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Ethan Holley, 7, loaded up on breakfast with his dad, Andrew , and brother, Hudson, both not pictured.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Donuts with Dads

Children at Gene Witt Elementary School feasted on doughnuts Oct. 15 and Oct. 16, as the school's Parent Teacher Organization hosted its annual Donuts with Dads event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 13, 2020
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation raises $1 million for cancer care

SMHF raises more than $900,00 in record time, Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast hosts a field fundraiser, and more this week.

  • Black Tie
Fine Arts Society awarded $46,300 in scholarships last month. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 5, 2019
Scene & Heard 06.07.19

From scholarships and awards to a call to artists, there's plenty going on this week on the art scene.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 30, 2016
Longboat Key: Obituaries

Tom Burgum, Gene Carr, Isabelle Gammon and Pauline Schaum Schroeder died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sixteen of the area's top junior golfers received GSJGA Tournament awards. Courtesy photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 29, 2014
Sidelines

GSJGA presents awards; Mustang swimmers capture district crown

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 5, 2020
Binge Blog: Spread the love

A list of 10 films/shows from black directors and actors to fill your weekend.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Those who attended had the chance to walk through two of the planes and could pay to experience riding in the planes.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 16, 2012
Three WWII planes visit SRQ Airport

The Wings of Freedom Tour flew into Sarasota Feb. 13 to Feb. 15, at the Rectrix Aerodrome at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • June 23, 2017
Ringling students win international award

Three Ringling students were awarded the BAFTA Student Film Award for animation

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2018
Siesta Key lightning victim identified as Seffner man

Visiting first responders administered aid as fire-rescue personnel were on the way.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Culture Collective at Asolo Rep

PHOTO GALLERY: Culture Collective at Asolo Rep

  • Arts + Culture
Darrel Nicholson advocated for the multi-use trail, specifically to get kids to school safely.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 9, 2018
Planned road in Osprey switching to multi-use trail

Bay Acres Avenue was due for a future extension, but now the land owner is asking the county for permission to put a trail there instead.

  • Sarasota
  • News
President Eileen Bryan with guest speaker Richard DeNapoli.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • January 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Gulf Coast Republican Women Federated meeting

The Gulf Coast Republican Women Federated met for its monthly meeting Wednesday Jan. 15. Members met at Gecko's Restaurant where guest speaker Richard DiNapoli discussed 'Real Estate, Insurance and more'.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Matt Koenig (back center) was a part of the 2010-2011 Florida Studio Theatre Playmakers Group. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 20, 2019
Scene & Heard 02.21.19

Here's a look at the arts and entertainment news of the week in Sarasota with Florida Studio Theatre, SPAACES, Ringling College of Art and Design, Michael Bublé, Sarasota Contemporary Dance and Hermitage Artist Retreat.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Emergency services respond to the scene of Longboat's latest gas line break.
  • By Eric Garwood and Sten Spinella |
  • July 24, 2019
Longboat Key road reopens after repair of gas line break

Town officials plan to meet Friday, July 26, to discuss third closure of Gulf of Mexico Drive since late June.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lazy Lobster staff celebrates outside the restaurant.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2010
Lazy Lobster celebrates one-year anniversary

The Lazy Lobster of Longboat Key celebrated the one-year anniversary of its Centre Shops location Friday, Oct. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bruno Giuranna — Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • April 15, 2019
La Musica opening concerts show improved repertoire

The La Musica International Chamber Music Festival's first three concerts proved the fest is on the upswing.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Ring Sarasota rehearses for two hours every Monday to perfect its songs.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 27, 2015
For Whom the Bell Rings

Ring Sarasota is out to prove handbell choir is more than just a one-note choir.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo courtesy Susan Gabriel
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 28, 2018
Musician and creative coach Susan Gabriel forms charitable project SuzeMuze Studio

The ARISE Music Arts Communication founder launches her new charitable project Dec. 9 to address many of the nation's biggest social issues.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 2, 2018
Longboat commission hopefuls pitch policy decisions

The Longboat Observer hosted a forum Thursday evening for the public to hear from commission candidates about a swath of island issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 28, 2014
'Lois Lane' among first of Cat Depot's cats adopted out

After the introduction of 33 adoptable cats at Cat Depot's Caturday Night Fever Gala March 15, seized felines from Napiers Log Cabin Horse and Animal Sanctuary begin to find new homes.

  • East County
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