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Greg Marra poses with several of his historical sculptures in his studio, off Ashton Road, where he teaches students the basics of sculpting.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 3, 2013
Artist hopes to preserve history through sculpture

Four years after Greg Marra took a trip to Slovakia, a phone call from a stranger brought to life a 68-year-old story of courage.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Patti Waller |
  • March 25, 2014
Eight habits for a healthier you

Eight habits for a healthier you

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Tampa-based Framework Group is developing the 228-unit Sarasota Flats on the south end of the Rosemary District.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 12, 2015
Rosemary property sells for $5.8 million

A Tampa-based developer closed on the purchase of the future site of a large-scale residential project in the Rosemary District.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Yacht broker Roy Kaplan stands in front of the boat slips at the Hyatt Regency.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 5, 2011
'Bring back the boats'

As many in the community seek ways to revitalize the local economy, a Sarasota yacht broker believes one answer could be to rebuild the boat basin at the former Quay and Hyatt Regency hotel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch resident William Marrone submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2014
Weather: East County

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  • East County
  • Neighbors
Peter Berkery submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

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  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Life Enrichment Coordinator Sonja Carpenter brought in some of her finished king cakes.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 6, 2016
Windsor residents learn the art of king cake

The assisted living residence held a demonstration on the colorful culinary tradition.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Huntyre Elling
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 27, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Huntyre Elling

Lakewood Ranch junior Huntyre Elling pitched a complete game for the Lady Mustangs, allowing four hits and a walk while striking out nine to propel Lakewood to a 2-1 victory over Braden River in the Class 4A-District 10 championship April 22. Here is an inside look at this week's Athlete of the Week.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 8, 2009
All Faiths moves to new location

The Sarasota-based food bank moved into its new headquarters last week.

  • East County
  • News
Kelly Kirschner spoke at Saturday's CCNA meeting regarding a proposal that would create a oversight board to monitor how funds generated by a School Board tax are spent.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 7, 2013
CCNA backs push for School Board oversight

The Coalition of City Neighborhood Associations endorsed creating a citizen oversight committee to report where funds from the 1-mill school board tax go, if it's approved by voters.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 11, 2010
Visitors center proposed for Palm Avenue garage

Downtown Improvement District board member Andrew Foley suggested leasing a space in the soon-to-be-built parking garage to better serve Sarasota tourists.

  • Sarasota
  • News
ODA’s Jose Juncosa attempts to maneuver the ball past SMA’s Connor Moriarty.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: SMA vs. ODA Soccer

The Sarasota Military Academy boys and girls soccer teams played host to The Out-of-Door Academy Nov. 14. The ODA boys team defeated SMA 2-1. Tait Lystad and Trevor Gorji each scored a goal for ODA. The ODA girls team won 3-0. Caitlyn Camire, Katie Lang and Kimmy Comito all scored goals for ODA.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 2, 2009
Manatee Glens hosts open house for rape crisis program

The Junior League of Manatee County will showcase the re-modeling efforts for the program's building.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • February 25, 2016
FDOT announces crosswalk improvements

Additional flashing signs and pavement markers will be placed to alert motorists to upcoming crosswalks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • October 27, 2013
Good news from a great man

Good news from a great man

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 17, 2010
IDA: No changes needed at Ranch Town Hall

Chairman Tom Green said the community is "very fortunate to have the leadership of (Community Manager) Bob Fernandez."

  • East County
  • News
The Lido Beach at 166 Bryant Drive recently sold for $2.8 million. Built in 2005, it has five bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 4,784 square feet of living area.Â
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 18, 2018
Lido Beach home sells for $2.8 million

Lido Beach and Longboat Key real estate

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Terry Lyons |
  • July 29, 2009
'Covert' released on paperback

Lakewood Ranch resident Bob Delaney celebrated the paperback release of his book, 'Covert: My Years Infiltrating the Mob,' at Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 20, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Tony Gurry

The Observer highlights Out-of-Door Academy pitcher Tony Gurry.

  • East County
  • Sports
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 5, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: The way nature intended

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

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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