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Jo. Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • September 18, 2014
Your Neighbor | Jenny Jo

Since rediscovering the hula-hoop as an adult, Jo has started a hula-hoop program called Hoops of Fun.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • March 6, 2014
Residents offer insight on Ringling roundabout

As city traffic signals near the end of their life cycle, and cost $150,000 to replace, the city seeks input from residents and FDOT on a proposed roundabout for the U.S. 41 intersection.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Isabella Thompson.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 21, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Isabella Thompson

The West Coast Fury softball player talks her best skill and running around her neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Mary Bensel is executive director of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 9, 2011
Cultural Organization finalist: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall was named a finalist for cultural organization at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Karen Wells, Peter Anderson, Fred Starling, Deborah and Martin Robinson, Brian Kennelly and Manatee County Commissioner John Chappie shoveled dirt for the ground-breaking ceremony.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 11, 2012
Manufacturer breaks ground on international headquarters

IRISS, an infrared window manufacturer with facilities in the U.K., Australia and Bradenton, will be combining its U.K.-based manufacturing operation and its U.S. headquarters.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Aisha Mohsin Malik, MD Neurologist Bradenton Neurology |
  • October 12, 2018
Help Is Available for Epilepsy

Help Is Available for Epilepsy

  • Health
Sponsored Content
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 24, 2014
Registration underway for Senior Games

Registration for the 25th Annual Gulf Coast Senior Games is now underway and continues through Jan. 31.

  • East County
  • Sports
Chairwoman of the Sarasota-Bradenton pentathlon foundation Katherine Harris unveils one of the locations of the 2015 Modern Pentathlon.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 15, 2014
Selby Aquatic Center, Nathan Benderson Park to house 2015 Modern Pentathlon

The 2015 Modern Pentathlon, to be held Feb. 17 through Feb. 22, will feature events housed at Selby Aquatic Center's Potter Park and Nathan Benderson Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The small wall that forms a front porch at the Rogerses' home is made out of coral rock that was quarried from the Florida Keys and is covered with creeping myrtle vine. Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 27, 2013
Home & Garden: Serene Sanctuary

Since 2004, Jim and Joy Rogers have enjoyed the quiet and artistic community of Indian Beach.

  • Arts + Culture
The Manatee County Planning Commission heard the item just after 9 a.m.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 11, 2016
Indigo expansion in works

The Manatee County Planning Commission today recommended approval of the proposal.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood senior pitcher Seth McGarry, who suffered an elbow injury in the offseason, made his third start of the season, leading the Mustangs to a 8-1 victory.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 9, 2012
McGarry hurls Lakewood Ranch to regional semis

The Lakewood Ranch extended its season with a 8-1 victory over Tampa Sickles in the Class 6A-Region 3 quarterfinals.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Charter Review Board — District 5: Mike Shlasko

Shlasko will face David Samuel in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pamela Beck, Susan McLeod and Sam Alfstad
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 23, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Sculpture Center Opening

The Sarasota Sculpture Center opened its inaugral exhibition "Rubber, Metal & Stone" showcasing work by Chakaia Booker, Hans Van de Bovenkamp and Boaz Vaadia.

  • Arts + Culture
No. 36: Holding both kids at the same time.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • November 23, 2010
A father's list of Thanksgiving gratitude

This Thanksgiving, I offer this list of 50 reasons why I, as a father, am thankful this year.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 30, 2010
Webster plans commission comeback

Longboat Key resident Joan Webster is planning a return to the Town Commission after a two-year absence.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Susie and her cygnets swim around the Harbourside Golf Course. Photo courtesy of Lou Newman
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 10, 2017
Longboat Key swans hatch hope

Cygnets arrival is bittersweet for David Novak.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Days before his Sarasota Balloon Festival runs from March 8-11, promoter Ricky Garvie supervises as the carnival attractions arrive.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 7, 2018
New balloon festival takes off in Lakewood Ranch

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
John Marino, 69, chooses not to forget his service in the Vietnam War. Reminders are everywhere, including the desktop of his computer, where a picture of his younger self at war looks back at him.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 1, 2013
Tribute to Heroes: John Marino

The Vietnam War left John Marino forgotten and in pain, but the Lakewood Ranch resident won't forget.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 23, 2018
Cops Corner: This bridge is not for jumping

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The Rev. Dan Maiden and MiMi Horwitz
  • By Dora Walters |
  • November 5, 2010
Longboaters get in touch with their inner child

Pauline and Bob Schroeder transformed their home into the S and S Charter Kindergarten on Friday, Nov. 5, for a fun fundraiser for the Longboat Island Chapel. Guests came as they might have appeared as students in kindergarten. Pigtails and pleated skirts were plentiful plus lots of knickers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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