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File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 23, 2018
Documentary about Tom Sung gets Oscar nod

The film is nominated for “Best Documentary Feature."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • October 7, 2018
Local Democrats gear up for upcoming election

The Democratic Club of Sarasota and Longboat Key Democratic Club partnered together to host a fundraising dinner featuring MSNBC Contributor Jill Wine-Banks.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jennifer Santora, a third grade teacher at B.D. Gullett Elementary School, helps Caley Ochoa with a math problem.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 15, 2020
East County teacher's passion rewarded

Gullett Elementary teacher finalist for Manatee County's Educator of the Year

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 8, 2017
All Angels and Dream Weaver team up for fun and fashion

Proceeds from the annual fashion show will go to Family Promise of Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2012
Key concerts begin again

St. Boniface Episcopal Church will kick off its seasonal "Sundays at Six" concert series at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Jamie Myers soaks in the excitement after his Make-A-Wish reveal Tuesday morning.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 28, 2015
Make-A-Wish grants Pine View student's dream trip

A normal day at school turns into a wish come true for Pine View student Jamie Myers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy Lee Duffey
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 3, 2018
Jim Roque remembered for fostering relationships, helping the community

SunTrust vice president and nonprofit patron Jim Roque died Sept. 23 at 63.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 7, 2009
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 22, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 7, 2012
Welcome Back: Cops Corner

Read the best of this summer's Cops Corner in our welcome back issue.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Richard Kennell submitted this sunset photo, taken off Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 13, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Richard Kennell submitted this sunset photo, taken off Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Chuck and Margie Barancik. File photo.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 30, 2013
Key couple's donation inspires others

When Chuck and Margie Barancik learned about Season of Sharing in early January, they immediately wanted to donate - anonymously.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • November 22, 2011
Theater Review: The Golden Apple: 'Cheerful Little Earful'

Opening night was a little lacking in octane and light on memorization for The Golden Apple's 'Cheerful Little Earful,' but, overall, the musical lived up to its 'cheerful' billing, and the audience got an earful of songs from Harry Warren's vast repertoire.

  • Arts + Culture
Four-year-old Adam Attari and seven-year-old Wilhelm Cockrell sword fight at a break in rehearsal
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lost Boys, Sarasota Ballet School

Sarasota Ballet School flies off to Neverland with its upcoming "Peter Pan" performance 1 and 4 p.m. Sunday, May 24 at Manatee Performing Arts Center.

  • Arts + Culture
Photos by Pam Eubanks and Amanda Sebastiano. Fr. Frank Kirlangitis walks through the sanctuary of St. Barabara’s Greek Orthodox Church during a consecration ceremony Saturday.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 18, 2013
Sarasota church baptized during weekend ceremony

Members of St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church celebrated the second most important event in the church's history.

  • East County
  • News
Inter-District Authority Landscape Supervisor Rob Campbell points to a steep drop-off along the riverbank where concrete mat is supposed to prevent erosion. The grant would reestablish this area behind Greenbrook Adventure Park.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 25, 2018
FEMA relief could dispel concerns in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch CDDs bank on erosion repairs .

  • East County
  • News
Brad Pitt
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 25, 2011
Summer Movie Preview

Beat the heat, grab a seat and chill out at your favorite movie theater. Hot sequels and superheroes aside, I'm opting for substance and style with this year's summer picks.

  • Arts + Culture
Daniel Volz, "Der Bachelor" 2018. Photo by MG RTL D/ Arya Shirazi
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 17, 2018
A different kind of paradise for German 'Bachelor'

Black Tie & Tales: Kayleigh Omang.

  • Black Tie
Sam Hester.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 15, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 02.15.17

East County High 5 Moments: 02.15.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Marty Haberer, of the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, stands next to the tree.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • December 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Selby Garden's bromeliad tree lighting

The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens opened the holiday season with the lighting of its bromeliad tree Tuesday, Dec. 3. The 20-foot tree consists of 600 bromeliads and was designed by Bob McComb. The night is the prelude for Selby's highly anticipated Lights in Bloom.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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