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U.S. Navy SEAL Brian Bill always dreamed of becoming a Navy SEAL. East County residents can  raise money in his honor Feb. 24, during a fundraiser organized by his father, Scott Bill. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 15, 2012
BEST of the BEST

Scott Bill, whose son, U.S. Navy SEAL Brian Bill, died Aug. 6, 2011, in Afghanistan, will host a fundraiser for the Navy SEAL Foundation Feb. 24, at Lakewood Ranch Cinemas.

  • East County
  • News
The Mustangs hold a banner celebrating their seventh-straight district title.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 6, 2019
Culture club: Mustangs soccer players have diverse backgrounds

The team has played as a unit ahead of its regional semifinal game Feb. 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
Eight-year-old Oliver Girad attempts a shot.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Lacrosse Camp

Nearly 35 boys and girls hit the field for the All Out Lacrosse Camp July 15-19, at The Out-of-Door Academy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 8, 2010
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Aug. 27 through Sept. 2, in order of dollar amounts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 5, 2015
Natural Child announces Sarasota show at Growler's Pub

Natural Child announces Sarasota show at Growler's Pub

  • Arts + Culture
Seaward Development Vice President of Operations Anna Chesanek laughs as she puts on her gold hard hat for the groundbreaking.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 11, 2017
Seaward Development breaks ground on Palm Avenue property

Stakeholders held a ceremonial groundbreaking at the future site of the 7 One One Palm development on Dec. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 20, 2017
Plymouth Harbor announces new board of trustees member

Myron Robinson will serve as the designated representative of the First Congregational United Church of Christ of Sarasota

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 12, 2014
TWIS Asks: Colin Thomson

TWIS Asks: Colin Thomson

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 30, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 1, 2011
Town monitoring tropical disturbance

Tropical Disturbance 35 is currently traveling northwest in the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 2, 2011
PIC forms pension committee

Five Longboat Key residents have met for three months to review the town's three pension plans. Their findings will be presented to the Town Commission Feb. 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This home atΓ‚ 646 S. Owl Drive on Bird Key recently sold for $1.65 million
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 17, 2016
Bird Key home sells for $1.65 million

Real estate transaction Oct. 31-Nov. 4

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Enjoy this week'     s edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 11, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.11.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Guest food editor Lynn Barrie with her English Sherry Trifle.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • April 27, 2011
Edibles - Lynn Barrie: exotic meets engaging

British by birth, Lynn Barrie has lived not only in England, but West Africa and Pakistan and Westport, Conn., all before moving to Sarasota. And all that experience comes together in her personal style and in how she entertains.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 29, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Birthday couple Wayne and Mindy Rollins. Photo by John Revisky.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 5, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Unmasking the Opera gala; Fierce, Fabulous and 40; Super Bowl round-up; and Tidbits.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 28, 2017
Cops Corner 9.28

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Joe Hambree and Kerry Kirschner
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 5, 2015
Friends, colleagues celebrate Kirschner with party

To celebrate the accomplishments of former Sarasota Mayor and Executive Director of The Argus Foundation, Kerry Kirschner, friends, colleagues and family gathered Thursday night at The Field Club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Members of the Heritage Harbour South CDD and Stoneybrook HOA met July 29 to discuss a landscape agreement.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 30, 2014
Heritage Harbour South CDD and Stoneybrook HOA hash out agreement details

The Heritage Harbour South Community Development District and the Stoneybrook Homeowner's Association met July 29, at the Stoneybrook Golf Club, to discuss a proposed landscape agreement.

  • East County
  • News
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