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Animal Services removed an estimated 263 small dogs last week from a Venice home.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 7, 2012
UPDATE: All dogs placed with local rescue organizations

All dogs found in a Venice home last week and treated by Sarasota County Animal Services have been placed with rescue organizations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 21, 2010
Spyder, Spice & Everything Nice

Louisiana native Spyder Broussard will again partner with Polo Grill owner and chef Tommy Klauber to dish out authentic Cajun cuisine to East County residents.

  • East County
  • News
Tim Daveler, Liz Huselid, Michael Perry, Thomas Krug, Art Jackman, Greg Hagopian, AJ Stickley and Steve Zimath
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • March 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Pound the Ground 5K

Runners ran in the first Pound the Ground 5K Saturday, March 9 at the celery fields to raise money to end child homelessness in King County. About 200 people attended the run that they had been planning for 2 months. The race included obstacles like an 8-foot wall, hurdles, and tires. 'We wanted to start something new and fresh in Sarasota and to utilize the parks we have for events like this,' said Event Organizer Jason Lancaster.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 2, 2016
Children eat up Dr. Seuss stories

Schools plated green eggs and ham for the author's birthday March 2.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 12, 2011
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Dec. 31 through Jan. 6, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
After falling to Sarasota Christian in preseason action, the Braden River High boys basketball team opened its season with a 55-44 victory over the Blazers Nov. 19.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 27, 2013
Sidelines

ODA girls sweep Imagine School; Lady Cougars shutout Lady Eagles; Out-of-Door edges St. Pete Canterbury; Cardinal Mooney Cougars fall in opener; Braden River Pirates win season opener

  • East County
  • Sports
Harold Ronson and Milton Harr
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 2, 2016
Lazy Lobster honors World War II vets

Harold Ronson and Milton Harr enjoyed lunch at the Lazy Lobster Feb. 19

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Another body found in eastern Manatee County.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 20, 2016
UPDATE: Sheriff's Office arrests murder suspect in Sarasota

Sheriff's office suspects homicide in case of body found in Parrish.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 11, 2012
Comment: Three-hour match tests reporter's mettle

As with any other road trip, I gathered the necessary supplies - snacks, bottled water and sunscreen - before heading to the Class 3A-District 12 tournament April 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
Students Hannah Audet, Hannah Bryan and Ava Losada celebrate literacy with event creators Andy and Frank Anderson, during "Kiddie Lit," or the "Winnie the Pooh and Shakespeare Too," project April 4. (Photo by Amanda Sebastiano)
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 9, 2014
Students craft children's stories for projects

Lakewood Ranch High seniors read children's stories they wrote to Bashaw Elementary students to celebrate literacy.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 27, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Sam Snead's Tavern

Sam Snead's Tavern Assistant General Manager Terry Hansen shares an exclusive recipe for YourObserver.com readers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 2, 2015
Movin' On Up: This Week in Sarasota's new home

Movin' On Up: This Week in Sarasota's new home

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 11, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Caroline Dailey

The Out-of-Door Academy senior Caroline Dailey defeated Bradenton Christian's Haley Waldo 6-0, 6-0 to capture the No. 1 singles crown at the Class 1A-District 9 tournament April 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • October 8, 2014
New St. Armands residents group forms

Citizens Organized to Protect St. Armands recently made its presence known in the area, accusing the St. Armands Residents Association of failing to adequately represent homeowners' interests.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • April 25, 2012
Bridge Bites: Stuff that doesn't happen

Last week, our astute Declarer remembered that his opponent had opened the bidding, sensibly deduced that said opponent must have the missing high cards and then played the hand accordingly. This week's deal is a bit more difficult, because Declarer must be alert to something that did not happen!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 16, 2011
Library checks out options for monetary assistance

The Longboat Library will make a presentation at the Town Commission's Feb. 17 regular workshop meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 15, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Katy Mixon

Riverview junior soccer player Katy Mixon has been playing soccer since the age of 4, after her friends and parents encouraged her to get involved.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 23, 2009
TIME CAPSULE: The Year in Sports 2009

From clutch kicks to championship teams, 2009 was one of the most eventful years in East County sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ron Carter, Pat Merryman, honoree Mary Ann Robinson, Paul Ferguson and Jim Neal
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 2, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

The color purple; Sights and sounds from Firefly Gala; Mayor for a night; and Tidbits.

  • Arts + Culture
A mother bobcat walks with one of her offspring in the backyard of River Place’s Denny Yoder.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 13, 2016
Bobcats get up close and personal in East County

Sightings could become more common as humans encroach on their habitats.

  • East County
  • News
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