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  • In Memoriam |
  • September 8, 2020
Jayne Forstenzer

Jayne Forstenzer, 99, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2020, just two weeks after celebrating her 99th birthday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 21, 2020
Sarasota County can resume vacation rentals

A plan submitted to the state Monday was approved.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 17, 2019
Sarasota School Board rates Bowden as 'highly effective'

In its annual evaluation, the school board rated superintendent Todd Bowden as highly effective and awarded him a $5,000 bonus.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • September 24, 2019
WaterVentures makes a splash at Alta Vista

WaterVentures, a 53-foot mobile science lab, visited Alta Vista Elementary on Sept. 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 25, 2019
Oh, what a pickle

Longboat commissioners should not be so addlepated over giving up two tennis courts for six pickleball courts. Why do so few occasional tennis players deserve free tennis courts to begin with?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 2, 2017
Film review: 'Fanny's Journey'

"Fanny's Journey" is a testament to unchecked hate and the power of innocence.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • October 24, 2016
Film review: 'Harry and Snowman'

This engaging documentary tells the bond between a man and his horse.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 7, 2019
'On the Basis of Sex' is an inspiring biopic on an extraordinary woman

Director Mimi Leder's film takes a personal approach in detailing Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's first case before the U.S. Supreme Court.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 24, 2019
'Reversing Roe' emphasizes the importance and power of the Supreme Court

This year marks the 46th anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision to legalize abortion. This film explains how it happened.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jeffrey Silverstein, MD |
  • December 10, 2018
Knee Replacements: Fact Or Fiction?

Knee Replacements: Fact Or Fiction?

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  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 27, 2019
Workshop discussion leans toward paid parking

Residents from across the county turned out to voice their concerns and ideas on how to best approach the matter of parking and traffic on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • January 31, 2018
School board puts policies under review

Complaints policy among those under scrutiny this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 20, 2017
Award-winning author visits Carlos Haile Middle School

Sixth-grade students learn about writing and science from "Something Stinks!" author.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • November 10, 2017
Siesta Key Crystal Classic returns, this time with lights

The event is in its eighth year, and is changing things up by including a colored lights display around

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 14, 2016
Making an impact at Emma Booker

Suncoast Science Center partners with Emma Booker Elementary School for out-of-this-world experiment in learning.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2016
School Board — District 1: Edward Viltz

Viltz will face Gina Messenger in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 18, 2017
City Commission candidates discuss downtown at Tiger Bay

Topics at Monday’s candidate forum included growth, paid parking, local business, noise regulations and more.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 20, 2017
Pension issues raise questions about auditor

An audit of the city’s pension funds revealed more than $30 million in errors. Now, commissioners are concerned about how the money’s being managed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 17, 2015
County seeks funding for S.R. 70 program

Transportation officials hope to secure a $1 million grant for an adaptive signal control system on State Road 70.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 4, 2016
CPR session popularity climbs

More than 80 people attended free CPR training sessions Feb. 3 at the north fire station, prompting the Fire Rescue Department to consider more classes this season.

  • Longboat Key
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