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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 11, 2018
Hospital Board, Seat 2: Joseph J DeVirgilio Jr

Questions and answers with the candidates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 12, 2013
Sarasota County to upgrade softball lighting

The county seeks a contractor to install LED lighting at the 17th Street Softball Complex.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"I practiced (when I first started playing) as I do now — every day," Dick Hyman says of his 60-plus year career.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 22, 2012
Dick Hyman: Mr. Piano Man

The keys of a piano may be black and white, but jazz pianist Dick Hyman's career is extremely colorful. Hyman arranges, composes and conducts pieces in many genres and continues his eclectic career playing shows around the country.

  • Arts + Culture
Sixth-graders Ashley Cole and Karagan Murfin used chairs as props in their routine.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Haile Dance Off

Haile Middle School students kicked off their Spring Break with a special "So You Think You Can Dance" competition March 8, at the end of school.

  • East County
  • Schools
Three Things: Living the Ritz life
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • August 13, 2014
Three Things: Living the Ritz life

The Ritz-Carlton may well be the most iconic luxury brand in the world. And for more than a decade its mystique has added immeasurably to Sarasota's image as a gathering spot for the rich and famous.

  • Arts + Culture
Manatee County is distributing sandbags at locations throughout the county. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 6, 2016
UPDATE: Manatee County declares local state of emergency

The county will distribute sandbags and is encouraging manufactured and mobile home residents seek alternative shelter.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 10, 2017
Straffs bring neighbors together for Passover

Friends of Roberta and Larry Straff gathered April 10 to celebrate the first night of Passover.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce  president Heather Kasten congratulated Four Winds Network Services for winning Small Business of the Year.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 28, 2020
Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce recognizes local businesses with virtual presentation

The 2020 Frank G. Berlin Small Business Awards were held on Aug. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Crossing guards were stationed on St. Armands Circle the weekend of Jan. 25 during the St. Armands Circle Art Festival.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 30, 2020
Crossing guards could return to St. Armands

Officials hope pedestrian managers can help improve the flow of traffic through the commercial district.

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 22, 2011
Lakewood falls to top-ranked Tampa Blake

The Lakewood Ranch boys basketball team believed it could compete with the top-ranked team in the state.

  • East County
  • Sports
Longboat Key firefighter/paramedics held water assessment-review training both in the Gulf of Mexico and in the Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort pool last week.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 17, 2013
Longboat Key Fire Rescue enhances water safety

Firefighter/paramedics received training last week from Sarasota County lifeguards to learn water-assessment review and how to launch a new Jet Ski from the beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Blue Oyster Cult guitarist Kasim Sulton performs in front of a huge crowd at Thunder by the Bay in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 11, 2017
New cycle begins for Thunder by the Bay

Event may have found permanent home in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 2, 2012
Travel Log: Finding Florida

East County residents Ray and Pat Ciemniecki recently completed their journey to all of Florida's 162 state parks.

  • East County
  • News
Tropical Storm Debby brought rain and heavy winds to the Key. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 29, 2013
2013: Hope for calm; prepare for storm

Last year's Tropical Storm Debby was a reminder about the importance of having an emergency plan in place.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Employees also will see an increase in employee health-insurance premiums of about 29%, among other measures.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 22, 2012
Board approves teacher pay cuts

After months of failed negotiations with the teacher's union, the school district Feb. 15 imposed 1.75% salary cut for its 2012 budget.

  • East County
  • News
1143 Casey Key Road is priced at $9.45 million. Photos by Heather Merriman.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • April 9, 2014
Home of the Month: Top of the Line

Classic cars and classic architecture blend perfectly in this Casey Key showplace.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Bay Guardians is the area’s largest and most active volunteer program focused on Sarasota Bay.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 20, 2013
SBEP Bay Guardians win Sea Preservation Award

The Sarasota Bay Estuary Program Bay Guardians have been recognized for the volunteer work.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Pilates Body studio with two reformers in the left foreground and Gyrokinesis equipment on the right. Courtesy photo
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • September 3, 2014
Pilates offers proven health benefits

Although interest in Pilates has burgeoned, it is clearly more than a fad.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 30, 2017
Cops Corner: Man arrested for stealing candy

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Joseph Holt has shaped the Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota performances for six seasons now.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 20, 2021
Joseph Holt stepping down from Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota leadership role

The musical director took great joy in selecting artists for musical series.

  • Arts + Culture
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