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Each week, The Observer releases a new video as part of our webisode series, "Patron Saints." It’s a series that showcases a patron of the arts and the venue to which they donate.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2013
Patron Saints: Dr. Phillip Nelson

Dr. Phillip Nelson moved to The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch retirement community about a decade ago. The retired OB/GYN had been involved in community theater in his past and was searching for an activity in which to get involved.

  • Arts + Culture
Najee Rhodes was The Out-of-Door Academy's starting running back last season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 5, 2015
Football Preview: The Out-of-Door Academy

After dropping down to Class 2A-District 5, The Out-of-Door Academy football team looks for a turnaround season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Elliott Falcione says growth in tourism will come from a hotel and expansion of the existing convention center, as well as tourism in East County.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 23, 2019
Lakewood Ranch area future of tourism growth in Manatee County?

Lakewood Ranch area future of tourism growth in Manatee County?

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 8, 2011
Commissioners dislike Facebook concept

The Sarasota County Commission addressed social networking policies at a board retreat last week.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Courtesy photo.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • July 19, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Brian J. Boyd

Brian J. Boyd is a local cosmetologist who works at Running with Scissors on Hillview.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
"I love this place," Lera Auerbach says of The Hermitage. "I think it's one of the jewels of not just Florida, but it is an incredibly important residency in the U.S."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 11, 2013
Composer of note

Sarasotan Lera Auerbach's life is composed of unique opportunities that led her to become a composer and concert pianist in high demand.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 2, 2011
Colony unit inspections begin

The town is inspecting approximately 80 to 90 units that the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort owners wish to re-open this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 23, 2017
Cops Corner 11.23

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 6, 2013
Johnson book showcases 'Lure of Longboat'

Longboat Key photographer Mary Lou Johnson's new coffee table book features 150 photos she took on the Key over the past 10 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Riverview High boys cross-country team captured its first regional championship at the Class 4A-Region 2 meet Nov. 2, in North Port.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 7, 2013
Sidelines

Blazers finish fourth at state meet; Former Southeast star to offer training; Lady Blazers fall in regional quarterfinals; i9 registration is underway

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rachel Jarrett and Hallie Monserez, returning members of the Cardinal Mooney cross country team, run side by side. Photo courtesy Pam Landers.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 21, 2019
Sarasota's non-football high school sports preview

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Bill Cornelius, owner of the building that housed Darwin's on 4th, agreed the city needs to take action to address homelessness issues.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 9, 2015
Rosemary leaders react to Darwin's departure

Stakeholders in a neighborhood that has been clamoring for redevelopment are still optimistic following the closing of Darwin’s on 4th, an anchor in the area for three years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jared Falgowski, originally from Poland, has been dancing professionally for 35 years.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • February 1, 2012
Aerobic Grandma: Zumba zooms to the Key

There is a great experiment under way at the Bayfront Park Recreation Center. A new teacher is offering an array of dance classes at 5 p.m. every weekday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 30, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota's own Marlon Mack was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts. Photo courtesy USF Athletics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 4, 2017
Booker legend's selection in NFL Draft a win for community

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The percentage of Sarasota County students scoring at or above proficiency remains higher than the state average
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 21, 2012
Some Sarasota students outpace state

Ten percent more Sarasota County public school students had proficient scores on the Spring FCAT reading test than state totals.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 29, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 10, 2018
Thieves had bad habit in Bradenton

Cops corner, Interesting Sheriff's Office reports in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, Sarasota areas.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
'Madrid Metropolis' by Christina Seely
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 19, 2014
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

  • Arts + Culture
Greg Marra poses with several of his historical sculptures in his studio, off Ashton Road, where he teaches students the basics of sculpting.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 3, 2013
Artist hopes to preserve history through sculpture

Four years after Greg Marra took a trip to Slovakia, a phone call from a stranger brought to life a 68-year-old story of courage.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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