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Colin Bankert, 3, kisses the head of his little sister, Giuliana, 1.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • July 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom Fest

The Longboat Key community enjoyed an All-American morning at the town's annual Fourth of July celebration, Freedom Fest, on July 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bird Key Yacht Club Commodore Bob Baime prepares to take-off
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Make A Mark

Santa, or David Jennings, ditched his sleigh for an opti boat at the Make A Mark race at Sarasota Yacht Club on Friday, Nov. 4 against other costume-clad sponsors and yacht club commodores. The fundraiser and kick-off for the Sarasota Yacht Club Invitational Regatta supports Sarasota Youth Sailing, and the young sailors helped racers and judged the event. There was also a silent auction and buffet for the event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 3, 2010
Council of Governments meets tonight

Topics of discussion will include a hurricane exercise follow-up and post-disaster redevelopment planning.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • October 24, 2012
Film Review: 'Detropia'

In 1930, Detriot was the fastest growing city in the world. Today it's on the verge of collapse.

  • Arts + Culture
World War II veterans Tony Lingrosso and ElRoy York traveled with their guardians, Marins Richard and Avone Thielen. Photo by Keith Millard, of Keith A. Millard Photography.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 13, 2012
Flight of Honor

Members of Rotary District 6960 took 55 World War II veterans to the National World War II Memorial, in Washington, D.C., Saturday, June 9.

  • East County
  • News
Hayley Walding.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 26, 2017
Sarasota High Fives: 01.26.17

Sarasota High Fives: 01.26.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Riverview girls cross country team won the Class 4A District 8 meet on Oct. 20 at Palm Harbor University.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 20, 2016
Riverview girls cross country takes first place in district meet

Sarasota finished in second place.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Steve Sundheimer: president of the Sarasota RC Squadron
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 18, 2013
Sworn-in Sarasota: presidents of local groups

In celebration of the Presidents' Day, the Sarasota Observer tips its hat to three presidents who serve in "oval" offices on a local level.

  • Arts + Culture
"Working behind the scenes is wonderful," Kelli Karen says. "I'm in control. I'm thinking on my feet. If something goes wrong, I find a solution."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 23, 2010
Stage coach

Florida Studio Theatre's tireless production stage manager takes time away from her lunch break to explain how she earned her ace reputation.

  • Arts + Culture
The Rams hold high the state title trophy following their win in Stuart. Photo courtesy Christopher Dubs.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 16, 2017
Un-four-gettable: Rams enjoy another championship

The Riverview High boys swim team won its fourth-straight state title Nov. 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Clark Dean is the first American in 50 years to win the single scull race at the World Rowing Junior Championships.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 17, 2017
Dean makes history with single scull win at World Juniors

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2013
Principal Spotlight: Steven Largo

Pine View School for the Gifted Principal Steven Largo sits in his office, sifting through paperwork. There is a lot of work to be done before he retires June 27 from 40 years of teaching and education.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 29, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Facts on proposed charter; Plaudits for 'the moment'; Honor their memory; Politicians instigate wars

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 23, 2015
Sarasota County 4-H'ers compete for grand champion at county fair

Samantha Hix won grand champion at her first year in the show ring with her heifer, Hope.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 12, 2011
Business Observer

Colony restoration attracts big names

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Al Hixon. Photo by Kelsey Grau
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • March 19, 2014
Your Neighbor: Al Hixon

Music has played a vital part in Al Hixon's life.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 20, 2013
Health-care surtax to go on the ballot

Manatee County voters will vote in June on a half-cent sales surtax to fund indigent health care.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 21, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 2, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'All Is Lost'

There's no smooth sailing for Robert Redford in the new film, "All is Lost."

  • Arts + Culture
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