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According to Swezey, his motivation and flexibility are what set him apart from other educators
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 23, 2019
Teaching-award finalist helps pupils find a voice

Shane Swezey, a Sarasota educator and board-certified music therapist, uses music as more than just an instrument for fun.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 29, 2011
Born performer (VIDEO)

In his first professional performance, Gianni Damaia is enjoying acting like a kid - even if it means going knuckle-to-ruler with an abusive nun.

  • Arts + Culture
Susan Chapman, Richard Dorfman, and Suzanne Atwell
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 15, 2013
CONA to host run-off candidate forum April 8

CONA has invited Sarasota Commission runoff candidates Susan Chapman, Suzanne Atwell and Richard Dorfman to speak at its April 8 forum.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 20, 2016
Briefs: Longboat Key 1.21.16

Town to investigate Emerald Harbor Drive issues; Beach project receives reimbursement; Firefighters offer free CPR training course

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rob Roy |
  • January 21, 2010
Observer updates

Observer updates

  • Sarasota
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Bernie Kloppenburg and Courtney Goodman
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Trick or Treat

The Sarasota Yacht Club hosted a trick-or-treat event on its docks Wednesday, Oct. 31 to celebrate Halloween. Guests showed off their costumes and enjoyed appetizers, candy and trick or treating on the docks before the winners of the pumpkin-carving contest were announced.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Scott Hopes
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 19, 2018
Manatee County School Board District 4: Scott Hopes

After 2017 appointment, Hopes seeks full term.

  • East County
  • News
John Maddox, Reid Parkes, Shannon Fortner, Michael Regina and Eduardo Correa form the five-part band Astralis.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 6, 2017
Astralis sings to own beat

The five-member band looks to stand out and inspire in the Sarasota music scene.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 20, 2015
Do This: MASHterpieces

Do This: MASHterpieces

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 27, 2019
Selby: What's not to like?

The directors and CEO of Selby Gardens are doing their job: enacting a vision to turn the endangered asset into the jewel is deserves to be.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Photo courtesy of ew.com
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • October 17, 2018
'Bad Times at the El Royale' takes audiences on a dark, wild ride

Director Drew Goddard's thriller/mystery 'Bad Times at the El Royal' is an examination of morality and how humans often lack it.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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USRowing CEO Patrick McNerney announced Nathan Benderson Park as the host of the 2019 World Rowing Under-23 Championships next July.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 26, 2018
2019 World Rowing U23 Championships coming to Nathan Benderson Park

The announcement comes on the heels of USRowing's agreement with the park to host the next three Youth Championships.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Patton Park will encompass Kent Lake, seen here. A patch of land near the entrance to Bridgewater will be the main park area with a pavilion and other amenities.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 1, 2017
Patton Park completes new Lakewood Ranch trail system

SMR is developing four new parks, all to be finished by the end of the year.

  • East County
  • News
Joy Vogt and Kim Dentzic
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • January 20, 2011
Longboat Key Historical Society journeys into the past

Dr. Gabrielle Vail took the Longboat Key Historical Society thousands of years into the past when she spoke about creation and renewal rituals of the prehispanic Maya at the society's meeting held Thursday, Jan. 20, at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bradenton, Manatee County, Pittsburgh Pirates celebrate 50-year partnership.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 30, 2018
Bradenton, Manatee County, Pittsburgh Pirates celebrate 50-year partnership

A Feb. 12 exhibit opening will start a months-long celebration.

  • East County
  • Sports
New Pirate coach Curt Bradley turns 27 in June. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 16, 2012
Pirates name new head coach

Leesburg High defensive coordinator Curt Bradley was named Braden River High's new head football coach May 11.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High grad Danny Walker will play in the Suncoast Classic at Lakewood National. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 13, 2019
Lakewood Ranch grad will have hometown crowd at LECOM Suncoast Classic

Lakewood Ranch grad Danny Walker will have a hometown crowd at the LECOM Suncoast Classic at Lakewood National Golf Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 21, 2012
SCORES: Junior golfers tee off at Serenoa Golf Club

Dozens of junior golfers teed off in the Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association event March 18 at Serenoa Golf Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
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
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