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  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 19, 2016
Riverview Foundation rendezvoused for downtown disco

The Riverview Foundation hosted its annual Riverview Rendezvous fundraiser.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chase Maasdorp scored 13 points for ODA in its victory versus St. Petersburg Canterbury School Dec. 7.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 10, 2015
Sarasota Sidelines: 12.10.15

Sarasota Sidelines: 12.10.15

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2014
Observer wins 61 awards at newspaper contest

Six newspapers in the Observer Media Group garnered 61 total awards, including 24 first-place finishes, at the 2013 Florida Press Association Better Weekly Newspaper contest held July 10 to July 11, at the Biltmore in Coral Gables.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Filling the pipette to the correct amount
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 20, 2012
Wine class demonstrates the art of blending in Saturday, Nov. 10

A person would have to travel to Massachusetts, Oregon, New York, California and eight countries in only two days to experience something similar to Sarasota's Bacchus on the Beach.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 6, 2017
Lakewood Ranch women dance night away

Twentieth annual event benefits three local charities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Beverly Girard, director of food and nutrition services at Sarasota County Schools,  All Faiths Food Bank CEO Sandra Frank, and Veronica Brady from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • June 4, 2014
All Faiths Food Bank announces summer programs

The additions are part of the nonprofit's first ever summer 'BackPack Kids' program, which helps feed 21,000 (50%) of Sarasota County students.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The home at 1208 Northport Drive was built in 2005. It has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,980 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 27, 2020
Royal Palm Harbor home sells for $2.975 million

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 14-18.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Yuffi the miniature poodle
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 23, 2016
Yuffie: Stylish, no matter the season

One pooch stuck out from the pack during the Southeastern Guide Dogs Walkathon on Saturday, March 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Navy veteran Steve Pitt looks for a suit to wear to job interviews. He uses the resources Goodwill provides to find a job as a licensed practical nurse.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • August 28, 2013
Goodwill dresses veterans for success

Goodwill Manasota helps veterans dress for success to prepare them for job interviews and the Veterans and their Families Jobs Services Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 29, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Myah Moy

The Observer spotlights Suncoast Storm softball player Myah Moy.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 6, 2019
Sarasota Memorial Hospital named Top 100, awarded five stars

The hospital received top marks from both Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and IBM Watson Health.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch High softball team celebrates after scoring the final run of its 10-0 victory over New Port Richey River Ridge  to earn its first trip to the state semifinals. Photos by Brian Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 9, 2012
Lady Mustangs slide into states

The Lakewood Ranch softball team will make its first appearance in the state semifinals after defeating New Port Richey River Ridge 10-0.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 8, 2010
Cops Corner 07.08.10

After the air conditioning in an apartment unit broke down, the apartment manager moved that tenant into an unoccupied unit. After the A/C was fixed, the tenant moved back into his apartment but called the manager a short time later saying the A/C was still not working. The manager inspected the air conditioner and told sheriff's deputies that it looked like it was intentionally punctured.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Libby Bennett and Lara Hines, local sand sculptors, will lead two sand sculpting lessons tomorrow at Siesta Key beach.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 12, 2012
Free sand sculpting lessons start tomorrow

Crystal Classic organizers will offer two sessions beginning at 9 a.m., tomorrow, for up to 10 people each.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Zota Beach Resort had been taking reservations for months but quietly switched its “Opening 2016” banner facing the GMD construction site in October for an “Opening 2017” banner. Terry O'Connor
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 30, 2016
$24M Zota Beach Resort opening pushed to May

The luxury resort at 4711 Gulf of Mexico Drive on Longboat Key originally had projected opening Dec. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Fran Levinson, Anne Weintraub, Tamara Chapman, Vanessa Opstal and Kim Goodson. Photo by Loren Mayo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 8, 2011
Simply Spoiled hosts superstars

Local superstars turned up at Simply Spoiled Thursday, Dec. 1, for a special reception to kick-off the call for nominations for the third annual 2012 Women's Leadership Council Community Superstars.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jared Grose, tournament director, with Jim Bakle, Tom Churchill and Alan Thompson, tournament organizer. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 13, 2013
Longboat Key doubles team reaches the finals in national tourney

Longboat Key residents Jim Bakle and Tom Churchill were doubles finalists in the Men's 80s Division Super Senior Grand Prix National Category 11 tennis tournament held Wednesday, Jan. 30 through Tuesday, Feb. 5, at University Park Country Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 1, 2009
Teen attorney seeks to shape youth

Through volunteering with Teen Court, Luke Wareham has improved crucial skills such as teamwork and cooperation and learned how to best deal with the problems of other local teenagers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The commission also will approve $41,000 in funding for the Manatee County trolley portion of the island's trolley route.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 7, 2011
Commission adopts Vision Plan tonight

The Town Commission is set to adopt the town's Vision Plan at its regular meeting at 7 p.m. tonight.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Find out more about candidates running for offices representing Sarasota and Manatee counties ahead of Election Day.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 21, 2016
Sarasota, Manatee candidates sound off ahead of general election

Find out more about candidates running for offices representing Sarasota and Manatee counties ahead of Election Day.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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