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Karl Shrode Jr. has run Shrode Jewelers in downtown Sarasota for 42 years.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 21, 2016
Shrode Jewelers to close in downtown Sarasota

Karl Shrode Jr. plans to close his family’s business after 80 years in operation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo. Keith Lazarcheck and Mark Lucas represent Station 11 during the 16th annual Morton's Chili Cook Off.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 13, 2016
Your Calendar: Morton's Chili Cook-Off

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Oct. 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Surapsari Megumi
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 1, 2012
HIGHLIGHTS: Cultural Fascination

Surapsari Megumi grew up in Japan and moved to the United States 25 years ago. While attending Lesley University, in Massachusetts, Megumi met Indra Sampranata, originally from Bali. While they were dating, Megumi visited Sampranata in Bali and saw a Balinese dance performance. She was mesmerized.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2009
Key residents spotted in Sarasota

Longboat Key residents celebrate at the Florida Winefest and Auction

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The dogs, trainers and main players behind the Premier Sotheby’s and Southeastern Guide Dogs event gather together, Thursday, July 26, at Premier Sotheby’s.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • July 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Southeastern Guide Dogs at Premier Sotheby's

Some of the ambassador and guide dogs in training made an appearance Thursday, July 26, at Premier Sotheby's on Main Street. Sotheby's hoped to raise $3500, the amount needed to name and sponsor a guide dog puppy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The mansion features the handiwork of 13 designers from the American Society of Interior Designers, who have transformed each room using the latest trends in home design and holiday décor.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 7, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Holiday Splendor at the Payne Mansion

The Payne Mansion Holiday Showhouse will be open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily through Jan. 2, 2012, and during the evenings of Lights in Bloom, from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 16 through Dec. 23 and Dec. 26 and Dec. 27, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Sarasota
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The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team celebrates following its 3-1 victory over Sarasota in the Class 7A-Region 3 semifinals Nov. 4.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 7A-Region 3 semifinal volleyball

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team defeated Sarasota 25-14, 24-26, 25-14, 25-20 in the Class 7A-Region 3 semifinals Nov. 4. With the win, the Lady Mustangs will host Fort Myers in the regional finals Nov. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Church Pastor Jon Clauson leads a Bible lesson.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: The Source Church Kidz Camp: Agents of Truth

Children ages 6 through 12 enjoyed singing, dancing, crafts and other activities during The Source Church Kidz Camp: Agents of Truth, held June 23 through June 26, at The Source Church, 5412 E. State Road 64, Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Emarie and Petr Marcan |
  • January 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Forks and Corks Grand Tasting

PHOTO GALLERY: Forks and Corks Grand Tasting

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The long-awaited 22-classroom addition at Lakewood Ranch High School is open for students and teachers.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 15, 2024
Lakewood Ranch High welcomes students back with new building

After years of waiting, the 22-classroom addition is open to students and teachers.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sarasota firefighter and tile setter Tom Didiego lends a helping hand at Save Our Seabirds. "There was an immediate need here," he said. "I'm just glad I could help." Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 10, 2014
Firefighter lays foundation for renovation at SOS

The hospital floors at Save our Seabirds were once layers of peeling linoleum held together with duct tape. But thanks to the help of some Parrotheads and a Sarasota firefighter, the floors are the latest piece of the renovation puzzle at the nonprofit organization.

  • Longboat Key
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Syd Solomon at 65. (Photo copyright Jill Krementz)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 5, 2014
The legacy of Syd Solomon

The late Syd Solomon's colorful history helped build Sarasota as an artist's colony. It still thrives as an art-centered community today.

  • Arts + Culture
Following the second home invasion, the suspect visited two East County banks. This photo is from one of the surveillance cameras.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 26, 2011
Police searching for Ranch home invasion suspect

Manatee County Sheriff's Office detectives say a man pulled a pistol on a homeowner on Misty Morning Court, zip-tied the victim and a house guest and stole the guest's jewelry.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota businessman Harvey Vengroff recently bought the Sarasota Airport Hotel to convert into low-cost apartments.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 9, 2014
VIDEO: Vengroff aims to profit - and help homeless

Sarasota entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff is buying North Trail hotels to create affordable housing. It could also be a boon to the blighted stretch of highway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In a behavior known as “caching”, blue jays store food supplies in a safe place, for later use. (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • July 21, 2021
Bird of the week: blue jay

Year-round residents can mimic predators and us. Why? Maybe because they can.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 23, 2009
Storeowners display police support

As part of its plan to pressure the city to hire more officers, the local police union has enlisted storeowners to put signs of support in their front windows.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 23, 2009
Storeowners display police support

As part of its plan to pressure the city to hire more officers, the local police union has enlisted storeowners to put signs of support in their front windows.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County shelters were near capacity on Saturday afternoon.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 9, 2017
UPDATE: Shelter space in Manatee County dwindles

Those evacuating to shelters urged to find a spot by 8 p.m. Saturday.

  • East County
  • News
ODA teacher Sean McDonald volunteers at least 10 hours a week and encourages his students to volunteer.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • May 2, 2013
Teacher Spotlight: Sean McDonald

The Out-of-Door Academy second-grade teacher Sean McDonald didn't expect to live in sunny Florida. In fact, he didn't expect to be a teacher, but he discovered his passion for teaching when he took courses in childhood education while studying pediatrics at Webster University in St. Louis.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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