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  • By Dora Walters |
  • January 27, 2010
Island Chapel puts faith in partnerships

The first lecture of Building Abrahamic Partnerships, a series of three lectures to develop communities of understanding, was held Jan. 23, at the Longboat Island Chapel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 29, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Jason Fineberg

The Out-of-Door Academy eighth-grader Jason Fineberg rushed for 167 yards on 15 carries and scored a 1-yard touchdown as time expired in the Thunder's 17-13 loss to St. Petersburg Northside Christian in its Spring Game May 17.

  • East County
  • Sports
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  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 16, 2011
SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK: In sync

Marilyn and Andy Vandermeer try out their kayak for the first time Monday, Feb. 14, on the bay near Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Marsha Panuce with Kelly, a cockatoo, at 2015’s Save Our Seabirds Sunset Soiree.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 6, 2016
10 events in '16

Check out the 10 events on our radar for 2016.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2012
Don't get left in the dust

APRIL FOOLS - The Observer Group will publish its first edition for left-handed readers Aug. 13 --  International Left Handers Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This rendering shows the proposed layout of VW Village — five apartment buildings on more than eight acres of land.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 6, 2015
Despite skepticism, Vengroff pushes forward with affordable housing proposal

City leaders have called for the development of more affordable housing. Harvey Vengroff wants to build affordable housing. Why, then, is the future of his project so uncertain?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Charter Review Board — District 3: Pat Wayman

Wayman will face Tom Patalano in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested a couple for prescription drug fraud Wednesday, Aug. 21.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 22, 2013
Sarasota firefighter arrested on drug charges

Sarasota County Firefighter/Paramedic Claiborne Moulton and his wife, Shannon Moulton, face a total of 80 charges for prescription drug fraud.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A male snowy plover has darker markings on his neck, collar and forehead.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 21, 2016
Snowy plovers start nesting on Siesta Key

The first snowy plover nests of the season have been spotted north of the public beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 22, 2010
Sarasota Bay Watch volunteers search for scallops

More than 150 volunteers gathered for the Third Annual Sarasota Bay Watch Scallop Search.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 29, 2018
Sarasota Ballet dancers Logan Learned and Kristianne Kleine announce retirement

The principal and first soloist will leave the company after the end of the 2017-2018 season in April.

  • Arts + Culture
"I've fallen in love with every single production I've worked on," Chris Van Alstyne says.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 19, 2011
BACKSTAGE PASS: Crew chief

Chris Van Alstyne brings a carpenter's touch, a Yale education and two years of experience with Cirque du Soleil to the Sarasota Opera.

  • Arts + Culture
Jeremy Keefer and Sammy and Noah Tabachnick enjoyed Pop Craft popsicles.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Kid's Day at the Market

San Marco Plaza hosted a special time for children during its weekly Farmer's Market June 15. During the Kid's Day event, children enjoyed face painting, a bounce house, balloon animals and other activities.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 25, 2010
Habitat celebrates its 25th anniversary

Habitat for Humanity Sarasota will hold a celebration this weekend in honor of its 25th anniversary at the Habitat for Humanity Restore, 2095 17th St.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Joseph Holt, Andrew Lapp, Jonathan Spivey, Tom Purviance and Don Bryn performed Piano Grand II on Oct. 7. Photo by Barbara Banks
  • By Edward Alley |
  • October 8, 2017
Artist Series Concerts’ season opens with a lively ‘Piano Grand II’

Joseph Holt assembled a quintet of talented pianists for the concert series’ season opener.

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  • Reviews
Central-Cocoanut neighborkid Tatiana Johnson, 11, reads at Mary Dean Park as her sister Honestey, 2, and her cousin Camille Homer, 13, listen.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 13, 2014
Residents pay school library fines for neighborhood children

Neighbors contributed more than $245 to help the children, who attend Gocio Elementary, check out books hassle-free.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • April 30, 2009
East County sculptor designs prestigious Greenfield Prize

Scotland native Malcolm Robertson also designed the 'Open Book Gateway' sculpture at the Fruitville Library in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Two properties at 316 Beach Road recently sold for $1,725,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 7, 2017
Sarasota Beach properties sell for $1,725,000

Residential real estate transactions for Aug. 21-25.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 24, 2010
Finish line

The southernmost, permeable adjustable-type groin, which is meant to hold sand in the area, located behind the Islander Club, is complete.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Orr |
  • August 9, 2012
Matt's List: Five ways to help you connect

Matt's List: Five ways to help you connect

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