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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 22, 2014
Fire rescue stops vehicle fire

Firefighters are responding to a vehicle fire at the intersection of University Parkway and Interstate 75.

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 28, 2013
FHSAA announces football districts

The Florida High School Athletic Association released the final state series assignments for football for the 2013-14 and 2014-15 seasons.

  • East County
  • Sports
H. Terrell "Terry" Griffin holds a copy of his newest novel, "Fatal Decree," published by the Longboat Key-based Oceanview Publishing.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 12, 2012
Q&A with Longboat Key novelist H. Terrell Griffin

Longboat Key novelist H. Terrell 'Terry' Griffin discuss his seventh novel, 'Fatal Decree,' which comes out in January.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 8, 2013
ODA tennis teams open season undefeated

The Out-of-Door Academy boys and girls tennis teams both opened the season with a pair of victories Feb. 5 and 7.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 3, 2014
'Whatever it takes'

Unicorp President Chuck Whittall is prepared to spend $35 million and five years to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2009
Manatee district will provide swine flu vaccinations

Health department staff will provide the vaccines in schools to students whose parents or guardians provide their consent via forms that will go out in information packets to parents at the end of this month.

  • East County
  • News
Leif Bjaland was artistic director/conductor of the Sarasota Orchestra from 1997 to 2012.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 8, 2012
Scene & Heard

Orchestra's Leif Bjaland takes a bow; Chorus of the Keys concert will have a certain 'Twain'; Sayer brings her finger pickin' back to Sarasota Banjo buffs rejoice! Cynthia Sayer is back!

  • Arts + Culture
David Bullock was appointed interim town manager by the Longboat Key Town Commission in October 2011.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 12, 2011
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: David Bullock

David Bullock will assume the role of interim Longboat Key manager Nov. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Marites Acaylar-Alderman submitted this sunset photo, taken over Sarasota Bay.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 30, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Marites Acaylar-Alderman submitted this sunset photo, taken over Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Beth Cave and her Pomeranian, Rajah.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Church of the Redeemer Blessing of the Animals

Animal-lovers brought their pets to Church of the Redeemer to be blessed Sunday, Sept. 30. Animals of all types, including dogs, cats, birds, and even a hen, received blessings, and attendees joined in prayer.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 29, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Jason Fineberg

The Out-of-Door Academy eighth-grader Jason Fineberg rushed for 167 yards on 15 carries and scored a 1-yard touchdown as time expired in the Thunder's 17-13 loss to St. Petersburg Northside Christian in its Spring Game May 17.

  • East County
  • Sports
David Bullock was appointed interim town manager by the Longboat Key Town Commission in October 2011.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 11, 2011
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: David Bullock

David Bullock will assume the role of interim Longboat Key manager Nov. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Menu for Nutrition will partner with community organizations to help teach the importance of a healthy regime.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • January 2, 2014
Junior League of Sarasota introduces Menu for Nutrition

The volunteer-based organization hopes to build a healthier Sarasota by offering the community a program focused on good nutrition.

  • Sarasota
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Lydia Borowicz, Gracie Lee Brown and director Peter Amster discuss and admire the new production of "The Matchmaker."
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 1, 2014
The first date with 'The Matchmaker'

Asolo Repertory Theatre held a meet and greet for its upcoming production of Thornton Wilder's 'The Matchmaker.'

  • Arts + Culture
Chris Sharek says there is a passionate electric vehicle-owner community, eager to promote the product. "They want to tell the world, they really do," Sharek said.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 17, 2015
Conversation with Chris Sharek

One of the organizers of Electrify the Island sees exponential growth in the availability of electric cars, and Sarasota is among the places embracing them quickly.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2015
OBITUARY | Warren Gottschalk

Warren Gottschalk died Aug. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Patrick's Restaurant and Tavern owner Jim Sullivan believes his former landlord is mimicking his restaurant.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 28, 2011
Food Fight

The relationship between the owner of Patrick's Restaurant and Tavern and his landlord soured, which prompted a move down the street earlier this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
John Gilliss, owner of Friendly KIA of New Port Richey, presented Jeremiah Blalock with his new car.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2012
Braden River senior wins car

Jeremiah Blalock may become a regular blood donor.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
George Kurland submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 29, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

George Kurland submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jim Sherer and Aaron Lemoniades stand with freshly painted stakes. Photo by Mary Lou Johnson.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 1, 2010
Turtle nesting season ends

Turtle-nesting season ended yesterday, but volunteers already have a stake in next season.

  • Longboat Key
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