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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 19, 2011
Mediation appeals to both sides in Colony dispute

U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday made his long-awaited rulings last week, but both sides now hope the case won't be decided in court.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dave Matuszak walks on the beach as often as he can.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 19, 2018
Lifestyle changes extend heart health

David Matuszak says he learned a valuable lesson after undergoing triple bypass heart surgery.

  • Health
A new Ringling College of Art art Design residence hall would accommodate up to 185 students.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 27, 2017
Ringling College plans 185-student residence hall

The $22 million Ringling College of Art & Design facility would overlook Whitaker Bayou on the east side of campus.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pam Eubanks The Florida Department of Transportation plans to improve the I-75/University Parkway interchange to relieve traffic congestion.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 19, 2014
Changes hinge on Villages' approval

To expedite I-75 improvements, Sarasota and Manatee counties will commit to extend two roadways. Only, those roads depend on the counties approving an SMR development.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood alumnus Ryan Kennedy led the Mustangs to a state championship when he was a senior. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 10, 2012
Ryan Kennedy: Welcome Home

Former Lakewood Ranch High shortstop Ryan Kennedy, who graduated in 2003, was named the Mustangs' new baseball coach Oct. 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 8, 2012
Community Golf

Enjoy this week's community golf scores.

  • East County
  • Sports
Paul Rudolph’s tiny house has a big impact at The Ringling.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 28, 2016
Top Story — July: Paul Rudolph's architectural impact

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Arts + Culture
Pat Abrams shows Ayden Shapoiro, 7, how to feed Search & Rescue K-9 Ana.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : K-9 Rescue Dog Visit and Storytime

Children learned about Sarasota K-9 Search and Rescue Wednesday, July 10, at Selby Public Library as part of the summer children's programs. Team Leader of Sarasota K-9 Search & Rescue and co-founder of the organization Pat Abrams brought in her 3-year old search and rescue German shepherd Ana and a 17-week old pup in training Kaleb. Abrams also read a book from her series 'Noah and the Search Dogs.' Children learned what these heroic dogs do and fed them treats. They also made a dog yarn craft.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 1, 2012
Neighbors: Nell Rude

For the past three years, Sarasota resident Nell Rude has been creating an exhibit to thank American veterans.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 5, 2016
Arts center holds a Funktastic fundraiser

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts held a fundraiser Saturday, March 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 19, 2010
Chief wants stronger police presence

Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle believes a reduction in officers over the last two years has led to an increase in crime.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jack Daly and Vice Mayor Phill Younger were happy with Tuesday'  s election results.
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 15, 2017
Familiar faces head back to the Town Commission

Jim Brown and Jack Daly will return to the dais.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
On Aug. 31, FDOT will host a public hearing on the future of the Cortez Bridge.
  • By John McGuire |
  • August 16, 2017
FDOT aims to determine how to improve the Cortez Bridge

Department officials are considering whether to repair or replace the 1950s-era bridge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ted Hamm is eager to start work as a chaplain for the U.S. Army. He will participate in chaplain training in South Carolina.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 7, 2013
Cornerstone pastor takes new post

Cornerstone's assistant pastor, Ted Hamm, will leave this month for Columbia, S.C., to become an Army chaplain.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sisters Christina and Allison Volpe-Knippel won a national championship for Braden River. Photo by Jay Heater
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 18, 2017
Braden River High duo claims national drill team title

Sisters have no holes in their mixed dual exhibition.

  • East County
  • News
“We’re not here to scare you, freak you out or throw blood in your face,” says Ashley Holland, second from left, who plays Amanda. “It’s a really good story.” The film also features Dominique Golder and Haley Faye.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 22, 2011
Spellbound cast

The independent thriller, 'The Witching Hours,' is a dark story that chronicles the lives of a female cast and their struggle with supernatural abilities while navigating between the mortal and spirit worlds.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2009
OUR VIEW: Lessons from the pilgrims

Edward Winslow's 1622 description of a Pilgrim feast is often regarded as the model from which grew our modern Thanksgiving tradition.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sgt. Scott Osborne’s favorite event in the Florida Police & Fire Games is the sporting clays event. Photo by Rachel Brown Hackney.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 15, 2011
Neighbors: Siesta Olympian

Sgt. Scott Osborne, leader of the community policing station on the Key, has been winning medals since 2002 in the Florida Police & Fire Games.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 31, 2014
The Coffee Loft: New grounds for local musicians

The Coffee Loft: New grounds for local musicians

  • Arts + Culture
Porter Osuch, a third-grader, colors on the first day of school in August at Willis Elementary. Willis is one of several East County schools  at which the School District plans to add more classrooms. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 3, 2018
Growth fuels need for more teachers in Manatee County

Superintendent says district needs more money to lengthen school day, increase teacher pay.

  • East County
  • News
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