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  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 25, 2009
TOP STORY, FEBRUARY: Springing into Action

Johan Kriek, Gregory Cilek and Tim Morris are the masterminds behind Springbok Sports Club and Academy.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Edmund Adams |
  • February 6, 2013
My View: What country does the president love?

Obama administration ignores the rule of law in the U.S.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 19, 2016
Sarasota Ballet names Joseph Volpe interim managing director

The Sarasota Ballet board member and former Metropolitan Opera general manager will temporarily fill the position.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 2, 2011
Our View

Spend a little, learn a lot

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sisters Leila and Brynlee Brewer pain pumpkins together.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 18, 2015
Fruitville Grove hosts families for fall fun

Hayrides, a pumpkin patch and vendors attract families for a day at Fruitville Grove.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Vegan Shepherd's Pie
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 16, 2014
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

  • Arts + Culture
Michael Shay, Siesta Key Association president, and Walt Olson with the Siesta Key Condominium Council talk with FDOT representatives about the possible roundabout.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 11, 2015
FDOT holds public workshop on potential Siesta Key roundabout

FDOT has presented the same information at two Siesta Key Association meetings in February and November.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A mural created by Nolan Middle School students depicts a mangrove scene inspired by Emerson Point
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 27, 2012
Nolan Middle School art students create mural

Students in Nolan Middle School's one-year-old Fine Arts Club for Talented Students (FACTS) completed their second annual mural on a portable near the school's drop-off lane.

  • East County
  • News
The butterfly on Chiana Webber’s carnation munches on the sugar-covered carnation before flying away.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: All God's Children Preschool butterfly release day

A frenzy of children, who sported pipe cleaner antennae on their heads and paper wings on their backs, filled the playground of All God's Children Preschool April 23. The 11 students in Carol Beatty's VPK class said goodbye to their new friends - the butterflies they have had in their classroom and for which they have cared since the insects were caterpillars - during butterfly release day.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2013
Letters to the Editor: Patriotism is dying

To have the city of Sarasota art snobs turn down the Iwo Jima statue is a lesson in what really matters to this town's leaders.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 9, 2009
Three car burglars arrested

The juveniles may be responsible for the 21 unlocked vehicles that were entered into Oct. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • May 28, 2015
Fashion Insider: Beach Day Essentials

Black Tie compiled a collection of must-have items for your days spent out by the beautiful Gulf waters.

  • Black Tie
Alyssa Hamende and Sophia D’Orazio
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2013
Clean slate

East County Girl Scout Troop 574 took part in the 2013 International Coastal Cleanup.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 14, 2016
Victor DeRenzi knighted by Italian government

The distinction honors his commitment to spreading Italian culture throughout the world

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 3, 2009
Classic collaboration

Father-and-son Gordon and Scott Langeneger have spent the past 20 years touring the country in cars from the 1900s.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Andy and Jean Fox, Chamber founders
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 19, 2016
Small Business Chamber talks technology

The chamber held its monthly meeting Tuesday.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2009
Realtor attempts to sweeten the deal

Mark Sanders stood in front of the Java Dawg mobile coffee bus Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Downtown Farmer's Market holding a "Rent My House" sign.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Men's C 8+ Final, featuring members of the Sarasota Crew, comes down to a photo finish. The Crew's boat finished fifth.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 28, 2018
2018 World Rowing Masters Regatta continues through weekend at Nathan Benderson Park

The event showcases the best rowers over 27 years old on the planet

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
For the second week in a row, a condominium at The Water Club at Longboat Key topped all real estate transactions. Unit 401 sold for $2.8 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 7, 2018
Water Club condominium sells for $2.8 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 22-26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Some of the established short-term vacation rental places and hotels in Siesta Key Village.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 7, 2011
From homes to hotels?

If a legislative bill is approved, residential areas on Sarasota's barrier islands could see single-family homes converted into short-term rental properties.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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