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SPD Chief Bernadette DiPino (behind podium) speaks alongside volunteers and members of the department's Homeless Outreach Team during a press conference announcing the IACP awards.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • October 30, 2017
SPD wins two awards from International Association of Chiefs of Police

The honors recognize the department's volunteers as well as homeless outreach efforts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 5, 2010
The star pleaser

The technical director at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall explains how he copes with lengthy production riders, technical snafus and diva demands.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 16, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Commissioners need to fix what's broken

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 18, 2011
MENTAL MUSCLE

Lakewood Ranch athletes Alec Bacon and Kaitlyn Wolfe hold the highest GPAs of all Mustang athletes. They, along with more than 300 student athletes at Lakewood, were recognized during the annual Scholar Athlete Banquet May 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Hernandez Troupe was best known for their springboard act. Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 9, 2019
Performers make way into Circus Ring of Fame

Four acts will be inducted into the Circus Ring of Fame on St. Armands Circle Jan. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The show is a fundraising effort for the newly formed conservatory, which will be performing the same variations at the Youth America Grandprix, the world's largest ballet competition. Courtesy image.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 7, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Ballet: 'Holiday Variations'

Don't miss the Margaret Barbieri Conservatory of Dance perform classical variations from multiple famous ballets in "Holiday Variations."

  • Sarasota
  • News
Soprano Isabella Bank will be performing Jan. 26 at the OASIS' 18th annual Benefit Concert and Fundraiser at Palm Aire Country Club.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 9, 2019
Palm Aire concert features Lakewood Ranch rising star

Palm Aire concert features Lakewood Ranch rising star

  • East County
  • News
Val Schneiderman said yoga is now as important to her daily routine as brushing her teeth. She practices every day.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 5, 2018
Longboater looks to keep flow of yoga going

Val Schneiderman owned an ashtanga yoga studio in Connecticut, and now she is hoping to bring her teaching expertise to the Longboat Key and Sarasota areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Roy and Jean Schappacher have been married for 60 years.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 22, 2015
Your Town

Couple celebrates 60th anniversary; McNeal students practice kindness with project; and Manatee County offers videos about county commissioners.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2017
Tracking Irma's aftermath

Downed trees, street signs litter area streets as residents begin to assess damage from the storm.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 18, 2014
Judge rules against Colony Lender in damages claim

There's one ruling down, many more to go in the nonstop litigation involving the shuttered tennis and beach resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Students wave their Picasso doves during the Monday morning assembly.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 21, 2015
Gullett Elementary celebrates International Day of Peace

Students delivered a program to their classmates for their annual peace pole dedication.

  • East County
  • Schools
The center will cost an estimated $10 million to operate per year for the first five years after it opens. Pending state approval, the center could being operating in May.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 16, 2015
Sarasota Memorial board approves trauma center

The new center must get state approval; Sarasota Memorial Hospital will submit the application in April.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • August 13, 2012
Midler serves INDIE-licious alternative radio

Midler serves INDIE-licious alternative radio

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • July 31, 2014
Ice Ice Baby

Everybody loves something cold and sweet, especially on a hot summer day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Barry Eaton has worked for fisheries since the 1980s. A carp is supposed to be slimy, he said — the slime fish secrete help protect them from disease and bacteria. "If they're rough, like sandpaper, they're stressed," he said.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 22, 2016
Full-scale attack offers Tara Preserve ponds a fishy solution

Introduction of carp expected to control invasive plants.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 27, 2017
ODA football wins first home playoff game in eight years

The Thunder ran over Sante Fe Catholic 42-6.

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County School District now ranks 37th among the state's 67 districts.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 21, 2014
Manatee County School District moves up in state district rankings

The Manatee County School District moved up three spots since last year, to rank 37 among the state's 67 school districts, Superintendent Rick Mills announced July 21.

  • East County
  • News
Heading the building expansion of St. Boniface Episcopal Church were Alan Purmort, senior warden, the Rev. David E. Johnson, Lester Newburn, chairman of the church building committee, and architect David Harris.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 11, 2013
MOMENTS IN TIME

The Observer takes a look back at this week in Sarasota's history.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Emma Knego and Katie Green volunteer at the Pillar for Hope open house at the Child Protection Center in 2014.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 22, 2015
Sarasota Calendar 10.22.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Oct. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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