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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Hospital Board — At Large, Seat 2: Reid Schwabach

Reid Schwabach, a No Party Affiliation candidate, will face Democrat Miglena Entcheva and Republican Tramm Hudson in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 8, 2015
La Musica celebrates 30 years at Michael's On East

The classical music festival kicked off its 30th anniversary season with a Sonata a Due at Michael's On East with food, drink and a plenty of music.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 20, 2016
Premier Sports scores big with new facilities

Addition of showcase field will provide centerpiece for marketing.

  • East County
  • News
Yamil Maldonado, 16, and Kayleigh Likens, 15, perform their pas de deux from Diana and Acteon, Saturday, Jan 21, during the Youth America Grand Prix competition at the Straz Center in Tampa.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Prix Prep Part Two

Eight, young dancers represented the Sarasota Ballet when they competed at the Youth America Grand Prix, Saturday, Jan. 21, at the Straz Center in Tampa.

  • Arts + Culture
Isabel Dubrocq makes her way around the room as the girls run through some moves at the barre, Friday, Jan. 6, inside Studio 20.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Prix Prep Part One

Eight, young dancers represented the Sarasota Ballet when they competed at the Youth America Grand Prix, Saturday, Jan. 21, at the Straz Center in Tampa.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 28, 2016
Flocking of flamingos

Wife surprises husband by flocking his business with plastic flamingos for his 50th birthday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • October 29, 2012
Countdown to Election 2012

Countdown to Election 2012

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Cardinal Mooney junior Demardre Patterson finished as the district-runner up in the 100- and 200-meter dashes.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 1A-District 10 track meet

The Out-of-Door Academy, Cardinal Mooney and Sarasota Christian boys and girls track teams competed in the Class 1A-District 10 meet April 11, at ODA. The top four finishers in each event earned a berth in the Region 3 meet April 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The contractor chosen for the Beach Road drainage improvement project will tear up parts of the old baseball field near Siesta Key public beach.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 29, 2012
Drainage project sent out to bid

Sarasota County seeks a contractor for the $1.5 million stormwater project planned for Beach Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2009
In Brief

In Brief

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 4, 2014
Alumni club provides community for local Buckeyes

Every Saturday, members of the OSU Alumni Club flood into Captain Curt's on Siesta Key to watch their alma mater - and raise money for local students.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The proposed 2013-14 Sarasota County School Board budget includes a slight millage rate increase after a state-mandated segment of the rate rose over last year.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 22, 2013
Sarasota County School Board to present 2013-14 budget

The board's 2013-14 budget shows signs of recovery following years of cuts and declining revenues.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Chamber honors construction company for its service; Taylor Morrison rep named as panelist; John Neal Homes reports record third quarter sales; Salt and Light Productions receives Emmy nod

  • East County
  • News
David Caplan submitted this sunrise photo, taken from Golden Gate Point.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

David Caplan submitted this sunrise photo, taken from Golden Gate Point.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 24, 2016
Lake Club home tops sales at $1.61 million

Built in 2007, 16311 Baycross Drive has three bedrooms, three-and-two-half baths, a pool and 4,464 square feet of living area.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Joel Murrill, homeless for more than two years, took advantage of an incredible set of coincidences to create a new life for himself.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 29, 2010
TOP STORY, JULY: Life-changing decisions

Living on Sarasota's streets for two years, 54-year-old Joel Murrill had little hope of breaking free. But helping others finally paid off for the former airline mechanic.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Elliott Waters with Lisa Ward, incoming president for Junior League
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 12, 2011
GALLERY: Stupid Cupid

Junior League of Sarasota County held its annual 'Stupid Cupid' party Saturday, at Ivory Lounge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tyler and Marissa Rossnagle, Chad Ciaravella, Lori Hagey and Pat and Erin Robinson. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 11, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 01.12.17

From star sightings to glamorous engagement parties, we have the scoop on the latest social news.

  • Black Tie
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 19, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 4.19.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Construction was delayed for a month in October, while city officials installed a temporary pedestrian barricade.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 24, 2010
Bird Key Park reopening delayed

The target opening date is now Dec. 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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