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Family Promise Coordinator for St. Boniface David Mouatt holds a thank-you card in the classroom-turned-bedroom where the families stay.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • January 17, 2013
St. Boniface helps families get back on their feet

Family Promise, a non-profit organization, teams up with religious organizations to help families become self-sufficient once again.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 14, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Joseph Pantera

Joseph Pantera, 18, started rowing when he was a freshman in high school for the Sarasota Scullers. Pantera, who was home-schooled, spent his senior year on the team as a captain and rowing as part of a boys pair team with Co-Capt. Conor Davenport.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 13, 2012
St. Mary's youth embark on mission trip

A team from St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church, in Lakewood Ranch, will do construction work in the Dominican Republic.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
L. Boutique Manager Mary Spittell, right, assists Riverview High School senior Marina Robinson in finding the perfect prom dress and shoes.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 3, 2011
Cinderellas in hot pursuit of local fairy godmothers

L. Boutique Manager Mary Spittell, right, assists Riverview High School senior Marina Robinson in finding the perfect prom dress and shoes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
When reached for comment Aug. 30, several Colony parties insisted negotiations are ongoing and could be finished soon — possibly this week.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 4, 2013
Is a Colony settlement near?

A settlement agreement submitted to the Tampa-based U.S. Bankruptcy Court's Middle District of Florida last week is missing two things: signatures and dollar amounts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
James Arnsby and his mother, Guest Food Editor Ricky Newkirk
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 26, 2011
For Ricky Newkirk, food is love

Ricky Newkirk shares her recipe for delicious devil's food cupcakes.

  • Arts + Culture
Hotel Monaco, Alexandria, Va.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 27, 2013
Downtown hotel will bring out local flavor

Kimpton Hotels, a boutique-hotel and restaurant company, shares its signature process for localizing its establishments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 2, 2010
Braden River star signs with Stars

Pirates pitcher Austin Platt will play for Florida State College at Jacksonville next year.

  • East County
  • Sports
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kaye Warr |
  • January 24, 2012
Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Fredrika Brillembourg

Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Fredrika Brillembourg

  • Arts + Culture
layers included Connor Krug, Jake Krug, Nicolas Hadad, Chase Yniguez, Austin Jenkins, Rylan Buck, Christopher Short, Andrew Huxtable, Logan McGinnes, Carter Chapin and Logan Fiedler.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 8, 2010
Sports Briefs 12.08.10

The Manatee East Little League Titans finished the season undefeated, capturing the Minors division championship Dec. 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Golden Apple is just like other small businesses; Letter writers madegood and bad points; Sarasota airport needs cheaper airline; Current administration should not be labeled 'anti-American'

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The wooden fence between the north end of Siesta Village and the intersection of Treasure Boat Way and Ocean Boulevard has become the target of vandals during the past couple of months.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 11, 2011
Village business owners target fence replacement

The fence on the north end of Siesta Village was part of the 2009-10 beautification project. Lately, the fence has been a focal point for vandals.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2009
Community Calendar

Community Calendar

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 8, 2009
Primrose debuts precious program

Children at the Lakewood Ranch school are learning about helping animals and proper pet care through its Precious Pets event this month.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 18, 2012
Hayes will not seek re-election

District 5 Commissioner Donna Hayes announced she will not run for re-election in November as previously announced.

  • East County
  • News
"I feel any décor should have one item that represents each element to create balance," said owner Melanie Ann Denicourt.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 28, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Coquillage

Coquillage is a home accessories haven where a clean, coastal look meets European style.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 19, 2013
Town looks for answers on top issues

A group of town officials and Key residents created a list of questions that will be used to find out what the town wants and where it's headed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 3, 2013
Tour de Cure races to Lakewood Ranch

The third annual cycling event benefits the American Diabetes Association.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By John Ewing |
  • June 18, 2013
Team REDS to race against bullying

Team REDS to race against bullying

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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