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Jessica Balno and Doris Benter, department head for visual arts at the Portledge School in Locust, N.Y. Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 4, 2014
New direction

The Temple Beth Sholom Schools' teachers got ready for the school year with a new approach: the Reggio Emilia approach. The Reggio Emilia approach is an innovative child-led method for early childhood education developed by Italian Loris Malaguzzi.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
piespints
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 26, 2015
Chefs collaborate for 'Pies and Pints' pizza and beer series

Chefs collaborate for 'Pies and Pints' pizza and beer series

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The town is interested in sand the WCIND is dredging out of the Intracoastal Waterway near Longboat Pass later this year.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 21, 2013
Town requests beach-quality sand

The town is interested in beach compatible sand being dredged near Longboat Pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
In 2011 the Halperins took their children to Disney World. "We have a commitment that it's forever. To me it's not negotiable whether we are going to be together or not," Gary Halperin says.  Courtesy photos
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • February 14, 2013
Love story contest winners: Gary Halperin and RoseAnne McCabe

Gary Halperin and RoseAnne McCabe happened to be at the same place at the same time when chance brought them together 12 years ago.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 20, 2012
Both sides debate downtown noise regulations

DSCA president calls for a "charette" workshop to have a conversation on the topic.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 11, 2014
FDOT improves East County road network

The Florida Department of Transportation this week will work on three road projects affecting East County residents.

  • East County
  • News
Railroad tracks were used to transport equipment and goods to fishermen along Sarasota Bay. Photos courtesy of the Sarasota History Center.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 9, 2012
Siesta Key: From dried fish to snowbirds

Siesta Key, which consistently tops rankings in Sarasota County tourist tax dollars, could have been a much different place if not for Tampa Bay Hurricane of 1921.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 10, 2015
FYI Friday: Darwin's on 4th closes

This week's FYI Friday features news about the closure of the award-winning Darwin's on 4th and Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant, an update on Benderson Development's UTC plans and more!

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 14, 2017
Cops Corner: Man reports shots fired into his home

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2009
Our View

CEO mayor, anyone?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Former Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball player Jack Kelley (white jersey) is in critical condition after a hit-and-run accident on Feb. 28.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 2, 2019
UPDATE: FHP arrests suspect in hit-and-run accident that left Lakewood Ranch High graduate in critical condition

UPDATE: FHP arrests suspect in hit-and-run accident that left Lakewood Ranch High graduate in critical condition

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photo. Friends and family were aboard for the ribbon cutting ceremony for TNT Freedom Fishing Charters.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 27, 2015
TNT Freedom Fishing Charters launches

A ribbon cutting ceremony for the new business took place on Friday, July 24th.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • July 21, 2017
Young Professionals Group recognizes Young Professional of the Year

The Community Foundation's Murray Devine received the inaugural Young Professional of the Year Award

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Baltimore finished with a 17-12 spring record. The team opens its regular season Thursday in Baltimore against the Minnesota Twins.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 26, 2018
Orioles attract 103,000 to spring games

Major League Baseball reports record average attendance in 2018.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Carmel Café and Wine Bar
  • By Nicole Thompson |
  • January 13, 2014
TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Carmel Café and Wine Bar

TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Carmel Café and Wine Bar

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 17, 2016
CNBC names Sarasota among best places to start a business

The news website this month ranked the city 15th on its list of top metro areas to launch a business venture.

  • Sarasota
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Courtesy photo. Jennifer Macleod
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 11, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer wraps up the week in football.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chuck Whittall
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 31, 2018
Whittall seeks Commission OK for sales office

Unicorp leader says office needed to fuel marketing and financing; Planning & Zoning Board rejected similar request in October.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Planning Commission approved the amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, with Hudgins as the dissenting vote. But, Sarasota County commissioners may reconsider the project’s cost during budget workshops in August.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 2, 2012
Gulf Gate Library's rebuilding price tag called into question

Sarasota County Planning Commission has asked county commissioners to re-examine the new building's cost.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 6, 2017
Temple Emanu-El celebrates Purim

The temple celebrated with games, food and some wild visitors.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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