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  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 4, 2016
VIDEO: Parade decks downtown Sarasota with holiday cheer

Sarasota kicks off the holiday season with lions and tigers and Santa Claus (oh my)!

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Elizabeth Cuevas-Neunder displays one of the many packets of seeds she is donating to Puerto Rico.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • April 11, 2018
Sarasota group brings seeds of hope to Puerto Rico’s farmers

Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of Florida plans third trip to Puerto Rico in May to provide supplies to small farmers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Clark, CFP®, CKA® |
  • April 2, 2020
Are Your Assets Protected During This Pandemic?

Are Your Assets Protected During This Pandemic?

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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Alec Boot-Handford.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 20, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 07.20.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 07.20.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 24, 2014
Man dies after suicide attempt

Silver Lake's Thu Hoang died Monday.

  • East County
  • News
Billy Wilds.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 28, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Billy Wilds

The Riverview High second baseman talks the Sarasota Baseball Classic and going to the Keys.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Arden and Norbert Kreisch
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 8, 2020
Norbert Kreisch, longtime circus performer, dies at 89

Kreisch was best known for his convincing gorilla act.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 8.3.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota High's Angelina Grebe finished second in the 3,200-meter run at the Class 3A-Region 3 meet April 23. File photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 30, 2015
Sidelines

Thunder dominates Cougars in rout; GSJGA tees off in monthly series; Orioles’ extended spring training season underway

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Knights worked on a project Aug. 8 at the church. In the back row are Rick Kuebel, Mike Mahan and Vin Misciagna.  In the front row are Gordon Shellhaas, Paul Palmeri and Rich Macklin.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 12, 2020
Knights representing Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church of Lakewood Ranch hammer out volunteer efforts

Knights representing Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church of Lakewood Ranch hammer out volunteer efforts.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • September 19, 2018
Party at the spa in Lakewood Ranch

Sirius Day Spa had a VIP party to celebrate its grand opening.

  • East County
  • News
George and Tina Skestos with their Akita, Gigi Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 13, 2019
Longboaters lend helping paw to dogs in need

In October, George and Tina Skestos opened Gigi's Shelter for Dogs in Ohio.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2014
Beach babe

Rylie Stang celebrated her first visit to Siesta Beach Sunday, April 20, with her family.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
City staff works to install the sculpture Embracing Our Differences at the Main Street and Orange Avenue roundabout.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 21, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Roundabout art and south Siesta Daiquiri Deck

The owners of Daiquiri Deck announced a new location, and the city installed a new piece of public artwork downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Tina and James O’Brien, Agents and Neighbors |
  • April 29, 2019
THE IMPORTANCE OF ART IN HOME STAGING

THE IMPORTANCE OF ART IN HOME STAGING

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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The news comes eight days after a sell-out production of "Let's Hang On," a tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons March 1.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 11, 2013
The Golden Apple's doors close in second eviction within a year

The Golden Apple's new partners were locked out by the landlord

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 9, 2011
IPOC questions plan changes

The town of Longboat Key has been working since last year to amend its Comprehensive Plan. The Islandside Property Owners Coalition believes the amendments and plan are inconsistent.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota County School Board, from left, includes Eric Robinson, Caroline Zucker, Shirley Brown, Vice Chair Jane Goodwin, Chair Bridget Ziegler and Superintendent Todd Bowden.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 11, 2018
To rebuild board trust

Sarasota School Board member Eric Robinson and Superintendent Todd Bowden unveiled their broiling distrust. The board’s effectiveness now hinges on its chair.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Temple Sinai Rabbi Geoff Huntting will retire in June after almost 23 years.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 28, 2016
Goodwill Huntting: Rabbi Geoff Huntting retires with legacy of acceptance

Rabbi Geoff Huntting is retiring after more than 20 years at Temple Sinai.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Matt (Eli Gilbert) and Luisa (Emma Devine). Courtesy photos
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 25, 2019
'The Fantasticks' considers love’s illusions at The Players Centre

This reverse “Romeo and Juliet” is more than fantastic.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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