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Robert Gaglio addresses the audience at Bird Key Yacht Club.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2024
Local author brings taste of Italy to Bird Key Yacht Club

Chef Robert Gaglio's new book documents his tours of Italy and journey of self-discovery following the 2008 financial crisis.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) volunteer Cynthia McMullin and Director of Community Awareness Jessica Hays
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 18, 2014
The Good News: Cynthia McMullin

Through compassion and dedication, SPARCC's mission is to end domestic and sexual violence.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 4, 2014
The Good News: Friends of Sarasota County Parks' Terry Redman

Friends of Sarasota County Parks is raising $75,000 to pay for half of a feasibility study for a proposed expansion of the Legacy Trail.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Tidewell Foundation |
  • May 29, 2025
Empath LIFE: Empowering Seniors to Live Safely at Home

Empath LIFE empowers adults aged 55+ to continue living at home while receiving extra care during the day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
  • By Cliff Roles |
  • October 31, 2015
2015 Safe Sex Halloween Bash 'Paranormal Prom'

2015 Safe Sex Halloween Bash, "Paranormal Prom"

  • Black Tie
NEW YORK STATE OF MIND. Amy, Jackson and Charles Riffe catch up on their hometown news while enjoying the view of New York City from the grounds of the Statue of Liberty.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great vacation? Make sure to take your Observer along! Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to submit your entries. One winner will receive two travel certificates, good for travel from SRQ Airport.

  • East County
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Bruce Rodgers retires Dec. 31. Courtesy phot
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 3, 2019
Scene & Heard 04.04.19

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week with Hermitage Artist Retreat, Embracing Our Differences and Asolo Repertory Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Brian Noonan, Danny Calvert, Vaden Thurgood, and Cameron Johnson. Photo by FST.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 26, 2017
A New Jersey State of Mind

Talented tenors sing the praises of New Jersey at FST.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Third-year LECOM medical student Tammy Gebo-Seaman, right,  takes Taylor Hoyt's blood pressure. Photo by Michael Polin.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 30, 2012
LECOM aides in athletic care

Medical students performed physicals for Lakewood Ranch High School athletes July 26.

  • East County
  • News
Burns Court Cinema opened in 1993.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 27, 2015
This week in history 8.27.15

A glimpse of the way things were from the archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kalli Johnson, Jalyn Thompson, Cienna Davis and Mackenzie Brielmann sport similar  knee-length dark dresses.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 26, 2015
Lakewood Ranch High celebrates homecoming

Lakewood Ranch High celebrates homecoming

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Brennan Asplen is sworn in as the new Sarasota County Schools superintendent while his wife Mari Ellen Asplen looks on.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 10, 2020
Asplen sworn in as Sarasota County Schools superintendent

Brennan Asplen said he's ready to begin work to ensure a safe reopening of schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Angie Blanco, Ann Harris and Trevor Harris surprised dad Chris Sachs with a bell-ringing appearance. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 14, 2021
Longboat Key bell ringers get into the spirit

Bell ringing has been full of surprises this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2012
Our View: Don't fall for steelworker's sob

You have to be dreading the next five months. We are.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2011
News Briefs

Sarasota Bay deemed safe after sewer leak; FPL announces energy makeover recipients; Holiday schedule changes for Thanksgiving; Hearing Loss Association receives grant

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 23, 2022
Tight real estate market in Sarasota, Bradenton gets tighter

Closed sales lower than February 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 7, 2009
News editor says 'I do!'

Say good-bye to Pam McTeer - and hello to Pam Eubanks!

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 1, 2009
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  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Schuert brothers visit the Sarasota National Cemetery.  Photo courtesy Randy Shuert.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • March 26, 2018
Veteran brothers meet for a reunion decades in the making

The Schuert brothers, who all served in the U.S. Army, reunited in Sarasota at the beginning of March.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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