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Carmen Wagner gathers sale items.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • March 17, 2011
Pineapple Antiques Show celebrates its 35th year

The 35th annual Pineapple Antiques Show takes place March 17 through March 19, at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 3, 2022
Fiorelli Winery and Vineyard in Bradenton celebrates reopening

Labor Day weekend celebration provides opportunity to see additions to East County winery.

  • East County
  • Business
Ailani Maximo, a rising eighth grader at R. Dan Nolan Middle School, is one of the 60 students selected to be a scholar in the Take Stock in Children Manatee program.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 14, 2021
Take Stock brings out Myakka City student's wealth of talent

Take Stock in Children Manatee invests its resources into Myakka City student.

  • East County
  • Schools
Tony Barrett (Courtesy photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 16, 2022
East Manatee Fire Rescue, Seat 3: Tony Barrett

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
Winners of the 2019 tournament's Division 1, Andy and Karen Adams, Sandra Weiss and Chris Wetzig.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 1, 2020
Observer Challenge still swinging after 20 years

The tennis tournament celebrates two decades in January.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Fifth graders Kailey Holdsworth, Sophia Ashley and Ava Bell have fun getting their hands dirty and are eager to plant their tomato plants.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 8, 2020
Lakewood Ranch students dig into EarthBox project

Lakewood Ranch students dig into EarthBox project in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Some of Brown's group stayed in a rental home, while he stayed on his boat. Photo courtesy of Jim Brown.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 6, 2020
Where's Jim? Longboat Key resident social distances on his boat

Jim Brown took a trip to Useppa Island, but he'll probably be staying in place for a while now.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The town of Longboat Key needs to paint its 1998Â Stewart & Stevenson M1078 before Fire Rescue Department personnel can use it.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 11, 2021
Longboat Key adds rough and ready high-water rescue truck

Military-style machine adds a new element to Longboat Fire Rescue's flood-response plans.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The hope is that a change in setbacks would pave the way for new types of businesses to eventually find a home in the “blighted” area near Siesta’s south bridge.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 4, 2018
Siesta setback debate narrows on south bridge area

Business owners say not much would change if the amendment passes, but they hope it will open new doors.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 2, 2011
Rowing regatta season kicks off

The Sarasota County Rowing Club will host the second annual Sarasota Invitational Rowing Regatta Feb. 26-27 at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
The 11.76-acre Mote SEA site set against the backdrop of Nathan Benderson Park. The $130 million aquarium will begin vertical construction in August with completion expected in 2024. (Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 21, 2022
Mote Science Education Aquarium will be built from the inside out

Manatees on the third floor and sharks in the hallway: The unique nature of the new $130 million Mote aquarium will require an extraordinary construction process, beginning in August.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2021
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.23.21

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 10, 2019
Child Protection Center hosts night in the gardens

Blue Ties & Butterflies was hosted April 10 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
  • By Design Works Design Staff |
  • March 8, 2021
Can a foolish fad cause design anxiety?

Can a foolish fad cause design anxiety?

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Sponsored Content
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 16, 2010
Commission agrees with code changes

The Town Commission agreed with code clarifications and changes suggested by the Longboat Key Club and Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 16, 2020
Sarasota philanthropy parents map out quarantine plans

Neuro Challenge shares the love, Sarasota parents prepare for family time, and more.

  • Black Tie
From left, Goodwill Veterans Services Coordinator Mike Marzella, Security Officer Steven Stouffer, Signal 88 franchisee Tim Robinson, Signal 88 Operations Manager Brian Hannon and Stouffer's counselor Edwin Robinson.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 15, 2017
Local businesses help give veterans a new purpose

Stephen Stouffer was homeless before Goodwill Veteran Services and a new career with Signal 88 Security helped turn his life around.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 16, 2021
East County weather page photo: September 16

Gordon Silver took a photo of this sandhill crane teaching her young colt to search for grubs along University Parkway in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 10, 2020
Temple Emanu-El hosts drive-in Sukkot celebration

The in-person event was held on Oct. 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rusty Chinnis's newly solar paneled roof. Photo courtesy of Rusty Chinnis.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • July 17, 2019
Longtime Village resident goes solar

Rusty Chinnis says the technology has come a long way.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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