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[Photo courtesy of Michael Long] SailFuture is currently renovating this house on the bay of St. Petersburg.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 29, 2016
SailFuture brightens horizons with home renovation

The organization announces next steps in helping at-risk youth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Honoree Graham Algood with daughter Natilea Yoder
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Resurrection House Volunteer Dinner

The Church of the Redeemer hosted the fifth annual Resurrection Volunteer Appreciation Dinner Thursday, March 20. Volunteers and their guests enjoyed an early dinner at the downtown church. After the meal, volunteer Graham Algood was honored for his years of service to the non-profit. Up until recently, Algood has been a volunteer at Resurrection House since the year it opened in 1989.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Charter Review Board's unanimous decision to remain an elected body was met by applause from audience members.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 29, 2016
Charter Review Board votes to remain an elected body

After a large turnout at a special meeting of the Sarasota County Charter Review Board last night, the board voted to remain an elected body.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 16, 2015
Why Trump is on top

Sir Isaac Newton and the late economist Friedrich Hayek have rational explanations for why the Donald is running so far ahead of the Republican pack. It’s physics and math.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Lisa Dubow, Alice Dubow, 6, Teresa Outwaite and Max Outwaite, 6, wore some festive Chanukah headbands and necklaces at A Taste of Chanukah, Tuesday, Dec. 20 at Five Points Park.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: A Taste of Chanukah

The Chabad of Sarasota and Manatee sponsored a Jewish food festival called 'A Taste of Chanukah', Tuesday, Dec. 20 at Selby Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High School's new principal, Dustin Dahlquist, says he's in "observation mode" as he comes to Lakewood and prepares to build on a foundation of success.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 16, 2019
Can Lakewood Ranch High go higher?

New Mustangs principal hopes to build upon the school's success.

  • East County
  • News
Msgr. Joseph Stearns poses with his staff including Deacon Kim Cohen, Arlene Luisa, Tony Garcia, Margaret Germain, Lynda Fischer, Diane Marcus, Donna Cohen and Ray Martinez, Sunday, May 20.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • May 21, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 40th Anniversary for Msgr. Joseph Stearns

The parish of St. Michael the Archangel celebrated Msgr. Joseph Stearns' 40th anniversary of being a priest, Sunday, May 20.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • May 9, 2013
Fishermen angle for the big catch

The water must be still; the motor of the boat at just a hum. The angler must cast directly into the school of fish to catch one of the silver kings of the sea.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • March 14, 2013
Chapman, Atwell and Dorfman advance to next round of city elections

Chapman, Atwell and Dorfman advance to next round of city elections

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Lexi Albero.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 4, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 05.04.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 05.04.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Sarasota National Art Festival, which benefits the Rotary Club of Sarasota, moved to a new location this year: Hillview Street.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 14, 2016
Street closure rules remain open to question

A March art festival in Southside Village that came as a surprise to many merchants is drawing more attention to the city’s oft-discussed event regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Blake Lively in "A Simple Favor." Photo source: Hulu.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 30, 2019
Binge Blog: Slayin' in the rain

The two films, both on Hulu, are this week's Binge Blog picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Chris Hadley.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 10, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 05.10.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 05.10.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy of Rob Migliaccio
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 16, 2014
Sidelines

Mustangs to hold free clinics; Lakewood to tee off in Champ Scramble; Lakewood alum sails to victory; Golfers prepare for Concession Cup

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.29.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
"Every time I go away and I think I'm not going to come back, when I round the marina and see the bayfront, I feel like I'm home," Su Byron says.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 3, 2014
Su Byron: Mark Her Words

Su Byron, the pixie-cut bohemian arts leader and freelance writer responsible for everyone else's stories, says her own story isn't worth telling. She's wrong.

  • Arts + Culture
Drew Myers signals that an extra point is good.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 4, 2017
Lakewood Ranch grad makes right call being an official

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
The town should swap the two parcels next to Pattigeorges to get a community center.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 7, 2011
Our View: Community center: Act III

Rather than let that 9,400-square-foot restaurant property continue to sit empty and deteriorate, it could be converted to a community center and perhaps satisfy the vision of creating town-center activities clustered around Publix.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 13, 2016
Sarasota Museum of Art announces fall programming

The museum will host two months of films, artist talks and meet-and-greets at its nearby building, 'The Works.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 21, 2014
Visit Sarasota County to move to Lemon Avenue

After announcing their move from its current location on North Tamiami, Visit Sarasota County will move downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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