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  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 5, 2014
Nolan Middle School students hold mock trial

Nolan's gifted civics students act as Supreme Court justices as they decide constitutionality of a recent case.

  • East County
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  • By Pam McTeer |
  • June 4, 2009
Ranch author retraces ancestor's steps

Lakewood Ranch author Russ Wilkins pays tribute his uncle and other World War II veterans in his new book, "Missing in Belgium."

  • East County
  • News
Unit 904 at Fairway Bay has three bedrooms, three baths, and 2,097 square feet of living area. It sold for $750,000. Courtesy photo
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 24, 2014
Fairway Bay condominium unit sells for $750,000

A condominium in Fairway Bay tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office and the Sarasota Police Department conducted water rescue training June 28, at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2013
News Briefs

Sarasota conducts water rescue training; Manatee School Board seeks volunteer CPAs

  • East County
  • News
Tropical Storm Karen formed in the Gulf of Mexico early Thursday, Oct. 3.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 3, 2013
Tropical Storm Karen forms in Gulf of Mexico

The National Hurricane Center five-day forecast shows the tropical cyclone making landfall by Sunday, Oct. 6.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Tabernacle plans to take advantage of its location across from University Park on University Parkway by expanding and building a 1,000-seat sanctuary and children’s center. Courtesy rendering
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 24, 2014
East County churches prepare for growth

The Diocese of Venice and The Tabernacle church both have begun work to expand facilities in the East County area.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 30, 2012
SCORES: Lady Thunder wrap up regular season with wins

The Out-of-Door Academy girls tennis team closed out its regular season with a pair of victories over Lemon Bay March 27 and Cardinal Mooney March 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 8, 2013
ODA blanks Bayshore

The Out-of-Door Academy girls soccer team blanked Bayshore 8-0 Jan. 7.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 22, 2013
Siesta Key Association prepares for annual breakfast

Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson and County Administrator Randall Reid will speak during the meeting tomorrow morning at St. Boniface.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 6, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Sam Severson

The Observer spotlights Lakewood Ranch midfielder Sam Severson.

  • East County
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Join Alex Mahadevan and Danae DeShazer as they report today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • September 24, 2012
Sept. 24: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 20, 2012
Obituary: Edward S. Hoyt

Edward S. Hoyt, of Sarasota and Jacksonville, died March 4. He was 94.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rod Thomson
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • October 12, 2011
My View: Occupiers not like tea partyers

The Occupy protests have spread to Sarasota and continue expanding, but to what end no one seems to know - including the demonstrators.

  • East County
  • Opinion
A woman was saved in Sarasota Bay Wednesday and didn’t need medical attention because of the quick actions of two marine patrol officers.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 3, 2014
Marine patrol officers rescue woman

Marine Patrol Officer John Majka jumped into Sarasota Bay Wednesday to save a woman who went under water and couldn't swim.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Braden River Soccer Club U13 Girls Premier team won the Florida Youth Soccer Association's Region C tournament March 19 and March 20. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 28, 2016
BRSC U13 girls win Region C tourney

The Braden River Soccer Club U13 Girls Premier team captured the Florida Youth Soccer Association’s Region C tournament March 19 and March 20.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 3, 2010
Making the peacock cut

This peacock in Longbeach Village made the cut and was not taken from the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Amanda DeYoung checked out artwork at last year's St. Armands Winter Art Festival.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 28, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: St. Armands Winter Art Festival

More than 250 artists and craftsmen will have their work for sale.

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Campers practice climbing the web.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 20, 2012
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: CIRCUS SARASOTA SUMMER CAMP (+ VIDEO)

For our latest Camp Spotlight, The Observer dropped in on campers at Circus Sarasota and documented their rehearsal for the end-of-camp performance.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By June LeBell |
  • June 9, 2010
Music Review: Sarasota Music Festival, part one

The Sarasota Music Festival is back, changed, spiffed up and considerably more exciting than it's been in many a year.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • June 30, 2010
GALLERY AROUND THE CORNER: Elizabeth Stevens Gallery

The Towles Court art gallery "looks not only for artists whose work is engaging and accessible, but those who have personalities that are as well.'

  • Arts + Culture
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