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One grateful family will be getting a custom holiday card from East County preschooler Lily Schlosberg this year.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 1, 2010
Temple kids donate time, gifts

Children from Temple Emanu-El's Tot Shabbat who teamed up with Jewish Family & Children's Service to wrap gifts and design holiday cards for families in need.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 25, 2010
Projects to impact downtown

The city is squeezing five major construction and improvement projects, which take place within two blocks of each other, into eight months.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Every Child Inc. provides prom dresses and tuxedo rentals to low-income students.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 28, 2014
The Good News: Judy Alexander

As CEO of Every Child Inc., Judy Alexander strives to provide equal opportunities for all.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 15, 2014
Sarasota Charter Review Board

Eleven candidates are vying for five seats on the Charter Review Board, which was established to safeguard - or update - Sarasota County's constitution.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Carrie Boucher of the Royal Innovation Design Group sketches out the ideas shared at Tuesday's Downtown Improvement District workshop.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 15, 2017
United We Stand: Downtown groups discuss joint marketing campaign

Historically, it's been hard to get downtown groups to work together — but now, they’re trying to establish a clearer identity for the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 29, 2009
Christensen reveals store plans

In the future, Harry Christensten, owner of Harry's Continental Kitchens, said he hopes to expand the convenience store into a market with groceries, sandwiches and salads.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Breakfast House owner Wendy Goldberg with waitress Amy Delaney. Photos by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • October 9, 2014
VIDEO: It takes a village

With two new stores preparing to open soon, businesses in the Historic Downtown Village are bullish about the development and continued success of the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 29, 2012
SIDELINES

Lady Rams breeze past Brooks-Debartolo; Riverview boys cruise past Bayshore; Ultimate Sports Fan October winner; Cougars to be induced into Hall of Fame; Mooney blanks Sarasota Christian

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Paul Brzycki was found in The Cascades community pool at about 2:30 p.m., July 16.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • July 18, 2011
Man dies in Cascades community pool

Manatee County Sheriff's Office detectives do not suspect foul play in the death of Paul Brzycki, 34.

  • East County
  • News
Voter registration forms are available at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 28, 2013
Feb. 11 is registration deadline for Longboat election

Eligible voters must register by Feb. 11 to vote in the town of Longboat Key's March 12 general municipal election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 23, 2013
Sarasota County gets refund for drainage estimate

Two Sarasota County commissioners called a $6,000 refund from Erickson Consulting Engineers for underestimating the cost of Beach Road drainage improvements a 'slap in the face.'

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Mykayla Krom rehearses the opening scene of “Brunibár.”
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 11, 2015
Sarasota Youth Opera stands up and sings out against bullying

The Sarasota Youth Opera battles bullying with ‘Brundibár.’

  • Arts + Culture
Rod Thomson
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • November 16, 2011
My View: Gov. Scott was right on high-speed rail

Evidence is quickly piling up that Gov. Rick Scott's controversial decision to reject federal money for a high-speed rail from to Tampa to Orlando was right.

  • Sarasota
  • News
With an ever-changing menu, executive chef and owner Derek Barnes focuses on rustic, coastal cuisine with an emphasis on fresh seafood.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Derek's Rustic Coastal Cuisine

This week we went in the kitchen at Derek's Rustic Coastal Cuisine with executive chef and owner Derek Barnes and chef de cuisine Adam Straatman while he prepares the restaurant's Grilled Double Cut Pork Chop, which is served with a hash of sauteed pulled pork, sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts, and finished with a mole sauce.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 7, 2010
Kitty kingdom

Cat Depot will launch the grand opening of its new 10,000-square-foot, five-star adoption center Jan. 15 through Jan. 17.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 21, 2010
Subcommittee wants citizen participation

A casting call has begun to find Longboat residents who are interested in reviewing the town's eight departments for efficiency purposes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Borris
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 17, 2014
VIDEO: Paws-ative Impact

Southeastern Guide Dogs has trained more than 2,800 guide-dog teams since its establishment in 1982.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is living large in Germany. Courtesy photo.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 3, 2012
Scene & Heard

WBTT's 'Crooners' woos crowd abroad; Givens brings joyful new play to Bradenton

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 6, 2010
Donna Hayes takes county's top seat

District 5 Commissioner Donna Hayes will lead the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners in 2010.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 28, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Mary Mitchell

Mary Mitchell is a fashion designer with a rags-to-riches story. Read more about her in our candid Q&A.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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