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Kevin Cooper took the chamber job in 2016, returning to an organization for which he had previously worked.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 10, 2019
Search is on for chamber leader

As Kevin Cooper leaves the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce for a new job at Mote, the business organization is searching for a new president and CEO.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch seniors Arnav and Arsav Mohanty both will play for Mercer University next year. File photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 25, 2012
Ranch's Mohanty twins earn state titles

Lakewood Ranch seniors Arnav and Arsav Mohanty won seven medals, including the overall doubles state championship, at the Class 3A state tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
TableSeide Restaurant Group’s Ryan Hill and Brittany Havener work with the Salvation Army’s chef to discuss options for food prep dinner service.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • March 21, 2018
An unexpected opportunity of giving

JFCS Suncoast still finds a way to give back after annual Celebrity Chefs event is canceled due to bad weather.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Camille Giardina
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 5, 2013
Sidelines

Enjoy the top sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 28, 2010
'Chef' Hayes sweetens blueberry fest

Manatee County District 4 Commissioner Donna Hayes put her cooking skills to good use Wednesday.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County finished resurfacing parts of Siesta Isles on Siesta Key in December.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 3, 2013
LOOKING AHEAD: Transportation Crossroads

Deficiencies in its public transit fleet and road maintenance funding complicate the county's transportation goals in 2013.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 16, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 11.16.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Photo by Pam Eubanks Although Rob Satori is known locally as the "Sinatra guy," he also impersonates musical icons such as Van Morrison, Jimmy Buffet and Sammy Davis.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 23, 2014
Piano Man

East County resident Rob Satori's passion for music began when he started piano lessons as a child. Now, he composes music. 'I never know where the ideas are going to come from,' he says.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Margaret Barbieri works with conservatory students. "This course is to prepare them for easy transition into a professional company, be it the Sarasota Ballet company or any other professional company," Barbieri says. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 20, 2013
Queen of the Conservatory: Margaret Barbieri

Margaret Barbieri's role in The Margaret Barbieri Conservatory of Dance is more than a name.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • June 23, 2017
Ringling students win international award

Three Ringling students were awarded the BAFTA Student Film Award for animation

  • Arts + Culture
Front: Kitty Libert, Carlene Johnson and Charles Wickersham; middle: Bob Whitney, Esther Libert, Ramona Johnson, Rae Ferguson and Ethel Libert; back, Charles Whitney, James Libert and Art Ferguson
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 19, 2013
FROM THE ARCHIVES: 1990: Village students held 50-year reunion

Alumni of the Longbeach Village School found an island that had changed "a little" when they reunited 50 years later.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nagl has been playing golf since age 12.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 17, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Miriam Nagl

The Longboat Observer caught up with Miriam Nagl at the Longboat Key Club Islandside Golf Course, where she is training for the LPGA Qualifying School.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Helm-Nanney house as it stands today, remaining nearly exactly as it was in 1908. Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • December 26, 2012
Home & Garden: Historic Homestead

The well-preserved Helm-Nanney house, located in Oneco, is a reminder of simpler times, stellar craftsmanship.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2011
News Briefs

Beach stormwater project grant extension likely; PALS training bolsters students; County to mark Honore improvements

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 28, 2016
Longboaters get a taste of the Keys

More than 250 people attended the Longboat Key Garden Club’s fifth annual Taste of the Keys and Fashion Show Jan. 27, at Longboat Key Club’s Harbourside Dining Room.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Eye Associates technician Karrie Smiley and employee Nancy Ford welcome guests.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 17, 2018
Eye Associates holds grand opening in Bradenton

The practice has expanded services at its east Bradenton office.

  • Health
The city will continue to consider how to eliminate the general fund deficit during budget discussions next month.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 30, 2015
Rising revenues shrink city budget gap

At a budget workshop Monday evening, city staff said they wouldn’t recommend a millage rate increase to help eliminate a smaller-than-usual deficit for recent years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 9, 2010
Minimum wage charter change not supported

Voters won't get the chance to reverse a referendum that North Sarasota leaders say has been devastating to the economy there.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Blowouts abound this week, both positive and negative.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 21, 2016
East County Football Final 10.21.16

Blowouts abound this week, both positive and negative.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 17, 2010
Vincent Delisi: 2009 Kiwanian of the Year

Vincent Delisi: 2009 Kiwanian of the Year

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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