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Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 10, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Seventh grader Marisa Easto cries as she hugs her dad, Capt. Josh Easto, who surprised her at school during lunch. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 26, 2019
A tearful homecoming at Nolan Middle School in Lakewood Ranch

U.S. Army captain surprises daughter at Nolan Middle School, sons at Out-of-Door Academy

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • May 26, 2018
Longboat Key Club hosts tasty Memorial Day event

The Memorial Day Barbecue was held May 26 at the Harbourside Ballroom.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Cliff Roles |
  • October 26, 2015
'Purses and Pumps' Luncheon and Fashion Show

Boys and Girls Clubs of Manatee County, "Purses and Pumps Fashion Show"

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2013
K-Kids 'egg-cited' for Easter

Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch's K-Kids program brought their excitement for Easter March 26, to 15 children staying at a local Salvation Army shelter.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2014
Our view

'Woo-hoo.' Really?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
During a March 26 presentation, representatives of the Urban Land Institute told Manatee County commissioners to create a bold vision for the community.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 3, 2013
Institute casts vision for Manatee's growth

Representatives of the Urban Land Institute said Manatee County should work hard to create an identity for itself and plan for expected growth.

  • East County
  • News
Although no plans have been submitted, Grant's Garden officials said they plan to use the company's existing building in a new proposal for redevelopment.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 8, 2022
Longboat landscaper gains deadline extension for new redevelopment plan

Grant's Garden gets six months to redo proposal plan for Longboat base.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 11, 2012
Pirates name new football coach

Braden River High School named Curt Bradley as its new football coach; Pirates athletic director Bob Bowling announced this afternoon.

  • East County
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Griffin DeRusso. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 26, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Griffin DeRusso

The Out-of-Door Academy senior running back leads the Sunshine State Athletic Conference in rushing yards and touchdowns as of Sept. 26.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sailor Circus participants Cambria Grover and Rylee Grover twisted around during a  ladders act. Photo Courtesy Cliff Roles.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 21, 2020
Sailor Circus presents Season's Greetings

The Season's Greetings holiday show starts Dec. 26.

  • Arts + Culture
A concept plan developed for the park by Wannemacher Jensen Architects includes a new community center building, kayak launch, multi-use active recreation space and a community garden.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 23, 2012
Committee to explore community center prospects

The Longboat Key Town Commission reached consensus to create a committee and to organize a poll to determine how to move forward.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Taylor Armstrong was given the 2018 Ford Fiesta on a two-year lease.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 14, 2019
Sarasota Ford's car give-away

Taylor Armstrong received the car on a two-year lease.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 23, 2009
Coastal Orthepedics opens surgery center

The new 10,000-square-foot Lakewood Ranch center will offer outpatient options for orthopedic and pain management patients.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2009
New best friends monkey around

Spider monkeys Willie and Bonnie bonded instantly. After each suffered the loss of a cage mate, both monkeys needed a new friend. Willie moved to Sarasota Jungle Gardens from Gatorama, in Palmdale.

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  • News
New business owners and service providers are offered a one-time opportunity to receive a complimentary news release from the city announcing their newly opened business.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 10, 2012
New business comes to Sarasota

The city of Sarasota has welcomed a company called Southwest Solutions to Fruitville Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Newlyweds Judith Glickman and Leonard Lauder. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • January 13, 2015
Sarasota on the social map

The New York Social Diary discovers Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The children's artwork was on display throughout the pavilion.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 21, 2017
Butterfly garden takes root in Gillespie Park

The Gillespie Park neighborhood begins latest park project.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The first set of conceptual designs for the new Gulf Gate Public Library includes a drive-thru book-return lane. Courtesy of Harvard Jolly Inc.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 31, 2012
FULL STORY: Architects reveal design for new library

Harvard Jolly Inc. unveiled conceptual renderings of the new Gulf Gate Library Thursday, May 24.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Sean Roth |
  • January 3, 2010
TOP STORY, NOV.: TideWell expands in Ranch

The Sarasota-based non-profit purchased the 36,652-square-foot building for $6.55 million.

  • East County
  • News
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