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Michelle Mendon's first-grade class, Southside  Elementary
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 26, 2013
Dear Santa

Before Christmas break, the Sarasota Observer asked the students of three classes to write Santa and let him know what they hope to see under the tree Christmas morning.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2012
Our View: Amendments 1, 3, 5, 8, 12

When we began this process of analyzing the 11 proposed state constitution amendments two weeks ago, we noted a preference that is probably true with most voters: Leave the constitution alone! Quit junking it up with special exceptions and favors to special groups.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Construction began on the John and Mable Ringling Museum Of Art’s new center for Asian art in January, but a major donor is trying to reclaim a $6 million gift due to funding questions.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 31, 2014
Donor sues The Ringling Museum

After donating more than 2,000 pieces of art to The Ringling Museum, Helga Wall-Apelt is fighting to reclaim her collection - and more than $6 million dedicated toward a new gallery.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 26, 2010
Exhibit shows home is where the art is

A group of homeless artists opened its 'Doors of Perception' exhibit May 20, at Art Center Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2010
News Briefs 08.19.10

Grow Financial Federal Credit Union will host is second Grow Financial School Days Craze from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 21, at the company's Lakewood Ranch branch at 11008 Arcade Place.

  • East County
  • News
In October, Colony Lender LLC filed lawsuits against unit owners seeking more than $5 million in damages for unpaid rent plus interest on a disputed recreational services lease that includes former Colony tennis courts. (file photo)
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 24, 2015
Trustee proposes $625,000 Colony rec lease settlement

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association is attempting to bury a Colony rec lease and also has its eye on acquiring a $23 million judgment from another trustee too.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Marsha Panuce considers her dogs and those at the shelter, such as Prince, to be her babies, she said.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 24, 2015
Den offers canines comfort

Bird Key resident Marsha Panuce will open Donte's Den to the public July 1.

  • East County
  • News
Rick Mills assumed the role of Manatee County School District superintendent in 2013, at a time of districtwide turmoil.  File photo
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 29, 2015
Rick Mills to end his Manatee County school days

When Superintendent Rick Mills retires July 31, he believes he will have left behind a more financially and academically sound district.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 23, 2011
Letters to the editor

Government should help move forward with ideas; Cell-phone tower needed on Key; Time to move forward; Unkind remarks blighted evening fundraiser; Anti high-speed rail letter writer got it all wrong

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 24, 2012
News Briefs

Roundabout construction questioned; Sarasota to observe Memorial Day

  • Sarasota
  • News
Russell Crowe and Mark Whalberg in "Broken City." Courtesy.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 23, 2013
Film Review: 'Broken City'

"Broken City" should have been a great flick but, it fails miserably to deliver on so many levels. Talented actors disappoint; lame scripting annoys; and mediocre directing bores in this short-on-thrills thriller.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 22, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Alana Kutt

Six-year-old Alana Kutt recently won the Walt Disney World Resort "Little Linksters" Junior Masters Florida Tournament at the Oak Trail Course in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 22, 2011
Islandside hotel to be built first

The Longboat Key Club and Resort will build its five-star hotel before constructing residential components of its $400 million Islandside project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 18, 2012
Observed: Facts should determine your vote

I began hearing the rumors several months ago, so I wasn't completely surprised when Manatee County Commission District 5 Candidate Vanessa Baugh called me one day with a dilemma: Rumors were circulating about her residency in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Mitchell Burchett
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 22, 2014
Meet the Class of 2014

With graduation upon us, the Sarasota Observer asks six high school seniors to take a look back at their time in school and share a sneak peek into their futures.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jeffrey Weisman |
  • February 9, 2012
My View: Halt those morning greetings from half-eaten chicken legs

For the most part, Siesta Key's streets appear very clean. But one's first impression is that the entryways to the Key, particularly on weekends, could stand some work.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 4, 2009
Meet McNeal's best bookworm

Since moving to the United States from Germany two years ago, 10-year-old Julian Deusch has become one of the school's best readers.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 2, 2011
PIC forms pension committee

Five Longboat Key residents have met for three months to review the town's three pension plans. Their findings will be presented to the Town Commission Feb. 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 16, 2009
Cougars overpower Thunder

Cardinal Mooney High racked up more than 200 yards on the ground on its way to a 30-8 victory over ODA Sept. 11.

  • East County
  • Sports
Phil King's business acumen helped grow and guide the Glasser-Schoenbaum Human Services Center during his tenure there, from 2009 to 2014. Courtesy photos
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 6, 2014
'Right man, right time'

Phil King grew up poor in Kentucky. He never forgot that in his job at Glasser-Schoenbaum.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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