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Passerine performed at the fundraiser.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • January 27, 2017
Healthy Start fundraiser trades ball gowns for baby bjorns

The organization, which advocates for the health of infants and mothers, tries to make their annual bash unlike any other.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • 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 Kayleigh Omang |
  • November 21, 2018
Friends surprise Graci McGillicuddy at Children's Guardian Fund Luncheon

Graci McGillicuddy celebrated her 77th birthday, Brian Lipton plans a surprise, Cause 4 Fashion tickets are selling quickly and more.

  • Black Tie
Alana Opie plays Daisy and Danae DeShazer plays Violet, and they've had to learn to move, walk and even dance as one. "We watch them trip over each other all the time," 'Side Show' director Michael Newton-Brown laughs.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 24, 2013
Look at the Freaks: 'Side Show'

Step right up and take a behind-the-scenes historical look at the freaks of The Players' 'Side Show.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 5, 2010
Cops Corner

April 22 Lager left behind 6:59 p.m. -- 100 block of GMD. Code Enforcement. A man told police that the cold can of Heineken beer sitting nearby was not his. He then raised it to his lips and said he would drink it anyway because someone had left it behind. He was issued a written warning for drinking a beer on the beach in front of police.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The Celery Fields is a more than 300-acre property that doubles as Sarasota County's primary stormwater collection zone as well as a public park and bird estuary.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 22, 2017
Proposed recycling facility draws criticism

A proposed recycling facility has nearby residents organizing against the project.

  • East County
  • News
The preview center at the mall will include installations such as the Her Story Walk designed to highlight major achievements by women in sports. Rendering courtesy Women's Sports Museum.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 21, 2019
Women’s Sports Museum preview coming to UTC

Museum organizers hope a smaller exhibit at the mall is a step toward the establishment of a permanent attraction in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2009
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 23, 2018
Children First celebrates Jo Rutstein

Rutstein is a former board member for Children First, but she continues to support the organization. On her birthday, they gave back to her.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 7, 2012
About Last Night ...

Sarasota's Black Tie photojournalists probably mirror many of the lyrics in Lady Gaga's "Paparazzi," song, flashing our cameras in your face over and over and over again, only for another one of us to tap you on the shoulder two seconds later and repeat.

  • Arts + Culture
Many components on the larger multislide playground structure at Greenbrook Adventure Park are rusted or corroded. Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 4 will spend about $15,000 on repairs.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 21, 2019
Lakewood Ranch CDD plans playground repairs

Lakewood Ranch CDD makes repairs to playground at Greenbrook Adventure Park.

  • East County
  • News
Suites will be furnished for guests. Prices for the suites vary by how close they are to the finish line.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 11, 2017
Rowing organizers 'suiten' event

Luxury suite structures will offer private viewing options for World Rowing Championship patrons.

  • East County
  • News
As the Manatee County School District embarks on a superintendent search, school board members hope the journey will bring the group closer together. Courtesy photo
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 6, 2015
Manatee school board seeks lesson on unity

The resignation of Superintendent Rick Mills is the latest test school board members face as they struggle to work together.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 28, 2017
Garden Club gets a photography lesson

Mary Lou Johnson shared some of her new and favorite photographs with the club on Feb. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sally Ullman says she's always wanted to travel to Africa, but now she wants to help protect wildlife there.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 30, 2019
University Place photographer focuses on African wildlife

Professional photographer presents her passion at Sarasota exhibit.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • May 11, 2017
Temple Sinai hosts summer camp sendoff

Children from Temple Sinai will be attending camps located throughout the United States.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
William "Bill" Colton
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 3, 2016
Legion of Honor Medal salutes Colton's service

The medal is given out by the French Government to those who have helped the country.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Key resident Lenny Landau suggests a town wastewater pipe’s life span may be longer than the town thinks.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 27, 2015
Landau outlines pipe assessment

The town of Longboat Key attempted two separate ultrasonic tests underwater in 2007 and failed to get a reading on the interior health of the pipe.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Les McCurdy, Emily Walsh and Ken Sons. Photo by Loren Mayo.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 15, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

Will the real Christine please stand up?; Red hot!; A romantic dinner for ... 60!; Multiplier effect for Red Cross; The back story

  • Arts + Culture
Albritton
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 20, 2014
Football preview: Braden River High

Senior outside linebacker Jimiah Albritton will lead a defensive unit that returns just six starters from last season.

  • East County
  • Sports
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