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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 27, 2012
Appointee heads to military academy

East County youth Richard Wheeler, 19, is fulfilling his dream of attending a U.S. military academy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dogs enjoy the surf at Brohard Paw Park Beach in Venice.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 19, 2013
FRIDAY FIVE: Places to bond with man's best friend

Break free from the old routine, and take your dog (or dogs) for more than just a walk at these five fun places to play with fido.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • May 31, 2012
Neighbors: Bev Marsh

Bev Marsh has lived on Siesta Key for 31 years and has been tearing up the ballroom dance floors for 20 years.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Veg is a 35-seat restaurant has earned a big reputation serving lunch and dinner during its three years in business.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 30, 2013
A foodie does Gulf Gate

Around this neighborhood's culinary world in two-tenths of a mile.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 19, 2014
Letters to the Editor

To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to News Editor Robin Hartill at [email protected]. Letters pertaining to local issues receive priority. Letters may be edited for grammar and space.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 12, 2014
Tips benefit SOS

After all the glasses had been filled Jan. 24, 'celebrity' bartenders walked away with $5,308.14 for Sea of Strengths Academy's Parent Teacher Organization.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Faith in humankind restored; What's a parade without a marching band?; Others worked to dig district out of hole

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 11, 2010
Bird Key lot tops sales for final week of July

Terry and Mariann Moss, of West Des Moines, Iowa, sold the vacant, waterfront lot at 223 Robin Drive, on Bird Key to Leon and Kathie Pokoik, 571 Putter Lane, for $1,995,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • September 3, 2014
Let's Talk Looks: 2014 Emmy Awards red-carpet fashion

Let's Talk Looks: 2014 Emmy Awards red-carpet fashion

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Morse family: Matthew, Richard, Shawn, Nicholas and Kyle Morse, relax in their hotel room during their June vacation at the Longboat Key Club and Resort.ÂÂ
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 14, 2011
Jack and Jill Foundation brings fun-filled vacations to families

Shortly after his wife was diagnosed with terminal cancer, Jon Albert and his wife, Jill, decided to start an organization to help families affected by the disease.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 1, 2016
Carl Hiaasen to speak in Sarasota

The author and columnist will speak to members of the Tiger Bay Club next month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Auditor Joe Welch runs through audit highlights for each community development district.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 18, 2016
Lakewood Ranch audits deemed 'clean'

Auditors report no problems.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2011
News Briefs 04.07.11

LECOM advances dental school construction; Lakewood CERT to host meteorologist; Orioles donate to Miracle League; Witt parents join in music celebration

  • East County
  • News
Jeffrey Boos and Mirald Cake
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling College Trustee Schloar Awards

Ringling College of Art and Design hosts an annual dinner to recognize the students designated trustee scholars, the highest honor one can get at the school. This year's was held Oct. 6 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Michael Eng |
  • June 24, 2009
'Deadliest Catch' captain drops anchor in Ranch

Captain Keith Colburn of the fishing vessel Wizard will be the featured guest at the Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival Block Party July 1.

  • East County
  • News
  • By George Rauch |
  • June 1, 2011
The pace of the economy is not accelerating

The last few Market Watch articles have focused upon the dangers of the market. The posture in which the market currently exists, although called a bull market, is so expensive that the public is set up for great losses.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Human resources consultant Ron Hamilton talks with Inter-District Authority Board members, including Chairman Tom Green, left, about finding a successful candidate.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 31, 2015
IDA refines candidate search

Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey says, ‘This position is not for a wall flower.’

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 4, 2013
ODA sweeps Imagine School

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team swept Imagine School 25-23, 25-10, 25-4 Oct. 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
The City Commission will be asked to approve a charter recommendation to raise their own salaries.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 29, 2011
Sarasota commission to review charter changes

City commissioners could allow voters to decide on a host of city charter improvements, including those that deal with funding sports stadiums, at-large commission seats and increasing commissioners' salaries.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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