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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 13, 2011
News Briefs 04.14.11

Burglars target Mandalay vehicles; Director search narrowed to eight; Flyball tourney benefits Ranch Humane Society; East County returns salute to soldiers, families; U.S. Rep. Buchanan promotes youth art

  • East County
  • News
Tampa's Noah Burdette, who is 3 years old, launches himself through an inflatable creature.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 15, 2022
Big Bounce America leads to high-flying fun in Sarasota

Sarasota's Nathan Benderson Park hosts Big Bounce America.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • July 5, 2016
Visitors descend on Siesta Key for fireworks show

Thousands of fireworks shells lit up the skies during the 26th annual Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Fourth of July celebration — a tradition the organization is working to maintain for the long-term.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Fire Chief Paul Dezzi leads a group of Sarasota Emergency Operations Bureau Personnel during their tour of Longboat Key. Photos by Sten Spinella.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • August 21, 2019
Sarasota dispatchers familiarize themselves with Longboat Key

Longboat emergency services leaders led a tour of the island for willing Sarasota Emergency Operations Bureau personnel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The 4.8-acre campus is listed at $2.295 million and includes all buildings, furniture and appliances.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 13, 2016
NewGate takes swing at expansion in Lakewood Ranch

Sarasota Montessori school makes offer on former Center for Building Hope property.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • February 14, 2013
Dear Commissioners: Send your community a belated Valentine

Dear Commissioners: Send your community a belated Valentine

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
"Growing up in the circus and traveling across America was very exciting, very interesting and informative," Gena Shvartsman Cristiani says. "It was also very normal to just get up and leave all the time."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 31, 2013
Video Year in Review: October 2013, In the Center Ring Crafty Genes: Pallet Bed Frame

Gena Shvartsman Cristiani grew up in a juggling family as a prodigy juggling performer who continually traveled the nation. Just recently, she started calling Sarasota home.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ted Sperling park overlooks Sarasota Bay near Big Pass.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 11, 2019
Sarasota seeks OK to use Lido park as staging area

County wants more information on proposal linked to Big Pass dredging.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This week’s FYI Friday features news about a bomb threat at Southside Elementary, a Rosemary District update and more!
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 15, 2015
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
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
Michael Bush, co-owner of Home Resource and president of the Rosemary District Neighborhood Association, hopes the Sarasota Design District can help draw attention to businesses in the area.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 7, 2014
VIDEO: Designer District

The Sarasota Design District - a new association of Rosemary District businesses - hopes rebranding has transformative powers.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 2, 2021
Lido Key, Longboat members of Temple Emanu-El try Hanukkah on the beach

On the fourth night, members gathered on the beach for a unique celebration.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Beverly sits on her nest. Photos courtesy Lou Newman and David Novak.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 2, 2012
Swan life on Longboat Key called into focus

Vicki the swan has been to Save Our Seabirds twice in one month; her survival is now in question. Friday, April 20, swan keeper David Novak took Vicki in for her second visit.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ed Zunz served on the Longboat Key Town Commission from 2016-2021.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 17, 2021
Ed Zunz discusses having to resign early, tenure on Town Commission

Since March 2016, Ed Zunz has served as a Longboat Key town commissioner.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • May 14, 2013
2013-14 community theater auditions and season at a glance

2013-14 community theater auditions and season at a glance

  • Arts + Culture
Eagle Trace resident Patricia McHugh (left) shows her concern about the Cox dealership, largely flooding issues in her case, in this Jan. 25 photo.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 2, 2020
Planned Cox Chevrolet lot challenged by appeal from east Bradenton residents

Appeal of east Bradenton dealership say plans violate county code

  • East County
  • News
"The more I (played) it, the more I liked it — there was a connection," Andrew Lane says. Courtesy of Sarasota Orchestra.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 6, 2013
Brass Tacks: Maestro Andrew Lane

Maestro Andrew Lane doesn't toot his own horn, but he does cheer on the success of Sarasota Orchestra.

  • Arts + Culture
Frontier says it's sorted out most of the service issues following Friday's Verizon takeover, though some problems may remain.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 5, 2016
Frontier troubles impact Sarasota customers

As Frontier Communications assumes control of Verizon service in the Sarasota region, the company is working to address issues that arose over the weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A student from Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary School reads a book in Spanish. When students are in Spanish class, they will do everything in Spanish. When in English class, they'll read, speak and write in English. Courtesy photo
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 18, 2021
Twice the learning in Lakewood Ranch

Braden River Elementary School adds a dual language program in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Visit Sarasota County hopes to make the area a sailing hot spot.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 23, 2016
Sarasota scores record tourism numbers

Even after the region set a personal best for tourism revenue, officials see room for even more improvement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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