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  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 22, 2011
Planning Commission seats to be filled

One of the Sarasota County Commission's most important advisory boards has three open seats that the commission will fill in January.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Military Academy students work on their marching skills.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • November 3, 2010
Classroom Spotlight: Sarasota Military Academy

Students at Sarasota Military Academy are busy preparing for the Veterans Day parade, which will take place Thursday, Nov. 11. The Sarasota Observer caught up with some students to find out how preparations are going and what Veterans Day means to them.

  • Sarasota
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Britt Riner. Photo by Heather Merriman.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • July 8, 2015
People with Purpose: Britt Riner

Britt Riner opens up about her reasons behind volunteering and her passions for education, veterans and getting women involved in the community.

  • Black Tie
Olivia and Logan Armstrong goof around.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Big Truck Day

Sarasota County hosed its 18th annual Big Truck Day Saturday, April 19, at Twin Lakes Park. The free event invited families to climb aboard vehicles of all sizes and shapes; including fire trucks, monster trucks and city busses. Easter eggs were hidden on the grounds and in the vehicles for children to find while the Easter bunny handed out sweets.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The American Spiritual Ensemble recently performed at the Sarasota Opera House.
  • By June LeBell |
  • December 22, 2010
Music Review: The American Spiritual Ensemble: A true Christmas present

The American Spiritual Ensemble recently wowed the audience when they performed at The Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 3, 2010
Eye on the prize

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch cowboys and Sarasota polo players competed in fishing, skeet shooting, calf roping, team penning and even a polo match during the annual SMR Cup Jan. 30-31.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2015
Weather: Sarasota

Visit YourObserver.com to submit your local weather or nature-related photos. Each weekly winner will be entered into a monthly drawing for a $25 gift card. One grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 flooring makeover, to be announced in October.*

  • Sarasota
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Jaysa Molina, right, BRE second-grader, with her art teacher, Dr. Donna Hart
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2011
BRE student wins art contest

Jaysa Molina, a second-grader at Braden River Elementary School, was one of 20 students to win the annual Sarasota Manatee Airport Art Contest.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jack Black, Jack Jacobs, Jack Duncan, Jack Brill
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club January Luncheon

The Longboat Key Republican Club had a panel discussion with town commissioners and their opponents for the upcoming election during their monthly luncheon Friday, Jan. 11, at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
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Bryce Tone, 11, trains twice a week at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron. Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 18, 2014
Junior optimist

Eleven-year-old Bryce Tone has aspirations of one day qualifying for the world championship sailing team, comprised of the top-five sailors in the nation.

  • Sarasota
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Girls, Inc. carolers
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 30, 2010
Girls Inc. carolers hit high notes

The adorable girls of Girls Inc. stopped by The Sarasota Observer office to spread some holiday cheer Dec. 21.

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Sarasota Military Academy freshman Eliot Bergbauer plays forward for the Tampa 2001 Hockey Club.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 12, 2016
Powerful play sparks forward

Sarasota Military Academy freshman has aspirations of playing in the NHL.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Dr. Stephen Leatherman — Dr. Beach — tells the approximately 4 million "Today Show" viewers that the best beach in the country for 2011 is the Siesta Key Public Beach. Photo by Norman Schimmel.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 27, 2011
TOP STORY, JUNE: Siesta Key Public Beach named No. 1 in the U.S.

Sarasota County officials were more than happy to join a crew from 'The Today Show' on the beach at 8 a.m. May 27 to celebrate Siesta's ascension to the No. 1 spot on the annual Top 10 Beaches list of Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, director of Florida International University's Laboratory for Coastal Research.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Debby prompted a sewage sill yesterday in Harbor Acres.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 26, 2012
Tropical Storm Debby prompts city sewage spill

A wastewater spill in the Harbor Acres neighborhood was contained yesterday.

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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 9, 2010
Biggest Loser Sarasota announces winners

The eight qualifying contestants for season two of Biggest Loser Sarasota celebrated their season finale with a party at Gecko's Bar and Grill on Clark Road. Founder and organizer Patti Stanley recognized the top four people as "The Biggest Losers."

  • Sarasota
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  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 1, 2010
Forks and Corks Food, Wine and Beer Festival - Winemaker Dinner with Marchese Piero Antinori

Oak Park School, Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County and The Viola Wheeler Music Program for Disabled Children in Cambodia

  • Black Tie
Kat Gaukhman commemorates the event by shooting video.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 18, 2015
Families and friends walk the walk

More than 2,100 participants participated in a 5k for type 1 diabetes during JDRF One Walk.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2015
Artistic by nature

University Park resident Polly Curran invites friends, family and the public to explore her work as an artistic nature photographer.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
T. Guy Spencer submitted this sunset photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

T. Guy Spencer submitted this sunset photo.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • March 20, 2014
Parks board seeks funds for maintenance costs

The Parks, Recreation and Environmental Protection board is reaching out to citizens as it looks for a way to assist with the costs of maintaining the city's parks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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