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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 17, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Rami Nehme

Rami Nehme home his home away from home on Siesta Key. Read more about him in our candid "Five Things"

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Grayson Donath and Beau Petrilla. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 11, 2018
No Santa Claus at July 4 parade — but it was close

Vollmer earns 'Friend of Nursing' award

  • East County
  • Neighbors
"You feel like you're experiencing it with (the actors)," student director Sammi Brown, 18, says. "It's both yours and theirs — a culmination of ideas."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 25, 2012
ODA senior learns lessons on and off the theater stage

Out-of-Door Academy senior Sammi Brown says many of her life lessons have been learned on the theater stage. This time, however, she found a new perspective from outside the spotlight.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sage and Rock Esposito enjoy cold chocolate milk.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Dakin Dairy Day Festival

In honor of national dairy month, families gathered June 7, at Dakin Dairy Farms, to enjoy live music and games, and to snack on grilled cheese sandwiches and sip on cold milk. Proceeds from the 50/50 raffle benefited Harvest House Transitional Centers.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tim Storck is the youth director at FirstSarasota, the Downtown Baptist Church, and runs 180 Skate.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 18, 2013
Passion meets faith: Tim Storck

For the last two years, Tim Storck has run 180 Skate to offer teens a positive outlet.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 5, 2009
Two homes in River Wilderness top this weeks transactions

Two homes in River Wilderness top this weeks transactions

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cock & Bull Halloween party

PHOTO GALLERY: Cock & Bull Halloween party

  • Arts + Culture
The Easter Bunny dances around Moore’s Restaurant.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • April 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Moore's "Come Stuff the Easter Box"

Families gathered to take part in 'Come Stuff the Easter Box' on Sunday, April 20, at Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant. Moore's collected items like shampoo, toothpaste and soap in 'Easter boxes' throughout the restaurant to benefit Family Resources. The afternoon also included an egg hunt and a visit from the Easter Bunny.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioner Carolyn Mason respresents District 1; Alan Maio, who was elected in November, represents District 4.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 1, 2014
County commissioners choose 2015 chair

The Sarasota County Commission unanimously chose Commissioners Carolyn Mason and Alan Maio for chair and vice chair, respectively, at the board retreat today.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 4, 2013
Town and police union are at odds about new contract

The Longboat Key union-represented police officers turned down three separate offers from town officials.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 16, 2009
Student steps into performing role

Sarasota High School junior Curren Griffin says cross training in football and dance strengthens his performance level in both activities.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2010
SmartFarm hosts first fundraiser

Members of the Lakewood Ranch SmartFarm will be pouring the beverages of your choice during The Polo Grill's Charity Bartending Night from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Aug. 26.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A sign announcing Siesta Key's ranking as the top beach in the United States should be erected soon near the beach pavilion.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 15, 2011
Beach sign unanimously approved

The County Commission Wednesday unanimously approved a two-sided sign proclaiming Siesta Key Public Beach No. 1 in the United States.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
H. Terrell Griffin entertains attendees with his stories of Longboat Key.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • January 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Historical Society Lecture Series

Local novelist H. Terrell Griffin spoke about his many lively and Longboat-inspired characters with the Longboat Key Historical Society at Christ Church Presbyterian on Thursday, Jan. 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 24, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Sarah Quick

Sarah Quick, a 15-year-old forward on the Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School soccer teams, is back on the field after being out for a month with a concussion.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Toll revenue would help county leaders finance other projects.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • March 28, 2018
APRIL FOOLS: Toll plan rolls along for popular bike trail

Legacy riders will pay up in proposal to free up more county money for other projects.

  • April Fools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Dasha Pierce, Roger Barry and Phyllis Barry discuss potential changes to make Second Street and Fourth Street more bike-friendly.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 16, 2017
City plots bike-centric downtown streets

The city is considering redesigning Second and Fourth streets to primarily accommodate bicycle traffic, not motor vehicles.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Family Promise volunteers chat with Family Promise families after an evening meal.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 2, 2017
Family Promise stays true to interfaith roots

Islamic Society of Sarasota and Bradenton joins with Christians and Jews to bolster Family Promise.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 15, 2016
Win tickets to the Florida Winefest & Auction

Between now and March 10, look for a wine bottle hidden in our pages to win.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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