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  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • June 12, 2013
Sarasota County in top 20 for 2013 All-American City community

Sarasota County and the Patterson Foundation partnered to make Sarasota County a the 2013 All-American City community

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dozens of volunteers, including members of Venice Theatre, arrived at the Players Centre for Performing Arts to help replace a water-damaged floor.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 20, 2017
Weathering the Storm: Arts community proves resilient after Hurricane Irma

In the days following the historic storm, Sarasota’s arts community shows its strength.

  • Arts + Culture
Alana Kutt
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 25, 2014
Sidelines

Local golfer wins championship; Rosedale to hold junior golf camps; Ancient Oak to hold Ole Glory shoot; GSJGA hosts summer event

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 13, 2009
THE KINDERGARTNER: Ansley Morris

Southside Elementary: Ansley Morris is all about chocolate. When she spots her mother, Amanda, stirring a bowl of chocolate-pie filling, the soon-to-be kindergartner doesn't have much interest in discussing school.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lynn Schramek with her Parkinson's Cafe Cultural Art Series at the Sarasota Ballet. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 30, 2015
Residents' Parkinson's group focuses on the positive

Lynn Schramek started the support group in New York and is extending it to local residents and their partners.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Zara Barrie |
  • June 12, 2014
Factory Girl: Summertime sadness

Factory Girl: Summertime sadness

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2010
Larson, Pokoik: Win either way

Three good candidates. Incumbent Mayor Lee Rothenberg and challengers Lynn Larson and Lee Pokoik. They are vying for the Longboat Key Town Commission District 1 seat because they want to protect and improve your quality of life.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Photo by Berkley Mason. Todd Richardson.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • July 31, 2017
New principal starts at Gullett Elementary

your town

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 16, 2010
County announces road closure

A section of West County Club Lane will be closed today through March 2.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • June 11, 2010
Store Around the Corner: Longboat Limousine

Whether you're looking for a ride to the airport or a snorkeling excursion, Longboat Limousine has the ride for you.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 12, 2017
Girls Inc. celebrates its Champions for Girls

The top supporters of Girls Inc. of Sarasota County were honored on May 11 at Girls Inc. of Sarasota County.

  • Black Tie
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 18, 2013
Cameras produce major hits for police

The license-camera system has flagged approximately 5,000 vehicles since it went live in August, meaning police must often prioritize what vehicles to stop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2013
Obituary: Robert Rosenthal

Robert Rosenthal, 96, resident of Plymouth Harbor, died Jan. 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Hadley
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 25, 2014
Athlete of the Week: Brenden Hadley

Lakewood Ranch High senior wide receiver Brenden Hadley was named the offensive MVP of the Adidas Blue-Grey Super Combine June 15, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 2, 2012
News Briefs

Town schedules first budget workshop; City staff investigates St. Armands benches

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Harry Echtman and Seth Morton play a game of frisbee.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • February 4, 2011
Students get groovy reward for good grades

Students at Phillippi Shores Elementary had a far out time at the school's '60s Day on Friday, Feb. 4. Students, teachers and parents all donned their grooviest '60s fashions and enjoyed a day full of tie-dying, face-painting and retro games including frisbee and twister.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Katerina Sommers used cracker tags from her mother’s store to make her iconcept jr. dress. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 14, 2017
Trend Setters: iconcept jr. participants put their imagination to the test

Young designers challenged their creative instincts by designing an outfit out of recycled materials for the upcoming iconcept jr. fashion show.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • June 24, 2009
Ranch Main Street eateries wage BBQ battle

Lakewood Ranch restaurants will throw down during the first people's choice cook-off event at Main Street June 27.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2011
News Briefs

County staff looking into charging-station grants; County offices to close for Veterans Day; Virtual school enrollment under way

  • Siesta Key
  • News
MSC realtor Julie McClung (left) stands alongside Red Cross Major Gifts Officer Kristin Burke (second from left), MSC realtor Bobbie Bannan (second from right) and Jewish Family & Children’s Services CEO Heidi Brown.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • July 25, 2017
Michael Saunders Foundation grants aid 50 local causes

The $56,000 awarded will go to help local nonprofits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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