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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 1, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Surfin' LBK

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Main Street is lined with signs and other decorations in front of shops, but those objects could be the subject of increased scrutiny. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • January 28, 2015
City works to define public sign language

The city of Sarasota is moving closer to establishing new regulations disallowing signs in the public right of way. Still, questions remain about the ability of city staff to enforce the new - and existing - rules governing signs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Thirteen-year-old Madison Yoder works on fielding drills.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch High Softball Camp

Nearly 70 girls ages 14 and under learned the fundamentals of softball during Lakewood Ranch High's softball camp July 24-26. Participants worked on speed and agility, hitting and infield and outfield drills, among other fundamentals.

  • East County
  • Sports
Debbie Palmer, Gary Carlascio, Sandra Slaminko and Leslie Kudla
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • October 26, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Baby Basics Fashion Show

Dillard's and the Westfield Southgate Mall teamed up Wednesday, Oct. 26, for the Dillard's Fashion Show and Luncheon to benefit Baby Basics of Sarasota County at the food court at the Westfield Southgate Mall. The lunch was catered by Cosimo's.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Co-Chairmen Walter Bladstrom, Elliott Metcalfe and Tom Smith
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 10, 2010
U.S. Marine Corps celebrates 235th year

Eight years ago, Walter Bladstrom, Elliott Metcalfe and Tom Smith organized a small luncheon at the Marina Jacks restaurant, with only 14 people in attendance. The celebration has since grown to more than 100 people, who range from age 26 to 96.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ryan Agabani, a senior, plays on both sides of the ball.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • August 26, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA vs. Berkeley Prep

The Out-of-Door Academy Thunder kicked off its 2011 campaign with its preseason contest against Berkeley Prep Aug. 26 at Thunder Stadium. The Bucs handled the Thunder 41-6. For more, see next week's East County Observer.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lt. Col. Dennis Dobbratz and U.S. Navy Ret. Captain Robert Collins
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Rosedale Military Ball

Rosedale residents, family and friends honored active and retired military personnel representing all five branches of the Armed Services during the Rosedale Golf and Country Club's fifth annual Military Ball Jan. 26. Guests enjoyed a social hour, dinner and cake.

  • East County
  • News
Steve Scheve of Arthrex; Patrick Wright of the Payton Wright Foundation; and Mark Pascarella and Gris Bettle of the Fairway Funding Group, an event sponsor
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Puttin' on the Ritz

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance held its fifth annual golf tournament, Puttin' on the Ritz, at the Ritz Carlton Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch April 26. The event, benefiting the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance, featured 18 holes of golf, a buffet lunch and a raffle.

  • East County
  • News
Macy McHugh, Olivia Byrd and Emmy Little pose with a “Frozen” Barbie.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Moonlight Movie

Attendees of the Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp.'s Moonlight Movie night April 26, enjoyed barbecue food, tailgating, time outside and foremost, a free showing of 'Frozen.' Blankets and coolers filled the lawn of Greenbrook Adventure Park as participants anxiously waited for the movie to begin.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Declan Arnold, Zachery and Riley Ellis and Delaney Arnold cheer on the Sarasota Police Department.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Memorial Day Parade

Sarasota families celebrated Memorial Day with the annual Memorial Day Parade Monday, May 26, along Main Street. Veteran organizations, ROTC units and high school marching bands made their way down Main Street in honor of our nation's heroes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rowland Cole, Helen Frost, Valerie Appleton and Cyril Smith
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Daughters of the British Empire

The Daughters of the British Empire met for its monthly luncheon Wednesday, March 26. Brian and Yvonne Williams hosted the meeting at 100 Central Ave. The meeting included guest speaker George Graydon. Graydon served on a rescue ship in the British Merchant Navy during World War II.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Florida Blue Blues and Music Festival

PHOTO GALLERY: Florida Blue Blues and Music Festival

  • Arts + Culture
Kyra Strachov discusses her acrylic paintings on canvas with friend Bob Hammond.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • January 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armands Winter Art Festival

On Sunday, Jan. 26, St. Armands Circle was abuzz with more than 175 artists and craftsman for the 12th Annual St. Armands Winter Art Festival. The two-day event showcased everything from ceramics and sculptures to jewelry and handmade accessories.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
An aerial view of the proposed Longboat Pass Bridge solution shows the new bridge would be built to the west of the existing bridge.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 3, 2024
North-end community raises concerns about new Longboat Pass Bridge

FDOT presented three possible build alternatives to replace the Longboat Pass Bridge. North-end residents are more concerned about the impacts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The first decorated segment is lowered into position. (Eric Garwood)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 7, 2022
St. Armands tree assembly kicks off

Workers expect to finish the 60-foot tree by end of Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 8, 2009
Mailboxes can stay put

After 41 Longboat Key residents discovered Friday, May 29 they had additional mailboxes next to their existing ones, the new ones will be taken out this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioner Shannon Staub will retire Dec. 15, after 14 years served on the County Commission.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 24, 2010
Governor names Staub replacement

Attorney Christine Robinson was appointed to the Sarasota County Commission today, filling the seat of Commissioner Shannon Staub, who is retiring next month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The newest members of the Sarasota Orchestra — Gianluca Farina, Hannah Cope and Marcelina Suchocka — are ready to take on the Masterworks. (Photo by Harry Sayer)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • November 2, 2022
Trio takes long, winding road to principal positions with Sarasota Orchestra

They've spent much of their lives mastering their instruments. But Gianluca Farina, Marcelina Suchocka and Hannah Cope have arrived as principal players.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 2010
Observer Updates

Longboat's 7-Eleven will close next month; Short-term, sand-solution project receives extension

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 6, 2012
Sarasota National Cemetery breaks ground on new amphitheater

The Patterson Foundation and the National Cemetery Administration have partnered on a project, which will serve as national model.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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