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  • By Popcorn Bob |
  • June 22, 2012
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 27, 2010
Volleyball players keep skills fresh

Dozens of East County players have joined club volleyball teams to prepare for the regular season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mallory Gnaegy
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 2, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Eddie Rodriguez

Eddie Rodriguez is the new head golf pro at the Longboat Key Club and Resort. The 40-year-old is originally from West Palm Beach but moved in 1993 to Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 3, 2010
Senate hopeful Rubio speaks to Argus Foundation

Marco Rubio, the candidate for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, spoke about liberty and limited government last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Campers practice climbing the web.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 20, 2012
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: CIRCUS SARASOTA SUMMER CAMP (+ VIDEO)

For our latest Camp Spotlight, The Observer dropped in on campers at Circus Sarasota and documented their rehearsal for the end-of-camp performance.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 19, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Rugs by Reza, formerly known as Heriz Persian Rugs, has moved from St. Armands Circle to 652 S. Washington Blvd. in Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Grand Tasting is held annually at the courtyard at The Ringling Museum. (courtesy photo)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 12, 2013
Forks & Corks sells out in eight minutes

Here are the stats of what to expect for this year's food and wine festival presented by the Sarasota-Manatee Originals.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • June 17, 2012
The Fabulous Independent Film Festival Grows

The Fabulous Independent Film Festival Grows

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Debra Jacobs became president and CEO of The Patterson Foundation in 2009. The foundation has identified nine initiatives that it will explore in the next three to five years.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 6, 2011
7 in 11: Debra Jacobs

As CEO of The Patterson Foundation, Debra Jacobs will lead the $200 million foundation through nine strategic initiatives.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 10, 2014
Sidelines

Sarasota National wins district crown; Sarasota County voted top destination for sports vacation; i9 Sports fall registration underway

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
'American Sniper'
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 16, 2015
FILM REVIEW: 'American Sniper'

'American Sniper' is the true story of U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, the deadliest sniper in American history.

  • Arts + Culture
Triathlon participants during last year's event. File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 12, 2016
Your Calendar: Longboat Key Triathlon

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 27, 2018
Local architects weigh in on future of the Van Wezel

Area architects consider the fate of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and the surrounding Bayfront Site.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 5, 2014
Timothy Raines finds freedom through abstraction

Timothy Raines finds freedom through abstraction

  • Arts + Culture
Amy Ernst, Kate Hendrickson, Grace Howl, Janet Ginn and Terri Arnell — Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 23, 2018
Creative women give the gift of art to Pines of Sarasota Foundation

Three artists of different disciplines came together to create art benefiting the senior community's Love Lives Here campaign.

  • Arts + Culture
Andrew Cano.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 8, 2016
Teen Sarasota boxer trains with grown men — and holds his own

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 8, 2016
Patrick Sanders invites Sarasota children to board the Polar Express

Patrick Sanders wants to keep the Christmas spirit alive, and he has just the ticket.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • July 2, 2014
Longboat Key lets freedom ring at Fourth of July festival

The morning begins with the parade lineup at 8:30 a.m. Friday, followed by the parade processional at 9 a.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bishop Frank Dewane and Father Fausto Stampiglia enter beneath the swords of the Knights of Columbus.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 22, 2015
La bella vita: Father Fausto celebrates 80

St. Martha Catholic Church pastor Father Fausto Stampiglia turns 80 surrounded by friends and parishioners.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 21, 2015
Republican Club of Longboat Key welcomes Bridget Ziegler

Sarasota County School Board Member Bridget Ziegler spoke about her work with the board at the Republican Club of Longboat Key’s meeting Oct. 20.

  • Longboat Key
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