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  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 16, 2017
Sarasota Residents walk in unity in of honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Participants gathered at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex and walked to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dianne Joseph submitted this photo, taken on Lido Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

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  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Maria Ross, a former state champion at The Out-of-Door Academy, is now a freshman at Boston College. Photo courtesy Mike Gridley.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 1, 2017
Local college players come home for good cause

The Lakewood Ranch Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic presented by First Watch Cafe is back for an eighth year.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 28, 2017
2017: Longboat Year in Review

From triumph to tragedy, Longboat Key saw it all in 2017.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By [email protected] |
  • March 30, 2012
Observe This: Today's Top Stories (for all you April fools)

Observe This: Today's Top Stories (for all you April fools)

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 19, 2012
Jungle Gardens donates food

Following its 11th annual Jungle Trails and Bunny Tails event, Sarasota Jungle Gardens raised 928 pounds of donated food to All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 1, 2016
Film review: 'Aquarius'

Brazilian drama "Aquarius" is an eloquent, lingering exposé of corruption, inequality and greed.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Jaymie Klauber takes care of her seven thoroughbreds on her ranch at the Polo Club.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 14, 2016
Polo in Lakewood Ranch could be ride of your life

Local restaurateur consumed by her love of polo.

  • East County
  • News
File photo A variety of performers, including those from local schools, will be featured during the seventh annual event.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 29, 2014
Arts take spotlight

Lakewood Ranch's Grand Ovation also will showcase local nonprofits.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 24, 2016
Briefs: Longboat Key 2.25.16

Validation hearing set for Gulf of Mexico Drive bonds.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
About 50 people attended a county meeting to discuss whether LSVs should be allowed on a quarter-mile stretch of Midnight Pass Road.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 22, 2013
Siesta residents drive low-speed vehicle debate

Residents squared off at a county meeting to discuss the presence of a controversial type of vehicle on Siesta roads.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The findings of the study were presented at the Longboat Key Town Commission’s Thursday, April 19, regular workshop.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 25, 2012
Consultant recommends options

A TE Connectivity Networks representative didn't give a ringing endorsement to any one solution but found that both a DAS system or cell tower could improve north-end communications.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 15, 2009
Minors crown district champion

Manatee East Little League's 9- and 10-year-old All-Star team wrapped up a perfect 9-0 season and claimed the District 26 Minors Division Championship with a 6-5 victory over Manatee American July 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • August 13, 2012
Midler serves INDIE-licious alternative radio

Midler serves INDIE-licious alternative radio

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Rhiannon Paget was the A.W. Mellon Fellow for Japanese Art at St. Louis Art Museum prior to joining The Ringling. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 5, 2018
Rhiannon Paget talks marine biology and Asian art

Not long before Rhiannon Paget was curator for Asian arts at The Ringling, she was studying marine life along with Japanese art.

  • Arts + Culture
Dirty dog Martin with owner Elizabeth wood who was his soap
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • October 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Humane Society of Sarasota's Doggie Parade

Decked out dogs spent their afternoon at the Humane Society of Sarasota's Howl-O-Ween Doggie Costume Parade, Wednesday Oct. 30.The parade was held at the Phillippi Farmhouse market. All proceeds benefitted the Humane Society.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ricardo Rhodes in George Balanchine's "Apollo." Photo Credit: Frank Atura
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • November 23, 2016
Sarasota Ballet sets the stage for season

The Sarasota Ballet’s performance of “Apollo,” “Sinfonietta” and “Gala Performance” showcased the company’s strengths, setting expectations high for Director Iain’s Webb’s 10th anniversary season.

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Mike Fields is the new boys basketball coach at Sarasota High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 19, 2018
Fields day: Sarasota High boys basketball job stays in the family

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Ronald Christofaro takes a boxing class at Parkinson Place once a week.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • April 19, 2018
Parkinson Place provides push for activity

Ronald Christofaro finds a way to fight back and grow physically and mentally.

  • Health
  • By Keely Carney |
  • January 15, 2012
Places: Pastry Art

Places: Pastry Art

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