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Naara Silva, Savannah Roberts and T.J. Besterman are in first grade.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 29, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Football Frenzy

Children at the Tabernacle Christian School dressed in their favorite team's garb and headed to a grassy field Jan. 30 for the school's annual Football Frenzy and Bible Trivia event.

  • East County
  • News
Eddie McKeithen hopes the public gets educated about native trees at The Native Plant Show Oct. 18-19 at the Bradenton Area Convention Center.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 19, 2018
Myakka City growers have their passion rooted in native plants

Myakka City tree growers have their passion rooted in native plants

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 6, 2013
Candidates campaign for sign answers

Gene Jaleski and Larry Grossman say more than 10 of their campaign signs have gone missing.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The tentative budget for fiscal year 2017 shows plans to construct a permanent restroom at Bay Island Park.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 17, 2016
County plans bathrooms for Siesta Key park

The tentative budget for fiscal year 2017 shows the addition of restrooms to Nora Patterson Bay Island Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
TWIS - sartq group
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • August 14, 2015
SARTQ returns to SRQ

SARTQ returns to SRQ

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 8, 2020
Oyster Bay Landings home sells for $4.29 million

Sarasota-area residential real estate transactions for Oct. 26-30.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Angela Massaro-Fain, Roxanne Sima, Graceann Frederico and Terri Stern show off the donated purses that will be offered at Designer Bag Bingo.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 16, 2019
Lakewood Ranch's Sisterhood for Good puts charity in the handbag

Lakewood Ranch's Sisterhood for Good puts charity in the handbag at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing fundraiser.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 19, 2015
WEEKEND BEST BET: Community Haven 60th Anniversary Luncheon

To celebrate 60 years of service, Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities will host its 60th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 21, at 4405 Desoto Road, Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 15, 2009
Longboat chief hires new officers

Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle announces two new police hires and says one more is on the way.

  • Longboat Key
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Hosts Ron and Rita Greenbaum
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 26, 2019
Asolo Repertory Theatre shares new season with donors

The Major Donor Season Announcement Party was held March 25 at the Greenbaum's home.

  • Black Tie
Glenna Goodacre sits in her studio. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 7, 2020
Sarasota community remembers life of sculptor Glenna Goodacre

Goodacre, who has three sculptures in Sarasota, died at the age of 80.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Clyde Chapelle struts down the runway at last year's Taste of the Keys and Fashion Show. File photos
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 6, 2015
Seasonal peek

As the streets, stores and restaurants get more crowded and calendars get fuller, it's clear: Peak season is here. Here are 10 can't-miss events on our radar for the 2015 peak season months of January through April.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jennifer “Lacy” Mitchell sends her daughter Callie to daycare at Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota while she works at the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
  • By Brynn Mechem and Harry Sayer I Staff writer and Black Tie Editor |
  • April 16, 2020
Sarasota businesses band together to help first responders

Organizations like Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and Starfish Academy offer free childcare and hotel stays for those on the front lines.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Senior safety Matt Garcia is a steadying presence in the secondary.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 8, 2019
Riverview High football season preview

The Riverview High Rams and football coach Josh Smithers have high expectations after a historic playoff run.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2012
Obituary: Stuart McNaught Dalgleish

Stuart McNaught Dalgleish, 79, of Longboat Key, died Sept. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sandi Dietrich and Kiley Eastman Riccardi of Michael Saunders & Company at last year's expo.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 12, 2018
East Meets West celebrates 10th year

The annual networking event put on by the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce and the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance will take place on Sept. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2010
Cops Corner

July 3 "Sound Swimming" 12:54 a.m. -- Noise Disturbance. Police responded to a home after receiving a complaint of loud kids playing in the pool. The swimmers were asked to take the party inside, and they agreed to do so.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Eduardo Anaya |
  • November 8, 2012
PREEN & CHIC introduces Clean & Well Lit

PREEN & CHIC introduces Clean & Well Lit

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 10, 2015
Concession navigates helistop placement

Concession Golf Club hopes a change in a proposed helistop location will be a good compromise.

  • East County
  • News
A town boat and team of workers was used in canals to remove dead sea life.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 20, 2019
Red tide report spells out town's response

93 tons were collected, costing the town about $59,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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