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Cancer Support Community Florida Suncoast CEO Carl Ritter spoke on behalf of his organization.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 11, 2012
Rotary giving tops $1 million

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch presented 33 grants totaling more than $100,000 during a special luncheon April 5, at The Polo Grill and Bar. That number brings the club's total charitable giving to more than $1 million in its 11-year history.

  • East County
  • News
Diamond Merced is headed to the University of Turabo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 31, 2018
Booker High grad heads to Puerto Rico for college basketball

Diamond signed to play women’s basketball with the University of Turabo, in Gurabo, Puerto Rico, on May 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jordan Brown and Laura Rook star in "Shakespeare in Love."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 17, 2018
No Holds Bard: Asolo fills the blank verses of Shakespeare

“Shakespeare in Love” imagines the Bard’s love life at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
“Never Marry a Girl with Cold Feet” runs through June 7, at Florida Studio Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 11, 2015
Theater Review: 'Never Marry a Girl with Cold Feet'

Marty Fugate reviews "Never Marry a Girl with Cold Feet" at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • July 4, 2013
See what lies beneath during FST's extended run of "The Underpants"

See what lies beneath during FST's extended run of "The Underpants"

  • Arts + Culture
"Somewhere Over the Rose" runs through Aug. 31, at Florida Studio Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 15, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Somewhere Over the Rose'

Read Marty Fugate's review of 'Somewhere Over the Rose,' playing at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
Esther Howard holds a photo of her son, Tim Howard, whose performance earned him acclaim at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 15, 2014
World Cup sensation Tim Howard has roots on Key

Tim Howard's mother, Esther Cook, is a Sarasota resident who previously lived on Longboat Key, and his grandparents were longtime Key residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Bay Watch founder Rusty Chinnis, board member Caroline McKeon and Manatee County Natural Resources Director Charlie Hunsicker use a funnel to deliver scallops directly into seagrass beds.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 16, 2013
Sarasota Bay swallows 100,000 juvenile scallops

Sarasota Bay Watch released its first juvenile scallops after depositing 50 million larvae in the bay since 2011.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The new Kilwins location on Siesta Key is now open.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 2, 2023
New Kilwins opens in Siesta Key Village

Siesta Key native Lance Cassagnol returns to his childhood roots with the new dessert shop in Davidson Plaza.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Shannon Duvall. Courtesy photo.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • March 26, 2013
New College names Shannon Duvall as vice president for advancement

Shannon Duvall will be responsible for all aspects of the fundraising program, including major and planned giving, the annual fund and an ongoing capital campaign called the New College Promise.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pretty enticing, right? Many residents have already received their new recycling bin — but the city says you can't use them until April 1. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 11, 2019
Keep using your old recycling bins, city says

The city has begun rolling out new wheeled recycling bins, but residents are still supposed to use their old bins until April 1.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The new station will be two stories with two fire truck bays. Rendering courtesy of Sarasota County.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 2, 2015
County commission to vote on new Vamo fire station

The new $3.8 million station will replace the current station on the same site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Judy and Allen Saden
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 7, 2024
Temple Beth Israel hosts welcome back party

The Longboat Key synagogue started the year by welcoming 49 new members with an after-service party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Headless Horseman (Carmen Hansen) was the highlight of the 2022 performance of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 26 to Nov. 1

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Riverview High Girls Swimming
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 2, 2014
Top Teams of 2013

As another year comes to a close, we at the Sarasota Observer once again celebrate your accomplishments with our Year in Sports 2013.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The salad bars in high school cafeterias come with plenty of ingredients for students to choose.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 31, 2024
Providing more food options is a recipe for success in Manatee schools

The School District of Manatee County offers increased variety to meet students' needs for a nutritious lunch.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 18, 2010
The end of an era

The Klauber family gathered friends and family for a final bash at the Colony to celebrate a key chapter in Longboat history.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cynthia Sayer plays the Glenridge Performing Arts Center on Sunday, Jan. 19.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • January 13, 2025
Cynthia Sayer brings her hot banjo show to Sarasota

A recent winner of the Steve Martin Banjo Prize, Cynthia Sayer got her start by performing in a nursing home.

  • Arts + Culture
Rich Segalland and Shawn Benderson attend the dedication of Jewish Family and Children’s Services' Flanzer campus. Photo courtesy of JFCS
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 11, 2015
Business Briefs

JFCS dedicates Flanzer campus The Jewish Family and Children Services; Swim Inc. hires new designer/consultant; Sculpture Center adds two new board members; The Posh Plum opens new store

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 15, 2010
Our view

Candidate with a vision - imagine that for Sarasota

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  • Opinion
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