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  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 18, 2014
Rosedale promotes summer music series

It's no secret - Chuck Nehls loves opera music.

  • East County
  • News
Deb Herbert stands in front of a oil painting she did at MJ Ranch in Myakka City.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 19, 2020
Former Sarasota County Schools fine arts teacher excels in equine themed art

Former Sarasota County Schools fine arts teacher excels in equine themed art.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 25, 2022
Longboat Key Town Hall hosts art reception

About a dozen local artists have displayed their work in town hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 13, 2012
Neal re-opens River's Reach community

Neal Communities has re-opened its River's Reach community after closing home sales there in 2009.

  • East County
  • News
A development concept plan shows how Neal Communities plans to transform more than 500 acres of agricultural land east of I-75.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 3, 2017
Neal buys south Sarasota land for $20 million

Neal Communities will seek County Commission approval for up to 1,100 homes — including more affordable housing — east of I-75.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Two of the alleged incidents are still under investigation.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 14, 2014
Sheriff's Office investigates stabbing, homicide and an attempted robbery

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office reported multiple crimes occurred over the weekend.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Deputy Chief Sandi Drake, Operations Managers Kristen Fitzpatrick and Pam Jones, with Hunter. (Photo courtesy of Tina Adams)
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 19, 2022
Longboat Key Fire Department thanks Sarasota telecommunicators

For National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, Hunter the therapy dog visited the callers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Maureen Flaherty |
  • May 4, 2010
Former NFL player visits local 'homeless box retreat'

Former NFL player Todd Williams made a special appearance at a recent 'homeless box treat' hosted at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Community.

  • East County
  • News
Members of the Braden River High School football team heard a message of encouragement from former professional baseball player Darryl Strawberry around 3 p.m. today.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 14, 2011
Darryl Strawberry visits East County

Former professional baseball player Darryl Strawberry spoke to Braden River High School's football team today. He will speak this weekend at The Source Church.

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 5, 2018
Cold weather can't chill Music on Main

Hearty patrons enjoy Music on Main despite cold weather.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 24, 2018
Sarasota schools thank first responders

Students from Sarasota Military Academy and Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences presented gifts to local police officers and firefighters Jan. 24.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2015
Longboat Key photo contest winner: Oct. 29

Belinda Russell submitted this photo taken at the Longboat Key Club beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2015
Sarasota photo contest winner: Oct. 29

Patricia Orzechowski submitted this photo of a net being cast at sunset on Nokomis Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dave and Shannon Eakle join Mary and Al McNicola at the River Club's Rockin' Reindeer Ball Dec. 8 at University Park Country Club.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 9, 2024
Rockin' Reindeer Ball brings River Club residents together

The semi-formal event, held this year at University Park Country Club, is a purely social affair.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • June 23, 2025
Go Ahead and Do It: Myakka Elephant Ranch

Just a short drive from the everyday, you’ll find yourself face-to-trunk with one of the most unforgettable experiences in Florida.

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The 780 SRQ Condominiums rendering shows metal rails on balconies and also planned is aluminum screening on the parking structure.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 19, 2023
Fruitville Road condo plan meets metal roadblock

As the first condominium project under to the Rosemary District Overlay District, the developer and staff find themselves at odds over an exterior surface material restriction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joe Rassett, the general manager and chief operating officer of Palm Aire Country Club , said the multimillion renovation of the Champions Cours will be complete in mid-November.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 9, 2021
Links to the past at Palm Aire Country Club in Sarasota

Palm Aire's Champions Course renovation aims to restore its historical design in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
Lisa Schurr, co-founder and director of Support Our Schools, addresses the board, including members Tim Enos and Chair Karen Rose (pictured).
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 9, 2024
Sarasota School Board votes to reject new Title IX rules, risks federal funding

The resolution defines biological sex as "an immutable characteristic that cannot be changed, fluid, or altered,” and pledges to support for legal opposition to Title IX changes.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2011
News Briefs

Attempted kidnapping investigation still active; Registration open for communities workshop; County seeking volunteers for Public Lands Day event

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 24, 2011
Phoebe Yi introduces her culture to BRHS

Teacher Phoebe Yi, of China, is eager to teach students at Braden River High School her language and culture this year.

  • East County
  • News
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