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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2009
Popcorn chickens run free while displayed at Art Center Sarasota

This tub of chicken below, created by Pine View high school student, Louie Zuniga, is just one example of the creative student artwork in the 2009 Spring Art show exhibit.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 4, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Mote World Ocean Day

This year's event will feature activities and a Dr. Seuss theme.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • June 6, 2012
June 6: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 12, 2011
PGA Tour pro Steve Marino to host AJGA tournament

PGA Tour pro Steve Marino will host the Under Armour/Steve Marino Junior All-Star Championship July 18-21 at The Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch will perform in exhibition following the competition.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • November 5, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Music in Motion

Lakewood Ranch High School will host its eighth annual Music in Motion Marching Band Field and Competition Show Saturday night.

  • East County
  • Schools
Members of the Braden River High School football team heard a message of encouragement from former professional baseball player Darryl Strawberry around 3 p.m. today.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 14, 2011
Darryl Strawberry visits East County

Former professional baseball player Darryl Strawberry spoke to Braden River High School's football team today. He will speak this weekend at The Source Church.

  • East County
  • News
Eli Groner was appointed as Israel’s minister of economic affairs to the United States in August.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 5, 2012
Israeli economic affairs minister to speak at Beth Israel

Eli Groner will make one of his first public appearances since his appointment at Temple Beth Israel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Claire Albiez and Irini Zervas
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • September 28, 2012
Safe Sex Halloween Bash Pre-Party - Let's Have a Safe & Sexy Kiki!

Safe Sex Halloween Bash Pre-Party - Let's Have a Safe & Sexy Kiki!

  • Black Tie
Sophomore wide receiver Justin Ross carried the ball eight times for 23 yards.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 28, 2012
Braden River comes up short against Port Charlotte

The Braden River High football team fell to Port Charlotte 29-14 in its Homecoming game tonight.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch's Kyler Hollingshead sleds down a ramp covered in real snow.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 6, 2019
Sleigh bells ring at Lakewood Ranch YMCA

Lakewood Ranch YMCA hosts annual Sledding with Santa event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 29, 2019
Longboat Key sets up sandbag station

Residents and business owners can get 10 each at self-service location at Broadway Street beach access lot.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • November 2, 2018
"The Fence" photography exhibit opens at Nathan Benderson Park

A large-scale outdoor photography exhibit made its debut in Sarasota on Nov. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Guest Speakers Jason and David Benham
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 12, 2019
Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Center celebrates life

The Life is Beautiful! Dinner and Silent Auction was hosted March 12 at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 5, 2018
Visible Men awards dinner makes an impact

The group held its IMPACT Awards Dinner on Feb. 3 at the Fete Ballroom.

  • Black Tie
Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch is known for keeping kids busy with its assortment of sports programs, but now it is going to offer a movie night.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 7, 2016
Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch hosts movie night

'The Sandlot' is the first kids-friendly offering on Sept. 30.

  • East County
  • News
About 400 teams from around the country will converge on the popular public beach between July 20-25. (USA Volleyball photo/
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 22, 2017
Siesta Key lands junior volleyball championships in July

About 400 teams, consisting of athletes 10-17 years of age, are expected July 20-25.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 13, 2016
Hudson Bayou residents gather at Selby Gardens

Hudson Bayou Neighborhood Association members made the short walk from their front doors to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens for a picnic in the park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Electric Vehicle owner Mark Malkasian
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • September 10, 2015
Mote to Electrify the Island

Electrify the Island will showcase electric vehicles on Sept. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The walk began just after 9 a.m. with the survivors leading the charge.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 24, 2015
Hundreds walk for a cure

The American Cancer Society’s annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K walk was held at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2015
Longboat Key photo contest winner: Oct. 29

Belinda Russell submitted this photo taken at the Longboat Key Club beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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