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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2013
East County photographer on display

University Park resident Polly Curran is highlighting the beauty of nature one photo at a time.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
New Sir Knights pose with San Damiano Assembly Color Guard Members.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 14, 2015
Knights' council members raise ranks

Blood drive remembers 9/11

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Hilton Leech Studio and Residence/Amagansett Art School
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 3, 2011
Historic Preservation

The Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation 21st annual Historic Homes Tour will feature four homes in McClellan Park, which opened to the public March 7, 1916.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Diane McFarlin has served as publisher of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune for the last 13 years. (GCBR file photo)
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 11, 2012
Sarasota publisher takes UF post

Diane McFarlin, publisher of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, has been named dean of the College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo courtesy of Mote
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 12, 2016
Mote's Summerland Key facility nears finish line

The research facility will help expand programs focusing on studying and restoring coral reef.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 12, 2011
Goodwill Superstore appeal to be heard today

Sarasota City commissioners will hold an informal workshop today and hear why residents don't want the city to move forward with a Goodwill Superstore on the North Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rich Alexander discovered this large pony tail palm in Celia Edmundson’s backyard.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 14, 2012
Home & Garden: Garden Discovery

Sometimes all it takes is a little trimming to find some amazing treasures in one's own yard.

  • Arts + Culture
Juan Florensa, Longboat Key Utilities Department director, said sea grass mitigation was required during the 2003 dredging project.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • October 17, 2016
Longboat Key considers options in keeping island canals open

Estimated costs range from $2.5 million to $6 million depending on options chosen.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • October 19, 2015
Animal advocacy group plans bear hunt protest

As the state opens black bears to hunters, animal rights groups across the state prepare to be heard.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 3, 2017
Booker High School graduates inspire spectators

The class of 2017 was celebrated during an emotional commencement ceremony on June 3 at Robarts Arena.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2010
The Best of Cops Corner

We've compiled the best Cops Corners from over the summer. Enjoy!

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Cecelia Cosgrove and Tiana Jamieson
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Tropical Fourth of July Celebration

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens celebrated Independence Day with an all-American barbecue, family activities and music.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 27, 2012
Manatee County announces fall adult flag football league

The Manatee County Government Parks and Recreation Department has formed a Fall Adult 5-on-5 Flag Football League.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch home at 7206 Teal Creek recently sold for $1.15 million. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 13, 2019
Country Club home tops local sales at $1.15 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 28-Feb. 1.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 13, 2017
Braden River High football beats Sarasota High 41-14

Two Pirates starters returned from injury in the win.

  • East County
  • Sports
Would you like to see a traffic light installed at the main entrance of GreyHawk Landing on State Road 64?
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 13, 2016
GreyHawk Landing traffic signal may get green light

FDOT studies Greyhawk Boulevard and State Road 64 intersection for possible traffic signal.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • June 17, 2009
Musician accepted to Interlochen camp

Emily Blandon Kovar, 14, leaves for the prestigious Interlochen Center for the Arts this week.

  • Arts + Culture
Lake Manatee provides drinking water to more than 300,000 residents in Manatee and Sarasota counties. Its dam is shown here.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 3, 2014
First phase dam repairs cost $14 million

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners unanimously ratified a $14,091,190 contract today with a contractor for first phase repairs to the Lake Manatee Dam.

  • East County
  • News
Florida ACLU Vice Presiident Michael Barfield developed the idea for the signs, which he said were designed to present an alternate perspective.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 31, 2014
Signs strike back at anti-panhandling campaign

A series of signs posted downtown yesterday discouraged readers from shopping in the area, a response to a merchant-led effort to cut down on panhandling.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Maggie Pahos |
  • August 12, 2009
Man on the street: Hurricane Charley

We asked Longboaters where they were when Hurricane Charley hit in 2004.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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