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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 4.9.2015

Cops Corner: Sarasota 4.9.2015

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Photo by Amanda Sebastiano Marina Mercier shows off her brain-tumor-awareness bracelets. Individuals who purchase Team Marina T-shirts will receive a bracelet.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 30, 2014
Woman puts a new twist on fundraising

To help cover expenses for her brain surgery next month, Marina Mercier has launched a crowdfunding campaign.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 24, 2014
Center of attention: Mall at UTC

Mall at University Town Center officials are using the buzz the mall has generated in print and online stories to launch a large-scale media campaign before the mall opens its doors Oct. 16.

  • East County
  • News
Patti O'Berg and Allen Kretschmar in "Harvey." Courtesy.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • April 3, 2013
Theater Review: 'Harvey'

"Harvey" is probably best known as a 1950 film starring Jimmy Stewart and Josephine Hull. Mary Chase, who was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for drama as a result, wrote the play. The Players' production captures all the old-fashioned quaintness of a slower, simpler time.

  • Arts + Culture
Bob Ruff
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2021
Welcome Back: Remembering our Longboat friends

Longboat Key friends and neighbors we lost.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 23, 2018
Children First celebrates Jo Rutstein

Rutstein is a former board member for Children First, but she continues to support the organization. On her birthday, they gave back to her.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Juna Langeldyk, 5, enjoys the falling "snow" at Siesta Center during the 2010 Light Up the Village holiday festivities. File photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 23, 2011
Light Up the Village brings out families

The Village's biggest annual event kicks off the Siesta holiday season for children of all ages.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Fort Hamer Bridge will help give rowing exposure in Lakewood Ranch and the surrounding area, Trish Chastain said. Photo courtesy Manatee County.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 29, 2017
New bridge could attract area athletes to rowing

Shorter trip to Fort Hamer Park may make sense for Lakewood Ranch students.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photos by Nick Friedman Booker High School AP art teacher Jeffery Cornwell stand near Stafford’s winning work.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 10, 2017
The Art of Equality: Embracing Our Differences fills Sarasota bayfront with art

For student artist Carly Stafford, Embracing Our Differences is a chance to share her message about domestic violence.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2009
Welcome Back: The Best of Cops Corner

The best Cops Corner items of the summer.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Laila Ward, an eighth grader, and Mason Engelsberg show off the trophy they received for placing first in Challenging Technology Issues during the Technology Student Association state competition.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 11, 2020
Big effort for Mona Jain TSA in debut

Mona Jain's TSA club surpasses expectations in first year

  • East County
  • News
Town Manager Dave Bullock inspects two groins Dec. 17 that were installed last year to hold sand at the north end of the Island.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 13, 2016
Two beach projects permits down, one to go

Permits pave the way for New Pass and mid-Key beach projects in 2016. The town is still waiting on one last permit for a Longboat Pass project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kay Rowland
  • By Dora Walters |
  • November 26, 2010
Man on the street: Black Friday

We asked Longboaters whether they were planning on braving the crowds to shop on Black Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
As president of the Lakewood Ranch Garden Club, Greenbrook’s Lori Walker can be found sharing her ideas on-site with fellow club members.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 13, 2017
Lakewood Ranch's best clubs

Block Party and Club Day returns to Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
After restricting visitor access last month, Sarasota Memorial Hospital announced today plans to scale back surgical operations because of COVID-19. Image courtesy Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 17, 2020
Sarasota Memorial Hospital concerned about COVID-19 numbers

Because of a spike in cases, the hospital is planning to scale back its non-emergency surgical operations. Ten COVID-19 patients have died at SMH this month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
King Winkfield.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 26, 2020
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: King Winkfield

The Booker High senior talks his basketball origins and his movie-watching habits.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 1, 2013
Library to check out new model

Library board members hope to gain town and county funding by possibly dropping membership fees.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
When Epstein first got her board, she went paddleboarding almost every day.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • November 24, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Dawn Epstein

This week's featured athlete is Dawn Epstein, an avid stand-up paddleboarder who is happiest when she's out on the water.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The commission meeting will be held in the county's administrative building. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 27, 2020
Manatee commissioners talk about coronavirus emergency

Manatee County board also to discuss meeting schedule.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 17, 2022
Scholar in Residence talks Israel affairs, religious plurality at TBI

Israeli rabbi and lawyer Uri Regev spoke at the Temple Beth Israel weekend event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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