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Jaysa Molina, right, BRE second-grader, with her art teacher, Dr. Donna Hart
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2011
BRE student wins art contest

Jaysa Molina, a second-grader at Braden River Elementary School, was one of 20 students to win the annual Sarasota Manatee Airport Art Contest.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Sun Circle Art Festival was held at Sun Circle Park.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • March 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sun Circle Art Festival

Indian Beach and Sapphire Shores neighborhood residents sold fine arts and crafts at the Sun Circle Art Festival Saturday, March 2, in Sun Circle Park to get the community together. Area musicians jammed out while neighbors strolled and chatted with each other. Students from Mingwu Martial arts performed self-defense and kicking demonstrations and area writers conducted readings.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Peterson and Fisher
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 14, 2010
Couple scoots around on cool ride

Bob Peterson and Monique Fisher pulled up to Cafe Epicure on their cooler-scooter Tuesday, Oct. 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Manatee County School District now ranks 37th among the state's 67 districts.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 21, 2014
Manatee County School District moves up in state district rankings

The Manatee County School District moved up three spots since last year, to rank 37 among the state's 67 school districts, Superintendent Rick Mills announced July 21.

  • East County
  • News
The 18th annual Thunder by the Bay festival is scheduled for Jan. 7-10, 2016.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 26, 2015
New event brings Thunder by the Bay to Southside Village

Despite questions from one city commissioner, businesses in Southside Village say they welcome the inception of the “Hogs on Hillview” block party in January.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cliff Kaplan, president of the Lakewood Ranch Dog Park, and his dog, Travis, regularly walk around Greenbrook Adventure Park. At the request of Town Hall, Kaplan's asking fellow dog park members to share the road when they drive  to the park.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 29, 2015
Drivers asked to share the road

CDD 4 seeks improved safety leading into Ranch dog park.

  • East County
  • News
The conflict between the city and county has been going on for months, over about $5 million the city feels its owed.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 18, 2017
City asking for cash settlement in downtown CRA dispute

After the county denied several projects for funding, the city commissioners are going back with a request for $2.6 million to use as they see fit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 29, 2013
Sheriff's Office collects nearly 80 pounds of prescription pills

As part of the DEA's national turn-in event, deputies collected 79 pounds of pharmaceuticals

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 26, 2014
Spotlight: Kevin Short champions Sarasota Opera's casting process

Kevin Short calls Sarasota Opera his home opera because it's where he first got his start in winter 1991, prior to his Metropolitan Opera debut later that year.

  • Arts + Culture
Roger Pettingel has been involved with Southeastern Guide Dogs for more than 10 years. Photo by Dex Honea.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 17, 2016
People with Purpose: Roger Pettingell

People with Purpose: Roger Pettingell

  • Black Tie
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 5, 2017
SKA hosts annual breakfast

Siesta Key Association members gathered at St. Boniface Episcopal Church on Siesta Key for their sold out event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 25, 2015
Briefs

Briefs for the Longboat Observer

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Search consultant Colin Baenziger, of Colin Baenziger & Associates, told the Sarasota Observer Tuesday he was surprised by the commission's decision.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 4, 2012
Search for new city leader continues

Search consultant Colin Baenziger suggests the city manager salary maximum be raised from $180,000 to $215,000 for the position to attract a wider range of candidates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
People enjoyed themselves at the Longboat Key Chamber event Thursday, July 21 at the Sports Page.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • July 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: LBK Chamber at Sports Page

The Longboat Key, Lido Key, and St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce held a get together Thursday, July 21 at the Sports Page Bar & Grille in downtown Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 10, 2015
Christ Church makes Santa’s nice list

Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian hosted a Christmas party for 75 of their reading buddies on Dec. 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo by Rachel Brown Hackney.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 5, 2012
Delve into 12: Catherine Luckner

Near the end of her first year as the Siesta Key Association president, Catherine Luckner has built a reputation for Key collaboration.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By [email protected] |
  • March 30, 2012
Kirsten's Weekend Preview!

Kirsten's Weekend Preview!

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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 18, 2011
The Church of the Redeemer Holds A Reception for King James' Bible

The Church of the Redeemer Holds A Reception for King James' Bible

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2015
OBITUARY | Seymour Rudges

Seymour Rudges died Aug. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2011
Did you forget your Boo Fest card?

East County families who didn't pick up their Observer trading cards at Boo Fest Oct. 28 can stop by the Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. office to claim their prized photos.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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