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Sixteen-year-old Sarah Schoeffel says she loves learning about other cultures.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 22, 2012
Extraordinary Exchange: China

Sixteen-year-old Sarah Schoeffel spent approximately seven weeks in China this summer. The teen was one of 30 students nationwide to earn the scholarship opportunity with the NSLI-Y Scholarship program.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Michael Drake struck a deal to relocate the cottages on vacant property on Broadway Street next to the Century 21 office at the entrance to Longbeach Village
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 11, 2019
Preserve Longboat's history

That history should not be forgotten. It deserves to be on display.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Lindsey Landers-Niedenfuer and Justin Kirby Leins
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 1, 2012
Occasions

Weddings + Engagements

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 27, 2013
Film has familiar wing for couple

Longboaters Wayne and Toni Lashway will savor the flavor of their nephew's documentary, 'The Great Chicken Wing Hunt.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Richard and Alison Light, and their daughter, Chloe Jane, donated the Little Free Library to their community. Photos by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 16, 2015
Palm Island: the heart of Siesta Key

A neighborhood of 150 homes in the middle of the island boasts friendly neighbors and a rich history.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bandleader and clarinetist Michael Drapkin said he connected with his fellow band members while performing with The Venice Symphony. The Yiddish Cowboys performed on Jan. 11 at The Education Center.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • January 12, 2026
Yiddish Cowboys kick off Sunday Performing Arts lineup

The quartet of classically trained musicians delighted audience members with favorite tunes from childhood at The Education Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Author Michelle Phillips. File photo.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 22, 2011
Scene & Heard

'Beauty Blueprint' soars on Amazon; FST prepares for a $5.6 million makeover; Finally, Sarasota Opera finds its 'Nemo'; Teen actress vies for spot on TV's 'Glee'

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jazz stands still while Terri Arnold, a volunteer for Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy, scrubs Jazz's head.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 30, 2020
SMART adopts a plan in east Bradenton

People can donate to nonprofit to adopt a horse as their own.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2010
Resident receives belated birthday gift

Dawn diLorenzo spotted a bald eagle nesting on Longboat Drive South, near Whitney Beach Plaza, and snapped a few photos.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ozanda Gray, vocalist
  • By Dora Walters |
  • January 26, 2011
Jazz concert starts off on right note

An interactive concert Jan. 26 opened the Longboat Key Center for the Arts' "Sounds of Music" concert series with an enthusiastic crowd. Vocalist Ozanda Gray got the audience singing along with him with "Ain't Misbehavin.'" Bass player John Lamb got lots of audience participation with "Bye, Bye, Blackbird." And a piano solo by Michael Royal drew tons of applause, as did Scott Blum's drum solo.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 12, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Runners stop for water near the six-mile mark.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon

More than 3,600 athletes hit the streets of downtown Sarasota Sunday, March 17, for the eighth-annual First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon. Runners, dressed in St. Patrick's Day attire, competed in the 13.1 mile race. Evan Dehart, age 27, of Jupiter, Fla. Won the men's title in 1:10:24, and 26-year-old Sara Petrick, of Tampa, won the women's title in a record 1:19:34.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Phoebe Jessop of Lakewood Ranch collected 18 eggs.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 26, 2016
Kids go egg-wild in Greenbrook Adventure Park

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities held its annual EGGstravaganza Saturday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rabbi Andy Baker greets community members as he begins his talk.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • June 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : AJC's 2013 Summer Lunch and Learn

Community members came out for AJC's2013 Summer Lunch & Learn Wednesday, June 26, at Michael's On East to hear Rabbi Andrew Baker speak about confronting anti-Semitism in Europe. One hundred seventy people listened to the rabbi, who is also AJC's director of International Jewish Affairs. He has been instrumental in addressing Holocaust-era issues in Europe and about anti-Semitism.

  • Sarasota
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Luke Geske got a hit for the Sarasota American 9/10 team during its tournament opening victory over Sarasota National June 21.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Little League 9/10 and 10/11 All-Stars

The Sarasota Little League 9/10 and 10/11 American and National All-Stars opened their District 16 Little League All-Star Tournament June 21. The Sarasota 9/10 and 10/11 American teams both posted opening day victories over their Sarasota National counterparts. The district tournament runs through June 26 with the winners from each division advancing to the sectional tournament.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alexandria Campbell models.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • July 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Fashion Dash

Fashion lovers and families spent the afternoon at Plato Closet's 2nd annual Fashion Dash - Clothing Exchange and Fashion Show Saturday, July 26, at Selby Library. The all-day event was hosted by Selby Library Youth Department and invited the community to swap clothes in exchange for gently used articles of clothing and accessories. In the afternoon, Plato's Closet hosted a catwalk with models and a dance performance by members of the Roy McBean Boys and Girls Club. All the clothes left at the end of the day were donated to Sarasota charities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team celebrates following its 3-1 victory over Sarasota in the Class 7A-Region 3 semifinals Nov. 5.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch High volleyball vs. Sarasota

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team defeated Sarasota 25-15, 24-26, 29-27, 25-18 in the Class 7A-Region 3 semifinals Nov. 5. With the win, the Mustangs will advance to their third straight regional final Nov. 9 vs. Naples Gulf Coast.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 30, 2014
Cougars outlast Tornadoes in double OT

The Cardinal Mooney High boys basketball team held on to beat Booker High 71-64 in double overtime Jan. 29.

  • East County
  • Sports
Brad Jones, president and CEO; Carol Jones, director of residential services; and Alison Thomas, CEO, stand outside The Haven's Mary Jane House. (Photo by Heidi Kurpiela)
  • By Eric Snider |
  • November 18, 2021
Charity Snapshot: Homes With Heart

The Haven has long provided residential services, full-time care, jobs and more for people with severe disabilities. By the time 2022 dawns, the organization plans to break ground on two new group homes.

  • LWR Life
O’Shea
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 15, 2012
O'Shea hopes to bolster college's national recognition

The man chosen to take the helm of New College this summer says he looks forward to boosting the college's recognition on the national level.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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