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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 6, 2010
Professional Golf Tips 101

Eighteen-time major champion Jack Nicklaus offers one of the most important golf lessons he learned some 60 years ago.

  • East County
  • Sports
Julie Katchen opens her first Great American Cookie franchise Nov. 28.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 24, 2014
Doing Business: Great American Cookies

For Julie Katchen, a happy life is one with roots.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 16, 2010
TRIPLE THREATS

Eight-year-olds Anna Stock and Savannah DeCastro, who both swim for the Lakewood Ranch YMCA WaveRunners, have taken their love of swimming to the next level.

  • East County
  • Sports
Asolo Rep board President Mary Lou Winnick and Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 5, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Some enchanted evening; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2013
SIDELINES

Imagine School wins soccer championship; River Dawgs win local tournament; ODA comes up big

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • July 28, 2010
GALLERY AROUND THE CORNER: Selby Gallery

Selby Gallery is unlike a commercial gallery - it acts as a teaching gallery on the campus of Ringling College of Art and Design.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 25, 2013
MOMENTS IN TIME

The Observer takes a look back at this week in Sarasota's history.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fifth-graders at Temple Beth Sholom School experienced life as pioneers Tuesday, April 16, after studying and learning about pioneers.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 25, 2013
SCHOOL BOARD BULLETIN

Pint-sized pioneers; Community cleanup; Little Einsteins; Painting positivity

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Johan Kobborg
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 25, 2012
HIGHLIGHTS: Royal Ballet star brings his fancy footwork to Sarasota

In his native Europe, Johan Kobborg is a ballet superstar.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 23, 2010
Lady Mustangs capture district crown

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team defeated Braden River 5-1 tonight to capture the Class 4A-District 10 title.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Sara Moone |
  • May 31, 2013
Newton Vineyard brings a taste of Napa Valley to the Sarasota bayfront

Newton Vineyard brings a taste of Napa Valley to the Sarasota bayfront

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
foundation
  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • June 17, 2014
Flawless finish

Flawless finish

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The city will host an open house of its Public Works Department to teach residents about its facilities and projects like lift water station upgrades.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 21, 2012
City hosts Public Works Open House

City residents are invited to an open house of its Public Works Department tomorrow night.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 20, 2015
Ranch considers info center

Wanted: A retired Ranch resident architect to review and give feedback for a possible Summerfield Info Center purchase from SMR.

  • East County
  • News
Front row: Donna Twardowski, teacher Cheryl Smith and Jean McMurren; back row: Rochelle Stassa, Suzanna Davidovac, Roz Ellerbee, Audrey Sharp and Colleen Tierney. Not pictured: Joyce White and Joyce Locklear. Courtesy photo
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 20, 2015
Women weave together stories in memoir book

Nine women from Longboat Key and the area share their stories in 'A Tapestry Woven From Threads of Our Lives.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Short |
  • September 1, 2015
Siesta takes a breath after a busy summer season

Tourism numbers were strong on Siesta Key this summer

  • Sarasota
  • News
LECOM officials welcomed the inaugural class of 100 students during a special ceremony Monday, July 16. Students report to class July 23.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 28, 2012
Year in review: July 2012, 'LECOM welcomes first dental students'

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton welcomed its inaugural class of dental students.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 30, 2014
Sidelines

Sarasota Military Academy Boys Basketball; Sailors place seven at Bidwell Invitational; Lady Cougars advance to region semifinals; Sarasota tops Booker in OT; Cougars best the Indians

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2011
Our View: City financially out of touch

Three out of five Sarasota City Commissioners and city staff still do not get it: The city must keep prioritizing and cutting costs, not raise taxes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • November 30, 2012
Founding Father Knows Best?

Founding Father Knows Best?

  • Arts + Culture
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