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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 7, 2017
Junior League of Sarasota looks back on 60 years of service

The philanthropic women’s organization celebrated its 60th Anniversary on April 6 at The Francis.

  • Black Tie
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 11, 2015
Watercolor group paints with all the colors of their whim

Members of the Watercolor group at St. Boniface meet for a free painting session every Thursday morning.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 4, 2016
Bashaw Elementary's new addition equals fewer portables

The Manatee County School Board approves $14.7 million upgrade for Bashaw Elementary.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 9, 2014
County installs four-way stop at busy intersection

Manatee County officials hope a simple solution will fix a growing traffic problem.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 25, 2013
MOMENTS IN TIME

The Observer takes a look back at this week in Sarasota's history.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 25, 2013
SCHOOL BOARD BULLETIN

Pint-sized pioneers; Community cleanup; Little Einsteins; Painting positivity

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 26, 2013
Library members check out new digital options

Sarasota County staff taught Longboat Library volunteers the basics of accessing materials through iPads, Kindles and other technologies.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 13, 2024
Women's Golf Association of Longboat Key celebrates the holidays

From the Grinch to Dolly Parton, the Eighteen Holers and the Key Niners dressed up for their annual holiday lunch and golf tournament.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2025
St. Armands speed humps will be replaced with permanent speed tables

Work to replace the modular speed humps at St. Armands Circle with asphalt speed tables will begin mid-January.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 14, 2021
After 40 years on St. Armands Circle, Toni's Too is still a constant in a changing world

European Alterations by Toni and Toni’s Too is on its third location, but loyal customers have followed at every turn.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 24, 2022
The Twig of Bradenton displays the compassion of area nonprofits

The Twig and The Lake Club Women’s Giving Circle combine to benefit foster children.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • June 24, 2010
MY VIEW: Impervious to common sense

The decision to spend $250,000 extra on paver sidewalks in a rural area is to save us from the environmental threat of ... a pond.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 30, 2010
TOP STORY, AUG.: Birthday Surprise

As ambulances sped toward their home at 1 a.m. Monday morning, Summerfield resident Brianne Walters delivered Lilyana Grace Walters into the arms of her husband, Jeff.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 22, 2010
Competitive gymnast tumbles into new role

After tearing her ACL and meniscus as a Level 9 gymnast, Gabi Palmeri now is a member of the Lakewood Ranch cheerleading squad.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 24, 2019
Cardinal Mooney volleyball finds its groove as playoffs intensify

The Cougars were in a rut, then they weren't. What changed? Even the team doesn't know for sure.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 15, 2017
Mustangs' slam-dunk talent on display

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • April 20, 2017
Opsrey couple inherits French castle

Castle on a Hill

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 25, 2016
Family focus drives Rams into Final Four

After pulling out a victory in the regional finals, the Riverview boys basketball team is headed to Lakeland to play for a slot in the state finals.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • November 12, 2014
WELCOME BACK: St. Armands Events

The city crafted new regulations for events at St. Armands Circle Park after clashes between residents and art show organizers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 26, 2024
What drove Jewfish Key residents to petition for de-annexation?

A Jewfish Key homeowner provides some insight behind the homeowners association’s petition to leave the town of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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