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

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

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Consultant Robert Marbut, center, has criticized the lack of progress toward building a come-as-you-are homeless shelter in Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 15, 2015
County homeless consultant criticizes city plans

The city has embraced a “housing first” approach to addressing homelessness issues — sparking a harsh rebuke of the policy’s efficacy from consultant Robert Marbut.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read up on last weekend's black tie events with "Black Tie Untied!"
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 25, 2013
Black Tie Untied

There were plenty of cooks in the kitchen for the third annual Cooking for Wishes event, and many gentlemen showed up in suits while the ladies broke out slinky, shimmering dresses for the Sarasota Exotic Car Fest kickoff event, which was themed 'James Bond.'

  • Arts + Culture
Inter-District Authority board members said they were surprised by Bob Fernandez's announcement this morning.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 18, 2011
Lakewood executive director resigns

Bob Fernandez has resigned after three-and-one-half years of managing community affairs.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo and Molly Schechter |
  • April 18, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

A feast of fun; As many guests as years; Posh party plans

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 4, 2009
Road to graduation

When hundreds of beach balls are thrown into the air after graduation, Riverview High School Principal Linda Nook can finally relax.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kelly Gavin’s gifted class took a bow, after showing their film, "The Tide Pool Condos," Feb. 7, to their parents.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 13, 2013
BRE students chronicle ocean adventures on film

Students in Kelly Gavin's gifted class at Braden River Elementary premiered their movie on ocean life.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 16, 2009
Tempted by the Fruit of Another

Asolo Rep actors and real-life husband and wife Sam Osheroff and Kris Danford bring modern chemistry to an old love story.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 15, 2009
Planning and Zoning Board delays Moore's recommendation

The Longboat Key Planning and Zoning board met for its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 21, 2010
Cops Corner

Jan. 12 Tumble dry 6:42 - Tuttle Avenue and Ringling Boulevard. Suspicious Incident. A caller reported that a driver lost her laundry basket and clothes were flying all over the road. Several cars had to swerve to miss the unmentionables.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 4, 2010
Save Our Seabirds sends out SOS

The bird-rescue facility needs supplies and volunteers to help out if its team is deployed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Maureen Flaherty |
  • May 4, 2010
Former NFL player visits local 'homeless box retreat'

Former NFL player Todd Williams made a special appearance at a recent 'homeless box treat' hosted at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Maureen Flaherty |
  • May 4, 2010
Former NFL player Todd Williams visits local 'homeless box retreat'

Former NFL player Todd Williams kicked off a recent homeless box retreat at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
All registered voters in Lakewood Ranch will receive a ballot in their mail.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 29, 2011
Ranch CPA firm to conduct straw poll

Kerkering, Barberio & Co. will conduct the poll that will determine whether the incorporation of Lakewood Ranch will proceed to the Florida Legislature.

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

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 13, 2013
Pirate signs with Gators

It wasn't an easy decision. It was one Braden River High senior Trevon Young wrestled with for months. But, after numerous talks with his mother, Tracey, and his coaches, Young made his college intentions known Feb. 8 - two days after National Signing Day.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • October 24, 2013
Down to the Cells

Down to the Cells

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Russ Hartvigsen
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 6, 2012
Our Town 9.06.12

World War II vet receives new ride; Sarasota Observer announces changes

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Orr |
  • December 13, 2012
Sarasota's Official Shopping Guide for Him

Sarasota's Official Shopping Guide for Him

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Third-grader Sophia Santiago helps second-grade teacher Heather Dachille demonstrate how to play the ‘ili’ili, or lava rocks.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • February 21, 2013
Teacher Spotlight: Heather Dachille

Every Wednesday afternoon, Southside Elementary second-grade teacher and Hawaii native Heather Dachille teaches students how to play Hawaiian instruments, count in Hawaiian and dance the hula.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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