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Results for: Swish App Referral Code "2zwvvag" Get 250Rs worth Of Credits

  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 8, 2021
Longboat Key commissioner George Spoll reflects on his tenure

George Spoll served on the Longboat Key Town Commission from 2005-2011, and then again from 2017-2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2009
Letters to the Editor

To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Sarasota Observer, 1517 State Street, Sarasota, 34236. The Sarasota Observer gives priority to letters of local interest and about local issues. The Observer will print all letters to the editor if it feels they are of general interest, but only if the letter is signed and the author's street address and phone number are given. The editor reserves the right to condense letters.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 13, 2010
District 1 candidate: Lee Pokoik

District 1 candidate Lee Pokoik believes commissioners can do more to plan the island's real-estate renovation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 28, 2010
Local medical professionals plan trip to Haiti

Dr. Steve Newman, of Sarasota Memorial Hospital, will bring relief to Haiti earthquake victims, along with other Sarasota medical professionals, in February.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2009
Letters to the Editor

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  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 14, 2009
Relay team runs into record books

The Lakewood Ranch High girls 3,200-meter relay team set a new school record of 10:00.51 at the Class 3A state track and field championships May 8 in Winter Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • July 14, 2010
How deconditioned readers can make exercise gains

It was a pleasure to visit my former homes in Michigan and New York City last month and spend time with friends of long duration, some of whom I had not seen for many years. But alas, I found that a couple of them were just plain out of shape. Souls that formerly radiated energy had lost their vibrancy.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 21, 2010
Expert Opinions

Two of Longboat's residents have expansive knowledge of oil drilling and oil-spill cleanup efforts. They have talked with town officials about what to expect if oil comes ashore.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 12, 2010
Musician, golf pro add star power to Payton event

Musician David Nail and golfer Victoria Tanco will be among those supporting The Payton Wright Foundation May 14.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • May 6, 2010
My View: White hoods put on law-abiders

In the eyes of some people, law-abiding citizens who think criminals should be punished are driven by racial hatred. The racism lies elsewhere.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 20, 2010
'Home on the Stage'

Ben Turoff explains why he prefers the 'folksier' Glenridge Performing Arts Center to the familiar lights of Sarasota's downtown-theater scene.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 1, 2012
Sara Sardelli: Turning Pointe

Sara Sardelli takes on a larger-than-life role as she dances her way into the upcoming season as the newest principal of Sarasota Ballet.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 18, 2012
Scene & Heard

RCAD grad animates monstrous project; Still talking about it ...; Sarasota Opera seeks volunteers; The write play will be chosen

  • Arts + Culture
  • By John Ewing |
  • July 25, 2012
Earthdance: an art, music and energy festival for world peace

Earthdance: an art, music and energy festival for world peace

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • July 5, 2012
SRQ Fashion Week shines spotlight on local designers

SRQ Fashion Week shines spotlight on local designers

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Dana Westmark and Donald Geikie |
  • May 11, 2012
Real Estate Deal of the Week: Bay Front Condos

Real Estate Deal of the Week: Bay Front Condos

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • May 8, 2012
"Hit So Hard" Screens at 2012 Harvey Milk Festival

"Hit So Hard" Screens at 2012 Harvey Milk Festival

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 14, 2012
Father's Day: Father Knows Best (VIDEO)

The holiday celebrating fathers and grandfathers everywhere is quickly approaching, and we could think of no other way to honor those special men in your lives than by bringing you The Observer's annual Father's Day Q&A featuring their adorable offspring.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 13, 2010
Dance Rebel

Choreographer Keren Shani-Lifrak creeps outside the realm of traditional dance. The Ringling International Arts Fest 'sprouts' a strange new performance.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 1, 2011
First-time filmmaker

One Sarasota resident is having a sidesplitting time producing a comedy, 'The Lon Chaney Thing.'

  • Arts + Culture
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