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Jeff Daughtry has been teaching at Sarasota Military Academy since 2011. (Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer)
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 10, 2014
Teacher Spotlight: Jeff Daughtry

As a veteran, Sarasota Military Academy algebra and geometry teacher Jeff Daughtry knows the meaning of sacrifice.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kyle Pearson
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 18, 2013
Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, here I am at: Sarasota County Dirty Jobs Camp

Campers rolled up their sleeves and got messy Tuesday for Sarasota County's Dirty Jobs Camp at Twin Lakes Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 16, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: First Flight

T. Guy Spencer submitted this sunrise photo, taken in Palmer Ranch in South Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This week's FYI Friday features Nik Wallenda and one lucky duckling.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 18, 2014
FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 26, 2012
Obituary: Mary Ann Ruff

Mary Ann Ruff, of Longboat Key and formerly of Columbus, Ind., died June 22. She was 81.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 14, 2016
Victor DeRenzi knighted by Italian government

The distinction honors his commitment to spreading Italian culture throughout the world

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • January 31, 2012
JAN. 31: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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  • By Ashley Munroe |
  • May 16, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Harvey Milk Festival

Celebrate Sarasota's fifth annual Harvey Milk Festival this weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Andy Eubanks University Parkway does not have streetlights between the entrance to University Park and Honore Avenue.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 2, 2014
MPO inquires about lighting along University

The Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization will explore its options to secure state funding for additional streetlights along University Parkway.

  • East County
  • News
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Oct. 24
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 24, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Oct. 24

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Oct. 24

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Big Pass, also known as Big Sarasota Pass, has never been dredged.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 4, 2013
Big Pass dredge plans on SKA agenda

Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the city of Sarasota will present plans to renourish Lido Beach to Siesta Key Association members Thursday, Dec. 5.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 17, 2013
Obituary: Charles Perkins

Charles Perkins, 91, of Longboat Key, died July 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Linnet Berna |
  • April 13, 2011
Calling all pizza-holics

If you're a fan of pizza, this eating contest is for you.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Each year, Patricia Christmas buys her family Christmas pajamas and T-shirts. Clockwise from bottom left are Elijah, Jermaine, Patricia, Tremaine and Genesys.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 19, 2018
Christmas all the time for Bradenton family

This family knows had to spread Christmas joy.

  • East County
  • News
Baraka Atkins is taking over as head coach at Booker High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 15, 2019
Booker High football season preview

Family ties remain strong with the Booker High Tornadoes football team's new regime and Baraka Atkins.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Molly Schechter
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2013
Big flag for a big guy

It's only a bit more than three quarters of a mile, but it may well have seemed longer to Nate Atkins, 10, one of the flag bearers for Boy Scout Troop 14 in the Sarasota Memorial Day parade.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 25, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 26

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Ed Weissman takes a look at a painting brought in by Dane Spencer to be appraised on Sunday, Feb. 20 at the Historical Society of Sarasota County's 2nd Annual Antiques and Appraisals Event, at Phillippi Estate.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 22, 2011
GALLERY: Antiques & Appraisals Event at Phillippi Estate Park

The Historical Society of Sarasota County and Sarasota County Parks and Recreation held their 2nd Annual Antiques & Appraisals Event this past weekend from Feb. 18 - Feb. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Greg Courter and Sharna Rozin
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • August 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Summer's Last Hoorah

The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce celebrated the end of summer with its annual Summer's Last Hoorah Tuesday, Aug. 26, at Hooters. Members enjoyed chicken wings and drinks while networking.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 1, 2013
Sarasota Police Department warns scooter owners

Reports about stolen mopeds and scooters prompts police to encourage owners to consider alarm systems or garage storage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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