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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 2, 2020
School Board will begin search for superintendent in January

The board will begin its search by hiring a search firm to aid the district.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Todd Steinberg sings and plays the banjo for Kobernick-Anchin residents.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 25, 2013
Laugh Out Loud: Laughter Unlimited

Laughter Unlimited keeps spirits high with humor therapy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Designing Women Boutique founder Jean Weidner, Ronald Taub and Marcia Jean Taub, wearing one of her late mother's outfits.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • April 20, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

A fitting memorial; Now that's cooking!; A big hug back to Betty; Tidbits; Black Tie Affair

  • Arts + Culture
Ian Martin.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 14, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Ian Martin

The ODA lacrosse senior talks beating rival teams and fishing in the Seychelles.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2019
East County weather page photo: April 18

Chris Kean took this photo of a newborn fawn sleeping in his back yard March 26 in the Lake Club of Lakewood Ranch. The mother doe came the next night to nurse and take her away to a new hiding spot. The fawn has since been seen by other neighbors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Balloons take off as the sun sets over the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 10, 2018
A hot topic

Sarasota Balloon Festival makes debut landing at Premier Sports Campus.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 19, 2019
Sarasota Film Festival announces full film and event lineup

The 21st annual festival will offer everything from local titles (such as a circus documentary) to a national premiere (Greg Kinnear’s 'Phil').

  • Arts + Culture
"Artichokes Adored" is a simple recipe using only four ingredients.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 30, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Barbara Glanz

One appetizer Barbara Glanz makes "Artichokes Adored," a simple recipe that is easy to make and is always a crowd pleaser.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By April Doner |
  • August 27, 2012
Amazing Neighbors: Don the Unstoppable

Amazing Neighbors: Don the Unstoppable

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2009
OUR VIEW: High-speed looting

Amtrak? And how's that working for the American taxpayer? Oh, it only lost $1.1 billion last year.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 9, 2010
Obituary: Harold Naill Falls

Falls, 91, was a resident of Longboat Key and Nashville, Tenn.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city hopes to complete the St. Armands parking garage by December 2018.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 3, 2017
City approves St. Armands garage project

The $15.5 million project will also bring the implementation of a paid parking system in St. Armands Circle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 18, 2015
WHAT'S HAPPENING | Week of June 18, 2015

New eatery opens in Siesta Key Village; Wawa continue push into Sarasota

  • Sarasota
  • News
Voula Karagan, Maria Focas and Tina Maravegias will make baklava for the Greek Autumn Festival. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 12, 2014
Church serves up fresh food and fun for event

St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church expands its annual bazaar with new name, more food and more culture.

  • East County
  • News
The Tabernacle plans to take advantage of its location across from University Park on University Parkway by expanding and building a 1,000-seat sanctuary and children’s center. Courtesy rendering
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 24, 2014
East County churches prepare for growth

The Diocese of Venice and The Tabernacle church both have begun work to expand facilities in the East County area.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 21, 2018
Cops Corner: Fast food, slow suspect

A roundup of this week's most interesting police reports.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
New York City-based sextet chamber ensemble yMusic debuted “Luminous Bodies,” a piece commissioned for the group and the festival by composer Robert Sirota, at the final concert of the festival. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • June 25, 2018
Talented young musicians close 2018 Sarasota Music Festival

The Sarasota Music Festival ended with yet another string of impressive concerts, including the world premiere of "Luminous Bodies" performed by yMusic.

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  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 3, 2017
Safari Sarasota gives guests a taste of the savanna

Guests of Safari Sarasota's interactive cooking dinner got a chance to cook like a pro Nov. 2 at Michaels On East.

  • Black Tie
Mike Ford, 30, is trying to make it as a boxer.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 27, 2017
Sarasota football legend transitions to boxing ring

His professional record stands at 3-0.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2009
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