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  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Celebration of Caregivers

JFCS celebrated Caregiver Month, Wednesday, Nov. 16, with the Celebration of Caregivers luncheon at the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Campus. The luncheon, which also included a large cake to serve the over 70 guests, honored the caregivers who participate in the different JFCS Caregiver programs. Kathleen Houseweart, Coordinator of SMH Memory Clinic and Manager of Geriatric Services, also gave a presentation to those who attended the luncheon about understanding and managing the stress that caregivers deal with on a daily basis.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 10, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Let Freedom Ring Courtyard Ceremony

Freedom Elementary School students, faculty and staff showed their patriotism during the school's annual Let Freedom Ring Courtyard Ceremony Nov. 10. During the event, Freedom recognized and thanked military veterans for their service, raising a flag in honor of each branch. Students also enjoyed singing songs and listing to guest speakers, including District 67 state Rep. Greg Steube.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 29, 2011
OBITUARY: Lois Rosenthal

Lois Rosenthal, 81, was a Longboat Key resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2011
Obituary: Hermine Silver

Hermine Silver, of Longboat Key and formerly of Franklin, Mich., died Oct. 7. She was 79.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • December 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church

The Knights of Columbus made sausage links, hash, blueberry and regular pancakes on Sunday, Dec. 2 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church for parish members. In addition to the pancakes the knights served juice, coffee, and donuts like they do every Sunday. The sweet smell of pancakes and syrup lured over 150 parish members to the breakfast after the church services.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2013
Obituary: Rebecca 'Becky' Joy Northington

Becky Joy Northington, 71, of Germantown, Tenn., and Longboat Key, died Feb. 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 3, 2013
Louies Modern and The Francis open to public

Libby's owners open the new Palm Avenue restaurant and banquet hall tonight

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2014
One day only

Giving Day returns to Sarasota Tuesday, May 6 and Wednesday, May 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Film Festival Opening Night Party

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Film Festival Opening Night Party

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2014
New face

Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota welcomes John Irvin as its new religious educator director.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Paul Chetlain

Paul Chetlain is responsible for the maintenance of Lakewood Ranch's ponds and landscaping. The Bradenton native is working to use innovative and green technologies to reduce or eliminate the battle between a pleasing landscape and a healthy one.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 8, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: It was lost, then it was found

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Guest Author |
  • March 11, 2019
Letters to the editor

Island residents sound off on key issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 16, 2016
Lynn Larson: Voice for change

Commissioner Lynn Larson reflects on her six years of service.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 24, 2014
School District's millage rate falls for the first time in three years

Although the Sarasota County School District's millage rate is proposed to be reduced this year, its revenues are still projected to increase because of rising property values.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 1, 2024
APRIL FOOL: Land swap a big deal for Manatee and Sarasota counties

Sarasota gets all of Longboat; Manatee captures Lakewood Ranch Southeast, Polo Club.

  • April Fools
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 31, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Devlin Loynd

The Lakewood Ranch High senior wrestler went 5-0 at the team's round robin meet Jan. 22.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 15, 2022
Despite nationwide supply chain shortages, Lakewood Ranch area businesses move forward

Local businesses are searching for answers during supply chain shortages.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2011
INCORPORATION Q&A: Incorporation Study Group

Proponents of the incorporation of Lakewood Ranch answer readers' questions.

  • East County
  • News
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