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Vicki Brooks submitted this sunset photo, taken near Cortez after a day of rain.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 19, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Vicki Brooks submitted this sunset photo, taken near Cortez after a day of rain.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 5, 2011
Registration upcoming for BRSC

The Braden River Soccer Club will host registration for its 2011 fall recreational soccer program this month.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2011
McGonegal responds to criticism

Manatee Superintendent Tim McGonegal, whose contract was renewed through December of 2013 last week, has received criticism from constituents and even some board members in recent weeks.

  • East County
  • News
Siesta Town House residents previously used the area in front of the property’s sea wall for swimming, but a small beach has eroded, and now seawater threatens the homes.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 6, 2012
Commission approves setback for boulders

An unusual situation forced a Siesta Key property owner to pay permit fees for an erosion-mitigation project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sandy Caliendo and Shannon Parsons
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Dreams Are Free Food Truck Rally

Dreams Are Free held its inaugural Food Truck Rally Wednesday, April 16. Families from both Dreams Are Free and St. Martha's Catholic School celebrated the beginning of spring break with hot food from food trucks. The luncheon was a fundraiser for the school for students with special needs. 'All of our families were able to join together,' says Dreams Are Free Principal Rebecca Shields. 'This was really a community builder as well as a fundraiser.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Laura Priscilla Hoffman, Melanie Souza and Liz Pascoe. Courtesy.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • February 13, 2013
Theater Review: 'The Great American Trailer Park Musical'

"Trailer Park," now gracing Venice Theatre's Stage II, is an outrageously raunchy parody of so-called trailer-trash (read lower class) society.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • August 27, 2015
Whitney Beach showcases its businesses

The newly renovated and revitalized Whitney Beach Plaza held an open house on Aug. 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 16, 2012
Scores: Mustang grapplers finish 3-2

The Lakewood Ranch High varsity wrestling team went 3-2 at The Dr. McBath Tough Team Tournament Jan. 14 at Pasco High.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rio and Kaleb Rice find scallops at last year’s scallop search.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • August 27, 2015
Bay Watch to go scallop searching

The Sarasota Bay Watch will hold its eighth annual scallop search on Aug. 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 17, 2010
Cops Corner

Traffic Violation. Police pulled over a woman for passing two cars in a right-turn-only lane. Another driver stopped and told police that he was glad she got caught, because she tailgated him and forced him into the emergency lane when she attempted to pass him on the right and come back onto the road. The driver, who received a ticket for reckless driving, told police she was late for an art show at Coquina Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 29, 2009
Dream softball season ends for Lady Pirates

The Lady Pirates' season came to an end with a 13-3 loss to Bartow in the opening round of the regional tournament April 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 2, 2010
Longboat Key Dental open for business

Dr. Lawrence Kassouf will practice full-time on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 2, 2010
Longboat Key Dental open for business

Dr. Lawrence Kassouf will practice full-time on the island.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Deja Moore submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 17, 2013
Weather

Deja Moore submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Joe Sedik submitted this photo of the moon and Venus, as seen over Sarasota Bay.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2013
Weather: Sarasota

Joe Sedik submitted this photo of the moon and Venus, as seen over Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 23, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: L'Annexe

L'annexe consignment boutique joined the Rosemary District June 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 26, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Chad Rex

Lakewood Ranch High sophomore quarterback Chad Rex threw a 50-yard touchdown pass and rushed for a pair of 2-yard touchdowns and a quarterback sneak to lead the Mustangs to a 22-21 victory over Gulfport Boca Ciega in their district-opener Sept. 21.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 1, 2010
Mote to release green sea turtle tomorrow

Mate has been a patient at the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital since March, when he was struck by a boat.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sigi Molingowski submitted this sunrise photo, taken in Bradenton.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2013
Weather

Sigi Molingowski submitted this sunrise photo, taken in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jim Lustgarten submitted this sunset photo, taken near University Park.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 18, 2013
Weather: East County

Jim Lustgarten submitted this sunset photo, taken near University Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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