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After eight years, Riverview athletic director James Ward will retire from his post June 9.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 26, 2016
Giving his all for the kids

After eight years, Riverview High athletic director James Ward will retire from his post June 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Town Commission wants voters to decide whether they will approve such a neighborhood undergrounding project on the March 15 ballot.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 7, 2015
Commission vets neighborhood undergrounding project tonight

Town staff is proposing that property owners with existing underground utilities pay 18.5% of the total project and properties that need utilities buried pay for 81.5% of the project cost.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 28, 2016
Longboat Key Chamber plans holiday bash

Harry's Continental Kitchen will provide free hors d'oeuvres at the annual event.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Katy Dean.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 14, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Katy Dean

Riverview High girls basketball junior Katy Dean talks defense and her dream of visiting Barcelona

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Stevie Lee Romero says he either wants to have a career in acting or in medicine. To him, both help make people feel better.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 20, 2015
Generous Act

Stevie Lee Romero got his shot on the big stage last year in Asolo Repertory Theatre’s production of ‘The Grapes of Wrath.’ Now, he’s giving back.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 2, 2009
Stars of Bethlehem

The Ditchfield Family Singers are all grown up and celebrating their 10th anniversary Christmas concert next week at the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Culture
Cindy's Basil Tomato Soup with Parmesan Ice Cream
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 19, 2011
Soups star at Star Keeper Cafe

Star Keeper cafe owner Cindy Snyder shares an exclusive recipe for Observer readers.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2020
Manatee County Court Judge Group 4: Christopher Pratt

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • July 12, 2018
Care for those who built Sarasota

The Pines of Sarasota Foundation needs $1 million annually to support residents who have outlived their resources.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 10, 2019
Ringling College Library Association hosts an evening for appreciation

The Platinum Appreciation Reception was held Jan. 10 at the Alfred R. Goldstein Library.

  • Black Tie
Alls Faith Food Bank aims to feed 40,000 Sarasota children this summer with its Campaign Against Summer Hunger.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • May 30, 2019
‘Hunger Begins:’All Faiths Food Bank to feed 40,000 children this summer

All Faiths Food Bank works to end Sarasota child hunger with summer program.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Caragiulo
  • By David Conway |
  • June 26, 2014
Commissioners discuss upcoming vacancies

With two city commissioners planning to resign in November, the three remaining commissioners will need to select replacements to serve out those terms.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alexia Jasmene and Minka Wiltz rehearse for “Naming True." Photo by Brendan Ragan.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 7, 2017
Serving the Story: 'Naming True' premieres at Urbanite Theatre

When ‘Naming True’ premieres at Urbanite Theatre, audiences will see a story of redemption. What they won’t see are the countless storytelling decisions that made it possible.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 17, 2009
Joy ... Beyond Freedom

Joy ... Beyond Freedom

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 11, 2018
Kiwanis Club hosts expert on opioid crisis as luncheon speaker

Public is invited to attend May 17 event at Portofino.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • September 9, 2015
People with Purpose: Alex Miller

When it comes to philanthropy, Alex Miller values quality over quantity. The CEO of Mercedes Medical has been involved in Sarasota’s nonprofit organizations for the last 20 years. During that time, she says she’s learned that in philanthropy, it’s best to

  • Black Tie
  • By Taelor Scheuer |
  • August 1, 2013
Get the Look! How to Make Smoky Eyes

Get the Look! How to Make Smoky Eyes

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • July 27, 2012
Romper Room – The Strong Mayor versus Strong City Manager Debate

Romper Room – The Strong Mayor versus Strong City Manager Debate

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Adam Garrison, local stand-up comedian and actor, has created a new space for every kind of performer to express themselves.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 20, 2014
'Adam's Night Out' creates an inclusive night of comedy and entertainment

Local comedian Adam Garrison starts first comedy revue at the Players Theatre for local entertainers to scratch their artistic itch.

  • Arts + Culture
Ellen Parker and Steve Jackson said they better understand how the town works.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • January 13, 2019
Longboat's first Citizens Academy since 2011 draws a crowd

Infiormnational sessions continue every Wednesday until Feb. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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