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  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 12, 2016
Campers whip up international feast

For a week students learn how to simmer, stir, press pasta and roll sushi as part of the advanced international curriculum.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 7, 2019
County presses ahead with sample data for redistricting

Commissioners have taken the first step toward potentially redistricting, though they’d have to complete the process by the end of 2019 if they choose to do so.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Barbara Campo and Jude Levy, the leaders of Save Our Sarasota, are fighting to preserve what they see as a dwindling supply of downtown parkland.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 24, 2015
Citizens continue push against Lemon Avenue sale

Despite the recommendations of the city's master plan, a group of outspoken residents are urging officials not to sell property next to Pineapple Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River Elementary School fourth-graders listen to teacher Nicholas Leduc as he explains the history of the Ringling Circus.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • May 13, 2017
Braden River students turn the Ringling into a classroom

Teacher juggles fun, education during tour of The Ringling.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 23, 2017
Local Make-A-Wish chapter cooks up a memorable fundraiser

The seventh annual Cooking for Wishes proved that when it comes to philanthropy, there’s never too many cooks in the kitchen.

  • Black Tie
Photos by Josh Siegel Before work began an eroded bank of the Braden River allowed water to overlow into a nearby walking path and pond.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 22, 2014
Braden River erosion repairs near completion

Spectrum Underground installed 3,000 square feet of articulating concrete.

  • East County
  • News
1541 Oak St., Unit 11. Photos courtesy of Detlev von Kessel
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • October 3, 2012
3 Things: A house in town

In the past five years or so, a whole new lifestyle has blossomed in Sarasota: downtown living.

  • Arts + Culture
Nate Benderson and Brian Lipton pose in the doorway where the mezuzah was placed during Thursday evening’s event at the new office of the AJC.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 6, 2011
AJC celebrates New Year and new office

The American Jewish Committee West Coast Florida celebrated the New Year and their new office Thursday, Jan. 6 at their new office inside the Bank of America building on Main Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 16, 2018
Sarasota Chamber of Commerce hosts 98th annual breakfast

Former President and CEO of Siemens USA Eric Spiegel spoke about the nation’s skills gap at the chamber’s once-a-year event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Commissioner Al Maio has raised more than $80,000 for his campaign.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 26, 2018
Maio's re-election fundraising outpaces challengers

Maio received more money from businesses than other candidates, Ramirez donated more of her own money and Beggs raised the least.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota freshman quarterback Bryan Gagg will help lead the Sailors versus Naples Gulf Coast May 19.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 19, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top Sarasota area sporting events.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2013
Callin' for change

The East County Observer hasn't moved locations, but our phone number changed effective this week.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jaymie and Tommy Klauber officially signed the lease on the Polo Grill while on a 55-person trip through Asia.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 9, 2011
Young Business of the Year winner: Polo Grill/Fete Catering

Polo Grill and Bar/Fete Catering was named Young Business of the Year at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River will need another big game from wideout Knowledge McDaniel against Palmetto.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 19, 2016
That's the ticket...

The top match-ups this week in East County sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin "Bibi" Netanyahu, right, greets U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
  • By Columnist . |
  • May 16, 2018
Only one U.N. member has not had the right to choose its capital

US moves its embassy to Jerusalem.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 16, 2014
Judge rules: Key's 2012 referenda null and void

Although the ruling strikes down the density approved by voters, judge says commission can pass changes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 9, 2016
If you don’t want Trump

Oh my, the 2016 campaign so far has been truly bizarre. Clearly, 60% of Republicans don’t want Trump. Come Tuesday, there’s one way to make it more difficult for him.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 8, 2010
Comeback performance

Robert de Warren slips out of retirement and into something more comfortable. The former Ballet artistic director discusses the launch of his new dance festival.

  • Arts + Culture
A truck stops in front of a hanging branch on Beneva Road, past Wilkinson Road.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • June 6, 2013
Sarasota County removes storm debris

About a dozen reports of downed branches or power lines have been reported.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dru Cappar, 9, smashes a car with a sledgehammer at one of the festival games.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • February 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Christian School 54th Annual Auction and Festival

Sarasota Christian School held their 54th annual Auction and Festival Saturday, Feb. 16 at the school's campus. There was also a silent auction, rummage sale, food, and games for children to play. The school currently has 417 students with this festival being it's largest fundraiser. All proceeds go to the school. Last year the community helped the school raise $150,00. This year superintendent Jeff Shank outlined a long-term project to get a high school building built. 'Its just really a blessing to see family, friends, and the community get behind Christian education and what we do as a school,' Shank said.

  • Sarasota
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