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Madeline Brogan and Terry Stottlemyer started Mothers Helping Mothers 24 years ago because of the need they saw to help struggling mothers.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 16, 2014
The Good News: Terry Stottlemyer and Madeline Brogan

The all-volunteer, nonprofit organization provides assistance for struggling mothers through community donations.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Denise Kleiner, president of Old Braden River Historical Society, currently lives in Manatee County is an independent financial advisor, writer and speaker influenced by history and the non-profit sector.
  • By Denise Kleiner |
  • August 22, 2012
My View: Jiggs Landing memories could fill an auditorium

Times have changed for those living on the Braden River and in the surrounding communities.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 10, 2015
Handcrafted home

A cabinetmaker and artist, Pat Ringley turns a house into a shabby chic cottage using wood and his own hands.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Michele Bucher took this sunset photo from her front yard.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 14, 2011
Weekly Winner: Star Burst

Michele Bucher took this sunset photo from her front yard.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The announcement of new polling places in Sarasota comes four days before Florida’s presidential primary election.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 13, 2020
Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections announces polling place changes

Sixteen polling places are being relocated for Tuesday’s primary election as an emergency measure because of concerns about COVID-19.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Police investigate suspicious incidents.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 16, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 16, 2013

Today's Stories: Sarasota Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation respond to suspicious incidents; East County Publix set to open; Old friends unite for Doctor Idol; and MORE!

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The World of Beer location in downtown Sarasota has officially closed.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 7, 2017
World of Beer closes in downtown Sarasota

The two-story craft beer bar and restaurant has closed at 1888 Main St.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hilary McMahon submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 7, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Sail of the day

Hilary McMahon submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lynne Osterman submitted this sunset photo, taken near Point of Rocks on Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 8, 2011
Weekly Winner: Stand-up Sunset

Lynne Osterman submitted this sunset photo, taken near Point of Rocks on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 30, 2010
Golden Apple funding denied

Although the Downtown Improvement District turned down a request to give the dinner theater $144,000, board members said they would help in other ways.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city hopes to fill in some erosion on Lido beach before the Big Pass dredge renourishment, which will not be completed for several years.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 9, 2014
County approves funding for city beach project

Sarasota County commissioners voted unanimously to fund up to $1 million in the city of Sarasota's project to fix Lido Beach erosion.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
John Caviglia submitted this sunrise photo, taken at the Longboat Key Club Moorings.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 7, 2011
Weekly Winner: Vantage Point

John Caviglia submitted this sunrise photo, taken at the Longboat Key Club Moorings.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sylvia McNichol took this photo on a foggy morning at the Sarasota Polo Club.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 7, 2011
Weekly Winner: Limited Visibility

Sylvia McNichol took this photo on a foggy morning at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 31, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: The New Gate-Field School

The Sarasota Observer dropped in on students at The New Gate-Field School who were testing out the aerodynamics of paper airplanes they had designed for a team-building activity.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2015
OUR VIEW | Beware of expansion

Expanding the Downtown Improvement District to the Rosemary District is a formula for strife.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Rex Jensen, president and CEO of Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, will be one of several representatives to make the announcement.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 25, 2013
Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, Tampa Bay Lighting to announce partnership

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch and the Tampa Bay Lightning are announcing a new branding partnership.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ilona Maegdefrau submitted this sunset photo, taken near the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 1, 2011
Weekly Winner: Quite a Show

Ilona Maegdefrau submitted this sunset photo, taken near the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Francis Snow submitted this sunset photo, taken at Gulf Tides of Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 30, 2011
Weekly Winner: Front Row Seats

Francis Snow submitted this sunset photo, taken at Gulf Tides of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michael O'Leary took this photo Nov. 22, in Greenbrook Preserve.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 30, 2011
Weekly Winner: Reflections

Michael O'Leary took this photo Nov. 22, in Greenbrook Preserve.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 18, 2013
Student Spotlight: Lauren Henry

Sarasota Christian School senior Lauren Henry is a little more than a month away from graduation, but she has already exceeded the school's community service requirement.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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