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Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 16, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 14, 2011
Cops Corner: East County

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  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 6, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Myra Hoshowski submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The United States’ Lee Childs won the 200 IM for the 65-69 age group.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Pan-American Masters Championships

More than 1,550 swimmers, ranging in age from 18-97, hit the pool for the 2013 Pan-American Masters Championships June 1-13, at the Selby Aquatic Center in Sarasota. The event, which was held in the United States for the first time, drew swimmers from 22 different countries to compete in synchronized swimming, swimming and open water competition.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
After going long on their warm-up, runners Stephanie Phillips and Avlan French set a quick pace to catch up with the group.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvest Hustle

East County runners hustled to raise money for the All Faiths Food Bank, during Harvest United Methodist Church's annual Harvest Hustle 5K race Nov. 17, at the church.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 18, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer wraps up the week in high school football.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The entire Gulf Gate Library collection will be available at a temporary location in Sarasota Square Mall during construction of the new library.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 15, 2012
Gulf Gate Library collection moves to Sarasota Square

The county signed a $138,000 deal to operate a temporary library at the mall through 2015.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Michael Cronin
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Health Park East continues aqua-therapy classes; Grapevine Communications expands design staff; Hair studio announces new East County location; Polo Grill announces staff addition and promotion

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2014
Weather: East County

Ronna High submitted this sunrise photo, taken near Rosedale.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Due to inclement weather, the contest took place on Sunday not Saturday.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 42nd annual Siesta Key Amateur Sand Sculpture

The 42nd Siesta Key Amateur Sand Sculpture contest returned to the Siesta Beach Sunday, May 4. The beach was transformed into an exhibit for visitors as sculptors of all ages and abilities competed for cash prizes. Mark Wilson's 'Bonfire' won overall while 'Where's the Peanut?' won first place in People's Choice.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2014
Obituary: Irwin Leibowitz

Irwin Leibowitz, 82, of Longboat Key, died Aug. 16.

  • Longboat Key
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Cowboys from Schroeder-Manatee Ranch this morning drove 100 head of cattle across University Parkway.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 7, 2014
Cowboys 'round up' annual SMR Cup

Cowboys and polo players will saddle up this weekend for the annual SMR Cup at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • News
Pumpkin and goat cheese ravioli prepared by chef Tommy Klauber at Polo Grill in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 10, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Polo Grill

This week we went in the kitchen at Polo Grill with Tommy Klauber for pan-seared grouper and pumpkin-and-goat cheese ravioli.

  • Siesta Key
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Ron Soto wants the Downtown Improvement District to move swiftly on a new marketing campaign.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 3, 2018
Downtown leaders debate advertising strategy

The Downtown Improvement District is divided on whether to commit funds to a merchant-led promotional campaign.

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  • News
Anissa Murgo said she's most excited to meet the other top spellers from across the nation.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 30, 2011
McNeal fourth-grader wins local spelling bee finals

McNeal student Anissa Murgo spelled correctly 'pitchblende' to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee Local Finals. She will compete in the national competition June 1-2 in Washington, D.C.

  • East County
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Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 10, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Susan Egan, center, shared valuable stories and tips to the young actors and theater artists at Sarasota High School
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 16, 2015
Musical Mentorship

Broadway star and veteran Susan Egan stopped by Sarasota High School to share stories and give advice to students in the theater program's production of "Beauty and the Beast."

  • Arts + Culture
Ellie Bonnett
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 19, 2011
Sports Briefs

Bruins trip up Pirates at homecoming; Bulldogs Junior Midgets win division title; Ortiz takes the Pre-State Invitational

  • East County
  • Sports
Through their foundation, cancer survivors Tony McEachern and Lori Mishos want to help cancer patients cope with their diagnosis.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 14, 2011
Riding for a Reason

Team Tony, a local organization that provides support to cancer patients and their spouses, is hosting a 200-mile ride.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 14, 2010
The palm reader

Pine View senior Lauren Valentine never imagined her AP art assignment would end up as a billboard in downtown Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
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