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Julie Aranibar and Jane Pfeilsticker
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 27, 2010
ELECTION 2010: Manatee County School Board

Longtime school volunteer Julie Aranibar will challenge incumbent Jane Pfeilsticker, a professor at the State College of Florida, for her seat on the Manatee County School Board.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 28, 2015
News Briefs

SRQ Airport unveils new marketing campaign

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mill Creek'       s Rae Dowling talks interchange design with FDOT engineering consultant Angel Rivera.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 26, 2017
Interchange looped in for improvement

Interchange work to start after Memorial Day.

  • East County
  • News
Micah Williams, Kamiah and Kimoni Jordan, Amirah Jordan and Nivea Luis, back.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • August 4, 2018
Sarasota YMCA gears up for the new school year

The Sarasota YMCA held a back-to-school party Aug. 4 at the Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Branch.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
For several downtown merchants, business has picked up this tourist season. Photo by Yara Klimchak.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 30, 2013
Downtown merchants welcome changes

Merchants hope streetscape improvements, less panhandling and the strengthening economy bode well for the downtown's future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"I have a lot of Sturm und Drang (German for storm and stress) inside my head, so I really like those roles where I get to take what's in my head and put it out there a little bit," Jeffrey Plunkett says.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 30, 2013
All in the family: Jeffrey Plunkett

When actor Jeffrey Plunkett started acting at Florida Studio Theatre, he was barely older than the interns - now he's 47 and well-seasoned.

  • Arts + Culture
The front elevation of Westwater Construction’s Lake Club mansion features a variety of textures and heights.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 29, 2012
The blueprint to living large

In the Lake Club, Lakewood Ranch's most private and upscale gated community, five ultra-luxury homes are planned this year or under construction. The largest is a 19,926-square-foot home being built by Westwater Construction.

  • East County
  • News
Eugenie Clark died Feb. 25. She was 92.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 6, 2015
Community remembers Mote’s Shark Lady

Eugenie Clark’s colleagues, friends and family honor her legacy on what would have been her 93rd birthday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"Raising children, by far, has been the greatest adventure we've been on," Christine Bradford said. "It's a blast." Pictured clockwise from left: Christine, Levi, Hannah, Keegan, John, Hayden, Elijah, Nathen, Quinn and Shane.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 11, 2012
Willis teacher wins washer/dryer

Christine Bradford, and her husband, John, won a washer/dryer set from Home-Tech over the Christmas holidays. With eight children, the couple is putting it to good use.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • September 27, 2012
A day in the life of the homeless -- Part One

A day in the life of the homeless -- Part One

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 21, 2018
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: Country Club Shores Home

The new home will be on display during the Garden Club's Home Tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lewis Abate has custom artwork on his Jeep to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11. “It’s my tattoo,” he says of the artwork.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 30, 2011
TOP STORY, SEPT.: 9/11 Anniversary

Lakewood Ranch resident Lewis Abate was inside the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. On the 10th anniversary of the attacks, he shared his story.

  • East County
  • News
Jessica Hays will take over as the new president and CEO for SPARCC. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 6, 2015
SPARCC names new president and CEO

Director of Community Awareness Jessica Hays steps up to fill the role of new president and CEO for SPARCC.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Erik Altemus and Mary Michael Patterson in "Luck Be a Lady: The Iconic Music of Frank Loesser." Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 4, 2015
Theater Review: 'Luck Be A Lady'

Original musical captures Frank Loesser’s heart and soul.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Holly Finks, Pat Bergman and Snookie Register show off the creations of the Prayer Shawl Ministry.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 12, 2018
Church group stitches yarn, kindness

Each week, the Prayer Shawl Ministry meets at Christ Church to knit shawls for those who need their comfort.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Engaged couple, Kathryn Naomi Baga and Eric Jordan Fried.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 25, 2012
Occasions

Read this week's featured engagements and weddings.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 9, 2015
Sarasota Ballet introduces new ballet master James Jordan

Sarasota Ballet, James Jordan, Ballet Master, Michael's On East

  • Arts + Culture
Robert Zamsky was hired to fill to a new position of post dean of studies.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • June 21, 2013
New College appoints Zamsky to new position

New College of Florida appointed Robert Zamsky, associate professor of English at the College, to the newly created potion of Dean of Studies. Robert Zamsky joined New College in 2007 and received tenure in March.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Susan and Cliff Scholz, Susan and Tim Clarke and Mickey Callenen attended last year's Party on the Pass.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 8, 2014
Save the dates

We're looking forward to an eventful season. Here, we choose our top 10 picks for the winter/spring season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 4, 2010
City to explore park taxing district

A former commissioner wants to provide better funding for Selby Five Points Park by creating a new downtown taxing district solely dedicated to supporting the park.

  • Sarasota
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