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Marilyn and Irv Naiditch file photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 30, 2019
Irv Naiditch left legacy of hard work, giving back

Naiditch, 91, died Jan. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Revelers enjoy a past St. Patrick’s Day gathering at the Irish Rover in Gulf Gate. The pub closed in August 2011. File photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • March 15, 2012
St. Patrick's day parties expected in Siesta Village

Because the pub that hosted a community-wide St. Patrick's Day celebration in Gulf Gate closed in August, more revelers are expected in Siesta Village this year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Volunteers laid wreaths at the Sarasota National Cemetery.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • December 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY : Volunteers honor veterans with holiday wreaths at Sarasota National Cemetery

Volunteers and the Sarasota Military Academy laid holiday wreaths on all 5,170 graves Saturday, Dec. 15 at the Sarasota National Cemetery. Sarasota Military Academy students sold wreaths during the school year to raise money to buy enough wreaths for each grave. 'We all get to see our families for Christmas and these fallen heroes did more than we know,' said Sarasota Military Academy Sergeant Major Christopher Conlon. 'No fallen hero should go without a wreath on their headstone.' About 60 bikes from the Patriot Guard and other motorcycles escorted a semi truck with the wreaths into the cemetery.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 7, 2015
High five moments

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Ellwood N. “Woody” Schiffman, Merrill Preston, Gary Lacucci and Howard Cohen at last year's event.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 29, 2018
Longboat Key Rotary changes Veterans Day tradition

Instead of a parade, a special luncheon will be held in the Harbourside Ballroom of the Longboat Key Club on Nov. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 3, 2014
Primary election: How Longboat voted

The following are vote totals for Longboat Key in the Sarasota and Manatee County precincts for the Aug. 26 primary election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 9, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra announces concert lineup for 2019-2020 season

The orchestra will feature nine guest conductors and celebrate the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth.

  • Arts + Culture
This condominium at 1350 Main Residential has two bedrooms, two baths, one half-bath and 2,288 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.2 million. File photo
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 13, 2014
Condominium at 1350 Main sells for $1.2 million

A condominium in 1350 Main Residential tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Developers this month will ask the county to build up to 130 residential units and a large commercial center at the the site of what public officials have called the most beautiful land in Sarasota County.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 3, 2015
WHAT'S HAPPENING | Week of Sept. 3

Check out a rundown of the week's news.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo. Kim and Tim Weeks
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 3, 2015
A purrfect union

Recently married couple met while working at Cat Depot and Sarasota Police Department swears in holiday help.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
In another split decision, the City Commission affirmed its decision to keep Lido Beach closed until at least next week.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 13, 2020
City stands behind decision to keep Lido Beach closed

Despite appeals from St. Armands Circle businesses, city leaders won't reopen the beach until next week at the earliest.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Republican incumbents in both races hope to ward off challengers for spots on the Sarasota County Hospital Board
  • By David Conway |
  • August 18, 2016
CANDIDATE PROFILES: Sarasota County Hospital Board, Seats 1 and 3

In the upcoming Aug. 30 primary, five Republican candidates are competing for a spot in two general election races.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Charter Review Board — District 2: Donna Barcomb

Barcomb will face Robert Neff and Karen Collins-Fleming in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 27, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 11.28.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 20, 2013
Sarasota Christian sweeps Booker

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team defeated Booker 25-6, 25-21, 25-14 Sept. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Police Chief Pete Cumming (left) and Fire Chief Paul Dezzi (right) pose for a photo together.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 25, 2020
So long, Chief!

Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming is set to retire in October after a 40-year career in law enforcement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
16 — The number of teams, including Sarasota, Riverview and Cardinal Mooney, that will be playing in the annual Sarasota Baseball Classic March 25 through March 28.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 7, 2013
JUST THE STATS

28 - The number of points sophomore Camille Giardina scored to lead the Cardinal Mooney High girls basketball team to its second-consecutive Class 3A-District 10 championship Feb. 1.

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  • Neighbors
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 7, 2012
News Briefs

Chamber hopes poker night draws a full house

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Susan Ford, President of Sarasota British Club, presents check to Sharon Leber, founder of Hope in a Backpack.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 26, 2012
Rummage sale supports charity

Members of the Sarasota British Club held a Jumble/Rummage Sale at the Sarasota Center of Light Church to help raise money for the charity Hope in a Backpack.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jeffery Kin and Michelle Bianchi of The Players Centre for Performing Arts are all smiles after a $1 million gift toward their new complex in Waterside at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 9, 2017
Players Centre gets $1 million gift toward Lakewood Ranch theater complex

Muriel O'Neil Fund of the Performing Arts gives $1 million toward the Players' move to its Waterside at Lakewood Ranch complex.

  • East County
  • News
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