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Flora Oynick brings more than 20 years of experience and connections to her new position.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 18, 2013
Flora Oynick seeks sense of community through outreach

In her new role as the Jewish Federation's engagement ambassador, Flora Oynick hopes to create a better sense of community in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Representatives from the Veterans of Foreign Wars honored Bob Craft in a bedside service. Courtesy photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 10, 2013
Bob Craft recognized for service during final battle

Craft earned numerous medals, including a Distinguished Flying Cross during the Vietnam War. Last weekend, the Longboat Key veteran was honored again for his service.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • August 1, 2012
Primary Election: Charter Review Board District 4

Editor's note: In this race, Tom Trevor did not return requests for information.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Dominic Comperatore and Maren Bush. Photo courtesy of FST.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • August 1, 2012
Theater Review: 'Talley's Folly'

Lanford Wilson described his play, "Talley's Folly," as being about "two lame ducks that find a wholeness, rare in human relationships."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 17, 2013
Pension board members are on the decline

Both Longboat Key firefighter/paramedics appointed to the new pension board have walked out of recent meetings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Half Shell Seafood House

Join us in the kitchen at Half Shell Seafood House with president and chef Dino Mirando as he prepares his signature oyster combo with oysters prepared in four different ways, oysters Bienville, oysters Orleans, oysters Rockefeller and char grilled oysters.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 26, 2014
And the winners are ...

Read film critic Pam Nadon's picks for the Oscars, which airs March 2.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • November 10, 2010
Observer amps multimedia efforts

The Observer continues to strengthen its online efforts after winning an award for 'Best Site Architecture and Overall Design.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gollub
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 13, 2012
City names new downtown economic leader

In Greenville, S.C., Norman Gollub led efforts to reduce commercial vacancies and formed a revitalization overlay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In addition to playing music, Ben Walsh plays football and lacrosse, and he is captain of Cardinal Mooney’s Academic Olympics team.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 16, 2012
Neighbors: Ben Walsh

Stand-up bassist Ben Walsh, a senior at Cardinal Mooney High School, looks forward to competing at the state level for the third consecutive year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 3, 2013
Observed: FGCU students finally have an identity

It was another Saturday on an empty Florida Gulf Coast University - this one in February 2011, when Dennis Jones, an older man with full head of white hair, slowly walked back down the steps to find his usual front-and-center seat at Alico Arena.

  • East County
  • Opinion
This home at 6453 Gulfside Road has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,326 square feet of living area. It sold for $2,725,000. Photo by Katie Hendrick.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 3, 2013
Home in Sleepy Lagoon sells for $2,725,000

A home in Sleepy Lagoon tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Russell and Marjorie McCorkle sold their home at 6453 Gulfside Road to Ronald Brown Jr., of Wilmington, Del., for $2,725,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
This home at 6919 Riversedge St. Circle has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,325 square feet of living area. It sold for $620,000. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 24, 2014
Eaton Place home sells for $625,000

A home in Eaton Place tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Property owners want oversight of any pressure-washing of the Village’s brick sidewalks, which were laid during the 2008-09 beautification project. File photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • February 9, 2012
Village upkeep under budget for fiscal year

Records show the county is on track to spend less than half of the $207,407 budgeted this year for upkeep of Siesta Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Unit 1506 at The Tower Residences, 35 Watergate Drive, has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,799 square feet of living area. It sold for $950,000. File photo.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 9, 2012
Tower Residences unit sells for $950,000

A condominium in The Tower Residences tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 21, 2011
Injured officer enlists some courtroom help

An elbow to the face by a young man resisting arrest crushed Officer Kelvin Williams' orbital bone and put him out of action for four months.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 24, 2014
Sidelines

Lady Thunder lacrosse wins the district crown; Suncoast Tennis League wraps up season; Sarasota women win tennis championship; Sara Bay to offer summer membership

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This home at 1310 Hillview Drive has four bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,920 square feet of living area. It sold for $2,725,000. Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 11, 2014
Casey Key home sells for $3.65 million

A home on Casey Key tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • July 20, 2011
My View: It's not a 'drain,' it's a wash

A recent news story reveals a misunderstanding of how the economics work. Employees contributing to their pensions doesn't lessen the economy.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • August 5, 2009
Profiles of Summer: Resident Soprano

Michelle Giglio has captivated audiences from the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall to the Theâtre des Champs Élysees.

  • Arts + Culture
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