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Patty Dunham and Bennie Dods
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 24, 2019
Christ Church hosts first dinner of the season

Deborah Walk spoke about the history of the Ringling Family and their Sarasota legacy during the Jan. 23 dinner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 20, 2019
Nature spouts off

Waterspout sighted off Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Detour map. Courtesy of Manatee County.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 5, 2017
County anticipates partial Lorraine Road closure

A temporary detour on Deer Drive will take motorists to Lorraine Road destinations south of University Parkway.

  • East County
  • News
Library Foundation President Linda Getzen and Sarasota County Libraries Director Sarabeth Kalajian
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 4, 2017
Sarasota Library Foundation reaches $500,000 goal

The campaign was launched in December 2015.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 13, 2016
Creativity uncorked at Payton Wright Foundation event

Guests enjoyed wine and beer, food and art.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 27, 2016
GCFOA seeks officials

The Gulf Coast Football Officials Association will hold informational meetings May 2 and May 16.

  • East County
  • Sports
Students sing a long with “Style” by Taylor Swift.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 10, 2015
Cobalt dance takes students to new heights

City skylines and hints of gold transported students to the top of a skyscraper for an “urban lux” theme for the Pine View annual Cobalt dance Saturday, May 9 at The Devyn.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2014
Help for homes

Habitat for Humanity is known for building homes for families.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
3-year-old Clark Berry
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 24, 2013
OUR TOWN: Son shares East County news

Every time 3-year-old Clark Berry heads to grocery store with his mom, Sarah, he makes sure to pick up a copy of the East County Observer to deliver to his dad, Jeff.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota and Manatee counties move toward shared transit
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2013
April 17: Morning Headlines

Morning news: Sarasota and Manatee counties move toward shared transit; International rowing body reviews park

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rabbi Michael Werbow with wife, Melissa, and children Lev, Maya and Asher
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • July 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Beth Sholom Meet and Greet

Rabbi Michael Werbow and his family were welcomed by Temple Beth Sholom members with a meet and greet Friday, July 4. After the event, Rabbi Werbow led his first service. Werbow comes from Buffalo, NY with his wife, Melissa, and their three children. He is know for his warmth and holds a bachelor's degree in Special Education and a master's in Jewish Education. Members of the temple were excited to meet their new rabbi and dressed in red, white and blue for the occasion.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jennifer Yuza paints Alexis Connolly’s nails.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • July 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Girls Inc. visits the Ritz Carlton Spa

Girls of Girls Inc. spent an afternoon at the Ocean Breeze Salon and Spa Monday, July 21, at the Ritz Carlton. The visit allowed the girls to learn more about skincare and beauty products. After trying out new hairstyles and makeup tricks, the girls enjoyed some pampering including temporary hair extensions and fresh lemonade. The girls run a salon in the Girls Inc.'s micro-community, Dream Harbor, and were excited to share what they were taught with their customers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2014
Obituary: Mark Horan

Mark Horan, 69, of Longboat Key, died Aug. 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Police arrested nine women and eight men during a recent prostitution sting on North Tamiami Trail.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 13, 2013
North Trail prostitution sting nets 16

The Sarasota Police Department arrested 16 people and seized six vehicles during the two-day operation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Police Det. Megan Buck assisted in the the investigation that put 42-year-old Ryan Bartley in jail for trading child pornography over the Internet.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 18, 2013
Sarasota man arrested on child pornography charges

The Sarasota Police Department worked with the Federal Bureau of Investigation to arrest 42-year-old Ryan Bartley.

  • Sarasota
  • News
An eight-inch water main broke this morning, forcing Sarasota County crews to stop traffic on Webber Street.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 26, 2013
Sarasota County closes portion of Webber Street

Sarasota County has stopped eastbound and westbound traffic on Webber Street between Avery Avenue and Savory Drive due to a water-main break.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 29, 2013
Turn back time with Dean Johanesen at Ocean Blues

Turn back time with Dean Johanesen at Ocean Blues

  • Arts + Culture
Monee Arpin and Kay DeFrances
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 17, 2013
'The Art of Caring for Children'

'The Art of Caring for Children'

  • Black Tie
Curtiss Schantz, a past commodore, shakes Steven Horton's hand after swearing him in as the commodore for 2023-24.
  • By James Peter |
  • June 26, 2023
Bird Key Yacht Club installs new commodore, Board of Governors

The club looks to grow membership and improve facilities while maintaining a "personal touch."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Residents and visitors of Longboat Harbour enjoy food at their Fourth of July party.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 6, 2023
Longboat Harbour hosts Fourth of July party

Residents spent time together on Independence Day over a dinner spread and amazing community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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