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Charlesette Hudson, Saquess Mapps with her son Tyree Kelly and D’Kai Shaw
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • November 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tree of Life Kick-Off Party

Second Chance Last Opportunity debuted its new community project 'Tree of Life' with a kick-off party Saturday, Nov. 23, at Art Center Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2014
Lawn Party organizers keep eye on the prize

Purchase a $100 raffle ticket at this year's Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party and you could win one of five prizes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Pride Fest 2017 takes place at Noon on Saturday, Oct. 21 at JD Hamel Park.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 18, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 19

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Colleen Manning, Matt Battles and Chelsea Meric in front of one of 39 billboard-sized pieces of artwork promoting a vibrant and inclusive community for every person. Mallory Gnaegy
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 17, 2013
Students teach students about diversity through art

Colleen Manning is a 16-year-old sophomore in the Co-Existence Club at Riverview High. She doesn't yet have her driver's license, so she was dropped off at Island Park promptly at 8:10 a.m. (school usually starts at 7:30 a.m.)

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Donna Swan |
  • October 21, 2009
Deal Us In: readers get chance to bid

This hand is from an American Contract Bridge League International Fund Game, held at local bridge clubs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cathy Aldrich, Mary Brugger, Connie McManus and Sue Hargis Spigel
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 19, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Mote Volunteer Holiday Party

It's not just the penguins that made Mote look like the North Pole on Thursday, Dec. 15. The Aquarium was filled with a sea of volunteers for a holiday dinner in thanks for the work they do.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alexandra Jefferson, 3, plays in the water.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 18, 2015
Splash Shabbat soaks Central Park

Temple Emanu-El held its annual summer event in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 15, 2016
Big questions on Big Pass

What’s the status of the controversial plans to use Big Pass sand for Lido Beach? Those involved share their insights.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Megan Murphy with sisters Morgan and Mikaela Barton
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • September 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Gene Witt Elementary Sock Hop

On Friday night students of Gene Witt Elementary went all out 50's style for the annual sock hop. The night was full of costumes, crazy socks and prizes as both kids and grown ups competed in the hula-hoop challenge. There was also a creative sock contest that was judged by the students and teachers.

  • East County
  • News
The town spends an amount equivalent to 60% of firefighter payroll on its required contributions to the firefighter pension.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 30, 2012
Proposal defines pension meeting

Discussion shifted to a plan transitioning firefighters to 401(a) accounts throughout the May 23 Firefighter Pension Board meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2013
Letter to the Editor

Place Longboat Key ahead of tomorrow's technology trends

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Harvey Milk Festival will be May 14 to 16 this year.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 3, 2015
Harvey Milk Festival announces this year's music lineup

Beach Day, Chasing Jonah, Jami Gee, RedFeather, Amythyst Kiah & Her Chest of Glass, Lost Lander, Yip Deceiver, MeteorEYES, Kodak to Graph, Bright Light Bright Light

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 6, 2012
News Briefs

Acting chief named in Sarasota; New finance director to be chosen next month

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 10, 2013
Sarasota Bay Estuary Program accepting grant applications

Applications for Bay Partner Grants of up to $3,000 are due by March 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 6, 2012
March 6: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 9, 2015
Body recovered after Ringling Bridge jump

Body recovered after Ringling Bridge jump

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jessica Luck |
  • April 23, 2009
Key Club holds golf championship

Key Club holds golf championship

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 26, 2010
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Braden River football team invaded Raymond James Stadium May 22 for an intrasquad scrimmage -- complete with officials, cheerleaders and the school band.

  • East County
  • Sports
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they report the daily headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • October 30, 2012
Oct. 30: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2013
You observed

Here's a roundup of reader-submitted photos from events around the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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