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  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: All God's Children Preschool butterfly release day

A frenzy of children, who sported pipe cleaner antennae on their heads and paper wings on their backs, filled the playground of All God's Children Preschool April 23. The 11 students in Carol Beatty's VPK class said goodbye to their new friends - the butterflies they have had in their classroom and for which they have cared since the insects were caterpillars - during butterfly release day.

  • East County
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  • By Randi Donahue |
  • May 23, 2019
Try something more than just a simple bowl of ice cream this summer

Ice cream might be an iconic summer tradition, but to Floridians such refreshing indulgences are a year-round necessity. Good thing there are plenty of options.

  • LWR Life
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 16, 2021
Barancik Foundation grant helps pay for Longboat police project

Interim chief leads police department push to gain state accreditation, with financial help from group founded by Longboat Key couple killed in 2019 collision with officer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 21, 2019
Our Precious Freedoms: Alexander Figueroa

Army sergeant major and JROTC instructor helps young people understand their freedoms.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • June 23, 2016
Officials, residents talk Arlington Park improvements

With more than $2 million slated for investment in Arlington Park, the city is seeking citizen feedback on improvements — but how much is too much for nearby residents?

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 30, 2009
Our View

Rubio for U.S. Senate

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2015
OUR VIEW | You want affordable housing?

Like many relatively wealthy and desirable communities, Sarasota is not a place where affordable housing is easy to find. Of course, that depends on your definition of affordable.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 11, 2009
Mixon sweetens season with first fall fest

The event runs through Nov. 15 with different festivities each day.

  • East County
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  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • December 27, 2024
Braden River senior helps JROTC team have a shot at air rifle tournament

Rachel Walmsley is floating on air after winning her region's air rifle match.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 8, 2012
Sarasota Observer goes one-on-one with Globetrotters

During the Harlem Globetrotters' trip to Sarasota this week, the Sarasota Observer had the opportunity to go one-on-one with two players, Handles and Hops.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 8, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Mark Schlobach

Mark Schlobach plays golf, squash and tennis, but tennis is his favorite sport. He was born and raised in Hamburg, Germany, and came to the United States when he was 10 years old.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 17, 2012
FEB. 17: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

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  • By Roger Drouin |
  • September 28, 2012
City commissioners will discuss Chalk Festival, computer investigation

Commissioners will discuss a request to close Pineapple Avenue for 10 days for the Sarasota Chalk Festival. They will also hear an update report on a computer investigation.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 3, 2017
Report: Sarasota best place in Florida to call home

U.S. News & World Report has named Sarasota No. 21 on its ranking of best places to live in the U.S.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 6, 2015
Buyers flocking to downtown Sarasota development

Sansara developer Matt Kihnke said activity has ratcheted up over the last month for the $11 million Burns Square luxury condominium building.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • April 18, 2013
April 18: Daily Headlines Video

April 18: Daily Headlines Video

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 3, 2014
Southside students put their grammar skills to the test

Southside Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Taunya Fogleman transformed her classroom into an operating room March 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2025
Sarasota County Beach cleanup days set for six sites in May

Three beaches in south Sarasota and three in north Sarasota form the basis for the fifth annual Beach Blast Trifecta.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 9, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Playoff Bound

The Braden River High boys basketball team secured a spot in the regional tournament with a 62-40 victory over Charlotte in a Class 7A-District 11 semifinal Feb. 8. The top-seeded Pirates will play host to second-seeded Venice in the district championship game Feb. 10.

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