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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 29, 2017
Arts converge at Sarasota Film Festival

For most of the year, Erin Murphy and Greg Bortnichak are on the road, touring with their band. But the most exciting 10 days of their year are offstage, working for the Sarasota Film Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 17, 2018
Longboat's outgoing public works director remembers 17-year tenure

Juan Florensa has had significant impact on Longboat Key in the nearly two decades that he lead the town's public works department.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 7, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Fruitville Elementary

Fruitville Elementary playwrights presented a collection of short plays called 'Writing from the Heart' Wednesday, April 7.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 23, 2014
Mustang Ashley Bongart makes debut as a pro

Lakewood Ranch High junior Ashley Bongart competed in the quarterfinals of the 2014 Sarasota Open April 17.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 2, 2014
Rock 'n' Role

Former teacher Jim Reese went from 'Schoolhouse Rock!' to 'Jailhouse Rock' to start a career as an Elvis impersonator.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 1, 2017
Where are they now?

Former Center for Building Hope workers find success in new endeavors.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 6, 2022
Kitty Michael International Invitational draws golfers to Longboat Key Club

More than 100 golfers played at the club from May 2-6 in the amateur tournament.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 19, 2017
Pirates, Mustangs set to renew rivalry Friday

Braden River has won three-straight games in the series.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 12, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Dec. 12

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Dec. 12

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 13, 2014
A Band of One: Lesa Silvermore finds freedom in playing solo

A Band of One: Lesa Silvermore finds freedom in playing solo

  • Arts + Culture
  • By James Peter |
  • September 23, 2023
Radio host told Sarasota he's a 9/11 hero. Was he really there?

The Observer found inconsistencies throughout radio personality "the Captain" Matt Bruce's story of 9/11 heroism, military service and record as a firefighter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 19, 2013
Booker athletes put new skills to the test

The Booker High School football team has been learning how to be a good player on and off the field this summer through the 2013 Summer Athletic Academic Enrichment and Life Skills Program.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • December 26, 2022
A special ovation for 'Legally Blonde' actor at Van Wezel

Lea Sevola will get a chance to spend holidays home with her family, and then she'll get right back on the stage for the touring production of "Legally Blonde."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 17, 2009
City makes garage concessions

Complaints about the exclusion of Sarasota companies from bidding on the Palm Avenue garage project prompted changes at City Hall.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2009
Cops Corner

A man parked his car in a public beach parking lot. He left it unlocked with a wallet and MP3 player inside. When he returned to the car, the items were no longer there.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 4, 2009
Capture the 'Spirit of America' in The Observer's photo contest

The Observer launches its 'Spirit of America' photo contest on YourObserver.com. The winning photo will be featured in its annual Fourth of July special section.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2010
News Briefs

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  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • February 2, 2011
Lizardi sentenced for 2010 burglaries

Former Lakewood Ranch/Braden River student Justin Lizardi must complete a rehabilitation program as part of his sentence.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 3, 2012
Harry's wines and dines with new tasting format

The new wine tasting format will offer a more intimate event, limited to about 100 people.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 14, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Blake Morrow

Sarasota Christian School freshman point guard Blake Morrow finished with 28 points, seven assists and six rebounds to lead the Blazers to a 71-56 victory over St. Petersburg Canterbury in the Class 2A-District 9 championship Feb. 8.

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