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Manatee County Extension Agent Lisa Hickey, Henley resident Emily Vosnos, Ross Peterson and Polly Curran complete visits to homesites. Courtesy photo
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 13, 2014
Henley neighborhood goes Florida-friendly

A project that qualified 30 of 32 homes in University Park's Henley neighborhood as Florida-friendly may earn a Keep Manatee Beautiful award.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 23, 2016
Top Story — February: Sarasota Ballet releases Managing Director Mary Anne Servian

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Bay Club residents do chi tao with instructor Michael Stults, left, Friday, Feb. 18, at Sarasota Bay Club. Stults has been a chi tao instructor for 28 years and has been teaching this class at Sarasota Bay Club for 10 years.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 24, 2011
Aging Initiative

Sarasota County is transforming its demographic strength into an economic asset.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Maria Micelli and her fifth-grade son, Christian Micelli snap a quick picture before Christian Micelli keeps jogging around the track during the walkathon.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • September 28, 2018
Lakewood Ranch students put best foot forward

Willis Elementary hosts its annual Walkathon fundraising event.

  • East County
  • News
Owen Ayers.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 14, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Owen Ayers

The Sarasota High senior talks the baseball team's goals and wanting super strength.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 27, 2009
Merchant repairs silenced bells at San Marco Plaza

After more than a year of silence, bells are chiming through San Marco Plaza each hour. The ringing started on Easter Sunday.

  • East County
  • News
Siara, Grade 4, Pine View School
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2011
Pelikids: Holiday Special

Pelikids is a monthly feature highlighting the work of Sarasota County students. This month's offerings are from students at Lakeview Elementary and Pine View schools.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Stefan Sanders conducted "Great Escapes 3: Amadeus." Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • January 30, 2018
Sarasota Orchestra gifts audiences with intimate 'Great Escapes'

"Great Escapes 3: Amadeus" makes orchestra patrons feel as if they're standing on the conductor’s podium.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 6, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 7

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment calendar events taking place this week in Bradenton and Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Courtesy photo. A group of approximately a dozen children trick-or-treated in the Longbeach Village on Halloween night.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 13, 2013
North end: Getting younger?

Some families with school-age children say they're seeking the close-knit environment Longboat Key has to offer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kelli Smith began her tenure Monday as Longboat Key’s new police chief. She has 29 years of law enforcement experience.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 26, 2020
Conversation with Kelli Smith, Longboat Key's new police chief

Smith has 29 years of law enforcement experience, including roles with the police departments of North Arizona University and the University of Central Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 18, 2016
World War II munitions could cost the county

Sarasota County is facing a $1 million payment after a surprising find during a Siesta Key beach renourishment project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brain Health Initiative Executive Director Stephanie Peabody (center) helps warm up the runners before the 5K. She obviously was not running in the 5K with those boots.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 17, 2019
Mind really matters in Lakewood Ranch during Mindful Triathlon

The Brain Health Initiative gets a huge boost as more than 250 entrants participate in the first Mindful Triathlon in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Education Foundation of Sarasota County President Jennifer Vigne with Board Chairman Tom Koski
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 25, 2017
Sarasota County art students celebrated for their work

The Education Foundation of Sarasota County, Inc. held its new event, createSRQ, on Feb. 24.

  • Black Tie
The new canal system in Lakewood Ranch should be finished by 2022.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 29, 2018
APRIL FOOLS: New canal system an eerie sight in Lakewood Ranch

Plans unveiled to build a $340 million canal system connecting Lakewood Ranch by water.

  • April Fools
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • February 18, 2010
MY VIEW: 4 reasons to nix the school tax

The reasons why Sarasota County taxpayers - and parents - should oppose the renewal of the district's special one-mill tax extension continue to mount in stunning fashion.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 21, 2013
Manatee Admirals improve to 4-0

The Manatee Admirals hockey team improved to 4-0 with a 12-4 victory over Bloomingdale Oct. 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 31, 2010
St. Denis discusses pension problems and options

The town manager received permission to fund a pension study, which will give the Town Commission a better idea of the costs involved with making pension-plan modifications.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jorge Fernandez meets Pope Francis in 2013. Fernandez stayed as a guest at the Vatican for one week, where he and the pope discussed Cuba. Courtesy photo
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 20, 2015
Jorge Fernandez works to restore U.S.-Cuba relationship

The Longboat Key resident will make his 18th trip to his homeland since 1998 in September.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"Many orchestral musicians might find being on the road impossible," James Ehnes says. "But in the solo world, there's an intoxicating sense of control and a great deal of artistic freedom."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 12, 2011
Virtuoso reality

East County violinist James Ehnes takes a rare break at home before hitting the road with the Toronto Symphony.

  • Arts + Culture
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