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Ryelee Lococo dressed as the statue of liberty to signal to passengers that they had arrived at Ellis Island.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 21, 2016
Phillippi Shores reenacts Ellis Island arrivals

Phillippi Shores Elementary students research heritage back to immigrant roots.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Sandy Gilbert |
  • March 1, 2019
My View: START is working to help slow red tide

Longboat-based organization explores several avenues to improve water quality.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2020
SarasotaΒ weather page photo: January 9

Margaret MacLeod captured this sunset beyond the Ringling Bridge in Harbor Acres.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 11, 2012
News Briefs

Feb. 21 deadline to register for town election; Sarasota Sheriff's Office arrests former Key resident; Commission appoints board members; Pet licenses available at Alicia's Grooming

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Veteran advocate Patti Katter and veterans Vladik Zalevskiy and Aaron Barnes hope Zalevskiy can take veterans deep sea fishing. They say it helps with healing from returning from combat and other issues veterans face.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 25, 2019
Lakewood Ranch woman seeks calm waters for military veterans

Lakewood Ranch woman seeks calm waters for military veterans in Sarasota, Manatee counties

  • East County
  • News
George Pappas could have been a dentist, but he opted for becoming an artist. Getting the ΓƒΒ’Γ’β€šΒ¬Γ…β€œAgeless CreativityΓƒΒ’Γ’β€šΒ¬Γ‚Β award suggests he made the right move.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 17, 2012
George Pappas proves creativity is ageless

Local artist George Pappas sits on a leather couch in his in-home Sarasota studio, where he talks about his long career and receiving the "Ageless Creativity" award from the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Dan DiNatale was studying at Savannah College of Art and Design. Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 21, 2018
Danny's Dream: How one Longboat couple is remembering their son

The first ever Danny's Dream event will be held on Saturday, March 24 in celebration and remembrance of Dan DiNatale and to raise money for Ewing Sarcoma research.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The wastewater treatment facility on Siesta Key will be fully decommissioned by May 1.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 2, 2018
Soon-to-close Siesta sewage plant second-worst in the state for instances of pollution

The plant's problems pre-date the study, and as part of an order from FDEP it's set to be decommissioned completely by May 1.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Jimmy Kahl
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney Walkathon

Cardinal Mooney High School hosted its 11th annual walkathon to raise money for All Children's Hospital Saturday Feb. 4. Students and families joined staff to walk for a cause. Eleven years ago, the high school lost several students to leukemia and decided to start this fundraising event to raise funds for research. The walkathon, which includes a dance-off, concession stands and field-day activities, was sponsored by Harmor Mobility, Sarasota Lanes, Petland and Tropicana.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Unicorp National Developments is the official development partner of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 11, 2017
Unicorp continues Colony investment

The Orlando-based developer bought six units at the shuttered Colony Beach & Tennis Resort for $628,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 1, 2020
Governor issues 30-day stay-at-home order

The executive order will last at least 30 days.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 14, 2014
Jaleski qualifies for March election

Village resident Gene Jaleski has qualified to run against Commissioner Phill Younger for an at-large seat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 13, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 21

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Madison Brown, a junior, is Cardinal Mooney's libero.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 6, 2018
Shining a light on the volleyball position that hides in plain sight

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Terri Ruebusch created this piece while at home during the pandemic.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 26, 2020
Ikebana artists keep creating in isolation

Terri Ruebusch, a Longboat Key-based ikebana artist, created with what she could find.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • August 7, 2014
Art committee seeks expertise for roundabouts

Before it begins looking for artwork to place in the center of planned roundabouts throughout the city, the Public Art Committee is searching for someone to lead the way.

  • Sarasota
  • News
It was off to the races last year during the Take Stock in Children 5K. File photo
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • February 27, 2019
Take Stock 5k coming March 3

The Take Stock 5k Space Race takes place March 3, and it’s the 10th year of the annual event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 14, 2010
Resident upset about pipeline staging site

The replacement of water pipes along Gulf of Mexico Drive means the hired contractor needs a staging site to hold the replacement water pipes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 7, 2010
BOWL ENDS

Lexington, Ky., resident Buck Schott played his first games at Sarasota Polo Club this year. Sunday's match marks the end of the 2009-10 season.

  • East County
  • News
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