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Ian Arov, 5, organizes coins into separate areas depending on their value. He tells kindergarten teacher Shonna Brady the value of each coin.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • August 22, 2013
Teachers ease transition for incoming students

When Goldie Feldman Academy's kindergarten teacher Shonna Brady paid a visit to new student Ian Arov, 5, in his Siesta Key home, Ian shook her hand as if he were an adult.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
County homeless services director Wayne Applebee, left, and consultant Robert Marbut spoke about Sarasota's progress on addressing homelessness issues earlier this year.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 25, 2015
City manager criticizes county, Marbut shelter philosophy

With Sarasota County examining locations in north Sarasota for a possible homeless center, Tom Barwin says the county is following an “increasingly discredited” consultant.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • March 9, 2010
Lord's Warehouse gets thrifty for fashion show

On March 9, the Longboat Island Chapel's Lord's Warehouse presented its annual show of fashions from the thrift shop to an enthusiastic crowd of 190.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 17, 2009
Mustangs receive collegiate coaching

Ohio State University wrestling coach Tom Ryan conducted a two-day mini camp for the Lakewood High wresting team June 11-12.

  • East County
  • Sports
Governor Rick Scott
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 7, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Gov. Scott earns an 'A' on his report card; Former journalist knows of 'barbarians'; Paper's job posting pulled back the veil; Creating jobs by understanding retail; Reader fesses up: She was 'April Fooled'

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Braden River Elementary's cafeteria staff lived like royalty during the school’s recent Cafeteria Staff Appreciation Day.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 1, 2012
Ovations

Congratulations are in order.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Rex Jensen

Twenty years ago, Rex Jensen owned his own consulting business and didn't think he would fit in at Schroeder-Manatee Ranch. Now two decades later, the company's president and CEO has seen his predecessors' vision of a bustling master-planned community come to fruition.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • August 18, 2010
FAST & FURIOUS

Students from Braden River and Southeast high schools will represent the U.S. at the F1 in Schools World Championships Sept. 17-25 in Singapore.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2010
KEY CLUB: Letters to the editor

Longboat Key residents respond to the Town Commission's vote at Monday's Longboat Key Club and Resort Islandside project hearing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 16, 2009
Flood Zone

Last weekend, some areas of Manatee County were drenched with more than eight inches of rain over a two-day period.

  • East County
  • News
Douglas Grosso
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2013
Business Briefs

Premier Sotheby's hires new broker associate; Business broker sees opportunity in Manatee; Ryland Homes adds new model to Arbor Reserve

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 21, 2012
Letters to the Editor

An increase in middle-class incomes is the real myth

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Eric Piazza
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 31, 2012
Neighbors: Eric Piazza

Software developer Eric Piazza's new app allows sporty - and competitive - friends to connect from anywhere in a virtual running club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2013
News Briefs

Awards continue to role in for Siesta Key beach; Algae tax causes a 'stink' from community members; Tightrope walker's career hits new heights

  • Sarasota
  • News
During this past winter, Visit Sarasota County wrapped a car of Chicago's L-train with photos of Sarasota skies and beaches.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 4, 2014
Sarasota area shines in creative campaigns

Visit Sarasota County dedicated more resources toward national marketing this year than ever before.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 3, 2014
Siesta Key trolley slated for July

The Siesta Key trolley and plans to amend the outdoor-display ban both took steps forward at a Siesta Key Village Association meeting Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2014
Cops Corner

June 8 CRACKING THE CASE 5:30 p.m. - 3500 block of North Tamiami Trail. Petit Theft - Shoplifting. A security employee at a department store reported a theft. The employee said a man placed eight cases of beer in a shopping cart and left without paying. The man was walking toward a car in which another male was waiting, at which point the employee confronted the man and asked for the beer back. The man placed his hand in his pocket and said, 'What, you want some?' The employee returned to the store to avoid confrontation.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Longboat Key resident Sharon Burde takes private clay classes on Longboat Key and serves her gazpacho in the beautiful bowls she makes.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 18, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Sharon Burde

Longboat Key resident Sharon Burde has been making gazpacho for a long time. She doesn't follow a recipe, but cooks by taste.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 31, 2011
Premier expects 20,000 for cup

The Clearwater Chargers and the Fusion Futbol Club will host the Nike Cup Labor Day Showcase Sept. 3-5, at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
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