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Six-year-old Jake Schmidt and 5-year-old Zack Groth were excited to get the season underway.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Cal Ripken Little League Opening Day

Dozens of Little Leaguers hit the field for Cal Ripken Little League's Opening Day Feb. 26. Players, ranging in age from T-ball to Majors, competed throughout the day.

  • East County
  • Sports
Teresa and Albert Kimmel of Parkersburg, WV. enjoy themselves as they looked and around and took photos on Sunday, March 27 during the 74th Annual Sarasota Garden Club Flower Show.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 28, 2011
GALLERY: Sarasota Garden Club Flower Show

The Sarasota Garden Club held their 74th Annual Standard Flower Show on Saturday, March 26 and Sunday, March 27 at the Sarasota Garden Club facility. The theme this year was 'Let Freedom Ring'Âť.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 26, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from our archives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Silver Stars co-captain Melanie Hahn was excited to perform at this year's carnival.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • February 27, 2011
GALLERY: McNeal Winter Carnival

Despite its name, McNeal Elementary School's Winter Carnival felt more like a spring fling Feb. 26. Guests enjoyed carnival games and treats, a performance by the Lakewood Ranch High School Silver Stars and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cardinal Mooney’s Abby Goecker, No. 2, and Sarasota Christian’s Danielle Buncik, No. 6, both go after the ball.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Christian v. Cardinal Mooney

Sarasota Christian and Cardinal Mooney's girls soccer played one another Monday, Nov. 26, at Sarasota Christian. The final score was Sarasota Christian 0, Cardinal Mooney 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bill Earl, Steve Sutter and Steve Hall
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • April 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Gulf Coast CEO Forum Golf Outing

Forty-four members of the Gulf Coast CEO Forum got together for a golf outing Friday, April 26, on the Longboat Key Club and Resort's Harbourside Course.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Greg Courter and Sharna Rozin
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • August 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Summer's Last Hoorah

The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce celebrated the end of summer with its annual Summer's Last Hoorah Tuesday, Aug. 26, at Hooters. Members enjoyed chicken wings and drinks while networking.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kay and Keith Tschannen with Ginny Dreher and Ev Randlett
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • April 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church Farewell Party

Christ Church of Longboat Key invited its parishioners to a farewell party on Saturday, April 26. Attendees enjoyed homemade hors d'oeuvres and desserts as they said goodbye to friends until next season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Judy Fischer recently moved in to Rosedale and met a new friend, Judy Sanford, who has lived there since 1995.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Rosedale 20th Anniversary

Rosedale Golf and Country Club celebrated its 20th anniversary with a bevy of activities Oct. 24-27. On Oct. 26, residents participated in a boat regatta on the lake, feasted at a 'Hamburgers in Paradise'Âť cookout, watched fireworks and more.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Gator Club Halloween block party

PHOTO GALLERY: Gator Club Halloween block party

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Meghan Cox, Violet Light and Bridget Gallagher
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Phillippi Shores Jump Rope for Heart

Phillippi Shores Elementary held a jump rope fundraiser, Tuesday Nov. 26. Students jumped rope to help raise money for fourth grade teacher Lisa Edwing, who was recently diagnosed with cancer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2014
Our View

The duct tape rule

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 24, 2009
Statue supporters refuse to surrender

A Web site that promotes keeping the 'Unconditional Surrender' statue on the bayfront has generated more than 250 e-mails sent to city commissioners.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Blenker Boatworks and Marina of Bradenton worked  two days to raise the sunken sailboat. Note the inflated baldders that float the wreck. Courtesy photo
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 1, 2016
Longboat pays $5,200 to remove derelict sailboat

The Longboat Key Police Department has been in contact with the last listed owner who claims he sold the boat but has no paperwork proving it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A trolley service would supplement Sarasota County Area Transit service on Siesta Key.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 25, 2016
Siesta Key trolley slated for 2017

Sarasota County is accepting bids for a six-month trolley service, which would connect Siesta Key Village and Turtle Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
County health officials post signage at area beaches informing the public of the no swim advisory until testing shows acceptable bacteria levels in the water. Image courtesy Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 30, 2021
UPDATE: No swim advisory lifted at North Lido Beach

One day after issuing the advisory, county health officials said water quality tests showed normal levels of bacteria.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Siesta Beach is one of five Sarasota beaches for which the county has issues a no-swim advisory.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 29, 2016
County issues no-swim advisory for Sarasota beaches

Health officials believe elevated bacteria levels near Longboat Key, Siesta Key and Casey Key can be attributed to red tide.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Coon Key Bridge repairs will continue through this summer, though officials are hopeful the project may wrap up early.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 7, 2016
City reacts to Coon Key Bridge traffic concerns

With residents expressing consternation over traffic delays associated with ongoing repairs to the Coon Key Bridge, city and state officials are explaining the timing of the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 13, 2010
District considers policy change

The proposed policy would prevent Manatee teachers from posting negative comments about the district, students or employees on social-networking sites.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 10, 2011
County sticks by Tara land-use decision

Manatee County commissioners last week rejected a developer's request for $1.9 million for preventing it from developing the property.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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