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Nancy Blackburn and Sharon Black Floyd
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • May 17, 2011
Corinthian Gala Kick Off

Corinthian Gala Kick Off

  • Black Tie
Sebastian Aguirre hopes to get his 100 butterfly time under 50 seconds.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 18, 2017
Mustangs boys swimmer a state title threat in the 100 butterfly

The Lakewood Ranch junior got international experience while representing Colombia.

  • East County
  • Sports
Zan Aufderheide
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 1, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Stand-up gal

Zan Aufderheide returns to her comedy roots with her one-woman show. The comic sounds off on her influences and strangely inspiring life on the road.

  • Arts + Culture
Addison Riesen said she makes slime every other day. It takes her just two minutes to make a basic slime.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 15, 2019
Longboat kid has slime of her life with unique hobby

Addison Riesen spends her free time creating slime, a big trend among others her age.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
All Faiths President of the Board John Nicholas, GCCF CEO/President Terri Hansen, All Faiths Food Bank CEO Sandra Frank, GCCF Senior Vice President of Philanthropy Veronica Brady and Board Member Keith Monda
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: All Faiths kick-off breakfast

All Faiths Food Bank, in partnership with the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, held a kick-off breakfast for its 40-day campaign, 'Campaign Against Summer Hunger,' Tuesday, April 1. The campaign, which runs through May 10, encourages local residents to empty their shelves and make cash donations to combat seasonal hunger. 'This is an opportunity for you to give from your head and your heart," said Teri Hansen, CEO and president of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kaylen Rivers and Reece Whatmore, sophomores at Out-of-Door Academy, created a storybook about cells using adaptive technology.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • April 3, 2019
Out-of-Door Academy students' novel idea honored

When you think about a children’s storybook, you might not think of adaptive features that make the learning accessible to everyone.

  • East County
  • Schools
Guests of the job fair had a wide variety of businesses and industries to select.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • April 3, 2019
Higher goals at job fair in Lakewood Ranch

In a modern age full of LinkedIn requests and Indeed job applications, some companies — and job seekers — believe there’s no way to substitute genuine human interaction between employers and job candidates.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • March 6, 2014
Residents offer insight on Ringling roundabout

As city traffic signals near the end of their life cycle, and cost $150,000 to replace, the city seeks input from residents and FDOT on a proposed roundabout for the U.S. 41 intersection.

  • Sarasota
  • News
East County sports roundup: 06.08.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 6, 2017
East County sports roundup: 06.06.17

East County sports roundup: 06.06.17

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 13, 2020
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation raises $1 million for cancer care

SMHF raises more than $900,00 in record time, Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast hosts a field fundraiser, and more this week.

  • Black Tie
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 7, 2019
Police department's newest officers have loads of experience

Tillman, Puccio took oath in early October.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling International Arts Festival Opening Night

PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling International Arts Festival Opening Night

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 7, 2010
East County resident pours heart into olive oil business

Palm-Aire resident Kristine Insalaco, a nurse, is taking her passion for Italian olive oil to the East County and rest of the United States.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2018
Deadline is July 30 to register for Sarasota and Manatee primary elections

State, local and congressional candidates will be on the Aug. 28 ballot.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Painter, author, illustrator, mother, wife, community activist — Longboater Lynn Armstrong Coffin identifies with all of those titles.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 24, 2011
Lynn Coffin: Painter, author, illustrator, mother wife, community activist

Coffin's latest endeavor since her son, Mikael, was born in 1983, is writing and illustrating children's books.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Cucci family came out in full force to honor their beloved relative, Laura Cucci, who died of breast cancer more than a decade ago.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 31, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Get Teed Off Golf Tourney

East County residents teed off against breast cancer Aug. 31, at the Legacy Golf Course, for a charity golf tournament benefiting Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • December 20, 2012
Citizens express concerns about homeless gathering in Gillespie Park

Citizens express concerns about homeless gathering in Gillespie Park

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Ruth Davis and Freya Robbins recently underwent an end-of-life process. Courtesy photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 18, 2019
Sarasota has more than one end-of-life option

There are more than one way to plan the end of your life.

  • Health
Sarasota County consultant Robert Marbut, right, discusses homelessness during a May 28 open house.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 22, 2015
Homelessness consultant to discuss shelter options

Sarasota County commissioners will receive an update on the region’s progress in tackling homelessness from Robert Marbut Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 30, 2018
Historic Spanish Point takes guests to tropical paradise

The Historic Spanish Point Spring Luncheon was hosted April 30 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
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