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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 24, 2012
Tara Elementary to add sixth grade

Manatee County School Board members Monday night approved to expand grade levels at Tara and Palm View elementary schools.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 6, 2013
Rosalie Ann 'Ro' Wheeler

Rosalie Ann "Ro" Wheeler, 83, of Sarasota, died Feb. 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Celery Fields is a more than 300-acre property that doubles as Sarasota County's primary stormwater collection zone as well as a public park and bird estuary.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 22, 2017
Proposed recycling facility draws criticism

A proposed recycling facility has nearby residents organizing against the project.

  • East County
  • News
Smoking was banned on the beach until 2013, when a judge determined the county didn't have the authority to regulate tobacco use.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 8, 2016
Siesta strikes up no-smoking conversation

State law prohibits the county from enforcing a smoking ban on Siesta Key Beach, but residents are still working to curb the impacts of tobacco.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 26, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, July 27

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Carlos Miguel Prieto
  • By June LeBell |
  • February 23, 2015
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks V

June LeBell reviews Sarasota Orchestra's Masterworks series in Sarasota, FL.

  • Arts + Culture
Roger Hill started working for Schroeder-Manatee Ranch in 1981.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 5, 2013
Lakewood Ranch remembers longtime manager

Roger Hill, ranch manager for Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, died March 1.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2009
Our View

Defining 'Spirit of America'

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • September 24, 2012
Local thespians live for 'Applause'

Local thespians live for 'Applause'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 1, 2009
Our View

Defining 'Spirit of America'

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Diane Silverstein and Shirley Rose make cabbage rolls for the Sarasota Jewish Food Festival at Temple Sinai
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • January 10, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Jewish Food Festival

The festival boasts a wide selection of traditional comfort Jewish food including corned beef sandwiches and matzoh ball soup.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Diane Silverstein and Shirley Rose make cabbage rolls for the Sarasota Jewish Food Festival at Temple Sinai
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • January 10, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET:Sarasota Jewish Food Festival

Guests are invited to start their day with a bagel and schmear before they move on to the main dishes including brisket, stuffed cabbage and knishes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This home at 1155 Center Place on Lido Key has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 1,978 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.43 million. Photo by Katie Hendrick.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 20, 2013
Three-bedroom Lido Key home sells for $1.43 million

A home on Lido Key tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Michael and Andrika Brown, trustees, of Sarasota, sold the home at 1155 Center Place to Pavilion Works LLC for $1.43 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Connor Moore, Sarah Jane Mellen, Emily Mikesell, Dominick Cicco and Eric Scott Anthony. Photo by Maria Lyle.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • February 20, 2013
Theater Review: 'Urban Cowboys'

Florida Studio Theatre has put together another highly professional entertaining evening of toe-tapping tunes and terrific talent.

  • Arts + Culture
LECOM School of Pharmacy Associate Dean Dr. Julie Wilkinson, watches as third-year student Bryan Davidson announces LECOM's national awards for the Script Your Future campaign.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 13, 2014
Pharmacy students win national awards

LECOM's School of Pharmacy won two awards in a national competition for its volunteer and promotions efforts.

  • East County
  • Schools
Duncan
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2014
WELCOME BACK: Hellos and goodbyes

Here's what's old and new on Longboat Key as snowbirds return for season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Evan Berman with the second place trophy from the Bridge Base Online Youth Swiss Teams division of the  North American Contract Bridge tournament.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 1, 2016
Cardinal Mooney senior finds success in card game bridge

Evan Berman, a senior at Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School, talks about what fuels his interest in the card game of bridge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Gulf Coast of Florida members Phil Yoder, Jule Doran and Jan Mazer after helping rebuild the reading garden at the North Sarasota Public Library.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 1, 2016
Returned Peace Corps volunteers continue service at home

Years after serving abroad, Peace Corps volunteers work on projects throughout Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2013
SIDELINES

Wrestler returns to state tournament; Pirates go 2-0 in Preseason Classic; ODA tennis teams begin undefeated; Manatee Twisters to host game

  • East County
  • Sports
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