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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 8, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Jordan Boyer

Jordan Boyer is a Haile Middle School student who just released her first song, "Goodbye Love." Read more about Boyer in our candid Q&A.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 4, 2017
Mimi Edlin remembered for social spirit

Edlin, 93, died on Sept. 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 26, 2013
Obituary: Dale Elizabeth Herbst

Dale Elizabeth Herbst, 66, of Kansas City, Mo., died June 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Joseph McKenna plays the kazoo on April 27 for the Youth Orchestra Showcase Program. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 30, 2013
Joseph McKenna plays kazoo at concert

Joseph McKenna playing the kazoo was a highlight of the Youth Orchestra Showcase program.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 4, 2009
Tales from the Playhouse

The Players Theatre's 80-year history is steeped in ghost stories, Hollywood beginnings and theatrical risks.

  • Arts + Culture
Piero Rivolta with his newest book at its debut.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 18, 2014
Piero Rivolta debuts new book, 'One Life Many Lives'

Piero Rivolta debuted his newest book, 'One Life Many Lives,' Thursday, April 17, at Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Culture
Payton Saturen, Alexandra Perez and Desiree Glasgow take a break from making their gingerbread house at Girls Inc.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 13, 2012
Students make sweet creations for festival

As part of the fourth-annual CYD Gingerbread Festival, area students and youth groups have built more than 150 gingerbread houses to be put on display.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 22, 2016
School district invites public to superintendent reception

Sarasota County School District's is inviting the public's input as it seeks Superintendent Lori White's replacement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2012
Centennial plus two

For Jack Goldsmith's 102nd birthday, he appeared on Willard Scott's segment on the "Today" show.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2012
Matthes clear on where loyalty lies

Siesta Key Village Association President Russell Matthes was in a jovial mood early on the morning of Jan. 3 as he convened the organization's monthly meeting at the Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 21, 2009
Town acquires new ambulance

The town received a new ambulance last week that replaces a 12-year-old model that housed at the north end fire station.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Handcrafted necklaces made from recycled paper.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • November 14, 2010
Gift fair goes global

The 9th annual St. Boniface Global Gift Fair was held Saturday, Nov. 13 and Sunday, Nov. 14, at St. Boniface Church. The fair featured Fair Trade items which were handcrafted by artisans from all over the world.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Lake Club home at 7921 Waterton Lane recently sold for $1,425,000. Built in 2007, it has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,990 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.35 million in 2018.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 10, 2019
Lake Club home tops sales at $1,425,000

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 17-28.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
A condominium in Vue tops all transactions in this week’s real estate, selling for $3,299,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 1, 2018
Vue condominium sells for $3,299,000

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 12-16.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Attendees preferred a mission-style building as opposed to art deco architecture presented during a public workshop May 29, for the new lift station.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 15, 2014
VIDEO: Engineers refine Lift Station 87 design

The firm in charge of the oft-troubled city of Sarasota wastewater facility project has chosen mission style architecture reminiscent of historical Sarasota buildings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioners Irwin Pastor and Lynn Larson present Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key President Armando Linde, center, with a thank you letter Thursday for the club's donation to Bayfront Park.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 18, 2015
Town offers thanks for Bayfront Park donation

A revamped Bayfront Park on Longboat Key that’s been in the works since 2008 has received $12,270 in funding gifts for a new children’s playground.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
L. Boutique Manager Mary Spittell, right, assists Riverview High School senior Marina Robinson in finding the perfect prom dress and shoes.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 3, 2011
Cinderellas in hot pursuit of local fairy godmothers

L. Boutique Manager Mary Spittell, right, assists Riverview High School senior Marina Robinson in finding the perfect prom dress and shoes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 4, 2016
Tangerine Bay Club condominium sells for $880,000

The condominium has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and 2,378 feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 18, 2012
VIDEO: ABOUT LAST NIGHT...

Black Tie heads to 'Sleepy Hollow, A Musical Ghost Story,' at Booker High School.

  • Arts + Culture
A home in Waterlefe Golf and River Club topped all transactions in this week’s real estate, selling for $849,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 28, 2018
Waterlefe home tops residential sales at $849,000

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 12-16

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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