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  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 17, 2015
Alta Vista Elementary reports positive growth in summer education program

Administration presented an update to the Sarasota County School Board today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 19, 2013
Meet Gloria Musicae's new 'business-side guy'

Gloria Musicae's new executive director, Steven Klindt, has never seen the professional choral group perform in concert.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 26, 2013
Staycation destination: Longboat Key

There's no reason for the summertime blues on Longboat Key. Sure, the weather is hotter than hot, but the Key and its beaches, shops, restaurants and roads are yours to explore without the crowds.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Meals on Wheels Sarasota |
  • February 29, 2024
Delivering More Than a Meal

Each weekday morning, up to 40 volunteers arrive at the small facility, and within a couple of hours, 700 meals are being distributed throughout northern Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 7, 2026
Teen Court of Sarasota gives out record scholarship dollar amount

The organization issued $40,000 worth of scholarships to 20 students at its annual dinner March 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • January 28, 2022
Entertainment execs chat in front of Newsies panel

The Observer brought together four local arts and entertainment executives to discuss how their organizations have fared during the pandemic and beyond.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 23, 2022
Longboat leaders tout demand for continued education during school board visit

Funding for a library and community center has gained initial nods from the County Commission, but school district participation was sought as well.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • October 21, 2009
Black Tie & Tales

Read this week's social column, Black Tie & Tales, by Molly Schechter.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 14, 2010
Commission plans its vision

Organization representatives told the Town Commission at its goals-and-objectives meeting that they want the Vision Plan to be implemented.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 1, 2010
Gracious giveaway

First Church of the Nazarene instructed its congregation to take from the offering plate, instead of donating, and use it to do good.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • May 30, 2012
Aerobic grandma: Wellness never goes on vacation

Once upon a time, a beach vacation consisted primarily of soaking up the sun, catching up on reading and taking a Pina Colada off a tray.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jeffrey Weisman |
  • June 7, 2012
My View: Clearing the decks

Do little annoyances in your daily life bother you? They do me.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 26, 2020
Spring Sensations hits fashion runway in Sarasota

Sisterhood for Good lights up the fashion runway with its annual fundraiser in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Snider |
  • February 22, 2019
Call of the Future

The Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota adapted to attract new members while keeping its community service intact.

  • LWR Life
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 14, 2017
Bird-lovers feed their hobby through laws of attraction

East County residents share tips for attracting wildlife.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 12, 2015
Living the cowboy way

Buffalo Chip and Sixgun Sam may not star in any old Roy Rogers films, but they’re still the leaders of a modern-day cowboy gang.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 16, 2016
A Bite of History: Key Culinary Tours

Key Culinary Tours unlocks the rich history — and cuisine — of Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 24, 2013
NEW BEGINNINGS: Lakewood Ranch Baptist

Sarasota Baptist Church's Lakewood Ranch campus now has its own identity - Lakewood Ranch Baptist. The churches officially became separate entities July 1.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • May 8, 2013
Home of the Month: Classic on the Key

A Siesta Key home showcases the genius of architect Ralph Twitchell - half a century later.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 10, 2014
Pat Pettit: Shape shifter

Furniture maker Pat Pettit is turning her old wood scraps into art.

  • Arts + Culture
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