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Florida First Lady Ann Scott reads with students. (Courtesy photo).
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 31, 2018
Your Town: Students read along with Florida's first lady

Stories from your neighbors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 1, 2014
Luke Wilson on writing and directing, and the power of a clipboard

Luke Wilson on writing and directing, and the power of a clipboard

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 1, 2014
Luke Wilson on his foray into writing and directing, and the power of a clipboard

Luke Wilson on his foray into writing and directing, and the power of a clipboard

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Fred Bethke submitted this photo of a sunset at Spanish Main Yacht Club.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: Feb. 4

Fred Bethke submitted this photo of a sunset at Spanish Main Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"I enjoy working with young people," says Phyllis Silverman. "It keeps me busy and it keeps me young."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 29, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Supporting Role

Phyllis Silverman may be Rebecca Hopkins' right-hand gal, but she's everyone else's favorite fill-in. The longtime Florida Studio Theatre staffer explains why she loves being at everyone's disposal.

  • Arts + Culture
Monaka Oberer and Rebekah Boudrie join Grayson Tullio (center) at the Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 29, 2020
Doggies for Duchenne returns in Lakewood Ranch for its fifth run

Doggies for Duchenne Run has its fifth run in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Libby Moser, pictured with her mom, Erin, received honorable mention for her bubble-blowing project.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO: Gullett Science Fair

Fourth and fifth-grade students at Gullett Elementary School put their hypotheses to the test and showed off their scientific findings during the school's Science Fair May 24.

  • East County
  • Schools
Ed Smith Stadium. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 5, 2017
Exciting times ahead for Sarasota sports

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lynn Flood captured this shot of water lilies blooming in Lakewood Ranch Professional Park.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 5, 2016
East County weather page photo: May 5

Lynn Flood captured this shot of water lilies blooming in Lakewood Ranch Professional Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Riverview, the last Sarasota-area football team standing, was bounced from the playoffs by Dr. Phillips, 21-0.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 18, 2016
Sarasota Football Final: 11.18.16

Riverview eliminated from playoffs by Dr. Phillips.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 21, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Autumn Senior Living starts construction; Princeton Review ranks New College as No. 3; Fresh Salon opens new location on Main Street

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Pine View School and Sarasota High sailing teams are both part of the Sarasota Youth Sailing Program. (Photo by Jen Blanco)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 24, 2014
Bound for Nationals

The Pine View School and Sarasota High sailing teams will compete in the Mallory Fleet Race National High School Championship May 9 through May 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 17, 2010
Business Observer

Business Observer

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jeffrey Weisman practices fine arts photography and serves on the board of directors of Art Center Sarasota.
  • By Jeffrey Weisman |
  • March 29, 2012
My View: Spring Cleaning

Today's column will "clean up" some things I've been thinking about. I welcome your comments, whether pro or con.

  • Sarasota
  • News
John Dough Bakery offers an assortment of baked goods and sandwiches daily.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 15, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Dough's delight

John Dough Bakery offers an assortment of baked goods and sandwiches daily.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Photo by Amanda Sebastiano. Nancy Hendricks, interim CEO Ron Gelbman and Andrea Feldmar of the Center for Building Hope.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 4, 2015
JFCS prepares to manage Center for Building Hope programs

Jewish Family and Children’s Services will step in to take over the Center for Building Hope services.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 1, 2009
Harry's presents record check to United Way

Harry's Continental Kitchens owners Harry and Lynn Christensen presented a check for $935 Thursday, June 25, for United Way of Manatee County's Climbing for Dollars

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jim Wilson, who has served as the hospital’s CEO since 2008, resigned May 6
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 29, 2013
Hospital seeks new CEO

Jim Wilson no longer is serving as Lakewood Ranch Medical's CEO.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 19, 2009
Mini Mustangs to extend care options

Lakewood Ranch High School's voluntary pre-kindergarten program will be offering extended program hours beginning Jan. 5.

  • East County
  • Schools
Longboat Key Firefighters Pension Board members Shannon Gault and Gerald Feder still question a pension investigation that’s under way.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 23, 2011
Board members question pension investigation

Longboat Key Firefighters Pension Board members Gerald Feder and Shannon Gault are not pleased thus far with an investigation of the pension plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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