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Fathers Being Involved volunteers Randy Smith, Dane Schlick, Matt Davis, Chris Gore, Paul Beckel, Gary Rademaker, Larry Luh and Bob Weronik completed the renovation in just three days.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 13, 2011
Extreme Makeover: Gene Witt Elementary Edition

Members of the Fathers Being Involved group at Gene Witt tackled a 15-year-old 'wish list' project in one weekend.

  • East County
  • News
Former Sun Hydraulics CEO Al Carlson will lead the University of Florida's engineering extension office in Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2016
Sarasota-based UF partnership hires new leader

After the University of Florida launched its first engineering extension office in Sarasota earlier this year, a prominent local business figure is stepping aboard as regional director.

  • Sarasota
  • News
SaraSolo performer Steve McAllister recently played Will Rogers at the Players Centre. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 19, 2018
SaraSolo Festival spotlights the creative possibilities of the individual performer

This year's lineup of brave solo performers offers something for everyone, from folk music to on-the-spot art creation.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 18, 2013
Black Tie UNTIED

The Sertoma Sarasota Celebration roasted Dr. Larry Thompson; and the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art held its first Wine Walk to the Ca d'Zan.

  • Arts + Culture
Virginia Sanders will be this year's grand marshal.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 1, 2015
Longboat to have an all-American celebration

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce is still looking for volunteers at its annual Fourth of July Freedom Fest.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sisters Christina and Allison Volpe-Knippel won a national championship for Braden River. Photo by Jay Heater
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 18, 2017
Braden River High duo claims national drill team title

Sisters have no holes in their mixed dual exhibition.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 9, 2010
Community Golf Scores 11.21.10 to 12.03.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
Paul Thorpe, "Mr. Downtown," is hailed by city leaders as a key figure in the growth of the downtown core during the past four decades.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 24, 2017
Paul Thorpe, 'Mr. Downtown,' dies at 91

For more than 40 years, Paul Thorpe was focused on making downtown a better place, building the foundation for a more vibrant Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 6, 2013
Beach project permit arrives

The town of Longboat Key will perform a hot-spot beach project this summer to help combat three high-erosion areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 23, 2013
SIDELINES

Sarasota Dolphins registration ongoing; Former Lady Ram launches soccer academy; Youth baseball tourneys coming to Sarasota

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 23, 2013
Athlete of the Week: VICTORIA KRUPA

Cardinal Mooney High senior goalkeeper Victoria Krupa was named a 2013 US Lacrosse Girls High School first-team All-American May 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
icehouse
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 19, 2014
Architectural Salvage showroom moves into former Ice House

Architectural Salvage showroom moves into former Ice House

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Infinity’s amenities include a heated, beachside swimming pool, outdoor entertainment area, private clubhouse, tennis court and fitness center.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • September 9, 2015
Longboat booming with residential construction

Check the progress of five residential and one resort construction sites on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 12, 2011
Hunsader prepares for annual festival

This year's Pumpkin Festival will run three weekends, from Oct. 15 through Oct. 30.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 12, 2009
Calm before the storm

Five years ago, Hurricane Charley set its sights on Longboat Key. The island was spared of a direct hit four times in 2004.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Back row: Jillian McClone, Royston Smith, Tracey Viviano and Gillian Francis. Front row: Mary Heck, Kara Pallin, John Mason, Jane Glennan and Mary Lou Moulton. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 8, 2015
Black Tie & Tales 4.9.15

A Fair Legacy Fares Well; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair

  • Black Tie
Tampa-based Framework Group is developing the 228-unit Sarasota Flats on the south end of the Rosemary District.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 12, 2015
Rosemary property sells for $5.8 million

A Tampa-based developer closed on the purchase of the future site of a large-scale residential project in the Rosemary District.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 30, 2012
County staff is in for an organizational overhaul

Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid wants to increase accountability and break down communication blockages among departments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Architectural Salvage owner Jesse White said he wants to maintain some aspects of the Ice House building to protect its historical legacy.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 17, 2014
Salvage showroom adds to Design District

Sarasota Architectural Salvage has taken root in the burgeoning Rosemary District with a new location in the former Ice House exhibition space on 10th Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2009
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