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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 12, 2014
ODA swings past Braden River

The Out-of-Door Academy boys and girls tennis teams both earned victories over Braden River Feb. 11.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 15, 2010
Our View

Moment of truth

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Lynne Byrd, Mote’s Rehabilitation and Medical Care Coordinator, watches to make sure Murph swims home. (Kacey Luensman/Mote)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 8, 2013
'Murph' the turtle released from Lido Beach

Mote will continue to track the adult male loggerhead turtle through a special satellite tag.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pattigeorge's brings together American, Italian, Asian, Caribbean and Latin American flavors paired with local seafood, grilled meats, and stir-frys.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Pattigeorge's

This week we went in the kitchen with chef and owner Tommy Klauber of Pattigeorge's for red snapper with arugula and warm red and yellow tomato salad. Learn how to prepare the dish and watch an instructional video in this week's In the Kitchen.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 17, 2016
Theater review: 'Bell, Book and Candle'

“Bell, Book and Candle” enchants audiences at The Players.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 14, 2012
Comment: Lifters astound at rivalry meet

Weightlifting is one of the least recognizable high school sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Blue Rooster. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 16, 2013
TIDBITES

Openings and Celebrations; Darwin's on Fourth Celebrates One Year; The Ritz is Getting Dusty! Jack Dusty, that is; Eat Here is 'out there' on Siesta Key

  • Arts + Culture
Maribeth Phillips, chief executive officer for Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee,  Bradenton’s Albertine Francis and Meals on Wheels volunteer Lorraine Kreuzburg meet on a delivery route.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 27, 2017
Award winner a shoo-in

Goodwill Manasota honors the CEO of Meals on Wheels Plus.

  • East County
  • News
Attendees can shop for a variety of handmade objects such as  $15 silver bracelets and life-sized sculptures in excess of $50,000. File photo.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 25, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: St. Armands Winter Art Festival

The 11th annual St. Armands Winter Art Festival will feature more than 175 artists and artisans from across the country.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 16, 2012
Message in a bottle

After Tropical Storm Debby, a guest at Tropical Beach Resorts found a message in a bottle washed up on the beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 3, 2012
Our View: What we need: A leader

One of the pleasures of winter in Sarasota is how this region manages to attract extraordinary speakers and experts.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Courteys Photo. Library Foundation for Sarasota County Executive Director Suzanne Seiter
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 8, 2016
Library Foundation for Sarasota County appoints executive director

Suzanne Seiter named first executive director for Library Foundation for Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The truck includes advanced life-support equipment and virtually all EMS equipment with the exception of a stretcher. Photo courtesy of Longboat Key Fire Rescue.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 18, 2013
Fire fleet adds new 75-foot-ladder truck

Longboat Key Fire Rescue has a new apparatus that replaces a yellow ladder truck with maintenance issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sheriff's Office seeks a suspect in Tuesday's bank robbery.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 6, 2016
UPDATE: Suspect in East County bank robbery identified

Sheriff's Office issues a warrant for armed robbery for a Bradenton man.

  • East County
  • News
Abigail Oakes plans to always stay involved in community service in some capacity. Courtesy photo.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • August 22, 2013
New College student keeps her eyes on philanthropy

Abigail Oakes is a busy college student with a drive and passion for community service.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2013
University Park group aids SPARCC

The University Park Country Club Ladies Club Golf Association recently donated $2,050 to Sarasota Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center, known as SPARCC.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Jeep Club member Yvonne Berger,  artist Truman Adams, winery owner Erik Hall and club founder and Face Autism volunteer Matt Bruback pose with the newly completed Face Autism mural at Fiorelli Winery and Vineyard.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 28, 2018
Art spreads awareness of autism in Manatee County

New mural at East County winery intended to draw attention to autism.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 8, 2010
News Briefs 07.08.10

Residents of the Dolphin Tower condo high-rise on Gulfstream Boulevard still don't know when they'll be able to return home.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Join Alex Mahadevan as he reports the daily headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • November 2, 2012
Nov. 2: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Chairwoman Terri Najmolhoda with Art Center Sarasota Executive Director Lisa Berger
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 20, 2017
iconcept gives local designers creative opportunity

The 9th annual event was held at Saks Fifth Avenue on Feb. 19.

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