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  • By Amanda Landesberg |
  • August 1, 2012
Getting to Know: Art in the Park

Getting to Know: Art in the Park

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 11, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, July 12

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment calendar events taking place this week in Sarasota County.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 20, 2009
St. Martha's students arrange awareness event

About 450 students at St. Martha's Catholic School dressed in varying shades of pink Tuesday, Oct. 20, to raise awareness for breast cancer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota High baseball team vied for the programs ninth state title during the Class 7A state tournament May 20 and May 21.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 30, 2015
Sarasota: Top 5 Teams of 2015

Sarasota: Top 5 Teams of 2015

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Ozanda Gray, vocalist
  • By Dora Walters |
  • January 26, 2011
Jazz concert starts off on right note

An interactive concert Jan. 26 opened the Longboat Key Center for the Arts' "Sounds of Music" concert series with an enthusiastic crowd. Vocalist Ozanda Gray got the audience singing along with him with "Ain't Misbehavin.'" Bass player John Lamb got lots of audience participation with "Bye, Bye, Blackbird." And a piano solo by Michael Royal drew tons of applause, as did Scott Blum's drum solo.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Libby Edwards. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 14, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 06.14.17

East County High 5 Moments: 06.14.17

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • July 6, 2015
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens host 4th of July Family Bash

Food and fun were in plenty supply as Sarasota families spent all afternoon waiting for the 4th of July fireworks

  • Arts + Culture
The St. Armands Circle parking meters are installed and ready for activation in late January or early February.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 10, 2019
City, St. Armands leaders sort out paid parking plans

Officials and merchants are working to address lingering concerns about the imminent activation of parking meters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 4, 2015
Katty Kay talks Netanyahu speech, women in journalism in Sarasota visit

BBC World News America anchor Katty Kay and author and activist Ayaan Hirsi Ali spoke in Sarasota Wednesday during the latest installment of the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The former mayors gathered for an event at the Federal Building Thursday morning.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 17, 2015
Former mayors rally against partisanship in city election

At an event Thursday, 10 former Sarasota mayors spoke in support of two sitting City Commissioners and against the intrusion of political parties into the nonpartisan commission race.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo. Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner will open the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall 2016 Lecture Series.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 17, 2015
Former Disney CEO to kick off 2016 Town Hall series

Michael Eisner will replace former President of Israel Shimon Peres as opener for RCLA Town Hall lecture series.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cade Strom passes the volleyball to his dad, Kyle.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • July 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Dig the Beach

Siesta Key Beach transformed into a volleyball haven for the 2014 Dig the Beach Volleyball Series Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13. Professional and amateur volleyball players ages 10 years and up will compete in the day two-day tournament.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 24, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 2.25.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2013
Meals on Wheels PLUS seeks donations, volunteers

Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee, which runs Manatee County's food bank, is seeking yarn donations. Volunteers use the yarn to crochet or knit blankets and slippers for needy seniors. Donations can be dropped off at 811 23rd Ave. E., Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jim and Amanda Baar and Mary Jo Baar (not pictured) hike a 14-mile trail near Gainesville to prepare for the 28.3-mile hike they’ll complete next month in South Carolina. Courtesy photo
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 15, 2015
Family puts best feet forward for 28.3-mile hike

The Baars will hike 10 hours on a trail to raise money for cancer research for two reasons: Joey and Matthew.

  • East County
  • News
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 30, 2012
May 30: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Braden River senior Ryan Walker won the Class 3A state title in the 100-yard breaststroke Nov. 14.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 24, 2015
The perfect time to improve

Pirates' first state swim champ looks toward higher goals.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Hob Nob

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Hob Nob

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 7, 2010
Brown responds to IPOC president

IPOC President Bob White e-mails his thoughts; Vice Mayor Jim Brown replies.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 28, 2017
Sarasota man arrested in two hit-and-run crashes

FHP files multiple charges against man they say was at the wheel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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