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"It's the only thing I've ever known how to do (for a living)," says Bill Schustick. "I'm not a musician, I'm a troubadour."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 4, 2013
Spotlight: Bill Schustik is Sarasota's wayfaring stranger

Bill Schustik will perform a free Christmas-themed concert Dec. 11 as part of the Sarasota Concert Association's Munchtime Musicales series.

  • Arts + Culture
life-after-beth
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 8, 2014
Aubrey Plaza on becoming a zombie, evolving her craft and 'Life After Beth'

Aubrey Plaza on becoming a zombie, evolving her craft and 'Life After Beth'

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The flag at Bicentennial Park is back in its current location near Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 28, 2011
Flag's disappearance questioned

The town took down its flag in Bicentennial Park because of a sea turtle lighting ordinance issue but put it back last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Julie Aranibar views losing her board seat as a step backward. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 8, 2014
Election 2014: Julie Aranibar: Manatee School Board, District 5

The Manatee County School District incumbent believes stability is necessary as the district rebounds from a period of financial instability.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 9, 2011
Briefs

Briefs

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The Palmer-Honore Cottage on Siesta Key was owned by some of Sarasota County's most notable historic figures, including Bertha Potter Palmer.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 23, 2015
Siesta cottage earns historic recognition

The property belonged to Sarasota County namesakes, including Benjamin Stickney, Bertha Potter Palmer and Adrian Honore.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kimberly Garcia watched as an MTI dental assistant teaches the 7-year-old how to floss.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 31, 2012
MTI students provide free dental care for needy children

Siblings experience first major care from different sides of the chair.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • September 11, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Chart House

Chart House Restaurant shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Aiden Zengel, 9, as Superman, and Ethan Alexander, 3, as Clark Kent at last year's Fright Night.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 26, 2016
Your Calendar: Fright Night on St. Armands

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
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Hunter Reed.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 1, 2017
Lakewood Ranch senior wrestler has eyes on redemption

After falling ill just before the 2016 regionals, unable to cut weight, he is ready for another opportunity.

  • East County
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  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 28, 2013
Chapman leads contributions in most recent reporting period

Commission candidates can collect a maximum of $200 from an individual donor.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo Clare and Greta explore their new territory in the Islandside waters.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 19, 2014
Swan pairs enter same-sex territory

David Novak has matched two swan couples as part of a long-term plan to control the island's swan population.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cardinal Mooney graduates Hanna McMahon and Annie Montgomery will return home to compete in the 7th Annual Fiesta on Siesta April 8 through April 10. (courtesy Tim Britt)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 7, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Area players return home for seventh annual Fiesta on Siesta

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 7, 2010
Girl Scouts hold recruitment nights

The organization will hold Manatee County Troop Building Nights in the East County starting Sept. 8.

  • East County
  • Schools
Photographer Bruna Stude focuses on the plight of the shark and the ocean in her show at the Alfstad& Contemporary gallery.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 30, 2015
Bruna Stude: Ocean meets Art

The artist and photographer's new exhibit at the Alfstad& Contemporary gallery (running from Oct. 2-30) presents the fragile yet powerful nature of the ocean and the often misunderstood shark.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2014
News Briefs

APRIL FOOLS' - BRU adjusts watering rates, schedule; Special piranhas to populate local ponds; SMR to open road at a cost to drivers

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Erika Quartermaine, 35, of Sarasota, has been an assistant state attorney in the 12th Judicial Circuit Court since 2009.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • November 28, 2013
Sarasota native steps into county court

Gov. Rick Scott recently appointed Sarasota native and Pine View High School graduate Erika Quartermaine to serve as a judge on the Sarasota County Court.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Katie Vincent, 20, and Juliette Brault, 18, make their way down the course during the Canoe Kayak Canada Assessment Regatta March 30, at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 6, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Canada's top rowing athletes test skills at Benderson Park

  • East County
  • Sports
The new Siesta Key territory's adopted flag represents its independent spirit.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 3, 2014
Siesta Key votes to secede from Sarasota County

APRIL FOOLS' - Residents cited a litany of reasons for the move, including the Big Pass dredge, the outdoor display ban and new noise laws.

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