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Richard and Alison Light, and their daughter, Chloe Jane, donated the Little Free Library to their community. Photos by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 16, 2015
Palm Island: the heart of Siesta Key

A neighborhood of 150 homes in the middle of the island boasts friendly neighbors and a rich history.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Corps de ballet member Sam O’Brien and principal dancer Danielle Brown rehearse a group dance in the second act for the upcoming performance of “La Fille mal Gardée.”
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 3, 2013
Art Imitating Life: Sarasota Ballet

It's not only Sarasota Ballet's dancers' first time dancing 'La Fille mal Gardee,' it's their first time dancing roles of 'real' people.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 23, 2009
Columbia Restaurant gains over-the-hill status

The original Columbia Restaurant, in Ybor City, was founded in 1905. It is the oldest restaurant in the state. Now the oldest restaurant in Sarasota, the St. Armands Circle location celebrated its 50th anniversary last weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2015
Share the beaches with turtles

A reminder to those hitting the beach this Memorial Day weekend: The beaches belong to the turtles, too.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 12, 2014
Braden River High students gather to support Sam Woolf on 'American Idol'

Students at Braden River High School will meet tonight for an "American Idol" watch party to support classmate Sam Woolf.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2013
JUST THE STATS

63 - The score Lakewood Ranch High junior Ramsey Touchberry shot to set a new course record at Lemon Bay Country Club during a Florida Junior Tour event May 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kindergartener Ryelynn Brunner maneuvers the slime bucket to dump on Assistant Principal Samantha Webb.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 15, 2015
Braden River Elementary students slime faculty members

Students who raised $75 or more during the annual walkathon dumped 'space slime' on Principal Hayley Rio and Assistant Principal Samantha Webb.

  • East County
  • News
Ladybug Bakeries specializes in boutique diaper cakes and other custom baby gifts.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 9, 2011
Business Observer 03.10.11

River Club resident Misty Pope last week announced the opening of her new business, Ladybug Bakeries. The business specializes in boutique diaper cakes and other custom baby gifts.

  • East County
  • News
Mayor George Spoll will deliver a farewell speech tonight after six years of service on the Town Commission.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 21, 2011
Commission will choose mayor tonight

The Longboat Key Town Commission must select a new mayor and vice mayor tonight at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dr. Taunya Fogleman and Dr. McKenna Flaherty discuss adjectives.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ms. Fogleman's Grammar OR

Southside Elementary School's fourth grade teacher, Taunya Fogleman, transformed her classroom into an operating room Tuesday, March 25. Fogleman's students dressed up as doctors for an unconventional grammar test where the test papers were pretend patients. With scapals (red pens) and scrubs, donated by Sarasota Memorial Hospital, students used their knowledge of grammar and punctuation to help patients. "I feel pretty confident he'll make it," said Grace Hutchinson after finishing her test.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Julie Aranibar and Jane Pfeilsticker
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 27, 2010
ELECTION 2010: Manatee County School Board

Longtime school volunteer Julie Aranibar will challenge incumbent Jane Pfeilsticker, a professor at the State College of Florida, for her seat on the Manatee County School Board.

  • East County
  • News
Gullett Elementary Principal Kathy Hayes, right, grins after smooching a 10-week-old pig for the students.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 15, 2011
Principal's pig smooch satisfies students (VIDEO)

As a reward to students for raising more than $10,000 at a recent walk-a-thon, Gullett Elementary School Principal Kathy Hayes today puckered up and kissed a 10-week-old pig.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Marc Gordon and Roger Drouin |
  • February 21, 2013
Big house for sale garners national press attention

The 10,879-square-foot Indian Beach neighborhood waterfront home listed for sale picked up press in the Wall Street Journal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Honorees Graci and Dennis McGillicuddy
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 13, 2017
YMCA recognizes some of Sarasota’s biggest hearts

Seven residents were awarded the YMCA Golden Heart award on May 13 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
Juliette Binoche stars in "Certified Copy."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 30, 2011
FILM REVIEW: 'Certified Copy'

"Certified Copy" is a film that is driven by conversation, it follows a couple who seems to have just met against the breathtakingly beautiful backdrop of Tuscany, in Italy.

  • Arts + Culture
Harry Christensen, pictured in his package liquor "store." Robin Hartill.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Message in a bottle: Harry's sells liquor; Wedding websites show love for Sandbar, BeachHouse; Mote appoints new fundraising officials

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The meeting was held at the commission chambers in Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 2, 2014
Commission approves apartments

The Manatee County Commission today approved a density increase for Parkcrest Apartments.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2011
Cops Corner

Jan. 27 More than 'meats' the eye 9:13 a.m. - 2600 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive (GMD). Lost Property. A couple called police to report that resort employees were entering their room and taking everything from purses to dirty boxers. Police were able to find the items in question in the room and asked resort employees about the couple's behavior. Five resort employees told police the couple accused them of stealing purses, meatballs left in the refrigerator and other items. No further action was taken.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 9, 2009
Solution for sand looms

The town will support the placement of a natural-gas pipeline as long as Port Dolphin agrees, in writing, to help pay for removal of white sand in the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2010
Rowlett choir sings at Monster Jam

The Rowlett Elementary School Boys Choir dazzled audiences with a performance of the national anthem at the Monster Jam truck show Feb. 6 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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