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  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • March 12, 2014
Your Neighbor | Milton Harr

Milton Harr, a former Marine, fought in the battle of Iwo Jima.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 28, 2009
Anna Maria Island representatives urge opposition to offshore drilling

Vice Mayor Bob Siekmann and Commissioner Gene Jaleski discussed the impact of offshore oil drilling at a Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nolan Peterson A tidal pool that collected at the north end of Siesta Beach in the fall, seen here, became a feeding area for both migrating and local shorebirds during the winter.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 16, 2014
Beach modifications rake in controversy

Siesta Key residents say a local beach rake operator continues to illegally modify Siesta beaches under the direction of beachfront property owners seeking to skirt state and county rules.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 21, 2010
Unconditional Surrender inspires donation policy

The commission will vote today on a new policy written in direct response to the controversial sculpture's donation to the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Police block a portion of Bay Point Drive Tuesday, Nov. 19.
  • By Alex Mahadevan and Robin Hartill |
  • November 19, 2013
Anders Ebbeson, husband of Katherine Harris, dies in reported suicide

Sven Anders Axel Ebbeson, 68-year-old husband of former U.S. Congresswoman and Secretary of State Katherine Harris, committed suicide at the couple's home this morning, according to Sarasota Police.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota Ballet performed George Balanchine's "Serenade."
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • November 25, 2013
DANCE REVIEW: 'Serenade,' 'Illuminations' and 'Who Cares?'

Iain Webb continues to wow with his thoughtful programming for the season. The official kick-off performance to the 2013-2014 season featured two of George Balanchine's most famous works - "Serenade" and "Who Cares?" - and the very first ballet that Sir Frederick Ashton choreographed for the New York City Ballet (Balanchine's company) in 1950, "Illuminations."

  • Arts + Culture
Benjamin Schmid. Courtesy photo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 30, 2015
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra's Masterworks

Sarasota Orchestra presents its final Masterworks of the season.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
ODA and Booker students, including Janum Trivedi, center, learned that posture often determined how diplomatic counterparts perceive one another.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 9, 2013
Global Networking

Carl Hobert, a Boston University professor, led a workshop at Out-of-Door Academy called 'Rwanda: One Village, Six People.' The day was meant to boost the global citizenship of students.

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 6, 2012
SCF athletes score academic honors

The National Junior College Athletic Association recognized three State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota athletic teams were recognized for their academic achievements in 2011-12.

  • East County
  • Sports
Midfielder Shane Hill and his teammates conducted an hour-long training session. Photos by Jen Blanco.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 14, 2012
Rage players learn from pros

Braden River Soccer Club players enjoyed a special training demonstration and autograph session with the Tampa Bay Rowdies during its night practice March 6.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kate Hampton and Hillary Clemens star in "Fallen Angels" at the Mertz Theatre. Photo courtesy of Annamae Bafia.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • March 14, 2012
Theater Review: 'Fallen Angels'

Although "Fallen Angels" is one of the great Noël Coward's slighter plays, it's full of his typical drollery, wit and irreverence.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 15, 2012
Temple to host Holocaust boxcar

The German boxcar was used to transport victims of the Holocaust to concentration and death camps.

  • Sarasota
  • News
**Julie Smith and her daughter, Amanda, are leaders of two Lakewood Ranch Women's Giving Circles, which donate money to local charities.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 1, 2015
Central Park resident comes full circle with Giving Circle

After a childhood of watching her mother and father donate their time and money to helping charities, 26-year-old attorney and Central Park resident Amanda Smith is following in her family's footsteps with her new Giving Circle — Cheers for Charity.

  • East County
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team finished the season as the state runners-up.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 4, 2010
Mustangs finish as state runners-up

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team shot a combined 594 to finish second in the state at the FHSAA Championship Nov. 2-3 in Ocala.

  • East County
  • Sports
'The Golden Cockerel'
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 29, 2014
A&E Editor's Picks for 2015

A&E Editor's picks for the don't-miss arts events of the 2015 season.

  • Arts + Culture
The member with the longest snake was deemed the club president. Photo courtesy of Jill Spelman
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • September 11, 2014
Shedding light on the Sarasota Snake Club

Sarasota is known as being the home of such attractions as the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus, the Unconditional Surrender statue and ... the Sarasota Snake Club?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 3, 2014
Backstage Pass: Heidi Taylor's mission - to preserve and protect

Go behind the scenes with the woman who has seen the country's finest museum loading docks.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 2, 2013
2012 Best of Cops Corner: Longboat Key

It would be a crime if you missed any of last year's best Cops Corner entries. Here are the top cop stories from 2012.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Cynthia Peterson, CEO of the Center for Architecture Sarasota, sits in McCullough Pavillion — the center' s home, which was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 30, 2017
Architectural groups build a foundation of knowledge

By helping residents learn more about design, local foundations are giving a whole new meaning to Sarasota school of architecture.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 4, 2012
Mustangs defend Donald Ross title

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team shot a combined 2-over-par 290 to win the Donald Ross Memorial Invitational Oct. 1 at Sara Bay Country Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
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