly 1,100 runners participated in the Lakewood Ranch Running Club event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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