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Jennifer Best Takeda, Andrew Lane and Isabelle Besançon. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 21, 2013
Flash mob

The Sarasota Orchestra surprised passengers at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport with an impromptu musical flash mob Monday, Jan. 21, to entertain and demonstrate Sarasota Orchestra's energy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Freedom Elementary Principal Jim Mennes and Assistant Principal Laura Campbell spent St. Patrick's Day on the roof.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 17, 2016
Freedom Elementary administrators raise the roof

Principal Jim Mennes and Assistant Principal Laura Campbell spent an entire school day on the roof of the school.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 29, 2010
Local shelter needs help

Napier's Log Cabin Horse & Animal Sanctuary needs dog food and other items to care for about 50 dogs it took in recently.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 29, 2010
Local shelter needs help

Napier's Log Cabin Horse & Animal Sanctuary needs dog food and other items to care for about 50 dogs it took in recently.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 12, 2011
Sarasota County starts work on $1.2 million baseball complex

Sarasota County and The Miracle League of Manasota today celebrated the groundbreaking for a new baseball field for handicapped individuals at Longwood Park.

  • East County
  • News
Libby's Kobe meatloaf topped with a poached egg and fried onion
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • May 15, 2013
Foodie feasts in Southside Village

Southside Village is the "west of trail" neighborhood that stretches from Hyde Park Street north to Prospect Street and from South Tamiami Trail west to Osprey Avenue.

  • Arts + Culture
Tia Albrecht and Liz Labriola chaired this year's event. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2010
BRE hosts Denim & Diamonds fundraiser

Braden River Elementary School staff and PTO members enjoyed the school's The Denim & Diamonds Fall Ball Party and Fundraiser Nov. 6 at the Sarasota Polo Club. The event featured tapas, beverages, music and a live auction. All proceeds will benefit BRE students in the Accelerated Reading and Renzulli programs.

  • East County
  • Schools
Commissioners are also set to discuss whether they should hire one of two city manager candidates who remain from a city manager search.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 16, 2012
Caragiulo submits strong mayor proposal

The Sarasota City Commission is set to discuss two charter amendments that would restructure City Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 30, 2015
Town holds North Shore beach ribbon cutting ceremony

The town of Longboat Key's northernmost beach access is officially open to the public again.

  • Longboat Key
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The IDA paid Colin Baenziger & Associates $20,000 to conduct the search.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 19, 2011
Ranch IDA asks for more candidates

Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority Board supervisors said they were not satisfied with the candidates presented by Colin Baenziger & Associates.

  • East County
  • News
Members of Gardeners Out East executive board — Brenda Morris, Trevor Cramer, Carol Edwards, Mary Auger, Eileen Amesbury and Carolyn Lowry-Nation. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 27, 2014
New garden club group sprouts in East County

More green thumbs are joining the garden club scene in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Lori Bower of Lakewood Ranch and Beth Grogan of River Club organized a toy drive for more than 130 children at Rowlett Elementary.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 22, 2010
East County moms warm holidays for area children

Parents Beth Grogan and Lori Bower spearheaded efforts to collect toys for families in need at Rowlett Elementary School.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Popcorn Bob |
  • December 17, 2012
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 25, 2012
Eatery hosts Customer Appreciation Day

Jimmy John's will be offering select sandwiches for $1 today.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 2, 2012
Lobster Olympics

Since buying their home in 2002 in Marathon, Jay and Barb Lancer, of Siesta Key, have enjoyed participating in mini-lobster sport season, which occurs annually on the last Wednesday and Thursday of July.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 14, 2013
Lakewood Ranch named top 10 community

It marks the second year in a row Lakewood Ranch has been named a top selling community in national surveys.

  • East County
  • News
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Nov. 21
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 5, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Sept. 5

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Sept. 5

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Unit 101 at 101 Whispering Sands Drive has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,271 square feet of living area. It sold for 329,900. Photos by Yaryna Klimchak.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 31, 2013
Home in Sandy Hook sells for $1,375,000

A home in Sandy Hook tops all transactions in this week's real estate. James Fellows, trustee, of Sarasota, sold the home at 172 N. Sandy Hook to Tomas and Sofia Fiedler, of Sarasota, for $1,375,000.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 14111 11th Terrace N.E. features a private hedge with a tennis court and water access. It sold for $1,205,500.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 8, 2018
Winding River home tops sales at $1,205,500

Winding River home tops sales at $1,205,500

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Jaymie and Tommy Klauber officially signed the lease on the Polo Grill while on a 55-person trip through Asia.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 9, 2011
Young Business of the Year winner: Polo Grill/Fete Catering

Polo Grill and Bar/Fete Catering was named Young Business of the Year at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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