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This photo, taken April 3, shows the interior of the mall concourse from the second floor. Courtesy of Taubman Centers
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 23, 2014
Mall at UTC takes shape

The evolution of anchor spaces and the installation of a major road signal progress.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 20, 2010
East County teens compete in national cattle trade show

Courtney Wingate, 14, and Clint Thum, 17, will head to Texas later this month for the 2010 Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen's Beef Association Trade Show.

  • East County
  • News
Sean Kennedy and Don French were co-assistant principals of Braden River High School April 17. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 22, 2015
BRHS student takes on principal role for a day principal for a day

Sean Kennedy, 16, rules the school for a day working alongside Braden River High Assistant Principal Don French.

  • East County
  • News
Melissa Tucker of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission presents a mockup of the signs that would be posted around the Roberts Bay Islands if they were designated as a critical wildlife area.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • July 21, 2016
State agency seeks enhanced protection for Roberts Bay Islands

Roberts Bay islands could become a critical wildlife area — effectively closing the islands to the public — if a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission proposal is passed.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Shoppers walk the mall's interior for the first time Thursday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: A look inside the mall

The Mall at University Town Center opened this morning, giving shoppers their first tour of the mall's interior.

  • East County
  • News
Jack Garner, Susan DeVictor and Neil Oldham have won the Observer's photo contest for April.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 29, 2016
Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest!

Jack Garner, Susan DeVictor and Neil Oldham have won the Observer's photo contest for April.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"I no longer look at a fish like it's just my dinner," Linda Heath says. "I stare at the details, and I'm amazed by the colors. I think it's Mother Nature's best work."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 14, 2011
Linda Heath: Artistic Angler

It used to be that Linda Heath fished for her dinner. Now she spends more time fishing for her subjects. The emerging Gyotaku artist explains the surprisingly odorless practice of fish rubbing.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 7, 2019
'On the Basis of Sex' is an inspiring biopic on an extraordinary woman

Director Mimi Leder's film takes a personal approach in detailing Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's first case before the U.S. Supreme Court.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 22, 2009
Friends, family honor cowboy

Former SMR cowboy Randy Ballard died July 11 after a battle with cancer.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2009
Bulletin Board

Communities share announcements and events.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kaye Warr |
  • March 10, 2012
Get to Know The Sarasota Opera: Maria D'Amato

Get to Know The Sarasota Opera: Maria D'Amato

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2014
Submit your weather photos!

If you capture a stunning sunset on your camera, submit it for our Weather Photo Contest.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Zach Feltovic and Jonathan Aiken from Pack 50
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2014
Leaders of the Pack

Sarasota Cub Scout Pack 50 raced their pinewood derby cars Jan. 11 at Gulf Gate Elementary.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Connor Krug, coach Lance Luciani and Jake Krug. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 14, 2017
ODA twins win USTA national doubles title

The boys won the 14U championship in Mobile, Ala.

  • East County
  • Sports
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam speaks at the Florida Energy Summit in 2013. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 26, 2016
Adam Putnam visits Lakewood Ranch

State commissioner on agriculture will share with business professionals at a luncheon Tuesday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 8, 2012
HBA announces Parade of Homes winners

Winners of the Home Builders Association Manatee-Sarasota's Parade of Homes event were announced March 6.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 9, 2013
Referendum for extension could bring BID full Circle

St. Armands landowners could soon vote on a 10-year extension for the Business Improvement District.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Garcia
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 18, 2014
Sidelines

Cardinal Mooney boys swimming captures titles; Lady Mustangs fall in state semifinals; Cougars advance to regional finals; Lakewood closes out season at state meet; Lady Thunder team earns a draw; Suncoast Storm '05 team wins 9U tournament

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 20, 2010
Leatherback turtle released after two days of rehab

Mote Marine Laboratory's Sea Turtle Hospital treated one of its largest patients ever recently. Lizzy, a 787-pound leatherback sea turtle rescued from Lee County, came to Mote for rehabilitation after stranding Tuesday, Jan. 5. She was released more than 20 miles off the coast of St. Petersburg two days later.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2015
News briefs

Town manager addresses boat mooring; C.C. Shores seeks turn lane

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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