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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: October 10

Nick Charalambous captured a beautiful Siesta Key sunset.

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Ethan Heinz and Evan Lemole sail into the squadron finishing off the race.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • May 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Sailing Squadron Race Around Lido

Families got together at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron for the 21st Annual Race Around Lido Monday, May 27 to raise funds for Luffing Lassies, a women's sailing group, and to enjoy the Memorial Day Holiday. Approximately 80 people took their sailboats and calculated how much time it would take for them to get from the North beach to the sailing squadron. The team with the closest estimate won the race.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jace King reaches the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro on July 10.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • August 6, 2015
Young explorer is king of the mountain

Jace King, 11, successfully climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, and he’s one of the youngest to ever do it.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2012
News Briefs

Thanksgiving holiday trash schedule affected

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  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 9, 2016
PINC Conference visits Sarasota

The Sarasota Opera House hosted the 3rd annual PINC Conference.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Siesta Market will close May 31.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 17, 2015
Morton's Gourmet Market to fill Siesta Market spot

Todd Morton says the new store will open this summer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Observer Miss Manatee softball team got off to a fast start this season. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 7, 2012
Observer teams swing into action

The Lakewood Ranch Little League and Miss Manatee Softball Observer teams both opened their spring seasons last month.

  • East County
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  • By Robert Plunket |
  • May 28, 2015
Tiny treasure

An elegant cottage in Southside Village has a surprising past.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Dominic Cossa and Elayne Kalberman
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • February 16, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

Let me call you sweetheart; Tidbits; The elemental Element Au; Black Tie Affair

  • Arts + Culture
Local residents looking for a non-stop flight to New York will get their wish in December.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 15, 2012
SRQ adds non-stop service to New York LaGuardia

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is adding daily non-stop service to New York LaGuardia International Airport.

  • Sarasota
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The stretch of main Street from U.S. 41 to the Five Points roundabout will be renovated for $1.35 million.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 26, 2012
Year in review: May 2012, 'Approved at last'

The Main Street makeover that has been in the works for the last two-and-a-half years finally received approval from the Sarasota City Commission Monday, May 21, at its regular meeting.

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Samantha Mills and Natalia Mock demonstrate something you might do in their class. Courtesy Photo
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • June 26, 2013
Dance yourself fit this summer at FST

A series of six classes, titled 'Broadway Dance for Fitness (and Fun!),' on Tuesdays at Florida Studio Theatre begins July 9.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 21, 2021
Fruitville Elementary kindergarten teacher wins top educator award

Kari Johnson, a 15-year teacher at the school, is now the county's nominee for Florida teacher of the year.

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Connecticut-based business Lincoln PK Partners LLC bought the property that currently houses a Bank of America Branch for $4.45 million.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 24, 2013
Redeveloped property at Fruitville and 301 sells

Wayne Ruben sold the property at Fruitville Road and U.S. 301 that leases to Bank of America and is in the process of closing on the adjacent property Staples leases.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: November 14

Stephen Jordan captured a beautiful sunset from Siesta Key.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2019
East County weather page photo: November 14

Bruce Silverman captured a colorful sunset over Rosedale in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: November 14

Michael Cohen caught this orange butterfly resting on Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County School Board member John Colon hopes he can continue to help the board become more cohesive and cooperative.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 6, 2016
People to watch

The newest member of the Manatee County School Board, John Colon is focusing on school safety in 2016.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 7, 2011
News Briefs

Smoking ban approved for all city parks; City employees get health center

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 30, 2009
Defense carries Thunder to victory

The Out-of-Door Academy opened its district season victorious Sept. 29 with a 6-0 win over St. John Neumann High School.

  • East County
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