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Rebecca Tavill came dressed in a pirate costume and read “How I Became a Pirate”.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Phillippi Shores storybook and PJ night

Phillippi Shores held a storybook/PJ night, Thursday, April 26, inside the library.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Presenters Carolyn Landry, Winnie Dumbaugh, Laura Lattanzio and Judith Hart
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • January 26, 2011
Charitable organization celebrates 50 years

Chapter CE, the largest chapter of the Philanthropic Education Organization in Sarasota, celebrated its 50th anniversary Jan. 26 at Church of the Palms.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The cast reacts to the announcement made by the Herald, Jackson Helwege, that the Prince is giving a ball.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cinderella at Nolan Middle School

Students at Nolan Middle School performed the musical Cinderella Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27.

  • East County
  • Schools
Stephanie Call visits with her son, Brandon, 2.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Celebrating Diversity

After studying several cultures over the last month, children at Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch celebrated diversity with a special event Sept. 26.

  • East County
  • News
Angie Reed with her son Dylan
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • October 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch YMCA Fall Festival

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA held its annual Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 26.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The altar of Christ Church during the Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • November 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service

On Tuesday, Nov. 26, the 33rd annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service was held at the Christ Church of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Screenshot of www.scgov.net/transparency.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 13, 2012
Sarasota County launches transparency websites

As part of Sunshine week, Sarasota county has launched a financial transparency website and a public information website.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In August, DeMarcay developer Greg Kveton said he was confident his group would be able to obtain a building permit for the project.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 15, 2015
City issues building permit for DeMarcay project

On the last day before a 2006 site plan was set to expire, the city has issued a permit for a Palm Avenue high-rise development on the site of two historic buildings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2009
New school year prompts swine flu preparedness

As the new school year approaches, officials from the Manatee County Health Department, Manatee County School District and Manatee County Emergency Management officials have been working to prepare for what health officials may be the next wave of swine flu (H1N1).

  • East County
  • News
The park, which will sit at 7500 S.R. 64 E., will include 49 RV sites and a 1-acre lake when it opens this month.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 4, 2015
East County prepares for new RV park

A new RV park a mile east of Interstate 75 on State Road 64 East has plans for 108 sites and amenities such as a pool, recreation center and two lakes.

  • East County
  • News
The music at the Art Ovation rooftop bar has been the subject of several noise complaints, spurring city officials to take action in an effort to mitigate sound issues. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 18, 2021
Rooftop bar triggers noise concerns

Following complaints from residents, the city is investigating whether a bar at the Art Ovation hotel is operating in compliance with the zoning code.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 25, 2010
Key Club presents new drawings

On Thursday, Longboat Key Club and Resort officials presented drawings to Town Hall that showed the Islandside project's wellness center relocation and five new villa buildings on the north parcel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2014
News Briefs

DiSabatino, Aranibar seek re-election for county posts; LECOM unveils program

  • East County
  • News
Four suspects with potential ties to the burglary of six vehicles Sept. 26 were arrested by Longboat Key police officers just after midnight on Lyons Lane Sept. 30.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 1, 2015
Car theft suspects arrested after chase

A car, foot and swim chase on Longboat Key led to the arrest of four suspects on Longboat Key Sept. 30 linked to a string of auto burglary cases that occurred Sept. 26 on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The county will seek to adopt a new district map for commission elections by Dec. 31.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 28, 2021
New district maps coming for Sarasota County

Two years after a contentious redistricting effort, the County Commission agreed to redraw boundaries again to create a more balanced map for local elections.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 6, 2010
Key Club project contains fewer issues

Longboat Key Club Attorney John Patterson is hopeful the club's Islandside application has fewer issues and will move along more quickly at the Town Commission level.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mary and Lou Carey attended with Eileen Manghillis and Gail Landry.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Mixology Class

East County residents mixed up their evening with a bit of South American style June 26, at the Polo Grill and Bar's Mixology event.

  • East County
  • News
Alicia Stevens encourages everyone to press their hands together and try to balance.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • August 26, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Vinyasa & Vino

Over 25 people came out Friday, Aug. 26 to participate in Vinyasa & Vino at T. Georgiano's.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Anais Blake, Jamie Carter, Nancy Cole and Nadine Conte
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 27, 2010
Ballet birthday party a family affair

Sarasota Ballet celebrated its 20th birthday Sept. 26 at Payne Park with a pointe shoe cake, face painting and plenty of dancing.

  • Arts + Culture
Mary Grace Epps (as Penny Pingleton) and Jordan Bollinger (as Tracy Turnblad) watch their favorite show on television.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Hairspray Jr.

Campers in Lakewood Ranch High School's Acting Up Performing Arts Camp performed "Hairspray Jr." June 26.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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