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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2010
Obituary: Ethel Betty Flecker Taub

Ethel Betty Flecker Taub, of Highland Park, Ill., and Longboat Key, was a dedicated patron of various organizations, which included The Ravinia Festival, in Chicago, and The Sarasota Opera, Asolo Repertory Theatre, Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota Ballet and Circus Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Carolyn Johnson and Isabel Norton winning the Leadership Florida Distinguished Member Award in Orlando.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2016
Carolyn Johnson, Isabel Norton honored by Leadership Florida

Carolyn Johnson and Isabel Norton are recognized with the Leadership Florida Distinguished Member Award.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"The chorus' main goal is to entertain the audience," Chris Owens says. "My goal is to make sure people get that goose bump-y feeling on their arms."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 16, 2011
Chorus line

Eight months into his new gig as director of Chorus of the Keys, Chris Owens says that even when he's conducting, he's singing in his head.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 31, 2012
GSJGA wraps up Futures Tour

The Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association finished concluded its Futures Tour season with the Futures Tour Finale July 28 at Peridia Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Paul Berloni admitted that his driver's license was revoked and that he had been drinking alcohol. Photo courtesy of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 1, 2012
Drunken grandparents towed grandchild Sunday

The incident occurred at 4:30 p.m. Sunday when a deputy saw the SUV on a parallel access road near Rockefeller Avenue pulling a plastic Hot Wheels car with a girl dressed in a swimsuit but wearing no headgear.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 15, 2018
Selby Gardens secures $21.8 million for master plan

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens hopes to raise $92 million as it works to implement a series of renovations at its bayfront campus.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This home at 3531 White Lane has four bedrooms, four baths, two half-baths, a pool and 5,606 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.65 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 21, 2010
Siesta Revised home sells for $1.65 million

A home in Siesta Revised tops all real-estate transactions this week.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club resident Leann Spofford snapped this photo of a rainbow.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2016
East County weather page photo: June 23

Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club resident Leann Spofford snapped this photo of a rainbow.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
SPARCC Director of Development Mary Ellen Mancini and SPARCC President and CEO Jessica Hays in the ball pit.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • October 15, 2018
Season is back, and so is Black Tie & Tales

A few babies were born over the summer, Key to the Cure had an untouchable dessert and the Raise the Roof Party guests had a ball.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2012
JUST THE STATS

1 -  The number of times the Cardinal Mooney High football team found the end zone in its 17-7 loss to Clearwater Central Catholic Sept. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 20, 2011
Sarasota County represents at the 2011 Boston Marathon

Out of the more than 20,000 people who ran in the 2011 Boston Marathon Monday, April 18, there were 16 runners from Sarasota and one from Osprey.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Boys senior Josh Young slams it home during the dunk contest.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 21, 2018
Mustang Madness signals basketball season

Lakewood Ranch High's Mustang Madness signals the beginning of basketball season in East County

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By April Doner |
  • September 17, 2012
A hushed room: open mic at Pastry Art

A hushed room: open mic at Pastry Art

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 15, 2016
Win tickets to the Florida Winefest & Auction

Between now and March 10, look for a wine bottle hidden in our pages to win.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jana Broder of Drum Magic leads the group in a pattern of drumming, snapping, clapping and tapping of the feet.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • September 24, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SBC Drum Circle

Residents and staff took part in a drum circle activity Monday, Sept. 24 at the Sarasota Bay Club. The drum circle was led by Jana Broder of Drum Magic.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Suzanne Tomlin submitted this photo of Beer Can Island, which won this year’s Weather and Nature Photo Contest.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 24, 2015
Meet this year’s weather photo contest winner

Suzanne Tomlin’s picture at Beer Can Island in Longboat Key is this year’s contest winner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 10, 2009
St. Armands fire station celebrates opening

The grand opening came a one-and-one-half months after the station opened.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
I am thankful for the beautiful sunsets every night on our beaches.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 22, 2011
Our View: Giving thanks

Thanksgiving Day is one of the great American holidays, because it is the time when everyone of different backgrounds, political persuasions and faiths can focus on being thankful for what we have.

  • East County
  • Opinion
"Follies" runs through April 14 at The Players Centre for Performing Arts, 838 N Tamiami Trail. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 1, 2019
Sondheim's 'Follies' offers reflections on life, love and loss at The Players Centre

The Players Centre for Performing Arts in Sarasota's latest production, "Follies," is a fun and nostalgic celebration of musical theater with a philosophical undertone.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Joseph Spinella’s first book is a collection of stories from his life. He currently is working on a second book, which will feature anecdotes from his time working at Taffy's. Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 22, 2012
Neighbors: Joseph Spinella

Author Joseph Spinella loves sharing his stories of growing up in Sicily, Italy, with students in Sarasota schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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