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Rod Thomson
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • October 26, 2011
My View: Anthropological higher-ed changes

The need for reform in higher education is real, and the real issue for debate - not the relative value of anthropologists in society.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 5, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2015
Ash-Only drive-thru

Harvest United Methodist Church offered a drive-thru approach to a centuries-old Christian tradition Feb. 18, Ash Wednesday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Contributing Authors |
  • September 13, 2018
When It Comes to Heart Health, Knowledge Can Save a Life

When It Comes to Heart Health, Knowledge Can Save a Life

  • Health
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American Education Week runs today through Nov. 22.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 18, 2013
American Education Week kicks off

Public education is celebrated in Manatee County schools this week, Nov. 18 to Nov. 22, with a range of activities for students and parents.

  • East County
  • News
"Siesta Shawn" McLoughlin is well-known for his paintings of Siesta Key.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 28, 2012
Neighbors: Shawn Mcloughlin

Local painter Shawn McLoughlin shows it takes different strokes to complete life on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ty Dauphas, Zachary Snyder and Mark Parsons of Freedom watch water drain from their creation during the timing challenge of the water tower competition.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 14, 2016
McNeal students tower over the competition

Annual Elementary Water Tower Competition hosted by Freedom Elementary.

  • East County
  • News
Sydelle Pittas at the Rotary Club of Longboat Key's first official charter meeting in October 2014.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 13, 2016
Sydelle Pittas championed giving back

Pittas, the founder of the Rotary Club of Longboat Key, died April 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kelly Oatsvall and Brad Good
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 2, 2017
Selby Gardens hosts sparkling New Year's Eve soirée

The annual black tie affair featured dancing, performances and a four-course meal.

  • Black Tie
Residents of Panther Ridge have even done an online petition to oppose the project.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 2, 2016
Concession helistop postponed

The new hearing date is Sept. 1.

  • East County
  • News
Sometimes referred to as "beeblossoms," gaura is a colorful flowering plant that thrives even in the warmest, sunniest of summers and also attracts butterflies. Photos by Heather Merriman.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • May 28, 2014
Keep your garden in season

As summer approaches, the desire to be outside enjoying the clear skies and warm weather is hard to resist, and it also provides the ideal time to spruce up your yard and garden.

  • Arts + Culture
Jack Williams fusses with his tassel as he waits to graduate.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 13, 2016
St. Boniface Preschool graduates prepare for Kindergarten

Students graduate from Pre-Kindergarten with diplomas from St. Boniface Preschool.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Kathi Skelton, 73, and Deb Kehoe, 69, always are looking for ways to improve their tournament and raise more funds for Homes for Our Troops.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 29, 2017
Rosedale golf tourney makes Top 10 list of fundraisers for national organization

Golf tournament on track for $60,000 for military hero.

  • East County
  • News
Chris Tatreau is a history buff and currently reads books on World War II during long international flights for work.
  • By Dora Walters |
  • February 1, 2012
Neighbors: Chris Tatreau

From Japan to Singapore to Boston and Chicago, Chris Tatreau works behind the scenes to organize some of the world's most prestigious fitness events.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lynda Lilley (aka Blossom The Clown)
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 2, 2011
Blossom talks about saving face (VIDEO)

This week's Diversion's cover clown has never been one to follow beauty rules. Meet Sarasota Bozo-purist Lynda Lilley.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 17, 2015
$14.5 million for Bobby Jones?

Bobby Jones Golf Club will celebrate its 89th anniversary on Feb. 13

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Investigators allege Vennie Del Singleton touched the young girl inappropriately several times between 2000 and 2002
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 27, 2013
Police arrest man suspected of molestation

The Sarasota Police Department arrested 62-year-old Vennie Singleton June 25, after listening to a phone call between him and the victim.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2012
Our View: Referendum on performance

On the eve of the 2012 presidential election, it seems inconceivable that anyone intending to vote could be undecided at this moment.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Puppies like this one from St. Croix should be available for adoption in about two weeks. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 27, 2017
Lakewood Ranch rescue takes animals from St. Croix

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue has taken 24 animals left homeless by Hurricane Maria.

  • East County
  • News
Veronica Bergamini
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 30, 2010
Sweet home Sarasota

Veronica Bergamini could only choose the country where she wanted to study when she signed up to participate in the World Heritage International Student Exchange, and she found out in June that she would be spending the following year in Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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