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Lakewood Ranch Leaders volunteer Rachel Towe dances the YMCA with Zach Rubin.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 15, 2016
Night with the Stars Prom dances over the rainbow

The annual special needs prom had a Wizard of Oz theme.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 22, 2013
Commissioners review town wish list

A community center and improved cellular communication service topped the list of goals for residents and town leaders this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Goldie Feldman Academy student Adonia Brady holds open the door to the secret garden within the Sarasota Children's Garden. The Goldie Feldman Academy will now be known as Hershorin Schiff Community Day School
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 2, 2016
Goldie Feldman Academy receives name change

The Goldie Feldman Academy will now be known as Hershorin Schiff Community Day School.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Brandon Stoddart, fourth grade, gives Serendipity the llama some bunny ears.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 22, 2015
Bashaw Elementary celebrates North America at Art and Music Festival

Each year, students perform and display artwork that represents the culture they learned about during the year.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2011
News Briefs

Attempted kidnapping investigation still active; Registration open for communities workshop; County seeking volunteers for Public Lands Day event

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 1, 2010
Briefs

Community news & notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 21, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 7, 2011
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 16, 2017
Selah Freedom educates supporters at summer fundraiser

The nonprofit’s new event, Sail Into Freedom, took place on June 15 at Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Black Tie
Commissioner Phillip Younger discussed the island-wide beach project at the regular workshop Dec. 16.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 16, 2010
Commission chooses sand, structures

The Longboat Key Town Commission chose an option Thursday that will ask the voters two separate referendum questions for sand and north end structures in March.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Liberace, Chopin, Beethoven and Mozart are painted on the piano bench in front of Louie's Modern in Downtown Sarasota.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 14, 2016
What's that sound?

Composers show disgust on Downtown Sarasota piano bench.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 26, 2014
Survey shows residents apathetic about security

Twenty-seven percent of residents within Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts 2, 5 and 6 responded to a survey asking if they want more police patrols.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • June 20, 2014
Ionie Healing Center & Raw Food Café: A holistic approach to dining

Ionie Healing Center & Raw Food Café: A holistic approach to dining

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The six-week closure along Cocoanut Avenue is  part of an extended series of construction projects near Cocoanut and Palm Avenue.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 10, 2016
Cocoanut street closure begins for hotel construction

For the next six weeks, a portion of Cocoanut Avenue in downtown Sarasota will be closed as crews work on infrastructure improvements associated with a Palm Avenue hotel development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tana Sandefur
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • December 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Downton Abbey Dinner

On Friday, Jan. 3, Cafe L'Europe and WEDU invited guests to don their finest furs and sparkling jewels for dinner, cocktails and entertainment all inspired by the hit show, Downton Abbey.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 30, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Saks Fifth Avenue will open a store at The Mall at University Town Center, which is slated to open October 2014. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 7, 2013
New Saks Fifth Avenue executive has big plans

Joel Ellzey said Saks might operate two stores in the Sarasota-Bradenton region when the University Town Center location opens.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Marissa Kay of Delray Beach tees off during the third round of the championship.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: AJGA Rolex Girls Junior Championship

Seventy-two of the world's elite junior golfers teed off during the American Junior Golf Association Rolex Girls Junior Championship June 11-15 at The Concession Golf Club. Rolex Junior Player of the Year Ariya Jutanugarn of Bangkok, Thailand shot a record-breaking 18-under par 270 to defend her title, finishing 18 shots ahead of her sister Moriya who finished second. Jordan Lippetz and Nelly Korda, who both train at IMG Academy, finished tied for 34th (315) and tied for 55th (323), respectively.

  • East County
  • Sports
St. Stephen’s Head of School Dr. Jan Pullen cuts the ribbon at the grand opening of the new Falcon Field House.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 5, 2014
Sidelines

St. Stephens Falcons unveil new field house; Amateur championship coming to Sara Bay; Goodwill offers free yoga classes for veterans

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 25, 2009
ODA students learn gift of giving

Students made 50 Thanksgiving meal baskets for families in need at Gocio Elementary School in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Schools
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