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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 27, 2012
Sarasota graduate to be inducted into FSU Athletics Hall of Fame

Sarasota High School graduate John-Ford Griffin will be inducted into the Florida State University Athletics Hall of Fame Aug. 31.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Rev. Brian Bagley-Bonner says the graffiti turned out to be an opportunity for the congregation to reflect, learn and celebrate.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 17, 2013
OUR TOWN: Graffiti yields object lesson

An unusual bit of graffiti became an object lesson for an East County church July 7.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 7, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Get moving on the garage

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 15, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Kids Activity Center

The Kids Activity Center focuses on motor and creative skills through the use of non-competitive gymnastics.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • May 13, 2018
Ashton Elementary fifth-graders re-enact 1992 and 1978 World Series

The fifth-graders took to the baseball fields at Twin Lakes Park on May 11 to recreate the 1992 and 1978 World Series.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"I enjoy working with young people," says Phyllis Silverman. "It keeps me busy and it keeps me young."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 29, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Supporting Role

Phyllis Silverman may be Rebecca Hopkins' right-hand gal, but she's everyone else's favorite fill-in. The longtime Florida Studio Theatre staffer explains why she loves being at everyone's disposal.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 16, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Shane Shifflett

Sarasota Christian School eighth-grader Shane Shifflett went 3-for-3 with two doubles, a triple, three RBIs, a run scored and an intentional walk to lead the Blazers to a 6-5 victory over Canterbury School of Florida in the Class 2A-Region 2 semifinals May 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Clark and Greta get acclimated to their new home. Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 21, 2018
Love Birds

Clark and Greta are Longboat Key's newest mating pair.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 1, 2010
Commission 'made a mistake' on U.S. 41 plan

Commissioner Terry Turner believes city commissioner erred in combining $134 million worth of transportation projects, saying state and federal funding requests will never be approved.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 9, 2009
Shoe box effort bolsters Meals on Wheels

Organizers of the Community Shoe Box Reception hope to collect more than 1,000 boxes of supplies for seniors.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 9, 2009
Shoe box effort bolsters Meals on Wheels

Organizers of the Community Shoe Box Reception hope to collect more than 1,000 boxes of supplies for seniors.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2010
News Briefs 07.29.10

County commissioners approved this week an agreement with Palmer Ranch to contribute to its median and roadside maintenance.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 2, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: April 11

Jeannie Sparks captures a wood duck in Red Bug Slough in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Zickafoose says she'd like a student body comprised evenly of 50% Spanish-dominant students and 50% English-dominant students
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • July 9, 2019
Lack of facility delays opening of county’s first dual-language charter school

Academy leaders have already notified the families of the more than 200 students who had pre-enrolled and registered for the fall

  • Sarasota
  • News
Senior libero Jordan Wopinski finished with one kill, one assist and seven digs.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 3, 2012
Lady Mustangs squad sweeps Lady Warriors

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team beat Seminole Osceola 25-12, 25-7, 25-21 in a Class 6A-District 12 match Saturday, Sept. 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 31, 2011
Balloon must fly before cell-tower plan can fly

It's a bird ... It's a plane ... It's ... a balloon flying from the steeple of Longboat Island Chapel as part of a Planning Zoning & Building application.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Girls Inc. members made thank-you cards for first responders and local restaurants that assisted those without power in the wake of Hurricane Irma.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 19, 2017
Girls Inc. children craft letters of gratitude to Irma responders

Girls Inc. members wrote, drew and bedazzled thank-you cards for some of Sarasota’s hurricane helpers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 3, 2009
TechHouse leads food drive

TechHouse is kicking off its second annual Food Drive: Summer Harvest 2009. This year, the effort includes helping animal rescue groups as well.

  • East County
  • News
Ben and Raeanna Kalkert sport their award-winning masks.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • October 26, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 10.27.16

Here's what you missed last week...

  • Black Tie
The Rev. Vincent Carroll will retire Dec. 31.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 14, 2015
Rev. Carroll to retire from 50-year ministry

Longboat Island Chapel’s senior minister, the Rev. Vincent Carroll, will retire Dec. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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