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Margaret Barbieri works with conservatory students. "This course is to prepare them for easy transition into a professional company, be it the Sarasota Ballet company or any other professional company," Barbieri says. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 20, 2013
Queen of the Conservatory: Margaret Barbieri

Margaret Barbieri's role in The Margaret Barbieri Conservatory of Dance is more than a name.

  • Arts + Culture
A team of volunteers, led by Sarasota Police Department Sgt. Bruce King, is collecting donations to bring to the Florida Keys after Hurricane Irma.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 15, 2017
Sarasota police collect supplies, donations for Keys recovery effort

Sarasota Police Department Sgt. Bruce King is spearheading an effort to aid the Florida Keys following Hurricane Irma.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 18, 2015
Conversation with Michael Saunders

Michael Saunders, the woman whose local real estate empire surpassed $2 billion in sales last year, grew up barefoot on the north end of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Zayda Fredericks (178) competes at the Warrior National Prospect Invite. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 20, 2017
Riverview lacrosse player has double life as international ambassador

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 6, 2014
Area braces for severe weather

The National Weather Service is predicting a line of thunderstorms will move through the area today; a few may be severe.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
This home at 3936 Shell Road has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,541 square feet of living area. It sold for $450,000. Photo by Alex Mahadevan.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 26, 2012
White Beach Fruit Co. home sells for $2.1 million

A home in White Beach Fruit Co. tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The home at 624 Mourning Dove Drive recently sold for $2.2 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 8, 2017
Mourning Dove Drive home sells for $2.2 million

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 23-27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
During the next two years, Florida will transition to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts and mathematics.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 24, 2013
2013 FCAT scores released

The Florida Department of Education has released the results of the 2013 Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test 2.0

  • Sarasota
  • News
SONY DSC
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • June 13, 2014
Derek's: A Sarasota favorite reopens in Bradenton

Derek's: A Sarasota favorite reopens in Bradenton

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The home at 611 Bowsprit Lane has five bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 3,185 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 23, 2015
Country Club Shores home sells for $3.25 million

A home in Country Club Shores tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 8, 2009
Obituary: Richard Schaefer

Richard Schaefer, 79, was a former Longboat Key Zoning Board of Appeals member.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 30, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'The Grand Budapest Hotel'

'The Grand Budapest Hotel' is a beyond-clever adult fairytale that exceeds all expectations.

  • Arts + Culture
Clark Dean, front, will race in his final sculling state championships this weekend.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 12, 2018
Championship rowing meets act as both an introduction and a sendoff

The FSRA State Sculling Championships are this weekend at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Rick and Saint Cacchiotti and Steve Magner
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • December 10, 2010
Perlman hosts holiday bash

Richard Perlman hosted an evening of festive fun Friday, Dec. 10 for his co-workers at Michael Saunders & Co.'s Longboat Key offices. Approximately 100 Michael Saunders employees, family and friends attended the celebration at his home in Sandhamn Place.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Despite the reduction in speed from U.S. 41 to Old Bradenton Road, Ringling College of Art and Design staff and students say cars frequently speed through the campus — a hazard they hoped to eliminate by closing the street to vehicular traffic.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 9, 2015
Street stakes

Despite numerous appeals from Ringling College staff and students, the Sarasota City Commission declined to vacate a portion of Old Bradenton Road on the school’s campus.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 17, 2010
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Incorporation

Readers respond to Lakewood Ranch's first public meeting regarding incorporation.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 7, 2017
Lord's Warehouse shows off fashionable collection

This year marked the 20th anniversary of the annual style show for Lord's Warehouse, which is operated by the Longboat Island Chapel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 28, 2009
Our View

Two humble leaders

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 19, 2011
P&Z sends north-end cell tower support signal

The Longboat Key Planning & Zoning Board voted 8-1 to recommend an ordinance for an Outline Development Plan for a proposed cellular tower at Longboat Island Chapel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Bensel responds to Van Wezel editorial

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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