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Sarasota Chalk Festival founder Denise Kowal talks with the news media after appearing to pick up Legoman Jan. 26 in Venice. Photo courtesy of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • February 2, 2012
Observed: Legoman 'sprung' from custody, but public's questions remain

If the Legoman appearance on Siesta Key last fall was a publicity stunt for the Chalk Festival, why not say so?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 19, 2017
Second Chance Last Opportunity honors outstanding community members

The 22nd annual Share the Light Luncheon was held on Oct. 19 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 4, 2018
Opera patrons enjoy ‘Une Belle Soirée à Paris’

The annual Opera Gala was held Feb. 3 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2010
Sarasota 2050 plan: economic death

Let's bring a little rational perspective to the discussion this Thursday when the Sarasota County Commission considers the fate of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch's Villages of Lakewood Ranch South project.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Much of Jill Polk's inspiration and motivation over the years has come from her voice teacher, Betty Silberman, with whom she has trained since the third grade.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 21, 2012
Teen Idol: Jill Polk

Cardinal Mooney Catholic High freshman Jill Polk is Sarasota's newest idol.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alexandria Campbell models.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • July 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Fashion Dash

Fashion lovers and families spent the afternoon at Plato Closet's 2nd annual Fashion Dash - Clothing Exchange and Fashion Show Saturday, July 26, at Selby Library. The all-day event was hosted by Selby Library Youth Department and invited the community to swap clothes in exchange for gently used articles of clothing and accessories. In the afternoon, Plato's Closet hosted a catwalk with models and a dance performance by members of the Roy McBean Boys and Girls Club. All the clothes left at the end of the day were donated to Sarasota charities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Natalie Buffett is this week's standout player
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 4, 2013
SIDELINES

TOPSoccer season is on the horizon; Manasota LAX to hold free clinics;ODA swimmers post wins in opener; 8U River Dawgs to hold tryouts; Mustangs swing to tournament win

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 08.06.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Ryan Rome and Michael Pannarale
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • July 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch YMCA Day Camp

Participants at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA Day Camp splashed in the pool July 30. The 10-week Day Camp, for children in kindergarten through fifth-grade, also features archery, sports, drama, arts and crafts and special events such as bowling, movies, roller skating and cook outs.

  • East County
  • News
Image courtesy Washington Post
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 26, 2019
'Never Look Away' explores the terrors of war, politics and the search for inner voice

Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck's film explores art's role in self expression and the dangers associated with such expression.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The properties at 684 Freeling Drive  consist of one built in 1949 and one in 1968.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 11, 2020
Freeling Drive properties sell for $5.3 million

Residential real estate transactions for April 27-May 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 30, 2017
U.S. adds to World Rowing Championships medal count

The Americans added two silver medals and a bronze on Saturday.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2010
Cops Corner

July 21 "Portable picnic" 9:11 a.m. - 500 block of Bay Isles Road. Larceny. A Longboat Key Public Tennis Center employee noticed that a redwood picnic bench was swiped from the picnic area of the tennis center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Commissioner Jim Brown leading efforts to fund Arts, Culture and Education Center
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • February 20, 2019
Brown: Longboat theater talk is encouraging

Commissioner works to find new strategies to raising $18 million privately for art center project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Boating channel markers were removed from New Pass by the U.S. Coast Guard in mid-2017.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • November 7, 2018
Dredging of New Pass to begin this weekend

Sand taken from New Pass will renourish Lido Beach

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jack Sanders and Jared Root showed off some mealworms.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Camp Flying Eagle

Cub Scouts learned about fire safety at Camp Flying Eagle June 10-14. The week also featured a theme called, 'Wild Wild West and the Hunt for Black Bart,' where the campers looked for a fictional character who they were told had robbed a bank.

  • East County
  • News
Six-year-old Kayden Carroll enjoyed smashing into people during the offensive line drills.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: LRHS Football Camp

Dozens of youths hit the gridiron for Lakewood Ranch High's annual football camp June 10-14. Participants spent the week improving their football fundamentals through position related techniques, agilities and speed development. Players also enjoyed competitive drill competitions and flag football games.

  • East County
  • Sports
Technology students Stephen Husbands and Holden Scarbrough demonstrated how to make and test a balsa wood bridge.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Haile Open House

Haile Middle School showed off its students' talents Jan. 10 during the school's Open House Showcase.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 5, 2013
Obituary: Albert Bernard 'Albie' Frank

Albert Bernard "Albie" Frank, 80, of Sarasota, died Feb. 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 11, 2011
News Briefs

Commission schedules beach meeting; Village peacocks deemed sanitary; Retirement center concept gains traction; Meetings and Agendas.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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