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Dr. Joseph Klein attributes turning 100 years old to several factors, including a healthy lifestyle and good genes.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 12, 2011
Neighbors: Dr. Joseph Klein

Dr. Joseph Klein has lived through World War I, Word War II and the flu pandemic of 1918.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 14, 2010
A ballet of their own

Sarasota Ballet dancers Kate Walsh Honea, Octavio Martin and Jamie Carter ditch their pointe shoes to give choreography a whirl for the company's final performance of the season.

  • Arts + Culture
Dr. Kumar Mahadevan is president of Mote Marine Laboratory.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 1, 2010
Trinational Initiative leads to action plan

U.S., Mexican and Cuban scientists ended the three-day conference with an action plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 7, 2010
New garage designs sought

The City Commission asked the design-and-build team of the Palm Avenue parking garage to submit non-traditional designs for the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shelby Elsbree has advice for the young dancers of Sarasota pursuing their own dance careers: "Dream big, work hard and stay inspired," she says.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 31, 2013
Setting the barre high

Shelby Elsbree hasn't performed in Sarasota since she was 13. The now-professional dancer is back for a one-time performance in her hometown.

  • Arts + Culture
The suspects stole $40 cash and a $150 metro PCS phone. They returned to their vehicle and fled the area.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 21, 2011
Man robbed at gas station

A Sarasota man was robbed at gunpoint at a gas station in the 2800 block of University Parkway Oct. 20.

  • East County
  • News
File photoLido residents hope that upgrades will make Lido Pool a revenue generator.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 26, 2014
City prepares search for Lido Pool upgrades

For the past three years, Carl Shoffstall has been pushing to make the Lido Pool and pavilion a destination for residents and tourists. Now, the city is close to taking a significant step toward realizing his goals.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 26, 2014
FDOT already designing interchange improvements

County officials adopt resolutions supporting the plan for improving the I-75/University Parkway interchange.

  • East County
  • News
Quarterback Dominic Caldwell is one of Riverview's top players to watch this season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 17, 2015
Football Preview: Riverview High

After failing to win a district game last season, the Rams are looking to get back to the playoffs for only the second time in seven years.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Braden River High defensive back Ben Peacock and Manatee High running back Mike Blakely found themselves on the same playing field as their teams went head-to-head Oct. 15. Blakely has been living with Peacock and his family for the past three years.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 20, 2010
Sense of Stability

Manatee High running back Mike Blakely has been living with Braden River High defensive back Ben Peacock and his family for the past three years.

  • East County
  • Sports
The parking pay station will accept both coins and credit/debit cards.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 25, 2011
New Sarasota parking meter on display

City leaders demonstrate how easy it will be to use the new downtown parking meters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 2, 2010
New brewpub gets crafty with selections

After his deal to open a brewpub in St. Petersburg fell through a year ago, The Mad Crow Brewery co-owner Darren Fehring explored the area and fell in love with Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 1, 2013
Commission sets millage rate

Manatee County commissioners today set an unchanged millage rate and agreed to give money to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office to increase staff there.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 13, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Director Peter Amster explores the recesses of theatrical arts at the Asolo Repertory Theatre.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 29, 2014
Match made in heaven

Peter Amster distills 'The Matchmaker' into its essence.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 20, 2010
Reality check

Forty artists get real (and surreal) in the latest exhibit to grace the walls of Ringling College's Selby Gallery.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 30, 2009
Braden River Pirates honor Coach Garrity

Prior to the start of Braden River's district opener versus Bayshore Sept. 25, the school's Athletic Booster Club dedicated a memorial tribute in memory of the Pirates' beloved coach.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 25, 2011
Lakewood Ranch CDD 4 selects security contractor

Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 4 has joined CDD 1 in hiring Diamond Mason Evans for security patrol services.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 3, 2010
Driven to Donate

Pillow drive provides comfort to homeless.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Pat and Dr. Larry Thompson make their arrival at "An Evening at Avant-Garde: The Swinging Sixties"
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 24, 2014
Black Tie Untied

Untied the weekend with Black Tie Untied, featuring Ringling College of Art and Design's 'An Evening at Avant-Garde: Swinging Sixties' and Lakewood Ranch Community Fund's Havana Nights Gala.

  • Arts + Culture
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