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JoAnn Westbrook, Director Pines Education Institute, Capt. Paul Sutton, Sarasota Police Department, Teepa Snow, expert on Dementia/Alzheimer's, and John Elwood, Sarasota Firefighter.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 6, 2013
Dementia expert trains local first responders

One in eight older Americans has Alzheimer's disease.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 2, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Too Darn Hot'

Cole Porter's songs have not aged at all - as 'Too Darn Hot' proves.

  • Arts + Culture
Bob Simmons, Murray Blueglass, President of the Longboat Key Democratic Club, Marvin Morse, former President, and David Brenner
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • December 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Democratic Club

The Longboat Key Democratic Club assembled Tuesday, Dec. 10, for their monthly meeting at the Harbourside Clubhouse.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2011
Turtle Tracks

Turtle Tracks

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 17, 2016
Tucker B. heads off to sea

The subadult loggerhead turtle was found on May 22 and has spent the last four months at Mote Marine's Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2012
JUST THE STATS

4 - Number of players who scored goals in the Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team's 5-0 victory over Venice Dec. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Out-of-Door Academy basketball coach and former NBA player Marcus Liberty will host his basketball camp July 11-15
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 7, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top Sarasota area sporting events.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Will Little
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 6, 2012
Scene & Heard

Sarasota couple hits the 'Little Big Leagues'; Booker High grads' acting careers on fire

  • Arts + Culture
Ruth Higginbotham, Jane Howard-Jasper and Louise Rich
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • April 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: All Angels by the Sea Farewell Party

The congregation of All Angels By the Sea enjoyed a farewell party with a southern hospitality theme on Wednesday, April 23, at the Bay Isles Beach Club. The evening included views of the water and a menu of southern fried chicken, cornbread and more.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 21, 2010
Pirates, Mustangs wrap up summer seasons

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High baseball teams each played about 25 games during their summer baseball season, which began the first week of June.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 15, 2018
Red tide levels on Sarasota beaches in low, medium ranges

Higher levels found in beaches to the south.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Taylor Albano led the way for ODA in its 3-0 victory over Imagine High School Sept. 12.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 13, 2013
ODA sweeps Imagine

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated Imagine High School 25-13, 25-13, 25-10 Sept. 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
A large show of support for a cause at a meeting can resonate with city commissioners, but it's not the only factor in the board's decision-making process.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 1, 2018
Officials offer differing perspectives on public feedback

How much weight does your voice carry with city commissioners? It might depend on how you speak out.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Louise Buckley
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 22, 2018
Heritage Harbour North CDD Seat 5: Louise Buckley

Tax preparer vies for board seat.

  • East County
  • News
The closed segment of Beach Road is supposed to be maintained as non-vehicular public access, though critics say the land is now difficult to traverse.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 6, 2018
Beach Road fight raises legal questions

A dispute over a closed segment of Siesta Key roadway has led to a November referendum. Even when all the votes are counted, the fight will be far from over.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota football final 10.14.16
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 14, 2016
Sarasota Football Final 10.14.16

All four teams in the Sarasota area have things to cheer about.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Husband-and-wife team Dr. Maria Galimidi and Ilan Kazmirik say they complete each other. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 8, 2012
Love Story: Ilan Kazmirik and Dr. Maria Galimidi

Everything happens for a reason. And no couple knows that better than Ilan Kazmirik and Dr. Maria Galimidi.

  • East County
  • News
The Trust for Public Land is negotiating with railroad companies for purchase of the Legacy Trail extension, after which it would sell the land to Sarasota County.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 13, 2017
Legacy Trail extension cost estimate reaches $60 million

After an appraisal and negotiations, Sarasota County staff has determined that extending the trail into downtown may require a referendum.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2011
Hats off to St. Armands Key Lutheran ladies

A Palm Sunday tradition at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church is the wearing of Easter bonnets.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tal Brody celebrates the historic victory.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 9, 2016
A Miracle on Hardwood: A new documentary relives the game that united a nation

Closing out the seventh annual Milman-Kover Jewish Film Festival, "On the Map" remembers the historic Maccabi Tel Aviv victory over Russia.

  • Arts + Culture
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