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Patrick Skladanowski. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 17, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 11.17.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 11.17.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Each patient enrolled in Tidewell'          s Music and Memory program receives a custom playlist curated by volunteers.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • February 2, 2017
Local hospice strikes a chord with music program

In the midst of crippling memory loss, a local hospice finds hope in the high notes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Carolyn Bistline submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lido Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 21, 2011
Weekly Winner: Family Time

Carolyn Bistline submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lido Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jim and Linda Lingley, who were accompanied by Ruby, voted at Precinct 209. The couple said they are glad the election is nearly over.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 8, 2016
Sarasota County sets early voting record

More than 79,000 local voters sent their ballots in through the mail or voted early. But voters who have hit the polls today are relieved for the election to end.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 28, 2009
Our View

Two humble leaders

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Debbie Snow submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2011
Weekly Winner: Waiting Patiently

Debbie Snow submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy Sarasota County Emergency Management
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 8, 2014
Storms on the way

A line of storms following a passing cold front will bring heavy rain to the area Tuesday.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Meals on Wheels PLUS CEO Maribeth Phillips hopes the new center will raise awareness about the organization. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 17, 2015
Adult day center opens in East County

Meals on Wheels PLUS hopes the new location also will raise awareness about the nonprofit and its other programs.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 3, 2017
Cops Corner: Found 'body' discovered to be a doll

A round up of this week's most interesting police reports from Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 6, 2013
Town Commission approves police contract

Commissioner Jack Duncan called the town manager's effort to freeze the town's three pension plans 'a huge burden that's being lifted' that stops 'the hemorrhaging.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo by Gary Sweetman
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 1, 2017
Theater review: 'The Originalist'

“The Originalist” makes a case for logic, precedent and respect at The Asolo Rep.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 6, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A group assembled near sunset Tuesday at Indian Beach Park. The city has prohibited social gatherings of more than 10 people, but some officials think further regulations are necessary to limit the spread of COVID-19.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 1, 2020
Statewide shutdown brings end to Sarasota stay-at-home debate

Local officials have expressed different perspectives on what measures are appropriate to limit the spread of COVID-19 in the community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
LaDazhia Williams.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 18, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 01.18.17

East County High 5 Moments: 01.18.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Kimberly Bleach, Jane Hutchins, Shelia Gleason and Stephanie Feltz are all involved with SYC Cares. This summer, they will work on drafting a grants policy.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 20, 2018
Sarasota Yacht Club forms philanthropic organization

SYC Cares is working to put club members’ philanthropic passions under one umbrella.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Run for the Girls — Girls Inc. 5k serves as the annual graduation event for girls in third- through eighth-grades who participate in the Girls on the Run program.
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • May 6, 2014
Run for the Girls - Girls Inc. 5k rescheduled for Saturday

Girls Inc. has rescheduled Run for the Girls 5k for 8 a.m., Saturday, May 10, at Lakewood Ranch High School.

  • East County
  • Sports
AJ Caldwell and the Rams are ranked fourth in Class 9A in a new poll.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 17, 2017
Riverview boys basketball ranked top-5 in new state poll

The Rams are 8-3 on the season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Courtesy photo
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 5, 2017
An abundance of fitness classes for 2017

Fit, fitter, fittest: A record number of fitness classes are available

  • Health
Former NSA employee Joseph Harb. Jr., has written his first book, a "challenging spy hunt."
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 26, 2017
Former NSA executive becomes author in Lakewood Ranch

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Chris Gatti took this picture Nov. 4, at Point of Rocks on Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2011
Weekly Winner: Dreamscape

Chris Gatti took this picture Nov. 4, at Point of Rocks on Siesta Key.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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