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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 30, 2010
Longboat suffers power outage

The town of Longboat Key and parts of the city of Sarasota had a power outage this morning.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 11, 2010
Kids venture into the art of songwriting

Musician Dean Johanesen is teaching children in the Kids R Kids' summer camp how to create their own songs.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 4, 2009
New hotel opens in East County

Benderson Development and Buffalo Lodging Associates opened the new Hampton Inns & Suites off University Parkway.

  • East County
  • News
A Sarasota Police Department boat cruises in the Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix parade last month.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 5, 2014
Grand Prix surpasses last year's impact

The 2014 Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival generated $17 million in economic impact to the region, which eclipsed last year's total by 11%, according to a report from a Tampa -based market research firm.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • March 7, 2012
Our View: School Board: Dysfunction junction

In October 2010, the East County Observer recommended Julie Aranibar over incumbent Jane Pfeilsticker for the Manatee County School Board District 3 seat.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Capt. Drew Peterson with his brother, Nolan
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2013
Family reunion

Sarasota Observer news editor and native Sarasotan Nolan Peterson was reunited with his brother Air Force Capt. Drew Peterson Dec. 1, at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cameron Bahan, Michelle Jordan, Paul De Santis, Blake Lyon, Dennis Mitrano and Jaynie Peterson run down Ringling Bridge.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • January 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The 10th Annual New Balance Ringling Bridge Run

Runners ran in the 2013 New Balance Ringling Bridge Run on Saturday, Jan. 19 starting at the Van Wezel to raise funds for the Sarasota YMCA. Two thousand one hundred eighty three people ran the 10th annual run during the cool morning. Thousands of runners raced down Tamiami Trail and across the bridge. Blue and red police car lights blinked in the midst of the gigantic crowd. Sergeant Mark Optiz of the Sarasota Police Department has been running for 30 years but also works at the race every year. 'I have fun cheering people on,' Opitz said. 'When people cheer you on it makes you run faster so that's why I do it.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • October 6, 2016
Amendment 1: Bad for the future

This proposed amendment appears to be for solar power. A closer look reveals its true intent is to protect utility companies’ profits.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Unwind this weekend with Black Tie Untied.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 22, 2013
Black Tie Untied

Children First held its 14th annual Celebration Gala Saturday, April 20, at Michael's On East and the Hermitage Artist Retreat along with the Greenfield Foundation awarded painter Trenton Doyle Hancock with the 2013 Greenfield Prize Sunday, April 21, at The Francis.

  • Arts + Culture
When it comes to rowing, Trish Chastain, the co-owner of Powerhouse Row & Fitness in Lakewood Ranch and a 20-year coach, knows how to speak the language.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 14, 2017
To enjoy rowing, first come to terms

Rowing delicacies to be served at 2017 World Rowing Championships, just don't expect crab.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2012
JUST THE STATS

8,945 - Pins Doug Mampe has knocked down this year as of Tuesday, March 27, in the Bird Key Yacht Club bowling league.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2009
Our View

Health care for all, comrades

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Eagle Trace is slated for a 61-acre parcel south of State Road 64 and about one-half mile west of Pope Road.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 3, 2011
Manatee commission approves Eagle Trace

The 131-unit development is slated for 61 acres just south of State Road 64 and west of Pope Road.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2011
OUR VIEW: Valid straw poll imperative

The two sides in the debate over Lakewood Ranch incorporation do not agree on much. But one thing they have in common is a tit-for-tat dance that is probably confusing the incorporation debate more than anything else.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Jennifer Woodford, 14, wipes off any excess Bolognese sauce from the side of the plates before serving.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 25, 2013
Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, here I am at: Chef Camp

Chef Camp offered four sessions through the summer, during which area chefs taught children how to saute and grill, and make pasta, sauce and desserts. The "Taste of Tuscany" session ran July 15 to July 19. Fifteen campers participated.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 30, 2011
Bobby Jones offers holiday golf school

The city of Sarasota's golf club is offering a holiday special in December.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 1, 2015
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office investigates vehicle burglaries

Four unlocked cars in Greenbrook Village East were targeted last night.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2009
Lhasa Apso needs a home

Shaggy is a 6-plus-year-old neutered male who acts younger than his age. He loves to jump around and play, loves children and comes with all shots including rabies.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Boca Grande residents Andy Ireland, an honorary Mote trustee, and Capt. Philip O'Bannon, who will serve as executive director of the new Mote office, are spearheading the new facility in Boca Grande. Photo courtesy mote.org.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 3, 2013
Mote to celebrate new Boca Grande facility

The new facility will help expand Mote's regional presence and expand interest in the organization's research in Charlotte Harbor and Southwest Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's new sandhill crane mascot needs a name. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 29, 2014
SMR creates Mascot

A sandhill crane will soon represent Lakewood Ranch's developer at local events in the community.

  • East County
  • News
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