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  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • June 21, 2019
Our Precious Freedoms: Bill Sterbinsky

For this Marine Corps veteran, the events of 9/11 put his desire to serve his country in perspective.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2020
Manatee County School Board District 1: Gina Messenger

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
Florida First Lady Ann Scott reads with students. (Courtesy photo).
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 31, 2018
Your Town: Students read along with Florida's first lady

Stories from your neighbors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • June 7, 2018
What driverless cars might mean for Sarasota

Driverless cars can help in Sarasota

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sarasota High freshman swimmer Natalie Stafford won four golds at her first high school swim meet.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 20, 2018
Sarasota High swimmer wins four golds at her first-ever high school meet

One of her coaches believes she has the potential for continued success

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2009
Lhasa Apso needs a home

Shaggy is a 6-plus-year-old neutered male who acts younger than his age. He loves to jump around and play, loves children and comes with all shots including rabies.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Julio Gonzalez
  • By Kelly Carson |
  • August 3, 2018
U.S. House District 17 Julio Gonzalez

Gonzalez is running in the GOP primary.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 4, 2018
Longboat leaders support more pickleball courts

The town commission agreed last week with the town staff's recommendation to add more public pickleball courts to the island

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jillian Santiago, 13, says she loves competing in sprint races because of the strength required to perform well in them.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 22, 2013
Surging Tsunami: Jillian Santiago

Thirteen-year-old Jillian Santiago began swimming for the Sarasota Tsunami one-and-a-half years ago. Now, she's one of the top-ranked swimmers in the nation for her age group.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dr. El Shahawy holding a large heart model.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 21, 2019
Understanding heart rate and health

If heart rate readings seem like a jumble of numbers, cardiologist El Shahawy is here to help dispel your confusion and arm you with knowledge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
One of the books East County's Joseph Polizzi is introducing involves the artistic, decorative eggs his mother designed.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 20, 2019
Sarasota author introduces two new books

Sarasota author introduces two new books, including his "The Court of Winter Roses."

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • February 22, 2019
You don’t look a day over 24

Lakewood Ranch celebrates its silver anniversary

  • LWR Life
Director Greg Leaming will bring a hard-hitting take to Sophocles’ tragedy “Antigone,” at The Players Centre for Performing Arts, starting Oct. 23.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 9, 2019
Theater: Critic's Picks for 2019-2020

Sarasota is full of must-see live theater in the upcoming season.

  • Arts + Culture
William Hartvigsen, a freshman at Sarasota High, is following in his brother's footsteps.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 5, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Sailors runner has eyes on his brother's times

Sailors freshman William Hartvigsen started running because of his brother Ben's success.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 22, 2013
Your Neighbor: Brenton Cloud

You could say the saltwater resides in Brenton Cloud's blood.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The membership is just $80 until 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 and that includes a ticket to the kick-off party. After that, it's $99.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 18, 2013
Weekend Best Best: Culture Collective Kick-off Party

Join Asolo Repertory Theatre, FSU/Asolo Conservatory, the Sarasota Ballet, Sarasota Orchestra, Sarasota Opera, The Ringling and the Arts and Cultural Alliance; along with community group sponsors, Visit Sarasota County and the Gulf Coast Community Foundation; and The Observer and ThisweekinSarasota.com in celebrating Sarasota Culture Collective this weekend.

  • Arts + Culture
Sam Mossler will play controversial celebrity lawyer William Kunstler in Florida Studio Theatre's production of "Kunstler, opening Wednesday.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 12, 2020
Sam Mossler diving deep to bring 'Kunstler' to the stage

Playing real-life celebrity lawyer a unique challenge for longtime FST veteran

  • Arts + Culture
Snooty, the manatee that lives at the South Florida Museum's Parker Manatee Aquarium, turns 64.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 5, 2012
Museum calls on kids for card contest

The South Florida Museum is hosting a birthday card contest for Snooty the manatee.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Guest speaker and Director of Contemporary Jewish Life and of the Koppelman Institute on American Jewish-Israeli Relations Steven Bayme
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : AJC's 2013 Summer Lunch and Learn

Community members chattered and socialized Wednesday, July 31, at Michael's On East during the last lecture of AJC's 2013 Summer Lunch and Learn Series. Guest speaker and Director of the Contemporary Jewish Department of AJC Steve Bayme, discussed American Jewry Post WWII: Is the Golden Age Past. More than 150 people attended the lunch that was followed by a question and answer session.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The organization that operates the Sarasota County Fairgrounds is actively exploring options for improving the property — including the possible construction of a new cultural facility.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 11, 2019
Plotting future, fairgrounds open to orchestra discussions

The Sarasota County Agricultural Fair Association is willing to consider the possibility of building a new Sarasota Orchestra music center near Robarts Arena.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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