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  • By Molly Schechter |
  • April 14, 2010
Feinstein embodies 'aerobic grandma' title

When Wendy Feinstein read an article about the new fitness modality called TRX straps in last month's Observer, she invited Schecter to join her for a challenging workout.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 30, 2009
Rotary Clubs donate $15,000 in playground equipment

Students at Oak Park School will now have recess on a shady playground.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 14, 2012
Obituary: Gloria Tessaro Fiorelli

Gloria Tessaro Fiorelli, of Atlanta and formerly of Longboat Key, died Feb. 9. She was 91.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 31, 2010
In Brief

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key firefighter/paramedic Daniel Heath, right, teaches Bayport residents Chris Lake, Arlene Scarlett and Sue Rosen how to perform CPR last year. File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 15, 2017
Longboat Key Fire Department and public tennis center team up to save lives

In December, the tennis center approached the fire department with a request that would expand their CPR efforts on the Key.

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  • Neighbors
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 16, 2019
Booker High graduation celebrates "one school, unlimited futures"

The Booker High School Class of 2019 graduated May 16 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 11, 2019
Runners dash down Siesta Key beach for Mothers Day race

Great Mothers Day Race attracts about 350 athletes on Saturday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Parks Robinson opened Fit2Run with his father, Bill Robinson, in 2006. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 2, 2020
Bradenton's Bill Robinson dies at 70

Fit2Run co-founder dies of cancer.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 17, 2012
News Briefs

Rodeo to benefit cancer research; Manatee Animal Services extends hours; Boutique starts head-wrap exchange

  • East County
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Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • June 13, 2018
Inside her bag: Saks Fifth Avenue hosts beauty shopping experience

The Beauty Symposium was held June 9 in the Saks Fifth Avenue Atrium.

  • Black Tie
Members of Designing Daughters (standing) with Designing Daughters and Roskamp Foundation leaders (seated) — Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 15, 2017
Designing Daughters will begin strategic partnership with Roskamp Foundation

The two nonprofits will officially join forces on March 1.

  • Black Tie
Frontier's service out of Sarasota is set to begin Dec. 10. The airline will also offer flights to Cleveland.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 28, 2018
Sarasota-Bradenton airport adds Philadelphia flight

Frontier Airlines will offer twice-weekly flights to the Pennsylvania metropolis beginning in December.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 2, 2018
Booker football keeps Cardinal Mooney in check

The Tornadoes defense dominated in a 30-6 win

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The St. Armands Circle parking meters, installed late last year, will go live next week.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 8, 2019
St. Armands paid parking to begin Tuesday

The new district-wide paid parking program will coincide with the opening of a parking garage on North Adams Drive.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 14, 2014
The Ringling adopts National Theatre Live screenings

In an attempt to expand their live performance repertoire, the Ringling brings in Britain's premiere, star-studded theater to the Historic Asolo Theater.

  • Arts + Culture
Judy Blair, bus operator Karen Jara and Pat Curcuru
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 3, 2016
Oh, the places you’ll go on Longboat Key

Learn your transportation options on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Wendy Getchell

While the Downtown Sarasota Alliance grows each week, so does Getchell's influence. Her group plans to take more positions on issues in '10.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Patty Dunham and Bennie Dods
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 24, 2019
Christ Church hosts first dinner of the season

Deborah Walk spoke about the history of the Ringling Family and their Sarasota legacy during the Jan. 23 dinner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jamie Loring started on the mound for the Storm 01 team in its first single-elimination game Sept. 25.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 28, 2011
Suncoast Storm defends home turf

Twenty-six teams from throughout the region flocked to Lakewood Ranch for the Suncoast Storm's USSSA I Heart Softball Fall Kickoff Sept. 24-25.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 11, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries

Aram Avanoglu, John Lewis, Anthony Marrelli, Robert Patrick Rahaim, Richard Joseph Sennott, Alberta Sherman, Madge D. Thomas and H. Alan Timm died.

  • Longboat Key
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