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Festival co-chairs Mikki Rose and Joe Takai said, "Out of almost 500 submissions in 2015, this work stood out for its artistry, heartwarming story, and obvious attention to detail in execution. Our jury absolutely loved this piece, as do we."
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • June 16, 2015
Ringling College grads earn best animated short honors

Michelle Kwon and Michael Bidinger (Class of 2014) earned best animated short honors for their senior thesis short "Jinxy Jenkins and Lucky Lou" at the SIGGRAPH 42nd Annual Computer Animation Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
Jen Blanco. Freshman Amad Brayboy is The Out-of-Door Academy's top scorer so far this season. He aspires to play basketball in college and in the NBA.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 18, 2013
Fresh force

The Out-of-Door Academy freshman Amad Brayboy is averaging 21.7 points per game in his first season with the Thunder.

  • East County
  • Sports
Draco is a monitor lizard that lives at the Lowry Park Zoo, in Tampa.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 6, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Lord of lizards

The Lowry Park Zoo today visited Brookside Middle School and brought along a few exotic friends.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 27, 2010
Recession cushion

Mark Richmond, owner of Furniture Warehouse, says the key to thriving in the recession is his investments in marketing, ads and customer service.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Observer recommends
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 10, 2024
Observer recommends

The common refrain and complaint you here about all county commission candidates is this: “The greedy developers control them.”

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sandra Frank will retire as CEO of All Faiths Food Bank by the end of 2023.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 22, 2023
All Faiths Food Bank CEO announces retirement

Sandra Frank will step down after 11 years of leading the organization through evolution and rebranding.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 4, 2022
All Angels hosts secondhand art gallery on Longboat Key

The church is hosting its New to You sale for the second year in a row, with a big response from the community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 3, 2010
Real Estate Reports

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate adds four new agents to its Longboat Key office; Wagner Realty announces the addition of two agents; and Marlene Manning returns to Re/Max Excellence.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
AltMed MUV Director of Corporate Affairs Todd Beckwith discusses the 75 products available at AltMed MUV.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 30, 2020
Cannabis dispensary makes debut in Lakewood Ranch area

AltMed MUV cannabis dispensary makes debut in Lakewood Ranch area

  • East County
  • News
Homebuyers can choose from a one- or two-level plan for the new Solivita model.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 11, 2013
Lee Wetherington opens new Lakewood Ranch model

Lee Wetherington Homes has opened Th Solivita model in Lakewood Ranch's Country Club East community.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Mary Lee Richey
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 23, 2014
JHCF hires development VP

Mary Lee Richey brings her big-city attitude and passion for fundraising to the newly created position.

  • East County
  • News
Dawn Burns has been involved with the theater for most of her life. Now, she exposes her students to the fine arts through acting and musicals. Her class is preparing for a production of "Willy Wonka."
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 26, 2014
The Good News: Dawn Burns

For Gocio Elementary teacher Dawn Burns, teaching her students about theater and the fine arts sets the stage for success.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2014
Business Observer

After-hours vet opens in Rosemary; Harbor Retirement plans new facility; Bernhardt joins Blalock Walters, P.A.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kristen Lynne Blossom and Ben Williamson in the 2013 New Stages Tour of "Romeo and Juliet." Photo by Daniel Kelly.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 1, 2013
2013 New Stages tour of 'Romeo & Juliet' launches today

The Asolo Repertory Theatre casts will give a one-day preview performance of the production of "Romeo and Juliet" which they will take on the road for the next two months.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 19, 2014
News Briefs

Planning Commission supports Woodbrook II; New county tool aids in disaster recovery

  • East County
  • News
  • By SunCoast Blood Centers Team |
  • June 17, 2021
Save a Life this Summer

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Kate Walsh Honea performs in George Balanchine's "Theme and Variations."
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 4, 2021
Kate Walsh Honea departs Sarasota Ballet for Colorado position

Walsh Honea will serve as Artistic Director of the Colorado Ballet Society.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Max Goldner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 20, 2011
Dogs to get beach access?

Max Goldner is expected to argue his case to the Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Graves were adorned with wreaths last year. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 4, 2012
Sarasota Military Academy raises money for wreaths

The Wreaths Across America campaign hopes to place 5,000 holiday wreaths on veteran graves locally.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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