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Photos by Nick Friedman Booker High School AP art teacher Jeffery Cornwell stand near Stafford’s winning work.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 10, 2017
The Art of Equality: Embracing Our Differences fills Sarasota bayfront with art

For student artist Carly Stafford, Embracing Our Differences is a chance to share her message about domestic violence.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Gator Club Halloween block party

PHOTO GALLERY: Gator Club Halloween block party

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 14, 2016
Booker shoots past Manatee

The Booker High girls basketball team notched its 16th win of the season Jan. 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 22, 2009
'Doctor Idol' competition prescribes fun-filled night

Twelve bands fronted by local doctors will find their rhythm for a fundraising competition organized by the Ear Research Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • December 8, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'Out of the Furnace'

From the opening scene to the parting shot, 'Out of the Furnace' keeps you in its grip.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy of Tim Field
  • By Katie Johns and Bret Hauff |
  • August 1, 2018
Colony's founding families: Fields and Klaubers look back

Herb Field and Murf Klauber built The Colony up while their children worked behind the scenes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chef Harry Christensen, owner of Harry’s Continental Kitchens, has been in the food-service business on Longboat Key since 1979.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Harry's Continental Kitchens

This week we went in the kitchen with owner and chef Harry Christensen of Harry's Continental Kitchens. Learn to make his recipe for steak Harwood!

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Police Department said it could take some time to identify the human remains.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 16, 2018
Police investigate found human remains

The Sarasota Police Department is working to identify human remains found in the 1900 block of Gillespie Avenue this afternoon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High Schools both received an “A” for the second year in a row.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 18, 2013
East County high schools get 'A' grades

Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High Schools earned 'A' grades from the state in the 2013 High School Accountability Grades released today by the Florida Department of Education.

  • East County
  • Schools
"I like variety," April Soroko says. "I get bored really easily if I stick to a steady diet of one genre." Soroko also designed the set and costumes for FST's "The 39 Steps" and "Beehive, The '60s Musical."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 9, 2011
Scenic drive

The multi-tasking April Soroko explains how she pulled double duty for FST's gritty legal drama, 'Race.'

  • Arts + Culture
Charles Varah, partner representative for University Park, says the development’s new neighborhood, Lansdowne Crescent, will have the same Neoclassical, pristine look of existing sites.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 12, 2013
PATIENT PAYOFF

University Park developers waited out the housing crisis to break ground on Lansdowne Crescent, the development's first phase in seven years.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 20, 2019
Selah Freedom features modern fashions for sixth year

The annual A New Beginning Fashion Event was held Jan. 20 at Saks Fifth Avenue Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • February 10, 2016
Three Things: Everything old is new again

Most houses in Sarasota are relatively new. But scattered here and there are some wonderful older homes that display virtually every style of American architecture.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 9, 2010
Film Review: 'Splice'

The Observer's resident film critic reviews "Splice," starring Adrien Brody and Sarah Polley.

  • Arts + Culture
RocketStar records opened in April. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 5, 2018
RocketStar Records sends vinyl fans a blast from the past along U.S. 301

Sarasota's only record store, RocketStar Records, is giving listeners of all ages a chance to preserve one of music’s most beloved mediums.

  • Arts + Culture
Bryant Niedospial submitted this photo of Longboat Key as seen from across the water from The Old Salty Dog at sunset.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2015
Longboat Key photo contest winner: Oct. 22

Bryant Niedospial submitted this photo of Longboat Key as seen from across the water from The Old Salty Dog at sunset.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 3, 2010
Senate hopeful Rubio speaks to Argus Foundation

Marco Rubio, the candidate for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, spoke about liberty and limited government last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 17, 2016
Cops Corner 2.15.2016

Crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Braden River senior linebacker Jimiah Albritton celebrates following Pirates 21-6 victory over district rival Lakewood Ranch Sept. 19.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River at Lakewood Ranch

The Braden River High football team defeated district rival Lakewood Ranch 21-6 Sept. 19. With the win, the Pirates improved to 4-0 for the first time in school history while beating the Mustangs for the first time since 2009.

  • East County
  • Sports
Author John Grisham will headline a fundraiser for the Manatee County library system. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 15, 2015
John Grisham to headline Manatee County library fundraiser

The author of "A Time to Kill" and "The Client" will help the Manatee Library Foundation reach its $175,000 fundraising goal.

  • East County
  • News
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