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Terry Turner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 11, 2019
Former Commissioner Turner files to run for city seat

Turner enters race for Seat 2.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarah Wertheimer accepts the $3,500 grant check from Junior League of Sarasota. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 7, 2018
Scene & Heard 11.08.18

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week in Sarasota, featuring the John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Florida State University, Sarasota Contemporary Dance, Florida Studio Theatre, Embracing Our Differences, Asolo Repertory Theatre , Junior League

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Kayla Estling
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2011
Observer Team Spotlight Q&A

Read this week's Observer Team Spotlight Q&A with Kayla Estling

  • East County
  • Sports
"Dance in healing is using the creative process of dance to not only bring healing to me, but bring healing to other participants," Leymis Bolaños Wilmott says. "My heart is for people, and I believe in the power of dance."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 27, 2013
Dancing empowers those with Parkinson's

On Dec. 7 and 8, Parkinson Place students will dance in Fuzión Dance Artist's winter program "Voices of Fuzión: Melange."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 4, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Chad Rex

Lakewood Ranch freshman Chad Rex threw three touchdowns and rushed for another to help lead the East Manatee Bulldogs Red Panther team to a 32-0 victory over the Seminoles in its season opener March 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Defratuses make eight batches or so at a time, and give the loaves to their friends and neighbors. When they cook, the whole block smells like bananas.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 16, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Pam and David DeFratus

Pam and David DeFratus grow over 700 bananas each year from their yard on Longboat Key. Get their recipe for Banana Coconut Bread in this week's "In The Kitchen."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 21, 2009
Key Club makes its case

If the town of Longboat Key rejects the Longboat Key Club and Resort’s proposed $400 million Islandside redevelopment and expansion, the club’s property will deteriorate, property values Key-wide will fall and jobs and businesses will continue to contract.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2009
Welcome Back: Summer recap

Here's a recap of the top news stories that you might have missed from May to October.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key properties, certified last week by the Manatee and Sarasota County property appraisers, declined in value.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 3, 2012
Commission sets 1.8872 maximum millage rate

The maximum rate for the upcoming fiscal year is identical to this year's rate, but property owners could see new taxes for north-end erosion control.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
English as a second language students gather for a picture together before separating into their academies.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 16, 2019
Braden River graduates sail toward future

Braden River High graduates Class of 2019.

  • East County
  • News
The centerpieces at the Sarasota Opera Gala were created by Becky Creighton of Flowers by Fudgie, and because no cherry blossoms could be found, they were replaced with pink roses, pink bougainvillea and orchids.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • January 23, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 01.26.17

From ritzy galas to famous speakers, this is what you missed on the social scene last week.

  • Black Tie
Charles Chappell, 5, and his sister, Claudia, 2 1/2, play in the sand Saturday on Longboat’s beach during their vacation at the Sea Gate Club.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 1, 2011
Key's beach plan on the right path

A beach consultant who performed a peer review praised Longboat's beach renourishment schedule and maintenance plan as well as the implementation of The Islander groins.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
One of the plots in the garden is used to donate food to the Stillpoint House of Prayer food bank.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 25, 2018
Community garden might expand in Greenbrook

CDD 4 board members must decide whether to fund the project.

  • East County
  • News
Some of the 214 real-estate parcels owned by the city include Bayfront Park and its mooring field and the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 29, 2012
City debates real-estate parcels

A total of 214 city-owned parcels are being scrutinized by city staff in an attempt to see what properties should be put on the market or consolidated during tough economic times.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 15, 2015
Film Review: 'Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem'

The new film, "Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem," is a study in frustration.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • April 19, 2012
My View: The Tyson-Trayvon solution: morals

The stories of a pair of 17-year-old black men tells us that we are badly off track in dealing with racial issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
"The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical" runs through Dec. 21, at Venice Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 7, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical'

'The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical' is rolling into Venice Theatre this month.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis and Robin Hartill |
  • February 4, 2010
Length of Jewfish dock causes concern

The Jewfish Key dock will grow from 50 feet to 180 feet out into Sarasota Bay if the Zoning Board of Adjustment approves the request next week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brandi Meshad started high school at Cardinal Mooney and later transferred to ODA.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 16, 2011
ODA family mourns loss of student

Former Out-of-Door Academy student Brandi Meshad was found dead March 8 at her grandfather's home.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 1, 2011
News Briefs

Sarasota begins red-light camera program Dec. 1; Osprey Avenue closure rescheduled for 2012; Palm Avenue garage art murals on display

  • Sarasota
  • News
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