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Nannette and Mark Cobb spent their lives working for other people, so they decided to go their own way and buy a toy store.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 5, 2023
Learning Express owners squish and slime their way to a new life

The owners of the new toy store in the Shoppes at University Center risked their savings to enter an industry that some view as failing.

  • East County
  • Business
Bird Key Yacht Club members Carol Smith, Amy Lazarus and Beth Nothstine played instrumental roles in keeping the club's lecture series fresh this season by inviting friends to tell their fascinating life stories. Closing out the series, Bobbi Brown shared tales from her journey starting a makeup empire.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 31, 2026
Longtime friendships make Bird Key lecture series possible

The Seafarers Speaker Series brought special guests to tide over Bird Key Yacht Club until the new clubhouse is finished.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 14, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: April 14

Diane Suner captured this photo of a white egret on the shoreline on Lido Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: February 25

Jan Hamel Solomon captured these manatees near the docks at Marina Jack.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: February 25

Joanne Hummert captured this image of a sunset from Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 2, 2009
Thunder roll in Kickoff Classic

The Out-of-Door Academy football defeated Clearwater Calvary Christian 35-21.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2009
Horse sanctuary to host yard sale

Sixteen Hands Horse Sanctuary invites bargain hunters to its Yard Sale fundraiser this Saturday in Mill Creek.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 21, 2010
Tie the knot on water

A floating Chapel on the Bay is being launched in Sarasota and is the only vessel of its kind in the United States.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2009
It's Read (online) everywhere

We love it - one of our readers has taken the prompting to 'get creative' with It's Read Everywhere photos to the next level.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2010
Archaeology buffs hit up festival

The Time Sifters Archaeology Society held its Archaeology Festival Saturday, March 27, at the Crocker Memorial Church.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 27, 2010
Hayes to serve up blueberry delights

Manatee County Commission Chair Donna Hayes will celebrate the local crop of blueberries as a Celebrity Chef at 3 p.m., Wednesday, April 28, at the Community Farmers Market at Health Park East, 6040 53rd Ave. E.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2010
Make new friends, but keep the old

The Sarasota Newcomers Club helps form new friendships.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 3, 2010
NRNLL Softball to host fall registration

North River National Little League Softball will hold registration for its upcoming fall season from 6-8 p.m., Aug. 20 and 27 and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Aug. 21 and 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
Peyton Wells
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2010
Students erupt in smiles during lesson

Out-of-Door Academy first-graders performed an experiment with underwater volcanoes Wednesday in Lisa Cheney's marine science room.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Samantha Bisceglia captured this beautiful sunrise on Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 1, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Samantha Bisceglia captured this beautiful sunrise on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Amanda Swalby took this sunset photo on Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 26, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Amanda Swalby took this sunset photo on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Craig Phillips took this sunset photo on Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 2, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Craig Phillips took this sunset photo on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Members of the interfaith delegation in Israel.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2012
Come together

An interfaith delegation composed of 21 representatives from local churches and synagogues, organized by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, recently spent 10 days in Israel promoting good will and cultural understanding.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Anita Cox took this photo in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 5, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Anita Cox took this photo in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 20, 2012
BRSC registration ongoing

The Braden River Soccer Club will host registration for its recreational soccer program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 25 and 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 29, at the fields, 5490 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. behind Lakewood Ranch High School.

  • East County
  • Sports
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