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Doris Kaplan was the first woman to graduate with a mechanical engineering degree from Washington University in St. Louis.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 7, 2016
Longboat Key resident pioneers way for female engineers

Longboat Key resident Doris Kaplan is the first female mechanical engineering graduate of Washington University in St. Louis.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
With his parents Monica and Joe Sweeney looking on, Kevin, 12, began his third season playing TOPSoccer at the end of September with his older brother Tom, 14, serving as his buddy.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 17, 2013
Just for Kicks

Twelve-year-old Kevin Sweeney began playing soccer for the Braden River Soccer Club's TOPSoccer program last fall.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ben Winter (7) gets some rest on the Lions' bench. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 11, 2018
Booker High grad's hockey heritage has brought him to Sweden

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Dora Walters |
  • December 2, 2009
St. Armands Circle revs up for car show

St. Armands Circle was overflowing with Mustangs during the 18th annual Super Sunday Mustang and Ford Show Sunday, Nov. 22. On display were 130 Mustangs of various ages - all were gleaming with well-polished exteriors. For many viewers and past Mustang owners, it was a trip down memory lane.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 14, 2010
Smitten with the kitchen

Susan Filson dishes in her blog, 'Sticky, gooey, creamy, chewy.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city removed parking meters from downtown streets in 2011, but officials believe a new paid parking program can succeed.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 6, 2016
City moves ahead with parking meter search

Despite protests from merchants and residents, the City Commission remains committed to its pursuit of a paid parking program in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 18, 2016
Longboat Key: Obituaries

Joseph Ridley Avirett Jr. and Dirk Lami died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A home in Point of Rocks at 7140 Point of Rocks Circle recently sold for $3.3 million. Built in 1947, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,854 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 8, 2018
Point of Rocks home sells for $3.3 million

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 22-26.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The parking lot is currently closed, but the crew hasn't arrived to put fresh paint on the two handicap spaces.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 11, 2012
Siesta lot closed, no fresh paint

Sarasota County plans to reline the two handicap spots in the municipal parking lot in Siesta Key Village today.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan was re-elected to the District 13 congressional seat in November 2010.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 3, 2011
Buchanan to hold Longboat Key town hall

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan will discuss jobs, the economy and health care Saturday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 17, 2014
Weekend best bets: Friday, Jan. 17

Weekend best bets: Friday, Jan. 17

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • July 13, 2017
Four Riverview students strike a chord in barbershop quartet

The quartet brings a fresh face to the Sarasota's barbershop community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ringling College of Art and Design spent $550,000 to buy nearly a half-acre of property on the North Trail this month.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 15, 2015
Ringling College buys North Trail land

The Ringling College of Art and Design last week bought two vacant properties fronting North Tamiami Trail for $550,000.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 13, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia prior to his speech
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 12, 2015
Original justice

Chief Justice Antonin Scalia is the first U.S. Supreme Court justice to be a featured speaker at the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Catherine Luckner, Siesta Key Association president. Photo by Rachel Brown Hackney.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 6, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Catherine Luckner

You might know Catherine Luckner as the Siesta Key Association President, but how much do you really know about her? Find our five interesting facts in our candid Q&A.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2013
Riverview grad says no to bullying

Adam Mazo, a 1998 graduate of Riverview High School, is leading a national video campaign as part of the Boston-based Coexist documentary project.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 21, 2015
Much Ado about Nothing: A new venue for Sarasota

Nothing Arts Center is cranking up Sarasota’s underground music scene, with a focus on inclusivity

  • Arts + Culture
David Frayer submitted this thunderstorm photo, taken near Siesta Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2013
Weather photo: Sarasota

Do you love taking photos? We want your best photos of sunrises, sunsets, rainbows, etc. Submit your local weather photos for a chance to have your photo published in the paper!

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • February 28, 2013
Student Spotlight: Carson Beattie

Riverview High School freshman Carson Beattie moves his drumsticks with intense speed as the rhythm flows through him.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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