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Freddie Baribault,  Bonnie Cocchiareley and Carol Rhoder
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 5, 2017
Local green thumbs take talents to Westchester

Four Westchester residents wanted their property to feel like a tropical paradise, so they took matters into their own hands.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mark Smith, president of the board of directors of All Faiths Food Bank.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 21, 2011
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Mark Smith

President of the board of directors of All Faiths Food Bank; he has been a member of the board since 2006.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 6, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The home at 3431 Edmondson Court recently sold for $2.3 million. Built in 1992, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,360 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $570,000 in 2014.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 20, 2018
Hudson Bayou home sells for $2.3 million

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 3-7.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Kristina Spilkova, 6, wore a handmade "Happy Thanksgiving" sign around her neck Tuesday, Nov. 20, during school at Out-of-Door Academy.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 21, 2012
VIDEO: Kindergarteners talk about Thanksgiving

What's your favorite Thanksgiving food? What year did Thanksgiving start? What are you thankful for this year? The answer to all these questions and more from six, Out-of-Door Academy kindergarteners.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Marion Koenig and her late husband, Marvin, enjoyed dancing and traveling. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 12, 2012
Scientists sample Sarasota centenarian's DNA for study

Sarasota resident Marion Koenig turned 100 in November. Now, she's donating a sample of her DNA to be studied with the hopes that future generations can enjoy longer lives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2015
Sarasota letters to the editor 7.9.15

Letters to the editor

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
New pass
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2014
Our view

Whose sand is it?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By George Fuller |
  • December 3, 2009
LETTER: Congress can do positive things for unemployed workers

If Congress truly wants to do something positive for the unemployed American workers, there are two things it can do and not spend a dime of our taxpayer money.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Primrose School kindergartner Cameron Phayre and his father, Scott, celebrated after learning their family had won third-prize in the Family Dance-off video contest.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 30, 2011
GALLERY: Phayre Family Celebration

Kindergarten students at Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch Town danced their hearts out in celebration after fellow classmate Cameron Phayre and his family were named the third-prize winners of the Family Dance-off March 30. In honor of the Phayre family's victory, Primrose presented a $15,000 check to All Children's Hospital. The Phayre family also received a check for $1,500.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • June 1, 2011
MY VIEW: Reforms, not money, working

School reforms have led to dramatic education results in Florida, even in the face of budget cuts.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Dora Walters |
  • November 26, 2009
Man on the street: Thankful thoughts

We asked Longboat Key residents what they are most thankful for this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Scrappers defeated the Timber Rattlers 8-3 to win the Rookie division title.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 19, 2013
Manatee Cal Ripken Scrappers win championship

The Scrappers won the Rookie Division Championship during Manatee Cal Ripken Baseball's Championship Saturday Dec. 7.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ten-year-old Marina Redden, of Greenbrook, and 11-year-old Walker Speir, of Summerfield, were disgusted when they found two gopher tortoises purposely injured. One had died and the other they helped transport to a veterinarian.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 21, 2017
Endangered tortoises killed in Lakewood Ranch

Death of two tortoises angers community.

  • East County
  • News
Although a state grant to renovate the interior of the Myakka City School House was denied, the community continues to search for answers.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 21, 2017
Myakka City School House passion prevails despite setback

Side of Ranch; Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
A neighborhood undergrounding funding concept will be discussed at tonight's regular meeting at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 1, 2016
Neighborhood undergrounding discussion continues tonight

Town Manager Dave Bullock is investigating the use of utility reserve funds to help pay for costs associated with the town’s $23.85 million neighborhood and side street undergrounding project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Military Academy freshman Eliot Bergbauer plays forward for the Tampa 2001 Hockey Club.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 12, 2016
Powerful play sparks forward

Sarasota Military Academy freshman has aspirations of playing in the NHL.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 10, 2011
Our View

Agenda for the new commission

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sarasota Youth Sailing Squadron sailors Nick Hernandez and Nico Schultz, both 14, will represent Team USA in the BMW Optimist Team Race Cup Oct. 27, in Berlin.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 25, 2012
NATIONAL CHAMPS: Nico Schultz and Nick Hernandez

Sarasota Youth Sailors Nico Schultz and Nick Hernandez won the 2012 USODA Team Race National Championship July 22 though July 24, in Sandusky, Ohio, with Team Florida Oceanic Racing, a travel squad based in Clearwater. The boys will represent Team USA in the BMW Optimist Team Race Cup Oct. 27 in Berlin.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 23, 2016
Top Story — February: Sarasota Ballet releases Managing Director Mary Anne Servian

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Arts + Culture
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