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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 8, 2012
Comment: Come on! You know you like me

I experienced my first competition when I stepped out onto the field for my first T-ball game when I was 5 years old, and my competitive spirit has only intensified since then.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • January 2, 2013
Pearls from a Weird Oyster: End of the Dial Tone retrospective coming to Clothesline

Pearls from a Weird Oyster: End of the Dial Tone retrospective coming to Clothesline

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 26, 2009
Key Club debates views

The Longboat Key Club and Resort disputes the Islandside Property Owners Coalition's claim that its Islandside project hinders existing views.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2009
Manatee schools install new technology

The technology, which features more than 100 miles of underground conduit and fiber-optic cables, allows teachers to see and interact with students at other schools via video.

  • East County
  • News
Kaitlyn Alvarez, Allison Kramer and Russell Kramer wrap up some toys while Elijah Read, Lily Schlosberg, Eden Glickman and Olivia Milholland make holiday cards during Tot Shabbat on Saturday, Nov. 27 at Temple Emanu El.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 27, 2010
Tot Shabbat kids wrap up holiday cheer

Children and their parents participated in an extra special Tot Shabbat at Temple Emanu El this past Saturday, Nov. 27. The children created cards and wrapped presents to be donated to the Jewish Family & Children's Service of Sarasota-Manatee, Inc.

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  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 11, 2014
Let's hear it for the Boyce

The Sarasota-based Manzano brothers of Boyce Avenue shot their first video in their parents' garage. Now, they have more YouTube subscribers than Lady GaGa.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 23, 2013
Village crosswalk lighting receives green light

Merchants and residents helped design the project to aid pedestrians and cars.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 22, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Barb Harrison

Palm-Aire resident Barb Harrison shot a 68 to set a new course record May 8, on the Lakes Course at Palm-Aire Country Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By June LeBell and Anna Dearing |
  • October 28, 2009
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  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 7, 2010
Turtle supporters race down Siesta Key beach

Mote Marine held its Run for the Turtles Saturday, April 3, at Siesta Key Beach. More than 1,000 joggers and walkers turned out for the event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 4, 2010
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: SUP Paddleboarding Camp

The Sarasota Observer stopped by Spanish Point, in Osprey, to check in with youngsters who recently have taken up the sport of paddleboarding.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 19, 2012
Obituary: Joseph Giusti

Joseph Giusti, of South Dartmouth, Mass., and Longboat Key, died June 7. He was 97.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Charles and Teresa Fridley, of Osprey, sold their home at 1604 Travis Lane to Eugene Cherkov and Marina Safronova-Chertkov, of Perrineville, N.J., for $1.77Â million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 29, 2016
Point Crisp home sells for $2.7 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between Sept. 12 and Sept. 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 10, 2013
Institute for the Ages focuses on Sarasota's older demographic

Opened six months ago, the offshoot of SCOPE is ready to launch its inaugural study geared toward the aging population.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sophie Williamson in the chicken coop in her family’s backyard. Photos by Rebecca Wild Baxter.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 18, 2011
12-year-old raises chickens in backyard

A 12-year-old girl's interest in chickens has taken her from addressing the City Commission to raising hens in her backyard.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2011
Our View: Downtown's answer on Key

Sometimes the best solutions can be found in our own backyard.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City Clerk Pamela Nadalini swears in Suzanne Atwell and Susan Chapman, who were elected Tuesday.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 17, 2013
Shannon Snyder selected as city of Sarasota mayor

Commissioners applaud Turner; at-large commissioners Atwell and Chapman are sworn in.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kumar Mahadevan, right, in Mote's laboratory.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 27, 2015
Mote at 60: A bigger fish in the sea

Mote Marine Laboratory began with one woman, Eugenie Clark. A $50 million fundraising campaign seeks to continue her mission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Honorary Chairwoman Eileen Curd, Sally Schule and Chairwoman Christine Sandrib
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • February 17, 2014
Black Tie Untied

In honor of Fashion Week, Sarasota had its share of fun fashion events throughout the week. Read all about it in this week's Black Tie Untied.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 27, 2010
Palmer Ranch retains roadway service

A three-year contract extension with Sarasota County will provide more than $189,000 per year to help pay for median and roadside maintenance.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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