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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 11, 2015
Why to vote in the city runoff election, as told by 'The Simpsons'

Why to vote in the city runoff election, as told by 'The Simpsons'

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2012
Obituary: Milton Lucow

Milton Lucow, of Sarasota, died May 28. He was 87.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Maddy Kahler earned a plaque for winning the speech contest. Photo by Josh Siegel
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 21, 2014
McNeal Elementary student wins Tropicana speech contest

Maddy Kahler spoke about how she and her fellow cheerleaders helped a teammate battle leukemia.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 13, 2009
Movers and shakers

The sign guys are everywhere around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 10, 2009
The cultural camper

Sarasota's summer art programs favor creativity over dodge ball. Here's a look at some of the artistic options available to Sarasota campers.

  • Arts + Culture
The MSC Foundation gave almost $30,000 in grants to 20 charitable organizations.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 12, 2013
Michael Saunders & Co. supports community with grants

Michael Saunders & Co.'s MSC Foundation donates $30,000 in charitable grants to local community organizations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This week's standout player is Emily Harding.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 19, 2013
SIDELINES

Cougars D comes up big; ODA golf team swings past Southeast; Sarasota Christian falls to Manatee Heat; ODA sweeps Imagine; Riverview High swimming

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 13, 2010
Commission to consider dune restoration

At its regular workshop April 15, the commission will consider a budget transfer of $225,000 to help erosion on the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Getting to Siesta Key Beach in mid-July 1976 was as difficult as it is today during season.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 11, 2013
Moments in time

Getting to Siesta Key Beach in mid-July 1976 was as difficult as it is today during season.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
This home at 6919 Riversedge St. Circle has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,325 square feet of living area. It sold for $620,000. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 24, 2014
Eaton Place home sells for $625,000

A home in Eaton Place tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 16, 2009
East County 11-year-old hits the ice in Moscow

Last month, Haile sixth-grader Nick Pastujov won the World Class Challenge Tournament in Moscow.

  • East County
  • Sports
Diane Maddaleno has been coming to the Meals on Wheels Plus Daybreak Adult Day Services for five years. Pictured with Chief Development Officer Kristen Theisen, Maddaleno says she enjoys the variety of activities and discussions the organization offers.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 7, 2014
The Good News: Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee

Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee strives to improve the lives of seniors in the area through both traditional meal delivery programs and supportive care-giving services.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Taelor Scheuer |
  • September 15, 2013
Five tips for beautiful beach hair

Five tips for beautiful beach hair

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Associate Editor Jen Blanco proudly wore her own Bulldog cheerleading uniform. Courtesy of Mom.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 7, 2011
COMMENT: Memories from my cheer championship

As I walked onto the football field to interview the East Manatee Bulldogs Junior Midget cheerleading squad, a rush of nostalgia overcame me.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 4, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 5, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: 2010 Sarasota Folk Festival

The seventh annual Sarasota Folk Festival strums into town this weekend at Oscar Scherer State Park.

  • Arts + Culture
H. Terrell ‘Terry’ Griffin holds a copy of ‘Fatal Decree,’ his seventh novel.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 12, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: H. Terrell 'Terry' Griffin

H. Terrell "Terry" Griffin's latest novel, "Fatal Decree" officially go on sale Jan. 15, although copies are available at local bookstores. Here, read five things you didn't know about Longboat Key's most mysterious writer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 9, 2012
Sarasota County school Board seeks safety head

A candidate lacking law enforcement experience could replace Sarasota County Schools Chief of Police Lawrence Leon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael Maren wrote in an email to the Longboat Observer that he wanted to shoot the film on Longboat Key and Sarasota but the cost differential between the locations was "huge."
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 12, 2012
Longboat misses its starring role

What does North Carolina have that we don't? Tax incentives and a film industry, for starters.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 27, 2015
This week in Sarasota: Monday, July 27

This week in Sarasota: Monday, July 27

  • Arts + Entertainment
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