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Sydney Fagin’s sculpture, "Dancing with the Torah." Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 18, 2012
Kobernick-Anchin resident gets hands-on

One of 90-year-old Kobernick-Anchin Pavilion resident Sidney Fagin's handmade sculptures was celebrated recently at the retirement complex.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo by Pam EubanksOfficials from NDC Construction, the project's contractor, expect construction to take about 11 months. NDC is clearing the property to prepare for vertical construction.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 2, 2014
Contractors begin work on assisted-living facility

Validus Senior Living expects to open InspiredLiving in about one year.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key early voting ends tomorrow.
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 10, 2017
Nearly 1,200 cast early, in-person ballots on Longboat

More than 36% of eligible voters on Longboat Key have already cast ballots for the coming election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Richard Arvid Hassel
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 25, 2012
Obituary: Richard Arvid Hassel

Richard Arvid Hassel, 76, of Longboat Key, died Oct. 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota High's Shawn Bane Jr.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 25, 2012
JUST THE STATS

2 - The number of shutouts the Booker High football team has posted this season after blanking Avon Park 41-0 in Class 4A-District 6 action Oct. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"If there's a problem I solve it — there's no hesitation," Kelly Borgia says.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 30, 2014
Backstage Pass: Borgia acts as Asolo Rep's hero

Kelly Borgia is the organizational foundation behind every production at Asolo Rep Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
James Ranson, Esther Dickmann, Alan Corey, Trine Bolling and Lynne Mesky of Gloria Musicae
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 29, 2014
Sarasota Orchestra and Gloria Musicae give a behind-the-scenes look

Sarasota Orchestra and Gloria Musicae give a behind-the-scenes look

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 15, 2016
Progress at the Colony

Don’t get your hopes up too much. Nevertheless, come July 14 one of the combatants in the Colony soap opera is expected to be bought out — for $15 million to $25 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Colburn said Sarasota could benefit from more direct, decisive leadership.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 6, 2015
Conversation with Casey Colburn

The recently departed Downtown Sarasota Alliance chairman talks about the issues created by downtown factionalism and the need for more decisive leadership in the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 4, 2013
Longboat Library sale runs through Election Day

The book sale takes place on early voting days and resumes on Election Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File photo
  • By Caleb Motsinger and Kristen Herhold |
  • October 15, 2014
Business Briefs

Wells Fargo gives third grant to Mote Marine; St. Armands Circle looks to get two new businesses; Beach Residences units sell for combined $5,595,000

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Clayton Spencer, a 2015 graduate of Lakewood Ranch High, works with 8-year-old Nathan Callahan on a cast handstand to back hip circle. After reaching Level 10 status, Spencer is now turning his attention to coaching at EVO Athletics.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 17, 2016
Clayton Spencer turns the page on gymnastics career

Former Lakewood Ranch High gymnast takes on new role as an assistant coach for EVO Athletics’ boys gymnastics team.

  • East County
  • Sports
John Gudritz is the co-owner of an investment management firm.
  • By John Gudritz |
  • September 13, 2012
My View: A long-term solution for a long-term problem

My fellow My View columnist, Jeffrey Weisman, provided some excellent solutions to the serious parking problem that confronts Siesta Key Village and the public beach every season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Steve Schield, 60, has been a town employee for 26 years and a resident of the island since 1994.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 13, 2016
A Conversation with Steve Schield

Steve Schield, 60, has been a town employee for 26 years and a resident of the island since 1994. The senior planner is known as the town’s tree protector who helps developers realize trees on a project site can be an asset instead of a roadblock.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The two ficus trees bordering the Friendship Garden of the Longboat Island Chapel spared the gazebo inside the garden.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 20, 2017
Toppled trees reset island ambiance

After Hurricane Irma, The Lazy Lobster and the Longboat Island Chapel are working to restore their environments.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
George Glance, president of KB Home's Central Florida operations, said his company was committed to correcting issues at Willowbrook.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 12, 2012
Willowbrook homes situation prompts a legislative bid

County officials will add to their legislative program a proposal to remove mandatory arbitration clauses from residential construction contracts.

  • East County
  • News
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • June 20, 2012
June 20: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photos by Pam Eubanks and Amanda Sebastiano. Fr. Frank Kirlangitis walks through the sanctuary of St. Barabara’s Greek Orthodox Church during a consecration ceremony Saturday.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 18, 2013
Sarasota church baptized during weekend ceremony

Members of St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church celebrated the second most important event in the church's history.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County Commissioner Joe Barbetta has been on the County Commission since 2006, representing District 2. Paul Caragiulo will succeed him. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 6, 2014
County commissioners step down from the dais

As they face their last two weeks as government officials, Commissioners Nora Patterson and Joe Barbetta share their successes and thoughts on the future for the county.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Vyasa Dodson performs at Sarasota Blues and Music Festival 2012. Photo by Rachel O'Hara.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 8, 2013
Sarasota Blues and Music Festival canceled; new blues festival launches

The Sarasota Blues Festival has been canceled for 2013, but the inaugural Florida Blue Blues & Music Festival will launch Oct. 26.

  • Arts + Culture
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