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Beatrice Friedman works out with her trainer, Kellie Childers.  Courtesy photo
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • March 25, 2015
AEROBIC GRANDMA: Nonagenarian Beatrice Friedman sets fitness example

Beatrice Friedman has given a great deal to Sarasota over the 40-plus years in which she has spent time here: gifts of money and leadership to arts and human services organizations including the Sarasota Orchestra, Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • July 5, 2018
Madelyn Joan (Briggs) Strickland

Madelyn Joan Briggs Strickland, 1932-2018 of Asheville NC passed away in Raleigh NC on June 14, she had a winter home in Longboat Key, Florida, her obituary tribute is publishing in the Longboat Observer of the Observer Media Group.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
The Arnold Simonsen Players Studio will open in the Rosemary Square development this September.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 6, 2016
Players Performing Arts Studio to open new educational facility

The theater will open the Arnold Simonsen Players Studio this September in the new Rosemary Square development.

  • Arts + Culture
Jerry Bilik’s  ‘Independence’ sings  a song of freedom at Choral Artists’  Independence Day concert. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 26, 2019
Choral Artists' Fourth of July concert features work of a renaissance man

Jerry Bilik will make the local premiere of his patriotic piece 'Independence' at Choral Artists of Sarasota's upcoming concert.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 31, 2015
GSJGA hosts Elite Junior Tour event

The Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association held the Bill Rogers Memorial Championship July 23 and July 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Twelve-year-old Anna Lawrence swings to new heights.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 30, 2015
East County camp dreams up colorful games for attendees

Dream Oaks Camp attendees enjoyed a scavenger hunt, tie dying bandanas and playing messy Twister July 30.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota resident Ronn Wyckoff, 73, won a pair of gold medals at the Florida Senior Games Dec. 12, in Clearwater.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 17, 2015
Master of the Charity Stripe

Sarasota resident won a pair of gold medals in free throw shooting and spot field goal shooting at the Florida Senior Games Dec. 12, in Clearwater.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
GLC Athletics owner and ODA strength and conditioning coach Rod Miller will compete in the GLC Athletics Charity Flag Football Game May 14, at Sarasota High.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 12, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top Sarasota area sporting events.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Kurt Griffey, Dan McGuinness, Stu Cook, Doug “Cosmo” Clifford and Steve Gunner
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 19, 2018
Creedence Clearwater Revisited returns

Local Hall of Fame inductee Stu Cook and band to play Van Wezel.​

  • Arts + Culture
An Afternoon of Operetta takes place May 12 at Sarasota Opera House. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 3, 2019
Artist Series Concerts' 'An Afternoon of Operetta' celebrates unique genre

This Mother’s Day, Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota is offering the present of a two-century-old art form.

  • Arts + Culture
GLC Athletics owner and ODA strength and conditioning coach Rod Miller will compete in the GLC Athletics Charity Flag Football Game May 14, at Sarasota High.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 11, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top East County sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • December 18, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 19

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Lakewood Ranch's Bob Smith taught his daughter, Amanda Smith Tullidge, about the importance of giving at an early age.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 1, 2019
Lakewood Ranch man has special gift for giving

Lakewood Ranch man collects $25,025 from his neighbors to benefit Bradenton's Stillpoint House of Prayer.

  • East County
  • News
Habitat for Humanity of Manatee County volunteers secure tresses for a new home under construction. Volunteers work in a variety of roles, whether building homes or helping with office work. Courtesy photo.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • May 1, 2019
Helping hand-ups at Habitat for Humanity of Manatee County

East County volunteers find value in supporting others.

  • East County
  • News
Sponsored by a grant from the Women's Exchange, this year's festival will feature a visual and performing arts selection, titled, "The Art of Plants." File photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 22, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BEST: Selby Gardens Annual Plant and Garden Festival

Show off your green thumb this weekend at the 38th annual Selby Gardens Plant and Garden Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brazilian pepper plant
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 24, 2016
Brazilian pepper a hot topic

Lakewood Ranch CDD supervisors increase budget to deal with invasive plant.

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Elizabeth Callahan wants people to know there is no such thing as a healthy tan.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 20, 2019
Top-rated dermatologist in Sarasota struggles with our society's love of a suntan

Top-rated Sarasota dermatologist Elizabeth Callahan struggles to with our society's love of a suntan.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Teacher Alice Fox Stahlschmidt teaches an adult ballet class every Monday and Wednesday at Soul Studios.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 28, 2016
Adult ballet classes give students balance, grace

Adult ballet classes at Soul Studios offer an alternative exercise for seniors seeking flexibility and balance.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • August 1, 2019
Conversation with: Penny Gold

New Planning and Zoning board member says she's coming in without an axe to grind.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 19, 2012
Observer Team Spotlight

Meet this week's Observer Team Spotlight: Max Fulton

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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