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Ann Hartka displays her Bernice "Bunny" Skirboll Award for Outstanding Board Member, which she received in March but was named the award recipient of at a gala on November 7, 2015 in Buffalo, New York. Photo by Niki Kottmann.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 24, 2016
People with Purpose: Ann Hartka

The Compeer Sarasota founder uses friendship to fight mental-illness stigma.

  • Black Tie
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 21, 2010
Restored residence

The historic Umbrella House on Lido Shores, designed in the Sarasota School of Architecture style, gets its famed trellis structure back.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 26, 2013
Industrial project chosen for county-owned land

Sarasota County commissioners vote to negotiate with Benderson Development for the sale of 42 acres of public land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Braden River High varsity cheerleading team dresses in character for a Miss USA Pageant at the home of one of the cheerleaders.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 14, 2013
Cheerful Home

With no funding to travel, the Braden River High School varsity cheerleading team held a three-day home camp, during which the team learned new tricks and built trust.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Birthday couple Wayne and Mindy Rollins. Photo by John Revisky.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 5, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Unmasking the Opera gala; Fierce, Fabulous and 40; Super Bowl round-up; and Tidbits.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 8, 2010
Major candidates to make Sarasota stops

Candidates for U.S. senate and house, governor and other important races will be pushing for votes in Sarasota this month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota resident Erik Luxembourg picked up his first tennis racket when he was 3 years old.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 5, 2015
Champion on the Court

Sarasota resident Erik Luxembourg captured his seventh gold ball at the National Men’s 50s Doubles Clay Court Championship Oct. 11 through Oct. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2014
Obituary: James Francis Hanrahan

James Francis Hanrahan, 80, of Sarasota, died Oct. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Demolition of the former Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort's restaurant building began in late August. Courtesy photo
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • October 22, 2014
Former Latitudes restaurant building demo complete

Ocean Properties Ltd. estimates that completion of the Gulfside Beach Resort is approximately 13 months away.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sara Hand
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2011
Small Business Finalist: 10 or Fewer Employees: SP Hand and Associates

Small Business Finalist: 10 or Fewer Employees: SP Hand and Associates

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 26, 2010
Union-backed candidates get mixed election results

One teachers union candidate won her race by 4% of the votes. The other union-backed candidate came in last in his race.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 20, 2010
Wrestling rivals hit the mat

The Lakewood Ranch High wrestling team dominated rival Braden River 58-9 Jan. 13.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 30, 2010
Briefs

Community news & notes

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 1, 2013
Bill Johnson named Lightning Community Hero

Longboat Key resident Bill Johnson was honored Tuesday night as the 26th Community Hero of the year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
First place for a single-family home goes to 681 Emerald Harbour Drive. Photo by: Rachel S. O'Hara
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 14, 2011
Longboat Key's spirit is put on display

Rudolph's nose isn't the only thing glowing this year, because our island decorated full-out.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch irrigation water comes from Braden River Utilities, which maintains its own watering schedule.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 16, 2010
Watering restrictions still apply

Lakewood Ranch residents should still follow their once-a-week watering schedule despite county notices suggesting otherwise.

  • East County
  • News
Weston, Wellington and Bonita Springs all share similarities to Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • July 13, 2011
INCORPORATION: A Tale of Three Cities

The East County Observer examines the incorporations of Weston, Wellington and Bonita Springs and how they compare to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 3, 2015
Commission flips undergrounding switch

Voters will decide in November whether they want to pay for their share of a $23.4 million project to bury utilities on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kelsey Grau
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 29, 2014
Business Briefs

Tampa restaurateurs buy St. Armands building; Cannons receives 15th consecutive Grady-White award; New boutique opens in former ScoopDaddy's location

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 3, 2014
News Briefs

Artspace proposal gains momentum; Siesta Key property values outpace county; New Pass closed Sunday for Grand Prix boat race

  • Sarasota
  • News
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