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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 10, 2017
Orphan Annie finds home at Nolan

Nolan Middle School students presented 'Annie Jr.'

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Bird Key home at 524 N. Spoonbill Drive recently sold for $1,412,500. Built in 1965, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,425 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.85 million in 2017.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 26, 2018
Bird Key home on Spoonbill Drive sells for $1,412,500

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 10-14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 22, 2020
Sarasota schools budget back on the path toward balance

Sarasota County Schools started the year with a projected deficit of $21.8 million. At the semester break, that's down to $18.3 million with more federal dollars on the way.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 21, 2013
Commissioners continue Ringling Walmart appeal hearing to Feb. 26

Paint chips, zoning and the definition of a 'department store' were the debate topics during the first round of the appeal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
ODA then-freshman Saraiah Walkes takes the stand to receive her three gold medals at the state track and field championships.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 27, 2017
Peak performances

A look at the top sports stories of 2017.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 28, 2016
Mote to release snook into Phillippi Creek

The release is part of Mote’s partnership with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and a Fisheries Conservation and Enhancement Initiative at Mote.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 25, 2019
Sarasota discuss solutions to duration, schedule of commission meetings

As their meetings can often go late into the night, city commissioners seek an alternative to their “marathon” meetings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Paul, Mark and Rob Caragiulo, owners of Owen's Fish Camp, look forward to the new opportunities a restaurant in Lakewood Ranch will bring for them and the community.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 19, 2020
Lakewood Ranch lands big Fish Camp

Lakewood Ranch's new Owen's Fish Camp to recapture atmosphere of Sarasota location

  • East County
  • News
Rollie Truelove looks to see where her shot lands.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 14, 2011
Palm-Aire tees off for breast health

More than 50 members of the Palm-Aire Nine Hole Women's Golf Association bundled up and hit the green for the association's Breast Health Day nine-hole tournament Jan. 13. Members enjoyed a luncheon before teeing off to benefit breast health. Following the tournament, participants enjoyed an ice cream social.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bob Leibold of Liebold Enterprises and Morgan Gerhart with the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • January 14, 2011
Chamber kicks off new year

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce scored a touchdown with their 2011 Annual Kick-Off Breakfast, held Friday, Jan. 14 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota. Chamber members donned football jerseys for the sports-themed event, where Chamber president, Steve Queior and Board of Directors Chairman, Rick Piccolo, gave attendees a play-by-play of the Chamber's upcoming season.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • May 7, 2014
Your Neighbor: Sue Reese

For the past 10 years, Sue Reese has hosted a program called 'Travel Talk' on a nonprofit TV station, Berks Community Television, near her hometown of Reading, Pa.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 20, 2013
Man arrested for car burglaries near Family Park

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested an 18-year-old man for burglaries in a neighborhood near Family Park at 10:10 p.m. last night.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Mustangs' state semifinal game against Oakleaf, originally scheduled for May 18, has been moved again, now to Wednesday at Historic Dodgertown. Photo by Kayleigh Omang.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 22, 2018
Lakewood Ranch High softball state semifinal delayed for third time

The game will now be played Wednesday in Vero Beach.

  • East County
  • Sports
Madison Binkley.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 26, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Madison Binkley

The Riverview junior talks beach volleyball vs. indoor volleyball and her favorite subject in school.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Hot Chicks Chili won first place two years ago and won best in show last year.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Fourth annual Chili Cook-Off

East County residents enjoyed an afternoon of food and fun during the fourth annual Chili Cook-Off Nov. 13 on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch. Guests sampled a variety of chili, as Manatee County Emergency Services battled for the title of the county's best chili. Those in attendance also enjoyed listening to the sounds of Paper Airplanes, got an up close look at several fire trucks and ambulances and climbed a rock wall, among other games and activities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 10, 2010
Couples make Public Tennis Center a success

The Mrachek and Schlorf families will be honored in a Longboat Key Public Tennis Center dedication ceremony Feb. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 3, 2018
The Classical Academy blossoms at gala

The fourth annual gala, which took place at Laurel Oak Country Club, benefits the school.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Clothing was a big part of the sale last year.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 28, 2018
Royal Rummage Sale returns to St. Mary

The early bird sale kicks off at noon on Friday, March 2 and continues at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 3 at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church, 4280 Gulf of Mexico Drive

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Larry Strasser
  • In Memoriam |
  • January 25, 2018
Tributes: Larry Strasser

Larry Strasser, of Bradenton, passed away on Jan. 17 with his devoted wife, Nancy, at his side.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 7, 2011
9/11: Timeline

The Observer recounts the events before and after Sept. 11, 2001, as they unfolded locally.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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