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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2009
Capture the 'Spirit of America' in The Observer's photo contest

Submissions are still being accepted for The Observer's 'Spirit of America' photo contest on YourObserver.com.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • March 14, 2019
Kudos to Sarasota County for criminal justice innovations

Strategies to hold the line on jail population are working.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Although there is no cure for dementia-related disorders, there are ways to improve your cognitive health. (Photo courtesy of Unsplash)
  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • December 18, 2019
Taking on the 'D' word

Small changes in multiple areas of your life can deflect the onset of dementia.

  • Health
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 9, 2013
Town freezes two pension plans

Twenty-nine firefighters entered a new pension plan, and general employees have new defined-contribution plans effective Oct. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
 development group is asking the city to consider facilitating a mixed-use project featuring a boutique hotel and gourmet market on St. Armands Circle. Image via city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 18, 2021
Sarasota entertains St. Armands hotel plans

Despite concern from Longboat Key officials, the Sarasota City Commission is considering a mixed-use project proposed for the site of a public parking lot.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Players Theatre Artistic Director Jeffery Kin and Managing Director Michelle Bianchi Pingel say the early feedback to their move has been largely positive.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 4, 2016
Players Theatre uproots from longtime Sarasota home

The Players Theatre is selling its property near the bayfront and moving to Lakewood Ranch. Why is the oldest arts organization in Sarasota leaving the city?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Anthony Bavaro and Mikey Bavaro and their parents, Giovanna and Louis, enjoy spending time together with their dog, Luna.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 15, 2020
Challenge looms for Lakewood Ranch teen

Parents say their son ready to take on spinal injury rehab.

  • East County
  • News
The closest Artspace project is in Fort Lauderdale.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 2, 2017
Arts Alliance makes final push for housing study

The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County needs $9,000 to gather more information about a potential artist live/work housing project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2010
Briefs

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Norman Love's artistry will be on display when his Chocolate Salon opens in the UTC area early in 2020.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 14, 2019
Norman Love makes sweet debut in Sarasota

Renowned chocolatier brings Norman Love Confections to UTC area.

  • East County
  • News
I. Bert Spiegel sits in his studio, located on the lanai, where he paints and conducts small repairs.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 3, 2012
Neighbors: I. Bert Spiegel

I. Bert Spiegel has enjoyed 42 contented years on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Max Goldner's owners think he deserves his day at the beach on Longboat Key. Courtesy photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 19, 2011
Dog owners seek line in the sand

Key canine owners plan to ask commissioners to allow their pets test access to the island's beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 20, 2021
Sarasota Arts Live plays through rain

The Sol of the Circle event wrapped up the summer on St. Armands Circle

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 2, 2020
ODA football's comeback not enough against Canterbury

The Thunder rallied from down 28-7 to retake the lead, but lost 43-42 in overtime.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota Memorial Hospital is a nonprofit healthcare system operating on a $563.9 million budget.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 9, 2015
Sarasota Memorial Hospital eyes new property in East County

The healthcare system is hoping to open a second First Physicians Group location in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Sheila Colletta balances a water balloon on a spoon during a relay race. The race was one of the activities in the fitness boot camp during University Park Country Club's Pink Week.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 27, 2021
East Bradenton community hosts second annual Pink Week

University Park Country Club supports the American Cancer Society by raising funds through golf tournaments, a fitness boot camp, tennis competition and community walk.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jimmy Pendolino, the former manager of Aerosmith and Peter Gabriel, signed on to manage the Lakewood Ranch-based Matt Facciolla Band after watching them play in person Aug. 31. Courtesy photo.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 7, 2012
Music in the Making: Matt Facciolla

When Lakewood Ranch resident Matt Facciolla pictured a music career, it looked a lot different.

  • East County
  • News
Gabriel
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • June 26, 2014
Your Neighbor: Susan Gabriel

Susan Gabriel's flute can be heard playing through the halls of her Laurel Park apartment building. The musician, journalist and artist has been practicing her music and collaborating with local artists in her apartment for her program, ARISE Music Arts Communication.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy Photo. Sarasota Ballet Artistic Director Iain Webb welcomed Cuban defector Edward Gonzalez to the ballet and freedom in March.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2013
Our View

Good plan, if you stick to it

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Tim Hyden started as East Manatee Fire Rescue District'      s training officer, then a newly created position, in late 2004.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 22, 2017
Longtime training officer heads leaves fire service

The man who created East Manatee Fire Rescue's Training program is heading across the state.

  • East County
  • News
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