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Camille Giardina is leading the Lady Sailors in points, assists and steals, but the senior point guard's leadership also includes setting the tone for her younger teammates. Photos by Jessica Salmond
  • By David Conway |
  • January 14, 2015
Senior moment

Hungry to improve after a surprising run to the state semifinals, the Sarasota High School girls squad is on a roll again behind the leadership of senior Camille Giardina.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Pac-Man
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 28, 2016
Passing by Post-it

Post-it's showcase creativity and arcade game favorites.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jeffrey Weisman owned an advertising and marketing agency in New York City. In Sarasota, he creates fine-art photography and serves on the board of directors of Art Center Sarasota.
  • By Jeffrey Weisman |
  • November 1, 2012
My View: Embracing a different language

We live on a small island. Yet, sometimes we seem to speak different languages. This reminds me of China, where people from one province speak a different dialect than people from nearby provinces.

  • Sarasota
  • News
New College plan makes no sense for taxpayers
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 7, 2024
New College plan makes no sense for taxpayers

New College of Florida’s new president, Richard Corcoran, and the DeSantis board appointees have an ambitious plan. But when you analyze the economics, you can’t justify the $400 million-plus cost to taxpayers.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The team including Rick and Josie Bertie and Paul Christenson won second place overall and the award for best "docktail" at the Lighting of the Docks on Dec. 6 at Longboat Harbour.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • December 11, 2025
Longboat Harbour light competition delights viewers

Attendees who judged and voted upon this year's Lighting of the Docks entrants at Longboat Harbour loved the model train and other intricacies of this year's docks.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Fore you: Community Golf Scores
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2013
Community Golf 9.11.13

Check out this week's community golf scores from Lakewood Ranch, Palm-Aire, River Club, Rosedale, Tara, University Park and Waterlefe.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ali Wentworth shares stories at RCLA's Town Hall Lecture Series.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • April 9, 2018
Actress Ali Wentworth dishes on life, love and aging

Actress, author and comedian Ali Wentworth brings the laughs at RCLA's final 2018 Town Hall Lecture.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Debbie Huckaby says an offer has been made to buy the property her refuge calls home and if the sales goes through, she can stay.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 18, 2019
East County parrot sanctuary could be rescued

East County's Birds of Paradise Sanctuary and Rescue could be rescued.

  • East County
  • News
Marisa Mangani — Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 16, 2019
Wordier Than Thou open mic night focuses on narrative storytelling

St. Petersburg-based journalist Tiffany Razzano expanded her event series to Sarasota's The Reserve to reach a new literary scene

  • Arts + Culture
Country Club residents say it is dangerous to make a left off Balmoral Woods Boulevard on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 25, 2018
Intersection concern doesn't stop on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard

Country Club residents still want a stop sign or other traffic control at Balmoral-Lakewood Ranch Boulevard intersection.

  • East County
  • News
"I love this place," Lera Auerbach says of The Hermitage. "I think it's one of the jewels of not just Florida, but it is an incredibly important residency in the U.S."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 11, 2013
Composer of note

Sarasotan Lera Auerbach's life is composed of unique opportunities that led her to become a composer and concert pianist in high demand.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2021
2021 Digital Year in Review

We bring you the best of YourObserver.com from 2021.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Before moving to Florida, Renee and Bruce McEwen were involved in a motorcycle ministry. "We had a heart for people who wouldn't go to church normally," Bruce McEwen says. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 14, 2014
Church brews up new business, ministry concept

Palmetto Church of the Nazarene sold its property to open Sacred Grounds Coffee House in Braden River Plaza.

  • East County
  • News
Joe Casey performs in "Blue Suede Shoes." Photo by Matthew Holler
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 11, 2017
'Blue Suede Shoes' steps back into rock history at FST

The latest Florida Studio Theatre cabaret production tells the first chapter of rock 'n' roll.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 3, 2015
News Briefs

The word at UTC: Microsoft to open; Students have science smarts; Library closes for makeover

  • East County
  • News
Photo by Mark Wemple.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 24, 2013
The business of being Nik

An entrepreneur who signs his emails 'Never Give Up!' must have a good story. For Nik Wallenda, that story is all about scaling new heights.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The deli will offer a variety of breakfast sandwiches and other items. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 15, 2017
Bradenton deli slated for grand opening

A new deli and eatery is inspired by the bakeries in New York.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 17, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 21

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The third-annual Baltimore Orioles Springfest takes place Feb. 17 at Ed Smith Stadium from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 12, 2018
Third-annual Orioles Springfest set for Feb. 17

The event at Ed Smith Stadium features a Q&A session with Trey Mancini and the chance to play catch on the field.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Ivonne Padilla and her daughters, Karina and Brithney, explored Selby Gardens for the first time Saturday, after receiving a free yearlong membership. Padilla looks forward to introducing her daughters to the beauty of nature.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 18, 2014
The Good News: Ivonne Padilla

Through a partnership with Girls Inc., Selby Gardens has awarded 20 families yearlong memberships to help instill a lifelong love of the outdoors in children.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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