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Ron Lambert took up music in fourth grade, first picking up the saxophone and later adding drums. He played both instruments through eighth grade, but focused on percussion in high school.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 26, 2015
Conversation with Ron Lambert

Football players aren't the only ones who find glory under Friday night lights.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 23, 2010
Real Estate Reports

Michel named member of Top 5 in Real Estate Network; Bernadette Caswell earns the SRES designation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 15, 2016
Church continues its stitching tradition

Friends that stitch together, stay together.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tiffany Yu wears a dress by Debbie Dannheisser Threads while Debbie Dannheisser shows a painting by her late daughter Nichole. She incorporates Nichole's artistry into her fashions.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 26, 2020
Spring Sensations hits fashion runway in Sarasota

Sisterhood for Good lights up the fashion runway with its annual fundraiser in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 18, 2020
Parade honors healthcare heroes in Lakewood Ranch

Community celebrates healthcare professionals at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

  • East County
  • News
Governor Rick Scott
  • By Rick Scott |
  • December 14, 2011
My View: Education, jobs top budget priorities

Next year's budget for the state of Florida focuses on education and jobs without adding new financial burdens to families and businesses.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Longboat Key is one of four florida municipalities situated in two counties.
  • By John McGuire |
  • July 24, 2017
Next steps in Longboat's one county discussion include website, straw poll

Since May, town officials have been discussing the possibility of incorporating the town into a single county.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
GreyHawk Landing resident Jack Ranalli came to oppose the rezone application.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 16, 2020
Manatee Planning Board supports possible car dealership

The advisory board is giving a split recommendation to Manatee County Commissioners.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 5, 2018
The Short Academy keeps ball moving

Tennis enthusiast keeps Dick Eagan’s brainchild going, making it easy for fellow fans of the game to find matches and a bit of fellowship.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The success center at Riverview High School is set up informally so students can move the seats into various configurations.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 24, 2019
Student Success Centers put focus on post-secondary life

The centers are located at Riverview High, North Port High and now Sarasota High.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
About 20 girls and women of all ages participate in Michelle Kovalick's Creekwood Boot Camp.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 27, 2011
Workout Routine

Creekwood resident and mother Michelle Kovalick started her own boot camp and personal training business in March 2010.

  • East County
  • Sports
Beth Grogan, a Lakewood Ranch resident who started Magic of Mittens, works with Stefani Heidenthal, Nolan's FBLA adviser, to collect items for families in need.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 27, 2019
Nolan Middle School students warm hearts with mittens project

Nolan Middle FBLA students warm hearts with Magic of Mittens project in Manatee County

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota Kennel Club’s on-site racing operations shut down this year. Now, two different contract purchasers are putting together plans for redeveloping the Old Bradenton Road site.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 1, 2019
Redevelopment awaits Sarasota dog track site

The Sarasota Kennel Club could soon be replaced by a residential-focused project, though the prospective owner is open to community input.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mitchell Burchett
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 22, 2014
Meet the Class of 2014

With graduation upon us, the Sarasota Observer asks six high school seniors to take a look back at their time in school and share a sneak peek into their futures.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Stephen Warne |
  • June 7, 2012
Zombies: Designer Drugs and Morbid Curiosity

Zombies: Designer Drugs and Morbid Curiosity

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
New Sarasota High football coach Spencer Hodges knows learning the history of the program will be vital to his success.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 8, 2018
Sailors' new admiral wastes no time in making a mark

Spencer Hodges had his team sweating on his second day in command.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Sarasota Ballet performed George Balanchine's "Serenade."
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • November 25, 2013
DANCE REVIEW: 'Serenade,' 'Illuminations' and 'Who Cares?'

Iain Webb continues to wow with his thoughtful programming for the season. The official kick-off performance to the 2013-2014 season featured two of George Balanchine's most famous works - "Serenade" and "Who Cares?" - and the very first ballet that Sir Frederick Ashton choreographed for the New York City Ballet (Balanchine's company) in 1950, "Illuminations."

  • Arts + Culture
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 15, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • In Memoriam |
  • June 9, 2021
Donald J. Shutello, M.D.

Donald J. Shutello, M.D. died peacefully on Friday, June 4, 2021 at the age of 84 at his home on Longboat Key, FL.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 25, 2022
Cardinal Mooney girls basketball falls in state championship game

Mooney went cold from outside the arc in a 44-41 loss to Westminster Academy

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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