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New Siesta Key Club President, Douglas Griffin with Joe Sikora, Carolyn Kofler and Linda Prenosil
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiwanis Club of Siesta Key Reception

The Kiwanis Club of Siesta Key held an installation reception for new members and officers on Wednesday at Mattison's on Forty-One.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Victoria Jacobson, Gail Loefgren, Rick Bergere and Yvonne Schloss prepare for a day filled with tools and moving boxes as they work to create a welcoming chamber office.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • January 3, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Moving Day for the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce

On Friday, Jan. 3, the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce has made the move to their new location in the Centre Shops.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Todd Davison and Deidre Reigel
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • January 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Welcome Back Brunch

Longboat Island Chapel celebrated the new season with a Welcome Back Brunch for its congregation on Sunday, Jan. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 10, 2013
MONDAY NEWS MASHUP: Tropical Storm Humberto

Tropical Storm Humberto forms in Atlantic Ocean; Ringling Shopping Center owners sue city of Sarasota;Save Our Seabirds vindicated

  • Sarasota
  • News
Adriana Baez
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Students prepare for YAPG

Six Sarasota Cuban Ballet School students are preparing to head to the semifinals Youth America Grand Prix tournament in Atlanta this weekend. Stay tuned for more news.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 1, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 2

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2021
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.20.21

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Patti Smith sang and read from her poetry and shared remembrances of Robert Mapplethorpe during her February appearance. (Photo: Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • April 29, 2022
Selby Gardens tabs Patti Smith as Artist in Residence

Patti Smith was moved by the Selby Gardens exhibit featuring her relationship with Robert Mapplethorpe — so much so that she'll come back again and again.

  • Arts + Culture
Clyde Metcalf stepped down from the Sarasota High baseball program on Wednesday. Metcalf had been the team's coach since 1982. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 11, 2022
Clyde Metcalf steps down as Sarasota High baseball coach

Metcalf had been the Sailors bench boss since 1982.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
High school football roundup: Week nine
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 22, 2022
High school football roundup: Week nine

How did Sarasota-Bradenton area teams fare as the postseason creeps closer?

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 7, 2010
Larson, Pokoik speak to Village residents

Lynn Larson and Lee Pokoik are running for the District 1 seat of the Longboat Key Town Commission against incumbent Mayor Lee Rothenberg.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 14, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Charlie George

The Observer spotlights Manatee East catcher Charlie George.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 26, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Pure Blends Performance Nutrition

When you step into Pure Blends Performance Nutrition, you won't find a typical menu that lists a variety of smoothie flavors on the wall.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 30, 2010
Sea turtle hatchlings emerge in Venice

Mote Marine Sea Turtle Patrol spotted hatchlings making their way to sea June 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 30, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Sydney Cusick

The Observer spotlights WaveRunners swimmer Sydney Cusick.

  • East County
  • Sports
Senior running back McKenzie Hathaway rushed for two touchdowns.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 2, 2011
Mustangs gallop past Pirates

Behind the strength of its offensive line and the legs of McKenzie Hathaway and Andre Christiano, Lakewood Ranch defeated Braden River 28-18, marking the Mustangs second-consecutive win in the rivalry series.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 7, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Braden River senior Brianna Maxa
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 11, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Brianna Maxa

Braden River senior Brianna Maxa hit a RBI triple with two outs in the top of the 11th inning, propelling the Lady Pirates to a 1-0 victory over Barron Collier in the Class 4A-Region 3 finals May 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kinley Shea Hackman was born to Marcie and Jeff Hackman at 2:16 p.m., Jan. 7, 2011.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 23, 2011
Birth Announcements 02.24.11

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births. The East County Observer will publish birth announcements the last Wednesday of each month.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 5, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Good Samaritan on the way

  • East County
  • Opinion
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