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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2013
News Briefs

Waechter's court hearing delayed; Sheriff's Office had little input on beach project; Firm sought for Ed Smith condition study

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The spotlight is on Alicia Acevedo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 30, 2011
Observer Team Spotlight Q&A

Meet this week's Observer Team player, Alicia Acevedo.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 22, 2011
Advisory board recommends downtown grants stay in place

Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board believes downtown grants need more time to catch on before they are rescinded.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 13, 2012
Nate's Place re-opens

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue celebrated the soft opening of its renovated Nate's Place adoption center Dec. 1, in The Shoppes at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2013
Willis teachers get 'silly'

Fourth-grade teachers at Willis Elementary School got "all tied up" March 8, as their students sprayed them head to toe with Silly String.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Msgr. Gerry Finegan at his Golden Jubilee mass on May 7.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 14, 2017
Monsignor Gerry Finegan reflects on 50 years in priesthood

On June 18, 1967, Gerry Finegan, of Cavan, Ireland, was ordained for the Diocese of St. Augustine.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 2, 2013
Obituary: Elizabeth 'Lib' Smith

Elizabeth 'Lib' Smith, 100, of Longboat Key, died June 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Last year's Fish Fry at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub drew approximately 150 people. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 12, 2013
Fish Fry hooks new location

Village residents Craig and Cathy Meldahl and Craig and Georgia Walters have agreed to lend their yards for the event.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 25, 2013
Local Film by Planned Parenthood featured in Sarasota Film Festival

Source Productions short film "BOOST" will premiere at Sarasota Film Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
Mike Wick, Annette Gueli and Craig Cerreta wait for the officials’ presentations to begin.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 18, 2014
Government officials discuss state politics

Each quarter, Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance members hear progress reports from the government officials who represent them.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2009
Teen shoots brother accidentally

A 17-year-old Sabal Harbour boy was disassembling his father's gun when the shooting occurred early this morning.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 17, 2013
Prom-A-Palooza: Pine View students ready for Italian affair

What started as a potluck dinner in a chemistry classroom has expanded to a full-on catered event with months of party planning and extravagant dance decorations.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Joseph Holt. Courtesy photo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • April 16, 2015
Music Review: Gloria Musicae

Music Review: Gloria Musicae

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Anna Brugmann Jane Forsyth and Arny Berger of Lexington, Mass., were visiting Sarasota for five days and wanted to see the Marc Chagall exhibit at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. The exhibit pairs fine art with horticulture.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • April 27, 2017
Growth blooms at Selby

The Sarasota institution sees an uptick in visitors and revenue with its new strategy to attract visitors and keep them returning.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chip McCarthy, IMG Academy vice president of finance and operations, oversees a $40 million expansion project at the Bradenton facility. Mark Wemple.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 24, 2013
Total excellence

The IMG Academy expansion project, nearly $200 million over 15 years, is a grand attempt to capitalize on a growth opportunity. The project is off to a fast start.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Four-year-old Casio will be among the K-9 deputies trained near Braden River High School and Manatee Technical Institute. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 29, 2014
Law enforcement trains for furry companions

A new training location will show nearby students the four-legged side of law enforcement - K-9 deputies.

  • East County
  • News
Danielle Valley, Taylor Katz, Kate Woolbright, Ashlee Linn, Alex Katz and Derek Pridemore
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 21, 2012
YMCA Sharks take a bite out of U.S. Olympic Trials

Seven members of the Sarasota YMCA Sharks will head Friday to Omaha, Neb., to compete in the U.S. Summer Olympic Swim Trials, which will take place from June 25 to July 2. Swimmers will compete for a spot on the U.S. Olympic swim team, which will consist of 26 men and women.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Junior outside hitter Emily Karg goes up for a block during Braden River's regional final match against Fort Myers Nov. 13.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 17, 2010
Pirates fall in regional finals

The Braden River volleyball team saw its season come to an end with a 3-0 loss to Fort Myers in the Class 4A-Region 3 finals Nov. 13.

  • East County
  • Sports
Leslie Hogle accepts the award from FPCA President and Tallahassee Police Chief Dennis Jones, center. (Courtesy FPCA)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 25, 2013
Hogle's name added to Wall of Honor

The Florida Police Chiefs Association added the late Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle's name to its Wall of Honor.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By TWIS Street |
  • March 21, 2013
VIDEO: Sarasota local bests world tennis pro

VIDEO: Sarasota local bests world tennis pro

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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