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  • In Memoriam |
  • April 8, 2019
Lynne Talbot Grimshaw

Lynne Talbot Grimshaw, 85, of Sara- sota, entered eternal life on March 26, in the loving care of her husband and family.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
An adult snowy plover and a chick.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 5, 2018
Protected baby birds hatch on Longboat Key beach

Two snowy plover chicks hatched on Whitney Beach April 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Max Drewett.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 25, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.25.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.25.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney senior and Gulf Coast Flames forward Connor Nicholson controls the puck during the Blue Line tournament in Orlando. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 24, 2019
Oh, captain: Cardinal Mooney senior helms three different teams

Cardinal Mooney senior Connor Nicholson leads two hockey teams in goals and anchors the Cougars boys soccer midfield

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
"Teresa (Stanley) sees things differently than a lot of people I've worked with," says WBTT Artistic Director Nate Jacobs. "She ran all over town breathing this vision into existence and now she's been to the mountaintop."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 7, 2011
Teresa Stanley: Off Broadway

Four years ago, Teresa Stanley left the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe to perform in 'The Color Purple' on Broadway. This winter she's back to perform with the company that launched her career.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2013
JUST THE STATS

0 - The number of matches The Out-of-Door Academy girls tennis team lost in its 7-0 victory over Riverview Feb. 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 18, 2013
Just the stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mari Gauff and Social Chair Patti Baer
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 16, 2017
Sutton Place welcomes seasonal residents back

The condominium complex held its first social event of the year Jan. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The team, Jaxson Bunes, Cassandra Atzrodt, Alana Kelly, Ahmad Ibsais and Alex Kumar earned third place overall at the competition.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • September 26, 2018
Formula for success in Manatee County

Local team places third overall at F1 in Schools World Championship.

  • East County
  • News
Tom Briggle, director of internet marketing; Mary Kay Ryan, director of customer care, Roger Pettingell; Stephanie Ruzgis, executive assistant; Saleemah Stanley, listing/marketing assistant. Courtesy photo.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 30, 2016
Pettingell’s sweet tradition continues

Real estate agent Roger Pettingell gave out 130 pies for Thanksgiving this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 7, 2013
Cougars roar into finals

The Cardinal Mooney High boys basketball team cruised to a 74-34 victory over St. Stephen's in the Class 3A-District 10 semifinals Feb. 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
Senior Madison Facciolla talks to volunteer George Kruse about possible insurance options.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 6, 2019
Lakewood Ranch High School students learn financial realities

Lakewood Ranch High School seniors get a glimpse into life as an adult through Big Bank Theory program

  • East County
  • News
East County sports roundup: 03.23.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 23, 2017
East County sports roundup: 03.23.17

East County sports roundup: 03.23.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Duo KVAS Volodymyr Kostenko, below, and Anton Savchenko, above, will perform in this year's circus. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 3, 2018
New year brings excitement to Lakewood Ranch area

Here's a list of must-attend events in 2018 in the Sarasota-Manatee area.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • February 12, 2017
Southside hosts colorful fundraiser

Students participated in the first Jog-a-thon Color Run to raise money for new astroturf for the athletic field.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • August 24, 2018
Fashion Forward: First date faux pas

Going on a first date? Malibu Fox helped style me and gave inside tips on what to wear (and what not to).

  • Black Tie
One area team clinches playoff berth, another falls from the undefeated ranks.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 9, 2017
East County football roundup: 10.09.17

One area team clinches playoff berth, another falls from the undefeated ranks.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • May 7, 2012
The 3rd Annual Harvey Milk Festival Offers Emerging Film, Music and Art

The 3rd Annual Harvey Milk Festival Offers Emerging Film, Music and Art

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Grant Coyle leads couples Ricardo Graziano and Victoria Hulland (right) and Ricardo Rhodes and Ellen Overstreet (center) in a passionate embrace.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 11, 2015
All About Ashton: Sarasota Ballet makes American dance history

Once considered untouchable, Sarasota Ballet revives ‘Marguerite and Armand.’

  • Arts + Culture
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