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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

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

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Siesta Shuttle Transportation launched its island transit service Feb. 16. Corona Light bought advertising on one of the firm's two buses.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 18, 2013
Firm launches Siesta Shuttle Transportation

Parking on Siesta Key might be less severe now that Siesta Shuttle Transportation launched its two-bus transit service from Westfield Southgate Mall to the island Feb. 16.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • March 19, 2013
Sarasota Garden Club to host annual flower show

The Sarasota Garden Club will host their annual garden show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 23, and Sunday, March 24, at the Sarasota Garden Club located at 1131 Boulevard of the Arts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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  • By Nicole Unger |
  • August 18, 2014
Day Trippin' — Sarasota Bayfront Park

Day Trippin' — Sarasota Bayfront Park

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Photo courtesy Joe Volpe
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 18, 2018
Python found behind Siesta Key home

According to the animal rescuer, the 12-foot snake had a slight head injury and was smaller than it should have been.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The U.S. Paralympic Soccer Team will practice at PSC from July 18-24, in preparation for two friendly games against Canada on July 21 and 23.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 10, 2017
Paralympic Soccer Team to play friendlies at Premier Sports Campus

The team will take on Canada July 21 and 23.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High JROTC color guard members Jennifer Gaffers, a senior, and Kaley Gee, senior, present the colors.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • November 10, 2016
Braden River Middle students receive lesson in sacrifice

Braden River Middle School salutes veterans in annual ceremony.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 16, 2015
Inspiration Academy to host Spirit Run

Inspiration Academy will host its first Spirit Run 5K and one mile Mummy Walk Oct. 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
Craig Crawford submitted this photo of a sandhill crane chick at Stoneybrook Golf Club.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2015
East County photo contest winner: Oct. 29

Craig Crawford submitted this photo of a sandhill crane chick at Stoneybrook Golf Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Michelle Crabtree, of University Park, submitted this photo of the sun setting over the Braden River.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2015
East County photo contest winner: Nov. 5

Michelle Crabtree, of University Park, submitted this photo of the sun setting over the Braden River.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Madison P., 3, observes the sharks swimming overhead at last year's festival.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • June 6, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: World Oceans Day Family Festival

Make a big splash for World Oceans Day at Mote Marine Laboratory's Dr. Seuss-themed festival. The family-friendly event takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at The Aquarium at Mote Marine Laboratory.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Roibin Olersiak, 54, of Sarasota, drove off of McIntosh Road into a retention pond Thursday afternoon. Photo courtesy Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 24, 2014
Sarasota man frees woman from sinking vehicle

David Gaul, 47, of Sarasota, got a woman safely out of her vehicle after she passed out at the wheel and drove into a retention pond.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Menu for Nutrition will partner with community organizations to help teach the importance of a healthy regime.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • January 2, 2014
Junior League of Sarasota introduces Menu for Nutrition

The volunteer-based organization hopes to build a healthier Sarasota by offering the community a program focused on good nutrition.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Abigail Cobb shows off her freshly-painted face during the October Music on Main event.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 3, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Music on Main

Patrons strolling around from 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 3, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street, will be met with more than the bustle of downtown, as jazz, blues and other music genres fill the air during Music on Main.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 29, 2013
Registration upcoming for TOPSoccer

The Braden River Soccer Club will hold registration for its 7th TOPSoccer season from 5-7 p.m. Sept. 4 and 5 and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sept. 14, at the BRSC Clubhouse.

  • East County
  • Sports
Don’t miss the underwater pumpkin carving in the spooktacular shark tank.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 18, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Mote's Night of Fish, Fun & Fright

The sea gets spookier tonight at Mote's Night of Fish, Fun & Fright.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The festival includes paintings, ceramics, woodwork, jewelry, photography and more. Photographer Paul Marcelli took this photo of mangroves.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 22, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Fall Fine Art Festival

Artists from around the country return to Sarasota for the city's Fall Fine Art Festival, Saturday Nov. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2014
Election 2014: Manatee County School Board

This election installment features questionnaires for the Manatee County School Board for the Aug. 26 primary election. Although Manatee County School Board seats represent specific areas, all voters on each seat.

  • East County
  • News
A new cellphone lot is now open at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2023
SRQ airport opens new cellphone lot

The new passenger pickup lot offers paved parking and restrooms.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2011
New College ranked No. 11 among top public colleges

Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine ranked New College of Florida No. 11 on its annual ranking of the "100 Best Values in Public Colleges" for 2011.

  • Sarasota
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