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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 10, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Trevor Barnes

The Observer spotlights Braden River wrestler Trevor Barnes.

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 25, 2010
College opens new nursing center

The Medical Technology & Simulation Center houses associate and baccalaureate level nursing programs, other health professions, science labs and classrooms.

  • East County
  • News
SMA Board of Directors Treasurer Capt. Fred Derr presens former SMA Prep Head of Schools Phillip Eddy with a ceremonial saber Aug. 2, 2014.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 2, 2016
Sarasota Military Academy lawsuit moves forward

A special magistrate has recommended denying Sarasota Military Academy’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a former administrator.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • June 18, 2012
Tequila Cantina: the name says it all!

Tequila Cantina: the name says it all!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Residents were concerned than emergency vehicles would be unable to navigate Avenida Milano or Avenida Madera if cars lined the sides of the roads.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 27, 2015
Siesta residents win parking ban on Avenida Milano, Madera

After almost a year of waiting, residents of the streets finally received approval of their request to ban parking on the south sides of their streets.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sydney Fagin’s sculpture, "Dancing with the Torah." Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 18, 2012
Kobernick-Anchin resident gets hands-on

One of 90-year-old Kobernick-Anchin Pavilion resident Sidney Fagin's handmade sculptures was celebrated recently at the retirement complex.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lisa Greenberg submitted this sunset photo, taken in Palmer Ranch.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 4, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Lisa Greenberg submitted this sunset photo, taken in Palmer Ranch.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Scouts and five scout leaders and parents June 18, during the first work day at Plymouth Harbor.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 17, 2013
Plymouth Harbor receives scouts' and program honor

Plymouth Harbor better be prepared - for some helpful hands. That's because Sarasota Boy Scout Troop No. 895 will assist with a project to remove invasive plantings and replace them with natural native plants as part of a long-term effort to restore a natural ecosystem at Plymouth Harbor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • February 23, 2012
County partnering with Chalk Festival grant process

The Sarasota County Commission this week agreed to partner with the Chalk Festival in applying for a highly competitive National Endowment of the Arts grant.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 17, 2012
Lady Blazers victorious on Senior Night

The Sarasota Christian School volleyball team rebounded to defeat The Out-of-Door Academy 18-25, 25-14, 25-20, 25-22 Oct. 16 on Senior Night.

  • East County
  • Sports
Montae Russell in Thurgood at Pittsburgh Public Theater. Photo by Michael Henninger.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 15, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'Thurgood'

Read Marty Fugate's review of George Stevens Jr.'s 'Thurgood' at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
The 25-meter, 172,000-gallon John Marble pool requires heating, lighting and starting blocks to make it a year-round pool. Manatee County officials say it would relieve the pool at G.T. Bray park.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 27, 2016
A new-wave idea springs up for John Marble Pool

With improvements, Marble Park pool could host competitive swim teams and other programs.

  • East County
  • News
Kelly Gannon submitted this photo, taken in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2014
Weather: East County

Kelly Gannon submitted this photo, taken in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 29, 2010
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Sept. 17 through Sept. 23, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Dick Morgan has worked for Goodwill Manasota for more than 30 years. He says the company’s mission to help others has kept him inspired.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 28, 2013
Video Year in Review: July 2013, Inspirational Influence: Dick Morgan

As image consultant for Goodwill Manasota, 90-year-old Dick Morgan travels to more than 40 stores and donation centers each month to promote Goodwill's mission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Janyel Smith, 26, is the youngest agriculture instructor in Manatee County.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 18, 2015
Lakewood Ranch High teacher plows through stereotypes

Janyel Smith embodies Farm City Week's 'Women in Agriculture' theme.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 29, 2012
BRSC to host tryouts

The Braden River Soccer Club will hold tryouts May 29 through June 3 for the upcoming fall season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • January 27, 2016
Three things: The right Key

No wonder visitors come back year after year for another season in the sun.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
A condominium in Grand Bay recently sold for $3 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 9, 2019
Grand Bay condominium sells for $3 million

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 17-28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The Sarasota Crew will be sending 46 rowers across six different boats to compete in this year’s youth national championships.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 10, 2015
Bound for Nationals

More than 50 local athletes will compete in the 2015 USRowing Youth National Championships, held this weekend at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
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