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Guest speaker Anna Rodriguez spoke to the crowd Saturday, Aug. 20 during the 91st Anniversary Celebration For Women’s Equity at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • August 20, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 91st Anniversary Celebration for Women's Equity

Hundreds of women from Sarasota and Manatee counties came out Saturday, Aug. 20 to attend the 91st Anniversary Celebration for Women's Equity at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2011
Business leaders will share county's economic outlook

Economist Sean Snaith and a panel of business leaders will deliver insights as to where Sarasota County’s economy is headed in 2011 at the annual Economic Outlook Luncheon, presented by the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, at Michael's On East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2016
County to consider $200K in economic development funds

Sarasota County aims to lure an unnamed national roofing company to the region.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The facility's executive chef and facilities manager, Chris Covelli, who had hoped to bring national attention to the cooking center in the coming years, learned of the closure from his staff while he was teaching cooking classes in Italy.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 31, 2012
Paradise Homes files for bankruptcy, Viking Culinary Center abruptly closes

The bankruptcy court trustee has 90 days to sell off assets of the Viking Culinary School, as well as Paradise Homes' other assets, or potentially have someone purchase the business.

  • East County
  • News
Rick Pecorelli, 81, tackles Alex Mobley, 15, during the 20th Annual Brad Price Memorial PAL Bowl, Friday, Jan. 6, at Booker High.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 20th Anniversary PAL Bowl

The top, senior football players from Sarasota and Manatee county took one another one in the 20th Annual Brad Price Memorial PAL Bowl, Friday, Jan. 6, at Booker High. Manatee County All-Stars won the game 20-17.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bianca LaVerne Jones and Jordan Ben Sobel in Asolo Rep's production of "Disgraced." Photo by Gary W. Sweetman.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 6, 2016
Theater review: 'Disgraced'

'Disgraced' confronts issues of culture and identity at Asolo Rep.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Natalie Pernia, 16, and Lilli Carlton, an ODA sophomore, help each other through the adventure course at TreeUmph!.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • January 26, 2017
A higher purpose

ODA, VIP Academy students bond at TreeUmph! event.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Commissioner Pat Zunz outlined 11 legislative priorities Monday at a Manatee County Legislative Delegation hearing in Bradenton.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 25, 2015
Longboat Key highlights legislative priorities

Preserving a longstanding vacation rental ordinance tops Longboat Key’s list of 11 priorities it wants the Legislature to take note of when it convenes in January for the 2016 Legislative session.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 3, 2014
Disorientations darken turtle nesting season but it is still not working.

Two hatchlings died last week after they crawled into the road, possibly due to bright lights along the beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2013
Top Truitt

The Board of Directors of Leadership Florida, the president of the Florida Chamber of Commerce and four Florida Leadership graduates nominated Sarasota's Pam Truitt, of Truitt Consulting, for a position on the board of directors.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Olsen. File photo.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 2, 2012
Scene & Heard

Sigrid Olsen mugs for Oprah Magazine; Wallenda continues his media hot streak; Does this produce look familiar?

  • Arts + Culture
This map depicts the designated route for the 10K run in the sand.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • May 10, 2012
Triathletes to take over Siesta Key

About 800 triathletes are expected to compete in the Florida International Triathlon this Saturday on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Katie Stults, Reese Nippert, Ciara Perez, Collier Moser, Carley Ramsden, Rylee Roads and Kelly Collins.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 22, 2016
Girls on the Run teaches lessons that everyone should learn

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Fan Zhang
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 18, 2016
Eastward Expansion: The Ringling’s new Center for Asian Art

The center marks a new chapter in the museum’s mission for a global vision — and a fulfillment of John Ringling’s original vision.

  • Arts + Culture
FISA President Jean-Christophe Rolland  held a round-table discussion with media Sept. 27.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 27, 2017
World Rowing Championships: Day Four

FISA president says Sarasota venue 'amazing' so far.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Aitken |
  • January 29, 2014
My View

Longboat Key residents should seek county cash

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Alexander Stuart; (in black) Brooke Benson, Liam Tanner, Sam Mossler, Alex Teicheira. Photo by Matthew Holler.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 23, 2019
FST sets the stage for 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time'

All the mind is a stage in Florida Studio Theatre's production of “The Curious Incident of the Dog at Nighttime.”

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • April 14, 2017
Church of the Redeemer, Ministerial Association walk stations of the cross

Hundreds of faithful gathered in downtown Sarasota to walk the 14 stations of the cross down Main Street in recognition of Good Friday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 31, 2011
Bed-tax figures suggest Key is getting sleepier

Longboat Key is getting sleepier, according to the latest bed-tax collection figures. The island's share of collections of tourist development taxes - which are paid on rentals of less than six months - is down compared to other communities in both Sarasota and Manatee counties for the most recent nine months for which figures are available.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Polo professional Nick Johnson has been training horses at the Sarasota Polo Club for the past three years.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 9, 2015
Learning polo ... can horses stick to it?

Trainer specializes in converting thoroughbreds so they excel at a new sport.

  • East County
  • Sports
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