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Sarasota High girls basketball coach Rob Jutras founded the Kyle Jutras Scholarship Foundation earlier this year in honor of his son, a Sarasota teacher and boys basketball coach, who passed away from NUT midline carcinoma.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 29, 2015
Coach's legacy lives on

The second annual Jammin’ for Jutras Pre-season Classic will be held Nov. 10 and Nov. 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Artspace Senior Vice President Wendy Holmes speaks at a public meeting during the company's visit to sarasota April 9.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 17, 2014
Artist housing could jumpstart North Trail

A visit from a nonprofit that develops artists' live/work housing provides hope for local artists looking for a home - and North Trail advocates who hope to see the area redeveloped.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tre Gregory
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 17, 2014
Sidelines

Founders Club to offer summer membership; Orioles minor league to hold extended training; Play Golf Sarasota to hold tournament; Sarasota is right up alley of professional bowlers

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Paul A. Cajka Sr.
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • August 1, 2012
Election Q&A: Charter Review Board District 1

Sarasota County is one of only 21 charter counties in Florida - counties that are governed in the operational structure by a charter, similar to a constitution. But Sarasota is the only county with a board elected by voters, not appointed by commissions.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 4, 2014
The Good News: Friends of Sarasota County Parks' Terry Redman

Friends of Sarasota County Parks is raising $75,000 to pay for half of a feasibility study for a proposed expansion of the Legacy Trail.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 9, 2014
Fraud info a phone call away for Longboaters

Longboat Key police have a new program they hope will educate residents about scams and identity theft.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The John Ringling Estates Home sold for $3.5 million. It previously sold for $7,494,500 in 2011.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 6, 2017
John Ringling Estates home sells for $3.5 million

Residential real estate transactions for March 20 -24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Maria Wirries. Photo by Loren Mayo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • February 29, 2012
Kitchen Classics: Maria Wirries

Sarasota singing and skating sensation.

  • Arts + Culture
Kathie Hayes, chair of the event, also displays her art each year.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: FAB Arts Boutique

Eighty artists from area craft guilds gathered Thursday, Feb. 9 to display their jewelry, pottery, baskets and other crafts at the 10th annual Fabulous Arts Boutique Exhibit's opening reception at Art Center Sarasota. 'I think this might be our best year in terms of creativity,' said Kathie Hayes, chair and founding member of the event. The Manasota Weavers Guild, The Florida West Coast Bead Society, Surface Design Guild Sarasota and the Venetian Society of Basket Weavers were all represented at the reception.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 10, 2012
SCORES: Lady Thunder open season victorious

The Out-of-Door Academy girls tennis team opened its season with a 7-0 victory over Sarasota Feb. 7.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 9, 2013
Colony Association monitoring litigation

The association has submitted a $50,000 cash bond to the town of Longboat Key as it works through settlement negotiations for three acres of property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 26, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

A weekend of surprises; tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 4, 2009
Commissioners express Islandside frustration

Commissioner Peter O'Connor is annoyed that town staff has asked him to hold four potential dates in December and January to review the Key Club and Resort's Islandside project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo Winner Jim Hoseth devoured three veggie burgers.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2012
Veg hosts burger contest

Veg celebrated its second anniversary in grand fashion Feb. 4, at the restaurant on Gulf Gate Drive.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Michelle Bianchi Pingel and Jeffery Kin
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 7, 2012
Scene & Heard

Breaking a Leg; Running into Nik Wallenda; Playing tribute to DANIEL Moe; Saturday morning is still funny

  • Arts + Culture
Village resident Pete Rowan photographed Broadway facing east in March to show parking congestion. Courtesy photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 23, 2014
Villagers jam Town Hall for parking discussion

Longbeach Village residents say they often cannot park in front of their homes and worry about emergency vehicle access.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jennifer McPheeters |
  • May 12, 2015
Book Review: 'The Buried Giant' by Kazuo Ishiguro

Book Review: 'The Buried Giant' by Kazuo Ishiguro

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
ƒBraden River quarterback Jacob Huesman completed 18 of 25 attempts for 316 yards and two touchdowns.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 5, 2014
Football friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bill Nack
  • By Dora Walters |
  • March 16, 2011
Local writer has a knack for horseracing stories

Bill Nack, author of "Secretariat," was guest speaker at the March 16 meeting of the Episcopal Church Women of All Angels By the Sea Episcopal Church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 23, 2016
Long-lasting legacies

Outgoing Longboat Key commissioners Lynn Larson and Pat Zunz played crucial roles in what will be historic changes on the Key. They are testaments to persistence.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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