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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 30, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

The Observer Staff Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Nancy Koci and Esther Erickson look at some of the yard art creations by Aart Vark Studios during the 17th annual Siesta Key Craft Festival Saturday, Feb. 5, in Siesta Key Village.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 7, 2011
Crafty weekend brightens up Siesta Key

The 17th annual Siesta Key Craft Festival took place Saturday and Sunday along Ocean Boulevard and Beach Road in Siesta Key Village.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By John Ewing |
  • April 13, 2012
This Weekend in Sarasota with Kirsten!

This Weekend in Sarasota with Kirsten!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The concert is held at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 4, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Music on Main

Tonight's event will feature music by Goodbyeddie.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 19, 2012
Braden River students kick off food bank efforts

Students and staff at Braden River High School are stepping up to restock the shelves at The Food Bank of Manatee.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 1, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Music on Main

Tonight's monthly concert will feature music by The Venturas.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2012
Pirates of Cannons Marina face off

"'If ye be brave or fool to face a pirate's curse, proceed."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Peyton Granata feasted on candy shortly after his arrival at Boo Fest last year.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 26, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: BOO FEST

Boo Fest takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. tonight on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Julie Less, Jonathan Handle and Tara Morningstar pose with Save our Seabirds owls.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 26, 2016
Witches swoop in to Save Our Seabirds

Guests got to meet some Halloween characters and owls on Oct. 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 27, 2015
Do This: 'The Essence of Oddity' art show

Do This: 'The Essence of Oddity' art show

  • Arts + Culture
Children rush into the waters in the hopes of taking home a pumpkin.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 16, 2015
Pumpkins float at YMCA Fall Fest

Families take in fall festivities at Evalyn Sadlier Jones branch.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota High School zombies wandered St. Armands Circle in 2012 before their performance of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.”
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 31, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Fright Night on St. Armands

Celebrate Halloween on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 18, 2013
Golf lesson bazaar tees off at Rosedale

Steve Whidden, Rosedale Golf & Country Club PGA Master Professional and Director of Instruction, will begin offering a Get Better Sarasota Golf Lesson Bazaar July 27, at Rosedale.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota County announces 'Try Transit Day' — learn more in today's headlines.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 19, 2013
April 19: Morning Headlines

Morning stories: Vandalsim continues at Ringling Shopping Center; Sarasota County announces 'Try Transit Day'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Emarie and Petr Marcan |
  • July 2, 2013
Lunchtime at Half Shell Oyster House

Lunchtime at Half Shell Oyster House

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 7, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Just Play Sports Fest

The Just Play Sports Fest is Saturday at Premier Sports Campus.

  • East County
  • News
Activities offered to students and their families Dec. 18 at Party in the Park include face painting and crafts.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 18, 2013
Freedom Elementary hosts annual park party

Freedom Elementary faculty, students and their families, will converge from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 18, at Freedom Elementary, for the annual Party in the Park event.

  • East County
  • News
U.S. pairs figure skaters Felicia Zhang and Nathan Bartholomay practice during an open training session Jan. 22, at the Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Olympic Figure Skating

With two weeks to go until the 2014 Sochi Olympics, U.S. pairs figure skaters Felicia Zhang and Nathan Bartholomay took to the ice to perfect their routine during an opening training session Jan. 22, at the Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex. The pair was joined on the ice by Great Britain pairs figure skaters Stacey Kemp and David King, who also train in Ellenton and are preparing for their second Olympic Games. Those interested in watching the pairs perform can do so during free public training sessions on Wednesdays and Fridays at 1:10 p.m. Zhang and Bartholomay will depart for Sochi Feb. 1.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dave Graybill, Andrea Feldmer and Josh Bake
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2013
Our Town: Pink on parade

On Monday, Oct. 7, pink firetrucks visited the Center for Building Hope in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Tina Biter | Michael Saunders & Company |
  • November 8, 2024
For Sale: 3943 Founders Club Dr, Sarasota

Discover a unique blend of elegance and nature in this custom-built John Cannon home, completed in April 2024.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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