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Melissa Smith came to the Brides Across America Event with her fiancé Eric Irwin. Irwin has done four tours, three in Afghanistan and one in Iraq.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Brides Across America

Sarasota Brides and Formalwear gave away 12 dresses at Brides Across America Monday, July 15, a nationwide charity that provided free wedding gowns to military brides. To qualify, brides must be engaged and on active duty in the military or have a fiance who is on active duty in the military. The bride or their fiance had to have been deployed in the last five years to Iraq, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Libya, Qatar, Kuwait, Korea or Japan. This was the second year Sarasota Brides and Formalwear put on the event and they will do so again next year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Honoree Doreen and Dean Sutherland. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • March 30, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 03.31.16

Sarasota Opera's Verdi Cycle comes to an end, NeuroChallenge Foundation honors Doreen Sutherland and Kelly Lavin and more...

  • Black Tie
Potential homeowners check out a model in the Lake Club's Lake View Estates neighborhood.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 14, 2018
Take a ride on Lakewood Ranch's bullish bus

Columnist Jay Heater takes a tour of Lakewood Ranch and finds it is going full speed ahead in the home sales market.

  • East County
  • Opinion
East County sports roundup: 03.15.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 15, 2017
East County sports roundup: 03.15.17

East County sports roundup: 03.15.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Arbomar is located at 4485 Gulf of Mexico Drive and has 31 units. Photo by Caleb Motsinger.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 6, 2014
Arbomar owner seeks further action

Pete DiNicola has filed an amended complaint and appealed to Gov. Rick Scott and the commission in his fight against the 31-unit condominium's board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sheriff Knight announces in an Aug. 1 press conference the success of a collaborative effort with area businesses to crack down on retail theft.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 18, 2014
Sheriff's Office reports falling crime rate

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office released its annual report Wednesday, highlighting agency milestones and achievements.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Christina Unkel worked the 2019 World Cup as Fox Sports' rules analyst.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 11, 2019
Sarasota referee talks working as TV rules analyst during World Cup telecasts

Sarasota referee Christina Unkel talks working as a Fox Sports TV rules analyst during the 2019 World Cup telecasts.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Finance Director Kelly Strickland discusses the 2019-20 proposed budget at a special City Commission meeting Tuesday.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 11, 2019
City budget prioritizes parks, police

Staff’s proposed $248.8 million budget for 2019-20 includes a flat operating millage rate, though a portion of property tax revenue could go to a new parks and recreation district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 14, 2017
MAP: Ahearn-Koch, Brody and Hyde head to runoff for commission seats

Jen Ahearn-Koch, Hagen Brody and Martin Hyde move on to a May 9 runoff election for two at-large seats on the Sarasota City Commission, after Tuesday’s election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Event organizer Candace Powell went by the nickname of "Candy" as a child, spurring the idea for the run's name.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 11, 2016
5K juggles fun, fundraising

Panther Ridge's Candace Powell believes every day is a chance to change the world.

  • East County
  • News
Sheila Connell says it's important to not get defeated.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 1, 2019
New Years resolutions can be hard to keep in Sarasota

Here's how to maintain your New Years resolution in a healthy way.

  • Health
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 10, 2013
Lady Thunder sweep Lady Seminoles

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated Southeast 25-19, 25-14, 25-20 Oct. 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
Chase Sharp.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 31, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Chase Sharp

The Lakewood Ranch linebacker talks his best piece of advice and his love of the game.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 21, 2011
State Street garage plan moves forward

The city of Sarasota will begin a two-phase plan to build a State Street parking garage that could be completed by October 2013.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 10, 2010
Jiggs Landing renovation on schedule

Manatee County will not be able to salvage a cabin from the site. Instead, it will build a replica that will be decorated by the Old Braden River Historical Society.

  • East County
  • News
Verina Baxter's "Big Red Tumkin" could be viewed as a huge picture frame for the Sarasota bayfront at sunset.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 16, 2011
HIGHLIGHTS: Sculpture unveiling takes place 'under azure skies'

The town has watched in anticipation as assorted cranes and other heavy equipment have hoisted into place the 10 large-scale sculptures that will adorn the Sarasota bayfront through May 15.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 10, 2009
Noise ordinance threatens Mattison's

An anonymous complaint forced Mattison's City Grille to stop its live music earlier than it has since it opened seven years ago.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jake Cullen caught a bass, a tilapia and a bluegill to win first place in the 5-8 age category.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • February 27, 2011
GALLERY: Youth Fishing Tournament

Dozens of East County anglers cast their lines into Summerfield Lake for the annual Youth Fishing Tournament Feb. 26. The event, organized by the Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corporation and led by the Anglers Club, gave children ages 5-15 a chance to catch a variety of fish throughout the morning.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota senior third baseman SarahBeth Wengerd was chosen to represent the West in the Florida High School Coaches Association 27th All-Star Softball Classic May 20-21.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 19, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.19.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.19.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The 2013 Longboat Key Turtle Watch poster offers guidelines for the six-month season.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 1, 2013
Turtle nesting season begins tomorrow

Beginning tomorrow, it's lights out for the sea turtles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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