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Riverview High School marine science teacher Katrin Rudge accepts the award for Teacher of the Year.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Teacher of the Year Awards Ceremony

Sarasota County teachers and administrators gathered Thursday, March 21, at the Hyatt, for the 2013 Teacher of the Year awards ceremony. Riverview High School marine science teacher, Katrin Rudge, was chosen from three finalists, including Brookside Middle School's Rita Zywica and Alta Vista Elementary's Amy Mazner. 'To be chosen out of these amazing finalists is beyond amazing,' said Rudge. 'I was definitely surprised. We all do this because we love teaching, and we love the kids.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"They always say if you want to sell a lot of books, make a movie or go on 'Oprah,'" Susan Kelley says. "I never got my movie, but I got my 'Oprah.'"
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 27, 2011
Stranger than fiction

Author Susan Kelley veers from her self-help comfort zone to pen a memoir about her time on 'Oprah' and all the amusing anecdotes in between.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 22, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Staying Positive

This week, University Park Country Club Tennis Director Jared Grose shares tips for positive and stress free matches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 4, 2016
Siesta Key lures Darwin Santa Maria

The local chef plans to open a brick-and-mortar version of his CeviChela Project in the Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Dr. David Marshall is currently the assistant principal at Horizons Academy.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 3, 2014
Lakewood Ranch High School principal candidates address discipline, parents' concerns

Candidates Craig Little and Dr. David Marshall met with faculty members, students and their parents at a community forum July 2, to determine the next Lakewood Ranch High principal.

  • East County
  • Schools
"My classmates don't get it. They think I’m standing up there with horns on my head," says Alex Koutelias, far left, with Hercules Della Rocca, Steve Dickman and Harvey Hoglund in the Sarasota Opera House courtyard.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 23, 2011
Super naturals

They may not sing, but they sure can talk. The Sarasota Opera performers you don't hear on stage sound off on their favorite hobby.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 5, 2011
Lady Pirates cruise past Dixie Hollins

The Braden River High softball team dominated Dixie Hollins 20-0 in district action March 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
Charlie Hurt was the Overall Male Winner.
  • By Christine and Ian Loomes |
  • November 30, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Runners lace up for Harvest Hustle

Running enthusiasts Nov. 19 wound their way from Harvest United Methodist Church, through the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club and back to the church during Harvest's annual Harvest Hustle 5K race. The event benefited the ministries of All Faiths Food Bank.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
SONY DSC
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • July 12, 2014
Sardinian specialties stand out at new Sardinia Restaurant

Sardinian specialties stand out at new Sardinia Restaurant

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 3, 2011
Community Golf Scores 05.24.11 to 05.31.11

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 30, 2012
County staff is in for an organizational overhaul

Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid wants to increase accountability and break down communication blockages among departments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2009
County announces "MTI Day"

The Manatee County School Board, the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners, the City of Bradenton and the City of Palmetto will all honor Manatee Technical Institute this week for winning the SkillsUSA National Championship for six consecutive years.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 4, 2009
Stadium costs could increase

Although the Orioles' deal called for the city to only contribute the money from a state spring-training grant, Sarasota taxpayers are at risk of having to contribute millions more.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County schools bested its school grades from last school year by 20%.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 11, 2014
Florida Department of Education rates East County schools as above average

The Florida Department of Education released school grades June 11.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 15, 2016
Church continues its stitching tradition

Friends that stitch together, stay together.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2014
Obituary: Robert Lee 'Bob' Richardson

Robert Lee 'Bob' Richardson, 74, of Longboat Key, died Oct. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2015
East County Cops Corner 08.13.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Chef de Cuisine Aaron Chavaria holds up a spoonful of the citrus tomato confit.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • August 17, 2011
Chefs prepare elegant food at Sands Pointe

Preparation for dinner service at the Longboat Key Club's Sands Pointe restaurant begins well before the evening rush.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A condominium in Bay Plaza 1255 N. Gulfstream Ave. recently sold for $2,235,000. Built in 1982, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,387 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $2 million in February.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 15, 2018
Bay Plaza condo sells for $2,235,000

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 29-Nov. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Vanessa Moody |
  • May 21, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: McNeal fifth-graders

One of McNeal Elementary's fifth-grade classes shares their feelings on entering middle school next year.

  • East County
  • Schools
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