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Birkenstocks are the new "it" sandal
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • June 24, 2014
Hot Flash: The new "it" sandal

It is true. Ugly shoes are in.

  • Arts + Culture
The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee has received a cornerstone gift from Larry Greenspon that will be used for the redevelopment of its 32-acre campus on McIntosh Road in Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 4, 2024
Philanthropist donates $3.5M to Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee

Larry Greenspon's second major donation will help complete a recreational sports complex.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2010
Local yarn aids oil-spill relief efforts

Local knitting store A Good Yarn has introduced a new yarn color named after the shimmering Gulf.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Residents should continue to pay close attention to local news media for updates on the situation.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 25, 2012
Sarasota County Water Reclamation Facilities reaching treatment capacity

Residents are urged to reduce water usage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dr. Nell Potter, President Jane Watt, Ora Jean Henry, Toni Schemmel and Geri Sherot
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 19, 2019
Women make an impact on Sarasota

Impact 100 SRQ works towards their membership goal of 200 women.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tim Ortman and Library Foundation President Isabel Norton
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 3, 2019
Library foundation hosts an evening with Tim Ortman

More than 50 people attending the book signing and talk with Tim Ortman in the Harbourside Ballroom.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sasha Nir and Matthew Baker wave flags to celebrate Israel’s 65th birthday. Courtesy photo
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • May 9, 2013
SCHOOL BOARD

Students at The Gan School at Temple Sinai celebrated Israel's 65th birthday, which was April 16, by taking an imaginary plane ride to Israel.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2014
Side yard becomes private oasis

Spanish Main Yacht Club residents Jim and Phyllis McGuire decided to put their green thumbs to use this past winter by creating a small oasis in their side yard.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
J.R. Leach of Palm Aire removes a pair of carnival glass bowls from his display case at home. He is the vice-president of the Tampa Bay Carnival Glass Club.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 24, 2015
Heater: Collecting turns into his personal carnival

When I met Palm Aire's J.R. Leach, I thought he was going to be another in a long line of treasure hunters. He is the vice president of the Tampa Bay Carnival Glass Club so I couldn't wait to ask him about his biggest score.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 4, 2009
VFW picks poppies to celebrate veterans

Braden River Post 12055 will distribute the symbolic flowers at three local Publix locations on Nov. 7.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2011
Cops Corner

15500 block of Lemon Fish Drive. Burglary to a vehicle. Unknown person(s) entered into the victim's vehicle and removed a zippered pouch from a pocket on the driver's side door. The pouch contained about $12 in quarters and numerous identification type cards.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
McAllister planted a rooftop garden at the Flow Factory, his structure he hopes to use to promote healthy living.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 11, 2013
Q&A with Steve McAllister, community activist

Steve McAllister is a local artist, musician and activist, who always has his hands in one project or another.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2014
Letters to the Editor

The Observer's readers weigh in on local issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Amanda Sebastiano Braden River High senior Sam Woolf, 17, continues to perform locally to practice before his next appearance on "American Idol."
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 29, 2014
Musical performer is anything but idle

Braden River High senior Sam Woolf juggles friends, school and preparations for his next appearance on 'American Idol.'

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 19, 2022
Annexing Siesta: Who wins?

On the surface, it sure looks like the city of Sarasota would be a bigger beneficiary than Siesta Key taxpayers.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
It is recommended that fans purchase tickets online. Photo courtesy the Baltimore Orioles.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 18, 2017
Orioles spring training tickets on sale Jan. 21

It is recommended that fans purchase tickets online.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
If approved tonight, 32 armed security personnel — retired police officers and military veterans — will be stationed at area elementary schools.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 9, 2014
School District brings elementary security issue back to the table

At its meeting at 5:45 p.m. Sept. 9, the Manatee County School District will discuss and potentially vote on whether to bring security guards to 32 county elementary schools.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 21, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for June 23-29

Don't miss multiple theater production openings, or enjoy a benefit concert to help Ukrainian refugees.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The new 120,000-square-foot Sarasota County Administration Center will be next to Celery Fields in Fruitville Commons just east of I-75.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 30, 2023
Sarasota County breaks ground on new administration center

Staff is expected to vacate the current downtown headquarters and occupy the new building in late 2025.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The bridge was closed as crews microtunneled beneath the Hudson Bayou.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 14, 2017
Osprey Avenue bridge reopens to traffic

After nearly a yearlong closure associated with the Lift Station 87 project, the city will reopen the Osprey Avenue bridge to traffic this week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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