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Graycen and Clementine Schwartz celebrated their 13th and 12th birthdays, respectively, at Michael'     s On East on Jan. 21. Photo courtesy of Ashley Gruters
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 1, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 02.02.17

From giving birthday girls to thirsty fashion show attendees, this is what you missed on the social scene last week.

  • Black Tie
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • February 2, 2017
Considering life in Israel, Americans need to get a grip

The internet was full of fake news. And mainstream media were reporting stories that most respectable journalists wouldn’t consider news. Sensationalism everywhere. It was exhausting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Visitors to University Place speak with a security provider via a remote communication system. The provider opens the gate to visitors accordingly.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 15, 2017
Late to the party

Some residents say they want new options at the guardhouse.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2015
Cops Corner: East County 6.4.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Tableseide Restaurant owns and operates Louies Modern, Libby's Cafe & Bar, The Francis and Modern Events Catering. It's co-operated by Joe Seidensticker, Lisa Seidensticker, Steve Seidensticker, Pat Seidensticker and Jeff Greco
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • June 9, 2015
Tableseide takes over Ringling Museum's dining

The Treviso, Banyan Cafe and Visitors Pavilion Cafe will be renovated with new name and menus over the summer

  • Sarasota
  • News
TWIS - sartq group
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • August 14, 2015
SARTQ returns to SRQ

SARTQ returns to SRQ

  • Arts + Culture
Cecilia Ziano
  • By June LeBell |
  • April 11, 2016
Music review: La Musica Program III

La Musica offers a satisfying afternoon of chamber music

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 27, 2016
Manatee County School Board prioritizes half-cent sales tax

The majority of board members wanted to focus on its sales tax renewal.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
East County businessman Mac Carraway says the committee came to the "inescapable conclusion" that funding is needed to take care of the county's growing infrastructure needs.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 4, 2016
Advisory board says half-cent sales tax is best solution

Committee unanimously recommends a sales tax to fund county's infrastructure needs.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 21, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 10.22.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A fistfight in the backyard of Bob and Ruth Gray’s home at 791 Broadway led Bob Gray to pursue battery charges against his neighbor, Christopher Tatreau.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 3, 2016
Village brawl makes a splash

A fight over landscaping left one resident in the pool and another facing possible battery charges.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bill Mixon owns 20 acres within the overall Mixon Fruit Farms property. He published a book about his life, "Believers in Action," in 2012. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 8, 2016
Florida citrus pioneer dies at 87

Bill Mixon leaves legacy of farming excellence and his love of God and family.

  • East County
  • News
Riverview's Dusty Hibbs races across the field with the ball.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 25, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

A new group of Riverview athletes now calls the Ram Bowl home.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 30, 2015
Week's best bets: Monday, March 30

Week's best bets: Monday, March 30

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Jennifer Tullio has run 11 marathons for her son, Grayson, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The first race was the New York City Marathon. Courtesy photo
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 8, 2015
Mom goes the extra 26.2 miles for son

Two marathons divided by six days over two coasts add up to Jennifer Tullio’s most rigorous physical challenge yet. But she’s running for a reason.

  • East County
  • News
wobMAIN
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 20, 2015
Week's best bets: Monday, April 20

Week's best bets: Monday, April 20

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
It’s all hands on deck in the Bowne’s Lab Theatre for reading day for the “Write A Play” program.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 25, 2015
Child’s Playwriting

The Florida Studio Theatre’s ‘Write A Play’ program wades through more than 4,000 plays by young dramatists from around the world.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 5, 2014
News Briefs

Golfers tee off in challenge; BRE student finishes triathlon; ODA opens season with win; i9 Sports to hold winter clinics; River Strand volleys for breast cancer

  • East County
  • Sports
Lake Uplands is an natural spring-fed body of water, although it was once mistaken for a stormwater retention pond. Photos by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 4, 2015
Neighborhood Spotlight: The Uplands

Lying near the boarder of Sarasota and Manatee counties, this neighborhood is full of natural charm.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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