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Itzhak Perlman rehearses with PMP Orchestra students, and hopes to do the same with area musicians in the new Super String Program. Photo by Barbara Banks.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 4, 2013
Perlman Program/Suncoast seeks young area violinists

The new Super Strings Program gives young area violinists an opportunity to perform under the direction of Itzhak Perlman. Auditions take place Saturday, Sept. 7.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2012
Our View: We recommend

"Democracy is the worst form of government except for all those others that have been tried." - Winston Churchill. About this time every two years that famous Churchill quote comes to mind.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 22, 2017
Euphemia Haye walks for a cure

The annual JDRF-affiliated walk took place on April 22 at Joan Durante Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo of Sun-n-Fun Carefree RV Resort
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 19, 2016
Sun-n-Fun residents prank each other for fundraiser

The flamingo “flockings” are part of the RV resort’s Relay For Life drive.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • August 19, 2013
City continues street paving efforts

Several blocks of Shade Avenue, East Avenue and Hillview Street will be under construction through September.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 6, 2013
Just the Stats

This week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2011
Cops Corner

200 bock of Gulf of Mexico Drive (GMD). Civil Disturbance. A resort employee told police that a tree-trimming service was cutting down tree limbs in a parking lot and causing sawdust to cover three cars.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • November 30, 2017
Special election Democratic candidates share their views ahead of primary

Margaret Good and Ruta Jouniari explain in their own words why they should represent their party in the District 72 special election primary.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch senior Savannah Adams placed first in the 800-meter run, first as part of the 4x800 relay team and third as part of the 4x400 relay team on April 3 at the Wally Keller Invite.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • April 8, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Savannah Adams

Lakewood Ranch senior placed first in two track events at the Wally Keller Invite.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2014
Sidelines

Junior players place in all-star showcase; Local golfers tee off in FSGA championship; Miracle League seeks players; Ohio State alumni to hold tailgate party

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Karen and Duane Compton are getting used to the Florida summer.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 13, 2020
The season that never ended

Travel became tricky as season was ending on Longboat Key, so a new demographic appeared: The summer snowbird.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Christie Childers and Jessica Nickell |
  • May 20, 2009
PIRATES: Twins share sibling secrets

This Q&A gives you an inside look to some of the unanswered questions, answered by Braden River's own twins.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2011
OUR VIEW: The rec center dilemma

Longboat Key residents have known for a long time the recreation center at Bayfront Park needs to be replaced. The hard parts are deciding how to pay for improvements and how expansive those improvements should be.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Debutante Callaway Johnson with escorts Noah Johnson and Addison Wiggins.
  • By Janet Combs |
  • January 7, 2025
Tips to get your new year started right

Don't wash your hair, but do wear red or yellow underwear to bring health, love, luck and happiness to 2025.

  • Black Tie
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • January 14, 2013
Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy tickets to Asolo Rep

Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy tickets to Asolo Rep

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 17, 2016
Santa visits The Old Salty Dog

Customers enjoyed a hot chocolate bar, crafts and visiting with Santa Claus.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 23, 2015
Irish whiskey producer Jack Teeling visits Vom Fass Sarasota

Award-winning Irish whiskey producer visited the artisanal Main Street liquor store for a one-on-one whiskey tasting and talk.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
VFW Post 10141 members demonstrated how to fold the American flag.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Veterans visit Gullett

Children at Gullett Elementary School Nov. 16 learned first-hand about military service as the school hosted veterans from VFW Post 10141.

  • East County
  • News
After six months of management, Scott and Beverly Woolridge have faced challenges but are determined to restore the club's reputation.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 8, 2013
Cabana Inn aims to lose bad rap, plug into music scene

Scott and Beverly Woolridge are fighting to revive the historic bar and establish it as the area's premier music venue.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jen Ahearn-Koch and Hagen Brody are sworn in as city commissioners Friday.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 12, 2017
New city commissioners officially take office

After the swearing-in of Hagen Brody and Jen Ahearn-Koch, the City Commission selected Shelli Freeland Eddie as the new mayor of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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