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Malacy and the Rev. Charleston Wilson, Commodore Bob Williams, Fleet Captain Jon Turner and Susan Pinzino
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 2, 2018
Bird Key lights up fleet

The yacht club members gathered Dec. 1 for the lighting and blessing of the fleet.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The property is covered in trees and wetlands and has access to the Braden River.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 1, 2016
Developer scraps 32-home Manatee County project

According to developer Pat Neal, the required approvals would take too much time to secure.

  • East County
  • News
Majella Carroll is the duo’s drummer, while Patsy Carroll plays the keyboard. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 13, 2013
Patsy & Majella: Longboat's luckiest act

Do you want Longboat Key's famous Irish duo Patsy & Majella to play at your St. Patrick's Day party?

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Christian Ziegler
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2018
Sarasota County Commission District 2: Christian Ziegler

Meet the candidate

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 8, 2010
Cail: a teacher of life's lessons

Anne-Marie 'Andy' Cail, of Longboat Key, died Monday, June 7. She was 73.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The bike was found Oct. 18 in Sarasota. (Image courtesy the Sarasota Police Department).
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • October 19, 2017
Paratriathlete's bicycle recovered

Sarasota police located the bicycle a week after they believe it was stolen.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 2, 2012
Mustangs honor past champs

Former Lakewood Ranch state champion athletes and coaches will tee off to raise money for the boys and girls golf teams during the Bob Boast Volkswagen State Champions Scramble.

  • East County
  • Sports
Co-owner Mark Wolfking plays Collins and Artistic Director Alex Beach plays Angel.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 19, 2014
Backstage Pass: Low-budget theater performs big-name production

The Comic Shack's theater group is composed of 18- to 43-year-olds (or Avant Guard, as they call themselves), and is presenting "Rent," for which they are proud of obtaining rights. This popular show is their first big-name production. The rest have been cabaret shows, improv by in-house troupe Shack of Fools and original works, such as "Dusk of the Dead," a zombie parody musical.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Youth Opera presents Benjamin Britten's "The Little Sweep." Photo by Rod Millington.
  • By June LeBell |
  • November 19, 2013
MUSIC REVIEW: 'The Little Sweep'

Read June LeBell's review of the Sarasota Youth Opera's "The Little Sweep."

  • Arts + Culture
Thomas Harmer, 55, was tapped to be Sarasota County’s interim county administrator for a period of six months following the firing of former County Administrator Randall Reid last week.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 31, 2013
Succession Plan

Thomas Harmer, Sarasota County's new interim county administrator, talks about overcoming crises and adapting to unexpected circumstances as he steps in to lead.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. The center is located at 4000 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 26, 2011
County Commission to take final budget vote

The Sarasota County Commission will take its final vote on the 2012 fiscal year budget and millage rates after public hearings Sept. 26 at the Administration Center in Venice.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Natalie Oliver.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 30, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Natalie Oliver

The Riverview girls soccer junior talks goal-scoring and scuba diving.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • July 30, 2012
Notes from a Virgin Vegan, Part Four: What's next?

Notes from a Virgin Vegan, Part Four: What's next?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Co-chairs Chuck and Margie Barancik, co-chairs David and Edie Chaifetz, honoree Teri Hansen, AJC West Coast Florida Chapter Executive Director Brian Lipton and co-chairs Stacy and Ben Hanan
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 4, 2013
AJC Sponsor Kick-Off

AJC Sponsor Kick-Off

  • Black Tie
Karen DeRitter at Brides Against Breast Cancer
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 8, 2013
The Good News: Karen DeRitter

Karen DeRitter is a bridal consultant at Brides Against Breast Cancer. Read more about her and watch a video in this week's Good News.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
"I planted squashes," said Cody Pooler, 11. "It was fun. You poked holes and planted."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 14, 2011
New greenhouse cultivates learning at Pinnacle Academy

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch installed a greenhouse this summer at Pinnacle Academy. Students now are getting their hands dirty and trying to get their garden to grow.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Curt Bradley, pictured prior to Braden River's game against South Fort Myers, admits Venice has had the Pirates number the last two seasons.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 15, 2017
Pirates try to halt three-game losing streak against Venice

The return of a senior defensive back gives Braden River confidence.

  • East County
  • Sports
Julia Hyman likes preparing simple foods for herself and her husband, Dick. Photo by Loren Mayo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 14, 2012
Kitchen Classics: Julia Hyman

Julia Hyman, a world-renowned sculptor who lives in Venice with her also-famous husband, pianist Dick Hyman, likes almost any food. Any, that is, except the dreaded liverwurst.

  • Arts + Culture
Street artist Richie Brasil hopes his art will help remove the negative stereotype surrounding graffiti. Photo by Nick Friedman.
  • By David L Wyant Jr. |
  • April 15, 2015
THE GREAT INDOORS: From street art to wall art

THE GREAT INDOORS: From street art to wall art

  • Arts + Culture
The above moves are from Elyse Briggs’ “Stretch in Time” video
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • April 4, 2012
Adaptive yoga can be done easily in the home

A recent video from California puts a whole new spin on what could technically be called "chair yoga."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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