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Teacher Alice Fox Stahlschmidt teaches an adult ballet class every Monday and Wednesday at Soul Studios.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 28, 2016
Adult ballet classes give students balance, grace

Adult ballet classes at Soul Studios offer an alternative exercise for seniors seeking flexibility and balance.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Michelle Ditzig, Anna Ditzig, Chris Barstow, Jessica Stevens, Rebecca Stevens and John Kurz. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 12, 2021
Freedom filth finishers

A group of Longboat Key residents and volunteers worked with Surfrider Foundation to clean up the beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The property features more than 3,964 square feet of living space. (Courtesy image).
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • November 3, 2017
Lido penthouse sells for $4.45 million

It's the highest priced sale at The Beach Residences in more than 10 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tommy Gregory is running for the District 73 seat in the state House.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 23, 2018
District 73 candidate says he is trained to be a leader

Tommy Gregory, a retired Air Force lieutenant and a Sarasota attorney, says his military background has provided him with the leadership skills necessary to represent District 73 in the state House.

  • East County
  • News
The set takes up 3,000 square feet at the center of The Mall at University Town Center.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 11, 2016
Kids: Are you Santa's hero?

Interactive Santa experience opens at mall.

  • East County
  • News
Minus the crystals and incense, Susan Milligan’s energy treatment room (located in the back of her Sarasota metaphysical boutique) resembles any other wellness practice.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 19, 2020
Coming to My Senses

The pandemic infected my instincts, so I turned to Lakewood Ranch physician’s assistant-turned-energy healer Susan Milligan for help. The outcome still has me reeling.

  • LWR Life
Siesta Key residents have a 30-day window to appeal the permit approval.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 19, 2018
State approves Big Pass dredge permit

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has granted a permit to dredge Big Pass as part of a Lido Key shoreline renourishment project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Town attorney Maggie Mooney-Portale is expecting a baby in November and will be on maternity leave until January.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 12, 2013
Town attorney announces maternity leave

Former town attorney David Persson will fill in when the town's new attorney is on maternity leave.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Medical staff and members of the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board open the new waiting area.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 6, 2022
SMH opens kid-friendly waiting area at Sarasota emergency center

Sarasota Memorial Hospital has opened a new pediatric waiting room designed to help relieve the stress of young patients at its Sarasota campus emergency room.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city is exploring the possibility of making significant improvements to the municipal golf course.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 22, 2017
City to brief golfers on Bobby Jones plans

A consultant is 90% done with a master plan for Bobby Jones Golf Club. On Tuesday, he’ll present his ideas to the public during two workshops.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 23, 2009
Lady Pirates top rival Lady Mustangs

The Braden River High volleyball team improved its record to 7-2 (3-0 in Class 4A-District 10) with a 3-1 victory over rival Lakewood Ranch Sept. 22.

  • East County
  • Sports
The lights installed at Five Points Park in 2011 are still in the trees, but have been shut off since June. The DID is considering new systems for lighting the park's trees.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 12, 2013
DID discusses Five Points, Main Street lighting

Lighting was approved for a series of oak trees along Main Street, but the DID is still weighing its options for installing new tree lights in Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 27, 2015
BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, Aug. 27

BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, Aug. 27

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Claire McGill, DO, Family Medicine Physician Lakewood Ranch Medical Group |
  • April 4, 2019
Don't Forget to See Your Primary Healthcare Provider For Your Annual Wellness Visit: This Visit is Free When You Have Medicare Part B

Don't Forget to See Your Primary Healthcare Provider For Your Annual Wellness Visit: This Visit is Free When You Have Medicare Part B

  • Health
Sponsored Content
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 27, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 08.27.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: January 27

Michele Jasen captured this bald eagle flying away from its nest on Lido Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 8, 2010
Cops Corner

Nov. 23 License liability 10:21 a.m. - 5300 block of GMD. Reckless Driving. A Longboat Key woman was issued a ticket for failing to drive in a single lane after she was observed swerving all over the road, running at least five cars off the road, almost hitting a bicyclist and almost hitting two parked cars. The woman told police she felt fine and doesn't have any health problems. Police decided to submit the woman for a re-examination of her driver's license.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 1, 2017
Braden River's game against Clearwater suspended because of lightning

The Pirates are winning 21-7 at halftime of the contest, which will be finished in October.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 14, 2010
Church hopes expansion will create heavenly appearance

Church of the Redeemer will convert the rear of its building, which fronts Palm Avenue, into a new grand entryway, which will be more noticeable to the public.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Three gates control the release of water from Lake Manatee back into the Manatee River.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 21, 2015
Lake Manatee Dam turns 50

Manatee County will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its drinking water supply Oct. 23.

  • East County
  • News
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