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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 22, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
District 1 will be the home of 14 dog waste stations, like this one in District 2 on Arnold Palmer Green. be installed within the next month. Photo by Alex Rostowsky
  • By Alex Rostowsky |
  • October 22, 2014
CDDs discuss scoop on poop

Lakewood Ranch CDD 1 will install 14 dog waste stations in its district next month.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 28, 2010
Mike Ash sounds off (VIDEO)

This week's beloved A&E cover subject, big-band leader Mike Ash, plays us a tune on his clarinet.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • February 21, 2015
Burns Court Café: More than meets the eye

Burns Court Café: More than meets the eye

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Allison Smith, Rob Hetterich, Claire Barr and Andrew Swanson
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 9, 2012
East County runners lace up for trail run

East County runners hit the trail for the first Camp Flying Eagle 5K trail run April 7.

  • East County
  • Sports
Joshua Riley admitted to detectives during a polygraph test, that he performed sexual acts with the victim from the time she was an infant.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 28, 2013
Web Year in Review: July 2013, Police arrest man charged with incest

The Sarasota Police Department has charged a 22-year old man with capital sexual battery and incest for acts committed on a 14-year-old victim

  • Sarasota
  • News
If you’re looking for a new recipe for your holiday feast repertoire, read on for some new and old favorites from Longboat Key chefs.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2011
A twist on Thanksgiving tradition

The Thanksgiving holiday is a time to rejoice with family members and friends and share all the reasons why one is thankful.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Peyton Gray, a kindergartener, dances back to his seat after winning the All-Pro Dad Breakfast raffle for a t-shirt.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 12, 2015
Willis Elementary students and dads bond at final All Pro Dad Breakfast

Students said why they thought their dads were cool, and fathers described their proudest moments.

  • East County
  • Schools
The main characters in the ensemble are two Catholic spinsters, in whose living room the action takes place. Like so many sisters, Margaret and Mary can be described as a salt-and-pepper pair.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • August 10, 2011
Theater Review: 'The Savannah Disputation'

If you haven't been 'saved' yet, you'll feel holier than thou after you've seen 'The Savannah Disputation' at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 3, 2010
Youths to lead visually impaired on expedition

Two Sarasota Military Academy cadets will lead visually impaired teens on a two-week Grand Canyon expedition.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 17, 2013
Obituary: Harvey Backer

Harvey Backer, 74, of Longboat Key, died July 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Read the top stories from all Observers' Cops Corner.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • September 23, 2011
Top Cops of the Week

Enjoy the top Cops Corner cases featured in all Observers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By David Conway |
  • November 21, 2013
Commission fails to act on paid parking request

Despite a request from the owner of Louies Modern - and the apparent interest of three commissioners in delaying the start date - a paid parking program at the Palm Avenue garage remains slated to begin Jan. 6.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 21, 2015
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 22

A look at our favorite events this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Jennifer Joan Thompson and Mary Ann Conk star in "The Underpants." Photo by Maria Lyle.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • July 8, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'The Underpants'

FST's production of 'The Underpants' provides a laugh-laden evening of entertaining sexual innuendo and sexist satire.

  • Arts + Culture
SoMa Creekside, in downtown Bradenton, offers an eclectic menu of savory dishes.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: SoMa Creekside

This week we went in the kitchen at SoMa Creekside while owner and chef Dave Shiplett prepares his signature spicy peanut calamari. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • November 19, 2013
City Commission keeps paid parking start date

Despite a request from the owner of Louies Modern - and the apparent interest of three commissioners to delay the start date - paid parking at the Palm Avenue garage will be implemented on schedule.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 31, 2012
GSJGA wraps up Futures Tour

The Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association finished concluded its Futures Tour season with the Futures Tour Finale July 28 at Peridia Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2010
Vitale changes breakfast plans

APRIL FOOLS -- Enticed by Denny's recurring free Grand Slam Breakfast offer, Lakewood Ranch resident and famed sportsman Dick Vitale has jumped off the Broken Egg bandwagon in favor of two eggs, two sausages, two bacon strips and two pancakes.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • July 31, 2013
Gettin' Fresh: Grown adult grilled cheese

Gettin' Fresh: Grown adult grilled cheese

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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