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Sue Jacobson is a Sarasota lawyer and regional president of the American Jewish Committee.
  • By Sue Jacobson |
  • August 16, 2012
My View: Hard-wired to help: Everyday heroes inspire us

A recent local news story told of four men returning from a party, who, coming upon a burning car, stopped, pulled the unconscious driver from the burning car, and, risking their lives, saved hers.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch residents Denise and Nick Drizos came out with their son Nicholas, 5, and daughter Caitlyn, 2, who attends All God’s Children.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Living Lord Lutheran Italian Dinner

Preschool students and their families and members of Living Lord Lutheran Church gathered together for an Italian dinner March 27. Guests enjoyed a spaghetti dinner, musical entertainment by the Braden River High orchestra's Legacy Quintet and a children's art display. The event served as a fundraiser for All God's Children Preschool.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Commissioner Phill Younger said that the town doesn’t know how its START funds are used and worried that including organizations year after year on the budget creates a sense of entitlement.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 13, 2012
Organizational funding discussed

The Longboat Key Town Commission discussed which organizations should receive contributions in the 2012-13 fiscal year budget.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city auditor and clerk swears in Eileen Normile and Stan Zimmerman Wednesday. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • November 19, 2014
New members join City Commission

The City Commission received two new members Wednesday afternoon, but the incoming commissioners are familiar faces at City Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 15, 2012
Two new businesses open on Lakewood Ranch Main Street

Let's Create Art and Pinchers Crab Shack both recently opened their doors on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
Ringling College is undertaking several steps to expand its campus — but Newtown residents question whether the neighborhood’s input on the plans are valued.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 30, 2015
Residents cast doubt on Ringling’s soundstage plans

As Ringling College attempts to move forward with plans for a multimillion-dollar soundstage complex, residents worry their priorities don’t align with the school’s.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 22, 2016
The 'Relativity' theory: Exploring Einstein's hidden life

Florida Studio Theatre's new play explores the parts of mathmetician's life that don't quite add up.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 2, 2009
Sailing Squadron to host Labor Day Regatta

The Sarasota Sailing Squadron will present its 63rd annual Labor Day Regatta Sept. 4 through Sept. 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Operating on St. Armands Circle for more than a decade, Southwest Parking Co. owner Rodney Tregembo believes problems with his valet service have been rare in the commercial tourist district.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 17, 2015
St. Armands stakeholders lob complaints at valet service

The city has issued a formal warning to the operator of the St. Armands Circle valet stand, inspiring a reexamination of how the service is run.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 19, 2014
Sidelines

Cougars advance to regional finals; Sailors, Rams close out seasons at state meet; ODA blanks Bradenton Christian in opener

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Not all residents against pocket park; Littering not only a problem on the Key; Everyone needs to be a responsible driver

  • Sarasota
  • News
The FCAT Fun Day featured a variety of inflatable bounce houses and obstacle courses.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • May 2, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara FCAT Fun Day

Tara Elementary School students enjoyed a day of bounce houses and games following the FCAT during the school's annual FCAT Fun Day April 29. The celebration gave all students a chance to relax following the test.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Johanna Fincher, soprano, Joseph Holt, artistic director and Amy Connours, alto of Gloria Musicae, will perform their philanthropic concert at the Sarasota Opera House.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 18, 2014
The Art of Giving

Gloria Musicae leads a concert to reflect and raise awareness for local philanthropy and homelessness.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 18, 2013
Golf lesson bazaar tees off at Rosedale

Steve Whidden, Rosedale Golf & Country Club PGA Master Professional and Director of Instruction, will begin offering a Get Better Sarasota Golf Lesson Bazaar July 27, at Rosedale.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Florida Department of Transportation said a roundabout at Midnight Pass and Beach roads could make the intersection safer. Courtesy rendering
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 11, 2015
GOING IN CIRCLES: Does Siesta Key need a roundabout?

The Midnight Pass Road/Beach Road intersection experienced 11 accidents in the last five years. The No. 1 concern for Siesta Key residents is pedestrian safety.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 18, 2014
No Strings Attached

The Perlman Music Program/Suncoast conducts a collection showcasing the violin's innate beauty.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 29, 2013
News Briefs

FCAT results released May 24 show fewer than half of Manatee County's third-grade students are reading or have math skills at or above grade level.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 25, 2016
Top Story — April: Rowing toward Rio

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

  • East County
  • News
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