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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2015
News Briefs

Napiers found guilty of cruelty; Country Club East upgrades

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Jay Riley, third from right, and Tripp Schwenk, second from right, stand with fellow athlete counselors and Happiness is Camping staff.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 8, 2013
For Jay Riley, giving back means happy campers

More than 20 years after attending a New Jersey summer camp for children with cancer, Jay Riley returned as a volunteer counselor.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Publix advertised its new store before opening in June 1980. At the time, the store sold two pints of strawberries for $1.29 and loaves of bread for 49 cents. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 5, 2013
Lore: Publix shopped first grocery store to Longboat in 1980

Longboaters celebrated the opening of Publix in 1980 because they no longer had to drive to the mainland for groceries.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The estate at 6301 Gulf of Mexico Drive sold for $5.7 million. Courtesy Judy Kepecz-Hays.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 17, 2013
Longboat Key homes sell for $5.7 million, $3.5 million

Both Gulfside properties are located on the Manatee County portion of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • April 17, 2013
Your Neighbor: Jane Perin

That Jane Perin enjoyed a 40-year career as a professional caterer shouldn't shock anyone who's tried her chicken salad, quiche or strawberry jam cheesecake.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office and the Sarasota Police Department conducted water rescue training June 28, at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2013
News Briefs

Sarasota conducts water rescue training; Manatee School Board seeks volunteer CPAs

  • East County
  • News
Mike Salerno was one of the finalists for the 12-and-under skimboard competition.
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • July 3, 2013
Moments in time

Before there were Suncoast Offshore Super Boat Grand Prix events to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday week in Sarasota, there were the Land 'n' Sea Freedom Races on Siesta Key Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jennifer Joan Thompson and Mary Ann Conk star in "The Underpants." Photo by Maria Lyle.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • July 8, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'The Underpants'

FST's production of 'The Underpants' provides a laugh-laden evening of entertaining sexual innuendo and sexist satire.

  • Arts + Culture
Whenever she feels inspired, Patricia D'Arcy Laughlin writes in the comfort of her home.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • June 12, 2014
Resident shines light on romance in new novel

For Patricia D'Arcy Laughlin, 'Sacrifice for a Kingdom' is a fictional love story with a real-life message.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo by Kelsey Grau Jim Crawford helps stock whiskey and other liquors.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • July 2, 2014
Liquor store opens, spurs hope for plaza

LBK Liquors opened its doors June 30 with shelves stocked full of wine, whiskey, beer and more.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Volunteer Sierra Snow and Director of Development Katie Hood enjoy working one-on-one with people affected by Alzheimer's.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 2, 2014
The Good News: Katie Hood

Focusing on healthy brains, Katie Hood and the Alzheimer's Association provide support for Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 30, 2014
Sarasota considers 2050 changes

Commissioners will determine how the development concept of fiscal neutrality will work.

  • East County
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  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • September 3, 2014
Let's Talk Looks: 2014 Emmy Awards red-carpet fashion

Let's Talk Looks: 2014 Emmy Awards red-carpet fashion

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
According to a survey conducted by the Florida Institute of Government at Florida State University, residents are more trusting of local leaders than previous years.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 9, 2014
Survey: Residents more confident of county officials

Trust levels for Sarasota County leaders rose from 32% last year to 47% in the 2014 Sarasota County Citizen Opinion Survey, which was conducted by the Florida Institute of Government.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2014
News Briefs

APRIL FOOLS' - BRU adjusts watering rates, schedule; Special piranhas to populate local ponds; SMR to open road at a cost to drivers

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 7, 2014
New shelter site unavailable

The new site option for a downtown homeless shelter at 1502 and 1562 Lime Ave., selected last week in a joint city-county commission meeting, is not for sale, according to the site's buyer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 14, 2014
The Good News: Steve Case of Venice High School Amateur Radio Club

Hobby meets real-world application for Venice High School Amateur Radio Club members.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Sheri Potter, right, has been troop leader for Troop 254 for six years. She hopes the experience will help instill a sense of community in the girls.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 27, 2014
The Good News: Sheri Potter

Using the tradition of folding and retiring the flag, Girl Scouts of the Gulf Coast Troop 254 create a sense of community.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 14, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Feb. 14

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Feb. 14

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Black Tie's Heather Merriman checks out spring fashions at Saks Fifth Avenue Sarasota.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • February 18, 2014
Hot Flash: Saks announces Spring 2014 trends

Black Tie's Heather Merriman checks out spring fashions at Saks Fifth Avenue Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
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