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A 2-year-old child has been transported to All Children's Hospital after nearly drowning in the family's pool today.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 29, 2011
Creekwood toddler nearly drowns

The incident occurred around 1 p.m. today.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
As more families head to East County to fill new housing developments, area schools are gearing up to support the extra heads in classrooms.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 2, 2014
East County braces for growing enrollment

New numbers show the Manatee County School District welcomes 1,200 more students compared to a year ago.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 7.6.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
This four-bedroom, four-bath and two half-bath home was built in 2002.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 24, 2011
Siesta Key home sells for $4.4 million

The 5,727-square-foot home fronts Little Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Lilly Myers placed fourth in the US Sailing Youth Championship in Wrightsville Beach, N.C., on June 27.  Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 19, 2018
Sarasota teen makes sacrifices to keep her sailing skills at the highest level

The Riverview High rising senior finished fourth at the 2018 U.S. Sailing Youth Championships.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
iStock photo. The Half Shell Oyster House of Sarasota opens officially at 1991 Main Street on Jan. 10.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 16, 2011
New downtown oyster restaurant opens next month

The Half Shell Oyster House opens next month on the corner of Main Street and Links Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2016
Say 'cheese' for our 2016 'It's Read Everywhere' contest

This year's grand prize winner will win $5,000 toward the perfect smile.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 25, 2010
Residents flood Fort Hamer meeting

The U.S. Coast Guard will use community feedback to determine what will be included in an upcoming environmental impact study.

  • East County
  • News
"My style is authentic to who I am - wearing the clothes you love is the privilege that comes with knowing who you are and what you want. Loving what you wear is always in style." - Doreen Sutherland
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 21, 2011
Guest Fashion Editor - Doreen Sutherland

Guest Fashion Editor - Doreen Sutherland

  • Black Tie
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 21, 2013
This Week in Fantasy Football: Week three

This Week in Fantasy Football: Week three

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
A year after finding the distressed sea turtle near the Old Salty Dog, Paul Waldrop and Mike Leworthy release the turtle, nicknamed C.J., back into Sarasota Bay from the north end of Longboat Key. Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • October 1, 2014
Mote releases green sea turtle one year after rescue

The green sea turtle that would later be nicknamed C.J. was in the right place at the right time when it became distressed near two Mote Marine employees who were fishing at a nearby dock after work.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Read this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 18, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 20, 2009
Good Earth announced Main Street anchor

The Bradenton-based store will fill part of the space once claimed by Morton's Gourmet Market.

  • East County
  • News
Riverview High School seniors and members of the Do Something Club Ana Orbegozo, Rachael DaSilva and Arianny Bueno spent their Saturday morning cleaning the beach.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • September 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : International Costal Clean Up

Keep Sarasota County Beautiful participated in a worldwide movement Saturday, Sept. 21, for International Costal Clean Up. Approximately 2,400 people volunteered across Sarasota County to clean up their community, a 25 percent increase from last year. Schools, individuals and organizations all joined together to pick up trash.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Larry Greenspon wears the warm-up uniform he'll wear during the opening ceremonies for the Maccabiah Games in Jerusalem.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 17, 2013
Your Neighbor: Larry Greenspon

Longboat Key resident Larry Greenspon plans to go for the gold.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Assistant County Administrator Steve Botelho will spend the next 18 months preparing a $200 million referendum question. Photo by Alex Mahadevan
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 4, 2015
County prepares for the $200 million question

Sarasota County voters will decide next year whether to allow the municipality to borrow millions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 2, 2016
Longboat Key: Obituaries

Jean Madley Burgess, Norman Foxman and Ellen Haft died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Dr. Barbara Shirley. Alta Vista Elementary School is a Title 1 school with 93% of the students eligible for free or reduced meals. Dr. Barbara Shirley has been the principal since 2007.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 8, 2016
Alta Vista principal named SCOPE Boundary Crosser

Barbara Shirley is named the SCOPE 2016 Boundary Crosser for success of Eagle Academy program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • January 26, 2011
Tennis Center puts its best foot forward

The Longboat Key Public Tennis Center is stepping up to help others. Resident Linda Adrian is working with the Tennis Center to collect gently-used shoes through Feb. 28 for Soles4Souls, an international charity that provides shoes to people around the world who are victims of disasters or live in extreme poverty.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Graycen Miller and Kasmine Heinlein
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • November 24, 2010
Thankful Thoughts

The Sarasota Observer caught up with second-graders at Ashton Elementary School to find out what they're most thankful for, why we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday and what their favorite turkey-day foods are.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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