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Natalie Pernia, 16, and Lilli Carlton, an ODA sophomore, help each other through the adventure course at TreeUmph!.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • January 26, 2017
A higher purpose

ODA, VIP Academy students bond at TreeUmph! event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 30, 2013
Manatee County administrator to unveil 2014 budget today

Ed Hunzeker's $517 million budget, set to be presented to the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners at a workshop this afternoon, features lower property tax rates.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Melanie Mason |
  • May 30, 2013
Moments in time

According to an advertisement in the June 1, 1978, issue of the Pelican Press, Siesta Maintenance Painting offered full house painting for only $150.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 25, 2013
MOMENTS IN TIME

The Observer takes a look back at this week in Sarasota's history.

  • Sarasota
  • News
WWE stars Natalie Neidhart and Tyson Kidd hosted their wedding reception at Michael's On East. Photo copyright 2013 WWE.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 16, 2013
FRIDAY FIVE: Shows that showcased Sarasota

The World Wrestling Entertainment royalty who will be featured on E! this weekend aren't the first famous pair to bring the cameras of the small screen to Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Church of the Redeemer
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 11, 2024
Wine auction nets $88,000 for Church of the Redeemer

Proceeds of the auction of a wine collection donated by parishioner Hugh Culverhouse Jr. will help build a church in the Dominican Republic.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota historic board turns down developer's request to demolish the historic Mira Mar building. (Photo by Mark Gordon)
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 15, 2022
Sarasota building inspector calls for immediate safety measures at Mira Mar

The property inspection found "overall decline," and a local expert said the city is liable if the building collapses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The crew from Station 1 walk across the parking lot to grab some lunch. From left to right: Battalion Chief Craig Madsen and firefighters Adam Stem, Evan Berggren and Tyler Schuele.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 16, 2026
Braden River VFW dishes out thanks to East Manatee firefighters

VFW members brought lunch to the East Manatee Fire Rescue administration building, where they hold their monthly meeting.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rob Grant, left, and Nathan Wilson have led a coalition of Arlington Park residents who oppose plans for a high-density apartment project at 2750 Bahia Vista St. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • June 15, 2021
Arlington Park apartment plans resurface

The prospective developer of the site at 2750 Bahia Vista St. now hopes to build between 250 and 280 apartments on the site, a proposal that continues to draw resident opposition.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 20, 2009
Pirates set sail under new coach

Braden River High offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Ed Volz was named the Pirates' interim head coach April 30 after the resignation of Josh Hunter.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 3, 2014
Backstage Pass: Heidi Taylor's mission - to preserve and protect

Go behind the scenes with the woman who has seen the country's finest museum loading docks.

  • Arts + Culture
Donna Dunio said everyone is born with a different nature, and hers has been to be on duty. But now, she'         s entering retirement looking forward to learning more about herself and her family.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 19, 2017
Dunio leaves legacy with Aging in Paradise as she retires

Dunio's final day as the executive director of Aging in Paradise was April 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Al Arbour at a press conference in 2007 following his 1500th game coached for the New York Islanders. At the game, a banner with the number 1,500 was raised in the Nassau Coliseum.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • September 2, 2015
Al Arbour: A champion on and off the rink

Al Arbour, 82, who won eight Stanley Cups as an NHL player and coach, died Aug. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 17, 2020
Urbanite Theatre enlists five new playwrights

Five new playwrights of color have been commissioned for Urbanite Theater.

  • Arts + Culture
An arts consultant has reiterated its belief that the current Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall can not adequately serve as a long-term venue.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 12, 2018
Bayfront planners ponder future of Van Wezel

As The Bay Sarasota considers a new bayfront performing arts hall, the group also wants to honor the legacy of the existing Van Wezel building — but how?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 28, 2010
Vaught memorial service to take place Saturday

A memorial service for Susan 'Susie' Vaught will take place Saturday, Jan. 30, at Longboat Island Chapel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 7, 2009
Pirates kicker scores at National Kicking Combine Series

Braden River High kicker Kadin Kerns took home top honors in kickoffs at at the National Kicking Combine Series Regional Competition June 27 in Tampa.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2011
Sarasota Sluggers team places fifth in statewide tournament

The Sarasota Cal Ripken 2011 8U Rookie "A" Team - Sarasota Sluggers - has placed fifth in the state of Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Workers are digging the holes where the parking meters will be placed.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 12, 2011
Meters to be installed by end of the month

Crews are conducting prep work this week for meter placement, which is scheduled to begin before the end of April.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 12, 2012
McNeal students compete in contest

McNeal Elementary School students wowed judges with their speech-giving talents, as student competed in the school's ninth annual 4-H Tropicana Speech Contest March 30.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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