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  • By David Conway |
  • October 29, 2013
Downtown businesses seek sidewalk cafe expansion

The Downtown Improvement District endorsed a revision of a city ordinance so non-dining establishments can provide outdoor seating for their businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lynette Mancuso competes in the 2014 CANDance competition.
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • October 22, 2015
Black Tie Social Calendar: October 2015

Check out the social events to attend in October.

  • Black Tie
The suspects attempted to defraud a store clerk of $11,000 before he realized it was a scam and called police Monday while the suspects were still in the store.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 24, 2012
Five St. Petersburg residents arrested in Sarasota

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has arrested five St. Petersburg residents in a scheme to steal approximately $11,000 in merchandise.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Edith Barr Dunn celebrates her 90th birthday.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2010
Dunn celebrates with sweet surprise

On her 90th birthday, Edith Barr Dunn showed she still takes the cake.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2011
Key of Sea Chorus ends season on high note

The Key of Sea Chorus concluded the season with a spring concert March 24, at The Players Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Braden River's Ahmad Dunbar, Cardinal Mooney’s Demardre Patterson and ODA's Josh Lerner race to the finish line in the 100-meter dash at The Out-of-Door Academy Invite March 22.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 29, 2014
2014: Year in sports

Building off of last year's successes, which included state championships, perfect records and remarkable comebacks, East County athletes made headlines in 2014, putting together yet another eventful and successful year filled with historic moments and monumental milestones.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 10, 2011
County sticks by Tara land-use decision

Manatee County commissioners last week rejected a developer's request for $1.9 million for preventing it from developing the property.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Karlin Reed |
  • May 7, 2009
STANGS: Lakewood cheers for returning coach

Varsity coach Melissa Koehlinger helps persuade Macie French to return to cheerleading as the junior varsity coach next fall.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2009
Manatee announces gun buyback event

Manatee County Commission Chair Dr. Gwen Brown and Manatee School Board member Barbara Harvey will host a community discussion on from 12:30-3:30 p.m., Sept. 19 at Johnson Middle School, 2121 26th Ave. E. Following that meeting, Sheriff Brad Steube will hold a gun buyback event from 4-7 p.m., at Manatee County Sheriff's Office, 600 301 Blvd. W., Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has charged Andrew Brandt, 27, with three counts of unlawful sexual activity with a minor.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 27, 2013
Man travels to Sarasota for sex with minor

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has arrested a 27-year-old married man who allegedly posed as a 17-year-old online.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Sarah Felder |
  • May 3, 2013
Eating super local at the King Family Table to Farm dinner

Eating super local at the King Family Table to Farm dinner

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Man-olo men Brian Bethune and Bennett Maki
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • December 5, 2013
HOT FLASH: Shoe Fever

Black Tie Assistant Editor Heather Merriman stopped by the exclusive, first-look Manolo Blahnik party Wednesday, Dec. 4, at Saks Fifth Avenue Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2011
Don't forget your Easter photos!

The East County Observer and Lakewood Ranch Community Activities thanks everyone who stopped to have their photos taken with the Easter Bunny at the Easter Eggstravaganza April 16 at Greenbrook Adventure Park.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2011
Hair designer employs more than one creative channel

On the Diane K Salon & Spa website, hair designer/colorist John-Norman Tuck's bio says that: "Tuck loves to paint masterpieces with his clients' hair."

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 18, 2012
Builder rings in $5 million in sales

Lennar Homes reports 40 condo sales in the past two months totaling more than $5 million in sales.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 27, 2010
Cork Restaurant to close next week

The future of the three-year-old restaurant is currently uncertain.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2012
All Angels sees colorful new year

On Saturday, Dec. 31, Ralph Garafola opened his one-man art show at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church gallery, 563 Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
East County residents gathered Tuesday, to urge motorists to slow down and watch out for deer.
  • By Alex Rostowsky |
  • October 21, 2014
East County wildlife deaths spurs concerns

Deer and other wildlife deaths are prompting some East County residents to urge motorists to slow down.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • February 20, 2014
School board

Check out the latest Sarasota school happenings.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Big Pass, also known as Big Sarasota Pass, has never been dredged.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 4, 2013
Big Pass dredge plans on SKA agenda

Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the city of Sarasota will present plans to renourish Lido Beach to Siesta Key Association members Thursday, Dec. 5.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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