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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • September 10, 2009
My View

Florida - sorry, still not over

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 1, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 2.1.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
State Street Eatery owners Christian Hershman and Chis and Kirk Voelker.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 4, 2013
State Street Eating House to expand, focus on service

Following a successful first year, the restaurant will add additional seating and a lounge area, but its owners say they won't lose sight of the atmosphere customers have come to love.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Associate Rector Andi Taylor conducts blessings at the St. Boniface Pet Blessing.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Boniface Pet Blessing

Saint Boniface Episcopal Church welcomed pets of all shapes and sizes for the annual Service for the Blessing of Animals Saturday morning.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • February 14, 2012
Reflex, Reveal, Restore

Reflex, Reveal, Restore

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
"I remain hopeful that the parties at the Colony are able to reach a practical solution to the degree necessary to reestablish the Colony as a first-class resort worthy of its history," said town attorney David Persson.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 29, 2011
Persson comments on Colony ruling

Town attorney David Persson wrote that town involvement shouldn't be necessary because of a continuance the commission granted in May.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Eduardo Anaya and Rafe Pascale
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 22, 2012
Late Night Wrap Party

Late Night Wrap Party

  • Black Tie
Jaasiel Torres won the Class 4 high jump gold medal with a leap of 2.05 meters.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 6, 2017
Sarasota track and field championships: Day one results

Sarasota high jumper closes out the night with a win.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 8, 2013
Lady Sailors stopped in regional quarterfinals

The Sarasota High girls basketball team saw its season come to an end with a 43-29 loss to Stuart Martin County in the Class 7A-Region 3 quarterfinals Feb. 7

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 13, 2010
Sports in Brief

Community Sports News and Notes

  • East County
  • Sports
The female juvenile bald eagle has a broken wing. Bald eagles are about 5 before they get white heads and tails. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 25, 2016
Bald eagle in recovery

A juvenile female has been transported to Maitland for rehabilitation.

  • East County
  • News
Construction of two groins is under way at the eroded north-end beach.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 1, 2015
Scott's preliminary budget includes Longboat beach funds

The proposed 2015-16 budget includes $25 million in funding for beach projects statewide.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Shane Catts and Holly Rolls own  Happy Paddler Kayak Tours & EcoVentures.
  • By John McGuire |
  • May 10, 2017
Longboat Key settles on kayak vendor at Bayfront Park

The couple that operates Happy Paddler Kayak Tours & EcoVentures are familiar faces on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota Ballet company at the end of Thursday's rehearsal at the New York City Center's Fall for Dance Festival. Courtesy photos.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 22, 2014
Turning Pointe

After seven years of rapid ascension, the Sarasota Ballet performs in the New York City Center's prestigious Fall for Dance Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
The meeting will be held in the first floor chambers of the county administrative building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 12, 2011
Planning Commission to discuss Cooper Creek DRI

The advisory board to the Board of Manatee County Commissioners will consider changes to the Cooper Creek Center Development of Regional Impact.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Kim and Robert Livengood |
  • September 2, 2014
The Cocktail Couple: Already breaking Labor Day rules

The Cocktail Couple: Already breaking Labor Day rules

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Braden River High senior Elena Lopez is congratulated after driving in the game-winning run in the bottom of the eighth inning. Photos by Jen Blanco.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 25, 2012
MATCHING CROWNS

Both the Braden River and Lakewood Ranch softball teams captured district championships last week.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Sarasota Crew will compete with 18 other clubs from across the state in the FSRA Sculling Championships April 16 and April 17, at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 13, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top East County sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • May 1, 2014
Parallel visions could produce new aquarium

Although both parties say nothing is imminent, County Commissioner Joe Barbetta would like to see a downtown aquarium, and Mote Marine Laboratory would like to grow.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 5, 2018
Dorothy Marie Reed

Our wonderful Mother, Dorothy Marie Reed, died on January 21, 2018, at the age of 86 from ALS.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
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