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Dorothy Wallace Foisy with several of her quilts, which will be donated to local children in need.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 24, 2015
100-year-old Longboat Island Chapel member threads love to children

Dorothy Wallace Foisy sews five quilts a week for charity.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Stephen Lux notified the firm of his resignation March 1. Gemeis rejected the resignation Dec. 17 and provided him with a termination letter, instead. File photo.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 20, 2013
Former Gemesis CEO sues for wrongful termination

A lawsuit from Stephen Lux, former CEO of Gemesis, is the latest setback for the firm.

  • East County
  • News
"My classmates don't get it. They think I’m standing up there with horns on my head," says Alex Koutelias, far left, with Hercules Della Rocca, Steve Dickman and Harvey Hoglund in the Sarasota Opera House courtyard.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 23, 2011
Super naturals

They may not sing, but they sure can talk. The Sarasota Opera performers you don't hear on stage sound off on their favorite hobby.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 7, 2013
Lakewood Ranch promotes new technology

Water utilities and Town Hall officials hope a new rebate program will help curb unnecessary lawn watering.

  • East County
  • News
'I hate to admit it, but I have a deep-seated desire for everyone to like me,' Mary Tischbein says. 'But that's something I'm almost over.'
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 7, 2013
For Tischbein, laughter is the best medicine

Comedian 'Long Island Mary' hopes to remind the audience of their crazy aunt or funny co-worker.

  • Arts + Culture
The Palmer-Honore Cottage on Siesta Key was owned by some of Sarasota County's most notable historic figures, including Bertha Potter Palmer.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 23, 2015
Siesta cottage earns historic recognition

The property belonged to Sarasota County namesakes, including Benjamin Stickney, Bertha Potter Palmer and Adrian Honore.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Javar Baity ran hard for the Pirates.
  • By Lainee Jennings |
  • September 11, 2010
Pirates struggle against Indians

Braden River High couldn't keep up with the nationally ranked Venice Indians in their second game of the season Sept. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sophia Falco has loved soccer since she was 5 years old. This week she's leading the Lady Mustangs toward districts. Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 13, 2015
Sophomore helps lead Mustangs toward districts

A member of a soccer-playing family, Sophia Falco is comfortable as a leading Mustangs' scorer.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • March 30, 2011
Edibles: Where the young 'uns like to eat

The question posed to an assortment of Sarasota parents and grandparents was: "Where do you go out to eat when you are taking the kids or grandkids?"

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 9, 2010
Cemetery construction delayed

Four disqualified bidders and two protests put a stop to building new facilities at the Sarasota National Cemetery on State Road 72.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The new station will double in size compared with the old building, which was built in 1968. Courtesy rendering
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 11, 2015
Fire Station 12: New style, old tradition

Fire Station 12 on Bee Ridge Road will get a new building, but it won't lose its identity.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
"Any break I get from teaching or enjoying soccer, I take the opportunity to get out on the water and check our crab traps or cast a line. If my catch looks tasty and legal, it will end up in my belly," says Justin Niemann.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 27, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Justin Niemann

Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences teacher Justin Niemann lives on Siesta Key and enjoys cooking -- especially with seafood.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Commissioner Stan Zimmerman, Mayor Willie Shaw, Van Wezel Foundation board member Marty Rappaport and Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 leader Michael Klauber chat following Monday's workshop.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 11, 2015
Commission offers support, guidance for bayfront plan

The City Commission was responsive to an update from Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 leaders, who offered some clarity regarding the next steps the group would take to implement its vision for the waterfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Community Activities' Lori Basilone and Ed's Tavern owner John Breiner are excited to continue the tradition of a Memorial Day parade.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 25, 2011
Lakewood Ranch plans tribute for veterans

The annual Tribute to Heroes Memorial Day Parade will be held May 29 on Lakewood Ranch Main Street. A collection for soldiers is being taken.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2009
Brides make a run for it

Brides make a run for it

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Culture Collective hopes to involve more young people in area arts.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 18, 2013
Readers Sound Off: Young People and the Arts

In keeping with this week's A&E feature on the Culture Collective, we wanted to hear why some of Observer Media Group's readers' and followers' opinions are on why a lot of young people aren't attending the arts. We asked, they answered, and here are the results:

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 19, 2015
Face it, all elections are partisan

Sarasota City Commission politics succumbs to partisanship.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Carol Baker smiles as she accepts her new kitten, Crybaby, from adoption coordinator Rick Sailors.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 31, 2013
Finding a forever home

The East County's largest animal-rescue organization, Nate's Honor Animal Rescue, offers a variety of volunteer opportunities to the public to help.

  • East County
  • News
Davis Development and its sister company, Morrow Construction, began site work on The Venue at Lakewood Ranch in the first week of July.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • July 31, 2013
Construction begins on The Venue apartments

An Atlanta-based developer and its sister company have begun clearing land for the three-building, four-story The Venue at Lakewood Ranch apartments.

  • East County
  • News
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