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Results for: Betterpic AI Promo Code AVA Get Up To 90% Off On All Plans

  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 11, 2012
Neighbors: Marie Garafano

This art teacher seeks the sublime in the ordinary when choosing her subjects for her paintings.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 26, 2011
Lakewood Rotary tips glass to charity

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch will host the 10th annual Suncoast Food & Wine Fest Nov. 12.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 6, 2011
News Briefs

County Commission to vote Oct. 25 on salaries; County beginning address verifications; Sarasota offers mobile health services

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 29, 2020
Detective named Longboat's Officer of the Year

Eric Smith has worked in law enforcement for 36 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 16, 2017
Sarasota County Schools announces Teacher of the Year finalists

School district staff joined Education Foundation representatives in surprising the three finalists at their schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • May 13, 2017
Braden River students turn the Ringling into a classroom

Teacher juggles fun, education during tour of The Ringling.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 1, 2015
A patriotic perspective

East County resident Mary Lou McFate shows patriotism every day, not just Independence Day.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2016
Longboat Key : Obituaries

Frederick Gentner and John "Jack" Nothacker died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Faith in humankind restored; What's a parade without a marching band?; Others worked to dig district out of hole

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • June 27, 2013
Sarasota sailing ladies represent Team USA

Louisa Nordstrom and Hallie Schiffman say sailing gives them independence and an educational experience.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rodger Skidmore |
  • September 26, 2013
My View: Common Core should be viewed as 'the floor'

Despite what some believe, states would have the right to amend and augment their version of Common Core. Florida should not defund it.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 17, 2013
Colony Association parts ways with developer

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association is mailing out ballots to unit owners next week to approve a settlement agreement and anticipates that a 75% majority vote of the owners will be approved in mid-November.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • January 7, 2022
After incorporation bill fails, Siesta Key speaks up through lawsuits

Incorporation of Siesta Key has been tabled for the next two years, but residents will continue to make their voices heard through lawsuits.

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  • News
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • July 15, 2024
Direct library funds to foster care children

A Longboat resident writes that libraries are redundant in 2024 thanks to technology.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • May 12, 2025
Despite rain showers, St. Mary celebrates May flowers

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church recognized member Paula Sharp at this year's May flower crowning on Mother's Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Copenhagen Imports |
  • November 25, 2024
Furnishing Hope: How Copenhagen Imports is Giving Back to the Homeless This Holiday Season

Copenhagen Imports, is continuing its commitment to support Sarasota's homeless community through its popular annual Stressless promotion.

  • Sarasota
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  • In Memoriam |
  • February 27, 2026
Peter Stanick

Internationally recognized pop artist Peter Stanick passed away on February 9, 2026, in Sarasota, Florida. He was 72.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
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