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Beach Road drainage improvements have been delayed until July.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 29, 2012
Beach Road stormwater project delayed again

A stormwater drainage project that's been in the planning stages since 2005 and was supposed to start after Easter has been delayed again.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 30, 2014
Sidelines

Sarasota Military Academy Boys Basketball; Sailors place seven at Bidwell Invitational; Lady Cougars advance to region semifinals; Sarasota tops Booker in OT; Cougars best the Indians

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 23, 2012
Observe this: Sarasota police chief to retire in October

Observe this: Sarasota police chief to retire in October

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Tenor Jon Jurgens and soprano Alexandra Batsios rehearse a duet. Photos by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 22, 2014
Backstage Pass: Opera house excites with more than just singing

Take a behind-the-scenes look at Sarasota Opera preparing for the winter season.

  • Arts + Culture
The drive, for which formal dresses, shoes, jewelry and other accessories are being accepted, will run March 5-9.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 5, 2012
Cinderella Project under way

The Manatee Education Foundation is seeking donations of formal wear for high school students who need assistance attending prom.

  • East County
  • News
Rachel Lee Priday, violin. (Photo by Joel Benjamin)
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 30, 2014
'Hear & Now' concert series presents classical music's newest generation of talent

The Perlman Music Program/Suncoast's concert series opens with performances by violinist Rachel Lee Priday and pianist David Kaplan

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 6, 2009
Longboat property values decline 10%

For the second, consecutive time in 20 years, taxable values dropped on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 12, 2010
Shutterbugs refocus photo club

The organization's leaders have relaunched the club and are introducing a few new ideas at this month's meeting.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Vanessa Moody |
  • May 21, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: The Mommy Consultant

Denise Drizos, aka The Mommy Consultant, is capable of handling baby needs from setting up registration for a baby shower and picking out toys to organizing a feeding schedule and hiring a nanny.

  • East County
  • News
Rabbi Mendy Bukiet described Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch's new permanent location as a "miniature holy land."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 21, 2012
Lakewood Ranch Chabad moves into permanent home

Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch celebrated the grand opening of its permanent home March 18.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Officer Shawn Nagell has been with the Longboat Key Police Department since 2003.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 26, 2011
Police officer answers call of duty

Officer Shawn Nagell is the 2010 Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Police Officer of the Year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Thirteen-year-old Dylan Buck went 10-for-11 with three home runs to help lead the Lakewood Ranch Little League All-Stars to a District 26 championship July 13.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 25, 2012
Home Run MVP: Dylan Buck

Thirteen-year-old pitcher Dylan Buck went 10-for-11 with three home runs to help lead the Lakewood Ranch Little League 11-12 All-Stars to the District 26 championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 7, 2014
All Faiths makes final push for campaign Against Summer Hunger

The All Faiths Food Bank's Campaign Against Summer Hunger is nearing completion, and the nonprofit reports it's close to reaching its goals.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 29, 2013
Our View: Right ideas, faulty methods

Last week in this space, we presented the context for how and why the referendum question on the indigent-care, one-half-cent sales surtax came into being.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Join Mallory Gnaegy for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 29, 2012
FEB. 29: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A class photo of Lakewood Ranch High School's 2001 graduating class.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 31, 2011
TOP STORY, OCT.: Lakewood Ranch's First Graduating Class

Lakewood Ranch High School's Class of 2001 celebrated its 10-year reunion.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 20, 2016
Virginia Sanders: A force for preservation

Virginia Sanders’ diminutive stature and cheery persona belied her passion for the environment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Josh Tickell will screen his documentary, "The New College Experiment" Feb. 12, at the Sudakoff Conference Center.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 2, 2011
New College alums pay it forward with art

Musician Silas Durocher and filmmaker Josh Tickell will return to Sarasota next week to premiere two new works in celebration of their alma mater's 50th anniversary.

  • Arts + Culture
H. Terrell ‘Terry’ Griffin holds a copy of ‘Fatal Decree,’ his seventh novel.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 12, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: H. Terrell 'Terry' Griffin

H. Terrell "Terry" Griffin's latest novel, "Fatal Decree" officially go on sale Jan. 15, although copies are available at local bookstores. Here, read five things you didn't know about Longboat Key's most mysterious writer.

  • Longboat Key
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