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Ninth-grade student Mackenzie Grace is fascinated with psychological patterns and memories. She has crafted projects linking music, scents and other factors to memory throughout the four years she has attended the Sarasota Regional Science Fair.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 26, 2015
Teen sniffs out scents, memories link

Mackenzie Grace researches connections between three scents and teenagers' memories in science project

  • East County
  • News
This photo was captured by photographer Sunaa Hushaw.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2011
Sunset performance is instrumental for musician

Musician Sang Won Park, a native of Seoul, South Korea, and a resident of New York City, performed a fifth-century Korean instrument, the kayagum, at sunset outside of the Ritz-Carlton Beach Club after a lecture by Dr. Helga Wall-Apelt.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"We are an important representation of the artistic passion of the community," Susan McLeod says. "You can't miss it when it's 70 feet tall and bright red."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 13, 2013
Museum without walls: Bayfront sculptures

Sarasota Season of Sculpture Board Chairwoman Susan McLeod believes most people don't realize a free outdoor museum comes at a price.

  • Arts + Culture
Walton Ranch site, photo courtesy of Sarasota County Government.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 13, 2015
Last call for submissions: Sarasota County seeks name ideas for Walton Ranch site

The final submission date is Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2016
Longboat Key Obituaries

Richard Bechtold, Timothy Hennigan, Linda Lederberg and Ann Ramond died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Alejandra Powell and her daughter, Natalia
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Culverhouse Nature Park Opening

Residents gathered Saturday, June 29, to celebrate the opening of Culverhouse Nature Park in Palmer Ranch. Sarasota County Parks and Recreation, Friends of Sarasota County Parks, Friends of The Legacy Trail, Friends of Palmer Ranch Parks, Friends of Culverhouse Community Garden, the Sarasota YMCA and the Palmer Ranch Master Association hosted the open-house celebration. The new 82-acre park is one of seven trailheads on the Legacy Trail and features opportunities for picnicking, hiking, bicycling and gardening.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Purging a basket of newly harvested clams. Photo courtesy of Sam Farkas.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN - Local Field Trip: Two Docks Shellfish

Join chef Tommy Klauber on a field trip to harvest fresh local clams with family owned Two Docks Shellfish. Then go in the kitchen at the USF Culinary Innovation Lab as chef Klauber prepares a lemongrass clam pan roast with green curry.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 15, 2010
Three amendments worth a 'yes'

The Longboat Observer looks at three of the six amendments on the upcoming ballot.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2014
Three's company

Sarasota and Longboat Key residents Debbie Haspel, Jules Rose and Matt Walsh have been elected the community leaders of the American Jewish Committee's Regional Board of Directors.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • December 16, 2009
Film review: 'Invictus'

In Clint Eastwood's new film, 'Invictus,' he explores how Mandela ingeniously used the game of rugby to help his people find common ground.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 8, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 9

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Carolyn Johnson accepts the 2015 Boundary Crosser award from Cathy Layton and Dan Bailey.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 8, 2015
SCOPE honors Boundary Crosser Carolyn Johnson

Carolyn Johnson was awarded the 2015 SCOPE Boundary Crosser award for her years of community involvement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 27, 2009
Pirates' season ends in overtime

Braden River saw its season come to an end Nov. 27 with a 21-14 overtime loss to Lake Wales in the Class 3A-Region 3 semifinals.

  • East County
  • Sports
Joseph Holt, Rich Ridenour, Lee Dougherty Ross, Stacy Ridenour and Stephen Fancher performed various classical pieces in Five Points Park.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 8, 2014
Sarasota Keys returns with Five Points Park concert

The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County celebrated the return of their popular Sarasota Keys public art project with a five-person piano concert

  • Arts + Culture
Welder Bob Bauman, of All Phases Welding & Fabrication, works on a floor joist bracket. Bauman has been welding for 23 years — even performing the job while serving in the U.S. Navy.
  • By Jen Blanco and Pam Eubanks |
  • August 31, 2011
PHOTO SPECIAL: Love for Laborers

These are the men and women who never see themselves in the newspaper. These are the ones who, with their hands and sweat equity, keep the East County community and its residents functioning. They, collectively, are our backbone. This year, the East County Observer celebrates Labor Day as more than just a day off. We salute those who truly deserve a day of rest the most, and we thank you for all your hard work.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 24, 2009
A Highland home of their own

After decades of playing off-campus concerts, Riverview High School's Kiltie Band breaks in its new performing-arts center.

  • Arts + Culture
Joe Hansen shines up the wheels of his 1961 Corvette at last year’s show.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • May 2, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Classic Corvettes on the Circle

Entering its 17th year, Classic Corvettes on the Circle, the third largest Corvette car show in the state of Florida, is sure to impress car enthusiasts. The show takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, at St. Armands Circle Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 17, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 21

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The sale of this home on Casey Key Road topped real estate transactions last week.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 3, 2016
Casey Key home sells for $3.2 million

Casey Key home sells for $3.2 million

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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