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  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 30, 2017
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2014
FPL illuminates Girls Inc. with makeover

On May 8, Girls Inc. of Sarasota County received free energy upgrades from Florida Power & Light Co. (FPL) with the help of local contractors as part of a nonprofit energy makeover.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2014
Take Stock in Children gives scholarships

Take Stock in Children, a Florida nonprofit with the goal of helping children by providing scholarships, mentors and optimism to low-income students, announces the graduation of 49 local high school seniors.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Maggie Pahos |
  • August 20, 2009
Photo of the day: Get a load of this

Can you tell us where in Sarasota this photo was taken? Leave your best guesses under reader comments.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 24, 2013
Charlie and Dottie Korbuly celebrate golden anniversary

Emerald Harbor residents Charlie and Dottie Korbuly recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary - aka the "golden" anniversary - by renewing their vows at Longboat Island Chapel, followed by a champagne reception and dinner catered by Harry's Continental Kitchens.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chris McNamee walks with his guide dog, Max, through the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 30, 2016
Guide dog school hosts Lakewood Ranch walkathon

Lakewood Ranch event supports guide dog organization with first walkathon.

  • East County
  • News
Volunteers Benny Parrish and Bus Fischer work together.
  • By Dora Walters |
  • May 11, 2011
Volunteers make clean sweep on Sister Keys

The third annual Sarasota Bay Watch Sister Keys Cleanup was Saturday, May 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Diane Roytz and Rev. Bob Thacker look over fair trade items.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • December 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Boniface Global Gift Fair and Art Show

St. Boniface Presbyterian Church had their 11th annual Global Gift and Art Show in the community center Saturday, Dec. 8 to show off unique gifts and promote fair trade. Fair trade means that the artisan creating the product gets equal pay and is treated humanely. Approximately 500 people attended the fair where they purchased global gifts. 'Everything here is unique and hand made and your impacting locally and globally,' said fair organizer Colleen Buchmeier. 'The watercolor group of St. Boniface Church also donated their paintings to be sold. Proceeds went to the artisans, producers, and to the grant committee of St. Boniface Church.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Individuals can dispose of expired or unused prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 25, 2013
Rx drug drop-off event Saturday

A Lakewood Ranch Walgreens location will be the countywide drop-off for the event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2012
Vicki hasn't left the building

Vicki the swan is back in the water.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 30, 2014
WATCH: On the road with Polpo Pizza Company

WATCH: On the road with Polpo Pizza Company

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Spectators take in the grand finale of the fireworks show over the Sarasota bayfront downtown.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 14, 2016
Fourth of July Calendar

Area events to help you celebrate the Fourth of July weekend.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
1. Charming Abode. Photos courtesy of Coldwell Banker
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • November 28, 2012
3 Things: Museum Quality

For those who dream of living in a historic home, the area just south of the Ringling Museum is the place to look. Since its inception back in the 1920s, it has always been considered one of Sarasota's finest neighborhoods.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 31, 2014
Letters to the Editor

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to Jessica Luck at [email protected]. Letters pertaining to local issues receive priority. Letters may be edited for grammar and space.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The beach access was closed in November after concerns about erosion.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 20, 2011
North Shore Road beach access to re-open

The beach access closed in November for a seawall project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
President Murray Blueglass, Hostess Lillian Sands and Head of Sarasota County Democrats Rita Ferrandino
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Democratic Club Fundraiser

The agenda for the Longboat Key Democratic Club is simple: Reelect President Obama and elect Keith Fitzgerald to Congress. Their meeting at Lillian Sands' home on Monday, Feb. 22 was a fundraiser. Proceeds benefit a variety of activities that allow the Democrats to reach out to both Sarasota and Manatee counties. Since 2008, the group has sent busses from New Town to the polls to get people to vote - regardless of their political party. The fundraiser also featured speakers Rita Ferrandino the head of the Democrats of Sarasota County and Richard O'Brien the head of the Democrats of Manatee County.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Hailey Childress, middle, stands with her rescuers, Logan Brisson and Robert Peltier, a few days after being rescued. Photo by Robin Hartil
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 11, 2012
Key Club employees rescue two teens caught in riptide

Hailey Childress, 12, of Seattle, and her 15-year-old cousin, Reid Elkins, were having fun on their boogie-boards only an hour before they were swept off in the riptide Friday, April 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • June 11, 2013
Meet Ila Edwards, bar chef and curious cocktail aficionado

Meet Ila Edwards, bar chef and curious cocktail aficionado

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 23, 2010
Commission's reaction frustrates Key resident

After Weldon Frost's request to discuss the issue, the commission decided not to spend money to eradicate raccoons from the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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