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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2009
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 5, 2016
The Role of a Lifetime: Tori Bates to play Annie in Broadway national tour

The 11-year-old Sarasota actress will be the first mixed-race actor to portray the iconic role in the touring production.

  • Arts + Culture
Extreme wear and tear on manholes, as well as underground gases eating away at them, require periodic replacement.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 31, 2011
Manhole work will affect downtown traffic

Overnight lane closures are expected from Monday through Wednesday on Fruitville Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 23, 2016
Top Story — February: Taylor Swift cuts check for Sarasota fundraiser

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 28, 2010
Local medical professionals plan trip to Haiti

Dr. Steve Newman, of Sarasota Memorial Hospital, will bring relief to Haiti earthquake victims, along with other Sarasota medical professionals, in February.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • January 30, 2013
Social Studies: Pauline Joerger

Although she's originally from Germany, Pauline Joerger's Sarasota roots date back more than 100 years, and she's continuing to plant new ones with her two daughters.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 17, 2015
Curtis Gilroy discusses defense strategies with Republican Club

Former Director of Accession Policy Curtis Gilroy, of the U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, joined the Republican Club of Longboat Key for its monthly meeting Nov. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A group of 12 residents at Pines of Sarasota collectively celebrated their 100th or more birthdays with a tea party Friday, August 14.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 20, 2015
Faces of the centenarian club at Pines of Sarasota

Pines of Sarasota celebrate group birthday for residents reaching 100 or more years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jordan
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2011
PeliKids

Pelikids is a monthly feature highlighting the work of Sarasota County students. This month's offerings are from students at Southside, Gulf Gate and Lakeview elementary schools and Booker Middle School.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 13, 2009
River Club hosts summer golf league

River Club golf course recently announced the formulation of a new summer golf league. The non-committal league will be held Mondays at 5:30 p.m., June 7 through Aug. 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2012
Residents welcome new friends, celebrate

How do you meet your neighbors?

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Paradise Pops. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 17, 2013
Cool treats to beat summer heat

When temperatures rise to the red zone and there's no escaping, try some of these cool treats to get back to the blue zone. There are old Sarasota staples, new establishments, desserts, entrees, breakfast, snacks and even a recipe to try.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo by Cliff Roles, courtesy Education Foundation of Sarasota County. Khea Davis in shock while Superintendent Lori White explains that she's a finalist for Teacher of the Year.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2016
Finalists announced for Sarasota Teacher of the Year

Bay Haven and Booker High School teachers included as finalists for award.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Tiny hatchlings emerge from nests and make their way to the water, then swim for three to six days out of the Florida current. (Courtesy Mote Marine Laboratory)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 16, 2013
Turtles finish 2013 with strong nest numbers

Loggerhead nest totals are just behind last year's record-breaking numbers, while green turtles set a local record for number of nests.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Vadim Gluzman
  • By June LeBell |
  • November 23, 2010
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra: Masterworks Concert

For the first Masterworks concert of the season, Sarasota Orchestra's Artistic Director and Conductor Leif Bjaland was inspired by some early 20th-century programs he'd seen at the Library of Congress.

  • Arts + Culture
Selva Grill waiter Ivan in front of Selva’s mural wall. Photo by June LeBell.
  • By June LeBell |
  • October 31, 2012
TIDBITES

Selva service sets the bar; Fleming's wines and dines; Mozaic's full dining experience

  • Arts + Culture
Author and American journalist Cokie Roberts served as the featured speaker for the 4th annual Author Luncheon Monday, Feb. 8 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 8, 2016
Author Luncheon welcomes Cokie Roberts

Author Luncheon welcomes Cokie Roberts

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 5, 2014
Manatee Village Historical Park welcomes all aboard its new playground

The new train-themed playground at Manatee Village Historical Park, Junior Junction, is ready for use.

  • East County
  • News
Only a handful of tenant spaces remain on Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Lakewood Ranch Commercial Realty President Brian Kennelly attributes the 92% leased rate to a positive trend in gross sales.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 8, 2011
MIX ON MAIN

Has Lakewood Ranch Commercial Realty found the 'perfect' mix for Lakewood Ranch Main Street?

  • East County
  • News
The showroom facing U.S. 301 near downtown will get an upgraded, aluminum facade. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • June 13, 2013
Ford plans $2.5 million expansion

The project will go to the city's Development Review Committee June 19, and the dealership hopes to start construction within two to four months.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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