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  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • June 21, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota SUP Series

Head to the Sarasota SUP Series Saturday, June 22, on Siesta Key Beach, to watch paddleboard racing right from the beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 20, 2016
Goodwill Manasota honors outstanding volunteers

Community Ambassadors were honored at annual dinner at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Three Things: The Good Old Days
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • September 17, 2014
Three Things: The Good Old Days

Sarasota back in the day was a world unto itself - off the beaten path, a quirky resort peopled by eccentric bohemians, circus folk and no-nonsense natives.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 11, 2017
Walking to school and wrapping up a long volunteer career

School kids take part in a national event; hospital volunteer racks up 16,000 hours.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ciniya Moore.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 16, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Ciniya Moore

The ODA guard talks work ethic and her basketball origins

  • East County
  • Sports
Co-chairs Len and Helen Glaser and Susie and Jack Steenbarger
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • January 13, 2011
A Night to Celebrate Israel

A Night to Celebrate Israel

  • Black Tie
  • A time to celebrate |
  • June 22, 2016
Just Married: Kelly and Michael

Kelly Martella and Michael Calamaras were married Feb. 27

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 25, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Crew finished second in the Men’s Youth Fours at the 49th Head of Charles Regatta Oct. 19 and Oct. 20, in Boston.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2013
High 5

The top five moments in sports this week.

  • East County
  • Sports
The risk for rip currents at area beaches will remain elevated through Monday evening. Courtesy National Weather Service.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 17, 2014
Severe thunderstorms forecasted today

The National Weather Service is predicting a line of thunderstorms will move through the area today; isolated tornadoes and heavy rain are possible.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Students performed holiday songs for residents at the Jefferson Center.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bay Haven Broadway Club performs

Students of the Bay Haven Broadway Club spread holiday cheer by performing at the Jefferson Center of Sarasota the afternoon of Tuesday, Dec. 16.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • September 12, 2012
Aluminum thief caught in the act

Police arrest employee for stealing aluminum from business.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Florida Gov. Rick Scott visited The Observer Group’s downtown Sarasota office Monday to answer questions for its editorial board about his agenda for the upcoming legislative session.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 12, 2011
FULL STORY: Gov. Scott says jobs will solve Florida's problems

Florida Gov. Rick Scott's visit to the Observer Group prompted discussion on economic growth, the importance of jobs and Scott's intention to reduce state taxes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2009
Our View

A contest for Bird Key Park

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Photo courtesy of Eric Anderson. Sarasota-based Boyce Avenue is made up of three brothers: Daniel Manzano, left, 35, plays bass and percussion; Alejandro Manzano, 29, is lead vocals and plays piano and guitar; and Fabian Manzano, 31, right, plays guitar a
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 11, 2016
Band of Brothers: Boyce Avenue's unique road to stardom

How does a local band find global success? Lots of persistence. And never relent on quality.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2014
Sidelines

Eleven-year-old wins designated championship; Lady Sailors basketball sinks rival Lady Rams; McMahon leads Cougars basketball to a win; and more local sports news.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota City Commission meets at 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. today at City Hall, 1565 First St., Sarasota.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 4, 2012
Commission reviews city manager candidates today

Sarasota city commissioners will discuss city manager candidates and a renovation of U.S. 41 that includes two roundabouts today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Valerie Goddard has 25 years in executive management, included service as a gubernatorial appointee responsible for allocating $36 million to community organizations.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 17, 2013
Women's Resource Center under new leadership

The Sarasota-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering women has named Valerie Goddard as its new executive director.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2013
SIDELINES

Crew wins gold; Cougars rout SMA; ODA girls improve to 9-0; OSU alumni golf outing; Sarasota girls race to second-place finish

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Terry Griffin, pictured at Moore’s Stone Crab Restaurant, laughs as he realizes our annual April Fools’ issue fooled him.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 3, 2013
April Fools' tricks, treats readers

The monster-truck show in our annual 'gotcha' issue was the giveaway for many readers that the Colony wasn't really about to be demolished.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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