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Courtesy photo. Volunteers with the Rev. Fredrick A. Robinson
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2013
Day of Hope

The city of Sarasota recognized Church of the Redeemer for serving the community's homeless and at-risk children at its third annual Day of Hope, held in August.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A female bobcat sunbathes on the porch of a Siesta Key home Oct. 18. Courtesy of Barry Harris
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 25, 2012
Siesta resident spots bobcat, cubs

Barry and Julie Harris' house on Point of Rocks Road has attracted welcome visitors - a family of bobcats.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Gray
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 30, 2013
High 5

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 4, 2013
State report threatens school district recovery

The Manatee County School District could see as much as a $7.2 million reduction in its general fund balance as a consequence of a report from the state's Auditor General's Office the district released Tuesday night.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo. Brittany Wenger is a college student who plays Quidditch by day and is an obsessive cancer diagnostician by night.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 8, 2014
World changer

Time magazine recently included Brittany Wenger, an Out-of-Door Academy graduate and Duke freshman, on its '30 People Under 30 Changing the World' list.

  • East County
  • News
"Giselle" runs April 26 and 27. Photo by Frank Atura
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 17, 2019
The Sarasota Ballet's 'Giselle' showcases the company's development

The Sarasota Ballet’s take on ‘Giselle’ reveals some modern themes with a mature company.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 11, 2018
Designing Daughters host pre-gala pool party at Art Ovation

After rain showers that morning, the party was moved from rooftop to main level.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2014
Our View

A decision not to regret

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Contractors already have begun framing several apartment buildings and pouring slabs for other structures, such as this future parking garage.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 17, 2013
Ranch Lake Apartments construction begins

Ranch Lake Apartments, which now are under construction on 48 acres behind the State Road 70 Walmart, is under new ownership.

  • East County
  • News
Debbie Huckaby is starting up East County's first bird rescue — Birds of Paradise Sanctuary & Rescue. Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 20, 2015
New neighbors

Debbie Huckaby believes a move to East County will inspire residents to flock to her new Birds of Paradise Sanctuary.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • March 21, 2013
Share this! Sarasota and the sharing economy

Share this! Sarasota and the sharing economy

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 5, 2017
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church installs new pastor

The Rev. Kenneth Blyth was installed as the church's senior pastor on Nov. 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2010
Cops Corner

Jan. 31 Fruits of their labor 8:52 a.m. -- 5100 block of GMD. Suspicious Circumstance. A woman told police that during the past week, someone picked about 100 oranges and grapefruits from fruit trees on her property.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Mayor Jack Duncan discusses ways to implement a new Planning and Zoning Board later this month.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 5, 2015
Luckiest P&Z Board members could be niners

The Longboat Key Town Commission seeks strength through fewer board members, plus up to nine years in a board seat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 29, 2018
Boozed but not Confused: The ultimate Whiskey Obsession Festival guide

We’ve got the tips and tricks you need to make the most of your Whiskey Obsession Festival experience.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2009
Birth Announcements 08.27.09

The East County Observer would like to congratulate all the parents who celebrated recently the births of their new bundles of joy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The owners of Short Stop Market said the neighboring Woman'    s Exchange consignment store is purchasing the property.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 30, 2017
Short Stop Market to close

Owners of the Short Stop Market announced the Orange Avenue convenience store will close next month following the sale of the property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 23, 2018
Cops Corner: This bridge is not for jumping

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The children's artwork was on display throughout the pavilion.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 21, 2017
Butterfly garden takes root in Gillespie Park

The Gillespie Park neighborhood begins latest park project.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2011
Business Observer

Molly's Boutique earns gold retailer award; Robert Ricchini joins Studio Salon and Spa; Grapevine named top advertising agency

  • Sarasota
  • News
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