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  • By Alicia King |
  • May 14, 2014
Spring-to-summer essentials

Spring-to-summer essentials

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 28, 2014
Pirates to hold athletic fundraiser

Braden River High School will hold its inaugural For the Love of the Game Dinner & Auction Feb. 15, at the South Florida Museum Spanish Courtyard.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota County School Board met with Superintendent Lori White for a May 15 workshop.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 16, 2012
School Board work session covers ads, health

A small budget and employee health were among the topics covered by the Sarasota County School Board during their monthly workshop on May 15.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2011
Free fun for families on Friday

Grab your blankets and lawn chairs Friday, July 15, and find a spot at the Van Wezel's FridayFest on the bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 15, 2019
School district announces district National Merit Scholarship finalists

33 Sarasota County students in total were selected as National Merit Scholarships finalists.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 11, 2019
Veterans honored by Longboat Rotary Club on Veterans Day

The club orchestrated a series of moving moments to recognize the sacrifice of American veterans.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Town Commission met virtually for the second time on Monday, May 4.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 4, 2020
Longboat begins assessing COVID impact on budget

Town Manager Tom Harmer and town finance director Susan Smith presented their early analysis to the Town Commission on Monday afternoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A condominium at The Water Club at Longboat Key recently sold for for $1.5 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 31, 2018
The Water Club at Longboat Key condo sells for $1.5 million

Real estate transactions for Jan. 15-19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 16, 2009
Lady Pirates win second district game

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated Bayshore 4-0 in Class 4A-District 10 action Sept. 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
Around seven sculptures will be on display at Mote. Photo courtesy of WashedAshore.org
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 26, 2017
Mote to display artistic sea debris

The sculptures are made out of sea debris found on the Oregon coastline.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 5, 2013
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • April 23, 2018
Perfect writing and acting pairs make 'Final Portrait' a delightful ride

Excellent dialogue, camera angles and acting make for an engaging tale of American writer James Lord's experience being painted by Swiss artist Alberto Giacometti.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Mark Kerr of Public Works explains how department's boat is used.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • February 13, 2019
Session on Longboat's Public Works educates residents

Public Works keeps Longboat humming

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pamela Baron, Pamela Lasko and Rose Chapman in 2018
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 13, 2019
New caregiver support group coming to Longboat

JFCS will be hosting the group from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the last Tuesday of the month for February and March in the Centre Shoppes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Greg and Cynthia Brock with Dr. Jennifer Norbits
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SKCC Business Card Exchange

Business members of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce took part in the Business Card Exchange event Thursday, Nov. 15, at Amazing Life Chiropractic.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • January 21, 2020
'Peace, justice, freedom and equality': Sarasota celebrates MLK Day

Sarasota remember Martin Luther King Jr. with celebrations and a nod to his dream.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
After a holiday weekend, the tall grasses and water surrounding the gazebo on Raymond Road are peppered with beer cans, said Ellen McKeefe, a bird naturalist volunteer.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 16, 2015
Should police stalk litterers at Celery Fields?

Volunteers say park becoming party central during holiday periods.

  • East County
  • News
Ray and Wilma McRay love the tradition of this Missouri prisoner's tie, which Ray McCray firs received as a gag gift in 1959.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 18, 2019
Tie creates holiday cheer, family bonds for Tara couple in Bradenton

Tie creates holiday cheer, family bonds for Tara couple in Bradenton

  • East County
  • News
Sharon and Pete Meyer enjoy snacks with friends.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Brides Against Breast Cancer's Run and Renew 5K

Women walked together during the Brides Against Breast Cancer's 5K Feb. 15, before the group participated in ceremonies to renew their vows, offered on site at the Center for Building Hope.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 4, 2011
Mustangs win Donald Ross Tournament

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team broke the Donald Ross Tournament record by 13 shots to win the 15-team tournament for only the second time in school history.

  • East County
  • Sports
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