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Linda Doan, originally from Vietnam, is eager to share a part of her culture, as well as her passions, with her neighbors in the East County at her new Whiteberry store.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 23, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Whiteberry

Linda Doan opened her second Whiteberry location earlier this month in the East County.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River running back DeShaun Fenwick scored three touchdowns in the first half of the Pirates spring game against St. Petersburg Lakewood May 19.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 25, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 05.26.16

East County High 5 Moments: 05.26.16

  • East County
  • Sports
The Florida Burn 2016 Easton Team finished third in the 77-team Perfect Game USA 18U WWBA East Memorial Day Classic May 22 through May 25.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 3, 2015
Sidelines: East County 6.4.2015

BRSC U9 girls post runner-up finish; MBC Elite wins Memorial Day tournament; Mustangs win Academic Team Championship; Florida Burn takes third in Perfect Game tourney

  • East County
  • Sports
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 7.6.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Riana Rawson (second from left) accepts the $20,000 check from Lawn Party Chairman Michael Garey (left), Kiwanis Club Secretary John Wild and President Armando Linde. Photo by Robin Hartill
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 16, 2014
Kids win big at this year's Gourmet Lawn Party

Longboat Key Kiwanis Club members discussed the records it shattered at the Dec. 6 event, which raised at least $65,000 for children's charities and scholarships.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 27, 2015
Travel light with the Garden Club

Longboat Key Garden Club members learned how to pack light at their first meeting of the year on Oct. 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cardinal Mooney's Matthew Garcia won a district title.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 27, 2015
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.29.15

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.29.15

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Josh Siegel and Sean Roth |
  • March 11, 2014
SMR sells space for independent living facility

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch has sold 4.43 acres of vacant commercial property in Lakewood Ranch to a provider of independent living facilities.

  • East County
  • News
Robin Zoller submitted this photo of storm clouds rolling in over the Seafood Shack near Cortez.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

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  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Charles "C.J." Wickersham, 21, is a native of Longboat Key. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 28, 2011
FULL STORY: Wickersham recovers after shark attack, surgery

Longboat Key native Charles 'C.J.' Wickersham remains at Bayfront Medical Center following a weekend attack by a bull shark off of Anna Maria.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 9, 2014
Students make history in national championship

Nolan Middle School students set a National TSA Conference record with 10 trophies and 10 Top-10 finishes.

  • East County
  • News
Dedra and President of the Sertoma Club Jay Castle
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sertoma Club Celebrity Roast

The Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota held its 'Celebrity Roast' featuring Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight Saturday, March 8. The roast was held at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota and included dinner and cocktails. While Roastee, Tom Knight, was made fun of, it was all in good fun. In the past, the Sertoma Club has roasted President of Ringling College of Art and Design Larry Thompson and Public Defender Elliot Metcalf.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Marilyn Nykiforuk, assistant manager at Selby Public Library, tells a not so scary, scary story Wednesday, Oct. 24, at Selby Public Library’s Halloween Party.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • October 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Halloween Party at Selby Public Library

Kids had fun trick-or-treating and taking part in all sorts of fun Wednesday, Oct. 24 at the Selby Public Library's Halloween Party.

  • Sarasota
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Kevin Hanley submitted this photo, taken overlooking Ward Lake in East County.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2014
Weather: East County

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  • East County
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 26, 2010
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Braden River football team invaded Raymond James Stadium May 22 for an intrasquad scrimmage -- complete with officials, cheerleaders and the school band.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • May 8, 2012
Mother's Day Picks from JLQonSRQ and The Dining Diva

Mother's Day Picks from JLQonSRQ and The Dining Diva

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 30, 2012
JUST THE STATS

0 - The number of points the Cardinal Mooney football team allowed in its 44-0 preseason kickoff classic victory over Bradenton Christian Aug. 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Courtesy image
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 9, 2018
Movie review: 'I, Tonya'

A scathingly funny script and snappy scoring contribute to "I, Tonya"'s success.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Simba, 4, and Ron Comrie enjoy some ice cream together, Saturday, Nov. 12, at Golden Fest out at Historic Spanish Point Park. Simba had peanut butter doggie ice cream for his treat.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 12, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Golden Fest

The Golden Retriever Rescue of Southwest Florida held their 3rd annual Golden Fest, Saturday, Nov. 12, out at Historic Spanish Point Park. This was the first time that the festival was held in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) selected Tim Novak for the director position of the Masters in Health Services Administration program.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 6, 2014
LECOM welcomes new masters program director

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine selected Tim Novak as the program director for its new program - Masters in Health Services Administration.

  • East County
  • Schools
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