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Jane, Emmalyn and Camden Walters get up close to the tanks.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 8, 2019
Sharks and humans chow down together at Mote Marine

Mako no mistake, this event was fun for families and great for hungry sharks.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jamie Overmiller greets guest at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Power Hour Luncheon.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 23, 2015
Sarasota calendar 7.23.15

Sarasota events for the week of July 23

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Fruitville Elementary kindergarten teacher Kari Johnson said she hopes to bring a positive environment to her students each day. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 4, 2021
Teacher of the Year values kindness, compassion

Fruitville Elementary kindergarten teacher Kari Johnson was named the Sarasota County Teacher of the Year.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The unit includes a fireplace, outdoor kitchen and a southwestern exposure with a gulf view.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • July 18, 2017
Orchid Beach Club unit sold for record $4.35 million

The 4,229 square-foot residence features three bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jaasiel Torres jumps the bar at the state meet.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 11, 2017
Sarasota High junior takes home the high jump state title

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 12, 2016
Mote fights invasive lionfish

Six teams of 19 divers caught 429 invasive lionfish from the Gulf of Mexico during the third annual Sarasota Lionfish Derby from July 8 to 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2020
Where to Eat and Play This Summer

Where to Eat and Play This Summer

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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Will Stapleton and Reilly O'Connell pose with the marionettes before the children arrive.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • October 14, 2019
Marionettes come alive at Pinocchio pre-show

Florida Studio Theatre opened its children's theatre season with Pinnochio on Oct. 12 and 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Louise Converse has been coming into her Artisan Cheese Company store for a few hours at a time.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 20, 2020
A Fight for Survival: Louise Converse keeps business alive during kidney donation

Artisan Cheese Co. owner Louise Converse has faced dual challenges in 2020: keeping her business alive in a pandemic and keeping her friend alive by donating a kidney.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Manatee County libraries have added a tutoring program to its online offerings. Stock image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 7, 2020
Manatee County libraries launch online tutoring

Tutor.com will offer live tutoring to Manatee County students.

  • East County
  • News
This Grosvenor Gardens home at 8415 Grosvenor Court sold for $1.35 million. It has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 3,315 square feet of living area. Courtesy photo.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 24, 2021
Grosvenor Gardens home tops residential real estate sales at $1.35 million in east Bradenton area

Two million-dollar-plus home sales top east Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch area in residential transactions.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 6, 2011
St. Denis proposes new cuts to budget

A budget workshop next week will determine if the town staff's suggested $307,746 in cuts should be implemented.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2013
SIDELINES

Lady Rams soccer advances to district semis; Riverview basketball tops Braden River; Sarasota Christian takes win over Bayshore; Cougar basketball charges past Tornadoes

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 26, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 27

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Brian Lipton has served as the regional director of AJC West Coast Florida since 2007.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 11, 2019
Familiar Faces: Brian Lipton

After a life of traveling, the AJC West Coast Florida Regional Director is proud to call Sarasota his home.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2011
News Briefs

Commission OKs iPad purchase for its members; Purchasing audit comes back clean; Task force drafts its mission statement; Investment committee will review town reports; and meetings & agendas.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 25, 2018
All Children’s Hospital Guild Sarasota/Manatee Branch dine for miracles in the making

Miracle Ball was hosted March 24 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Black Tie
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • September 2, 2020
How Longboat compares

The Florida House’s transparency project lets Floridians see how their local governments compare to their peers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By George Rauch |
  • March 2, 2011
Market Watch

Is there a future for gold and silver?Â

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale has been chosen to receive the NCAA President's Gerald R. Ford Award.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 22, 2020
NCAA honors Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale

Dick Vitale of Lakewood Ranch presented the NCAA's Gerald R. Ford Award

  • East County
  • News
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