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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2009
Runners lace up for University Park race

More than 300 local runners laced up for the first Fit2Run 4 Miler Sept. 19 at University Park Country Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Team Gaffinators' Evan Wilson breezed past.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 28, 2012
Turkey Bowl filled with ODA spirit

The soccer and football fields at The Out-of-Door Academy clucked with excitement Nov. 20, as students chased, high-fived and blocked each other in friendly flag-football competitions, as ODA hosted its annual Turkey Bowl competition.

  • East County
  • News
Edward Alley with his late wife, June LeBell
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 14, 2020
Edward Alley remembered for passion for music, people

The music conductor, critic, advocate and leader was 85.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 18, 2014
Olympian to help open LWR gym

Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics will celebrate the grand opening of its new $1.8 million facility from 12-2 p.m. Sept. 20.

  • East County
  • News
Bruce and Sharon Kasper with their daughter, Jacquelyn, and Charlie Proulx
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 29, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

East County residents Sharon and Bruce Kasper brought their Observer along to the island of Bonaire on New Year's Eve.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Bay would be constructed between the existing Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota tower, right, and the site of the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota, left.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 3, 2023
Second Ritz-Carlton residences building planned for Quay

The 20-story, 74-unit tower will feature condos priced between $3.5 million and $11.5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 7, 2012
News Briefs

Cellular tower materials submitted to PZ&B; Town's early voting begins Saturday; Anonymous donor helps a good claws;Code Enforcement meeting canceled

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.24.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 22, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 5.25.17

Police reports from around Longboat Key May 15-19

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 27, 2013
News Briefs

Three crashes reported on GMD; ULI prepares for first meeting; Town prepares for state groin challenge hearing

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks Lodge is located at 4602 Lena Road.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 5, 2023
Everybody knows your name at the Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks Club

While the Elks is a social club, it's also a charitable organization.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
President Christine Johnson with Rhonda Deems, Sherry Davis and Polly Giuffrida
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 4, 2022
Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast brings a feast to the fields

Cats, cattle, goats and more were the name of the game at the latest fundraiser hosted by the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2009
Sign-code violator must have been so desperate

The latest violation of the sign code was spotted Saturday night - or should we say 'violations.' Eight handwritten signs were attached to trolley signs down the Key, starting at Club Longboat and going south to the Longboat Key Club and Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"Collateral Damage" is H. Terrell Griffin's sixth novel.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 7, 2011
Local author's novel hits national shelves

H. Terrell Griffin's 'Collateral Damage' was released nationwide this week.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 7, 2012
Our View: Profile in leadership: Brenner

This week marks one of our annual rites of spring (or almost spring): assessing the candidates running for Longboat Key Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Brenton Hodges and Jessica Roberts, both 20, play Pokémon Go while wandering around St. Armands Circle during a recent visit.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 10, 2016
Pokemon Go lures players to Circle

Businesses welcome the battle as Circlegoers seek to 'catch 'em all.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jo Jo Williams races down the line toward first base.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 1, 2011
Cal Ripken Little Leaguers pitch perfect Opening Day

More than 450 Little Leaguers took to the field for Manatee Cal Ripken Little League at Heritage Harbour's Opening Day celebration Feb. 26. This spring, the league is home to 32 teams, ranging in age from coach pitch to Majors.

  • East County
  • Sports
This FDOT rendering shows the eight-lane divided future Interstate 75, which will feature 10-foot-wide shoulders and 12-foot-wide lanes.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 18, 2014
Public meeting on I-75 planned

The Florida Department of Transportation seeks public input as it moves forward with plans to widen Interstate 75 and reconfigure the interstate's intersection with University Parkway.

  • East County
  • News
New Haven, Connecticut diners received fortune cookies that prompted them to find out more about the Bradenton area.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 3, 2022
Fortune cookie strategy could be tourist windfall for Bradenton area

Bradenton Area Convention and Tourist Bureau cooks up fortune cookie campaign.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 12, 2014
Palm-Aire club adds pavilion, moves green

Palm-Aire Country Club members donated $100,000 for the project, which is still being completed.

  • East County
  • News
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