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Madelyn Kumar doesn’t want to wait until she graduates from college to experience life in the “real world.” So, she didn’t.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 21, 2015
Top Story — January: Students take on real world connections

The Future Problem Solving Program International program promotes critical and creative thinking in students in grades fourth through 12th.

  • East County
  • News
Ringling College Library Association Town Hall 2016 Chairwoman Chris Cremer says Bill and Melinda Gates top her speaker wish list.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 2, 2015
Q+A with Chris Cremer

The lineup for next year’s Town Hall series started in 2014, with the selection of 2016 chairwoman Chris Cremer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Town Hall is located at 501 Bay Isles Road. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 17, 2014
Town Hall closes for Presidents Day

Longboat Key Town Hall will re-open at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow. Trash collection will take place on Tuesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • July 12, 2018
Sarasota woman uses grocery bags to make mats for the homeless

It used to take Sarasota's Michele Penn 33 hours to make the mats she produces for homeless people to sleep on — which are made out of recycled plastic grocery bags — but now it only takes eight.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 2, 2011
Distance squad anchors Lady Mustangs to regional runner-up finish

The Lakewood Ranch High girls track team won all four of the distance events at the Class 3A-Region 3 meet April 28 at Charlotte High, propelling the Lady Mustangs to a second-place finish.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota County Schools earned an A rating again from the Florida Department of Education.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 28, 2017
Sarasota County Schools earn an A from the state

The district has earned an A every year since grading begin in 2004.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The dinghy parade’s backdrop included the Ringling Bridge and the skyline of Sarasota at sunset.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • December 11, 2010
Boat Parade lights up the waters of Sarasota

Sarasota Holiday Boat Parade of Lights lit up the waters from City Island all the way to Sarasota Bayfront Park on Saturday, Dec. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • December 7, 2016
Colony Resort promoter makes big promises

Colony Beach & Tennis Resort developer Chuck Whittall pledged to buy the town of Longboat Key a ferry to soften traffic concerns during the first pitch of his redevelopment plans.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
With his parents Monica and Joe Sweeney looking on, Kevin, 12, began his third season playing TOPSoccer at the end of September with his older brother Tom, 14, serving as his buddy.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 17, 2013
Just for Kicks

Twelve-year-old Kevin Sweeney began playing soccer for the Braden River Soccer Club's TOPSoccer program last fall.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Waterlefe Golf and River Club home at 1020 Rainbow Court recently sold for $862,500. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,188 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $909,000 in 2008.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 10, 2018
Waterlefe home tops local sales at $862,500

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 24-28.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 6, 2015
Business briefs

Plymouth Harbor board elects new members; Mar Vista, Arts Center team up for concert series; Cannons recognized as top 100 boat dealer

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2010
Pattigeorge's adds new additions for Earth Day

Employees at Pattigeorge's restaurant on Longboat Key celebrated Earth Day by planting new herb-and-vegetable gardens.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gary Reinstrom, performing with the First Brass, has supported local music and musicians since he was young child.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 6, 2015
The Music Man

Gary Reinstrom stands tall in Sarasota's local music scene.

  • Arts + Culture
"The score is my bible," Michael Sebastian says. "If I can't translate what's in the hard copy of the score, I don't have the right to be a music director."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 14, 2011
BACKSTAGE PASS: Score lore

Music Director Michael Sebastian returns to his Golden Apple stomping grounds with a feisty new musical about disgruntled Disney princesses.

  • Arts + Culture
Firefighter/paramedics Brendon Desch, Keith Tanner and Lt. Jason Berzowski
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 16, 2015
A tale of two unions

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Union could go to impasse with the town while the Police Union seeks to ratify a new contract ahead of schedule.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 21, 2015
Much Ado about Nothing: A new venue for Sarasota

Nothing Arts Center is cranking up Sarasota’s underground music scene, with a focus on inclusivity

  • Arts + Culture
benna-fleck
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 6, 2014
Movie Review: 'Gone Girl'

Movie Review: 'Gone Girl'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • January 13, 2010
Progressive dinner - St. Armands Circle

St. Armands Circle may be a top spot for tourists, but it also plays host to many gourmet restaurants and yummy dessert stops. On a recent chilly January evening, comfort food was the name of the game. Take this trip around the Circle and experience the culinary treats it has to offer.

  • Arts + Culture
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia prior to his speech
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 12, 2015
Original justice

Chief Justice Antonin Scalia is the first U.S. Supreme Court justice to be a featured speaker at the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Cardinal Mooney coach Mike Urban asks a referee about a non-call against Sarasota Christian.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 7, 2017
New coach has Cougars boys basketball on the prowl

Cardinal Mooney is 3-0 after winning five games last season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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