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Photo courtesy of paragonartevents.com. The Sarasota Fine Arts Festival will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 18, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Fine Arts Festival

Visit the Sarasota Fine Arts Festival this Saturday and Sunday on Gulfstream Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 22, 2013
Mustangs slug past rival Pirates

Cameron Pearcey hit a two-run home run in the top of the first inning to power the visiting Lakewood Ranch High baseball team to an 8-3 victory over Braden River Feb. 21.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2013
Kiwanis youth groups hit pavement for Adopt-a-Road

Children in Imagine School's K-Kids and Builders Club programs joined forces with Braden River High School's Key Club Feb. 9, when they visited Caruso Road for an Adopt-A-Road cleanup.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
stumppass
  • By Nicole Unger |
  • June 23, 2015
Day Trippin' — Stump Pass

Day Trippin' — Stump Pass

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 2, 2018
Santa stops for jolly breakfast at Old Salty Dog

Families enjoyed breakfast and carriage rides while visiting with Santa Claus on Dec. 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Amani Carter poses for a picture with Santa.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • December 15, 2018
Santa arrives just in time for breakfast at Newtown Estates Park

Kids enjoy crafts, treats and a visit with the Jolly Old Elf.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 15, 2013
FISA team reviews rowing site

Representatives of the International Federation of Rowing Associations will visit Nathan Benderson Park Tuesday to see if the site is suitable to host the 2017 World Rowing Championships.

  • East County
  • News
Daran Lovell submitted this photo, taken on Greer Island (aka Beer Can Island) on the northern tip of Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 27, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Do you love taking photos? We want your best photos of sunrises, sunsets, rainbows, etc. Submit your local weather photos for a chance to have your photo published in the paper! See all of the winning photos each week by visiting The Observer's Facebook page.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Deputy Alan Fifield with Wilma Nouri
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2014
Deputy visits women's club

Manatee County Sheriff's Office Deputy Alan Fifield lent his expertise on identity theft and cyber security to women in the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club April 10.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Those coming to the site for the supplies should be prepared to produce identification confirming their residency in Sarasota County. Â Â (Eric Garwood)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 30, 2022
Sarasota County prepares to open supplies-distribution sites

Three of four located in areas hardest hit by Hurricane Ian, though one close to city of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 5, 2009
Sarasota Millionaires tryouts set for next week

The Sarasota Millionaires will be holding tryouts from 9-11:30 a.m. and 4-6:30 p.m., Sept. 12 and 19 at Booker High School, 3201 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 7, 2010
Girl Scouts hold recruitment nights

The organization will hold Manatee County Troop Building Nights in the East County starting Sept. 8.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 28, 2010
OBITUARY: Arnold Fein

Arnold Fein was an active member of Temple Beth Israel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Join Alex Mahadevan as he reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 24, 2012
May 24: Daily Headlines Video

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

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2011
Doctors Express opens urgent care center

Community residents and neighbors are invited to an open house from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 15, at the Doctors Express neighborhood urgent care center, located at 2901 S. Tamiami Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • September 26, 2012
TWIS Talks RIAF: Interview with Founding Member of Dirty Dozen Brass Band

TWIS Talks RIAF: Interview with Founding Member of Dirty Dozen Brass Band

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 20, 2018
Families meet and greet marine life

Mote's Mommy and Me Camp spent the morning searching for small sea life July 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Spectators to football games and other sporting events must use clear bags now for their belongings. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 29, 2019
Manatee County School District imposes 'clear bag' policy

Spectators at athletic events must carry belongings in clear bags starting tonight.

  • East County
  • News
Phil Pagano poses next to his two new generators. Courtesy photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • November 28, 2018
Your Town

Your Town

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Fireworks will be the main attraction. Photo provided by Flickr.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 6, 2017
Fireworks display to brighten Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch

An Independence Day celebration will be held July 1 at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • News
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