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Haley Legg, Ali Alger, Hannah Ott, Carrie Dutting, Morgan Kirchman, Levi Waxler and Olivia Yagy, along with other students in their group, created the film "Safe," which has received nominations at six international film festivals.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 11, 2014
Student film is a safe bet for a positive message

'Safe,' featuring East County teens, lands Toronto Film Fest nomination.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jennifer McPheeters |
  • May 12, 2015
Book Review: 'The Buried Giant' by Kazuo Ishiguro

Book Review: 'The Buried Giant' by Kazuo Ishiguro

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 15, 2010
OBITUARY: James Michael 'Mike' Callans

OBITUARY: James Michael 'Mike' Callans

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2009
Cops Corner

A woman was pulled over for swerving in a Dodge pickup truck on Gulf of Mexico Drive. When police told her that her driver's license was suspended for failure to pay a traffic fine, she explained that she had taken care of that ticket over the phone.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 27, 2009
Plot thickens at annual mystery conference

Mystery. Mayhem. Murder. It's all coming to the Lido Beach Resort Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6, when mystery readers and writers from across the state converge for the fifth annual Mystery Florida conference.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 16, 2013
Business Observer

St. Armands Circle Association welcomes new part-time assistant; Cannons Marina to showcase new offerings at St. Armands Boat Show; Dry Dock reopens for season; Taiwanese USF students take a field trip to visit Sandbar and Pine Avenue

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2013
Sidelines

Manatee Admirals improve to 9-1; ODA girls basketball sinks St. Stephen's; Inspiration Academy names tennis director; IMG taps new director of baseball; Mooney cruises past Imagine School

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 20, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BEST: Sarasota County Fair, Cracker Land

The Sarasota County Fair will take place March 19-28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
 Learn to make festive water bottles for occasions such as a baby shower or a little girl's birthday party with ribbon and tulle pom-poms.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 20, 2013
Junior League gets interactive with home tour

The Junior League of Sarasota is putting a new twist on this year's home tour, which runs Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23.

  • Arts + Culture
Autistic student Paul Smith, who turns 18 in July, and his sister Michelle, 16, both attend Pinnacle Academy in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 6, 2011
Autism groups embark on artistic endeavor

In recognition of April as National Autism Awareness Month, East County-based Pinnacle Academy and MAAP Services for Autism and Asperger Syndrome will host Art Across the Spectrum April 10.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 21, 2014
Sarasota County real estate market heats up

In January new listings in Sarasota County sent the area's total inventory to a 32-month high.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Matthew McConaughey stars in "Dallas Buyers Club."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 24, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'Dallas Buyers Club'

The new film, 'Dallas Buyers Club,' not only showcases two phenomenal performances, it also exposes the government playing dirty politics with pharmaceutical companies.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 14, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The following water facilities are either in operation or proposed to provide water to Sarasota County residents.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 5, 2012
Sarasota County: $380 million in water-service debt

County staff provided commissioners with an update last week of the county's water system as a facility expansion is planned.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2010
Briefs

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 25, 2009
Disney inspires magic in the Girls Inc. halls

The first floor of Girls Inc. is undergoing a facelift.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 14, 2014
Sceva made headlines through Kiwanis newsletter

Sceva, 87, of Bradenton and formerly of Longboat Key, died May 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 17, 2009
Shane recognized for community efforts

Neal Communities Realtor Liaison Gail Shane has been recognized by both the Manatee and Sarasota chapters of the Women's Council of Realtors for her service to the community.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Peyton Wells
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 20, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: ODA (WITH VIDEO)

Out-of-Door Academy first-graders performed an experiment with underwater volcanoes today in Lisa Cheney's marine science room. As the students poured cups of vinegar into a volcano made out of Play-Doh, it united with the baking soda, causing the mixture to foam at the top and erupt over the sides like lava. Following the experiment, The Observer asked the students for the scoop on underwater volcanoes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 20, 2011
Lady Mustangs bunt way to district semifinals

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team defeated Bayshore 11-0 in the Class 4A-District 10 quarterfinals April 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
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