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Jacob Spenn will be the first head coach of the Sarasota Christian football program.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 7, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Sarasota Christian starts football program with a solid foundation

Jacob Spenn will lead the program into its first season and beyond.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 2, 2016
Fashion Insider — 1st Street Bridal Stroll

Local wedding planner Nicole Kaney, of NK Productions, hosted a bridal stroll on First Street Thursday, Feb. 18, collaborating with First Street shops, as well as other local brands for a showcase of all things bridal.

  • Black Tie
The new rescue facility will have a veterinary clinic, cafe, groomer and a community space to host birthday parties and weddings. “Everything we’re adding will be a revenue stream to support the animals,” says Rob Oglesby, director of development.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 23, 2018
Honor Bound

The pack leaders at Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue say the organization is on pace to break ground early next year on its $8 million Lorraine Road expansion.

  • LWR Life
  • By June LeBell |
  • December 5, 2012
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks II concert with Conductor Thomas Wilkins

In my many years of interviewing famous classical musicians, I've never met an instrumentalist who didn't want to be a singer.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 17, 2021
Sarasota Chamber celebrates 101st annual meeting

About 400 members of the chamber met at the Hyatt Regency for lunch.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gracie Brasacchio and Colleen Brasacchio have a duet together in addition to their solo routines.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 24, 2016
Riverview High School swimmers remain in sync

Gracie Brasacchio, 17, and Colleen Brasacchio, 15, have been involved in synchronized swimming for the past 10 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
ElliottRaines
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • September 29, 2014
Theater SRQ&A: Elliott Raines

Theater SRQ&A: Elliott Raines

  • Arts + Culture
"The Sunshine Boys" runs through June 30, at The Players Theatre.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • June 17, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'The Sunshine Boys'

The best thing about Neil Simon's "The Sunshine Boys" is the opportunity it creates to display the talents of actors of a certain age.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 6.11.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Artist Erin Ernst created a sculpture of giant cigarette butts in the sand  to help raise awareness. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2022
Sarasota senator sponsors cigarette butts bill

The measure would give local governments the ability to ban smoking on beaches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 424 N. Washington Drive was built in 1974. It has six bedrooms, four full baths and two half-baths. (File photo)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 21, 2022
Ringling Estates property tops sales at $3.24 million

A Ringling Estates property on North Washington Drive tops the week's sales at $3.24 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Contributing Authors |
  • January 9, 2020
Help Is Available For Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Help Is Available For Diabetic Foot Ulcers

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Bruno the Bear is doing well in the America's Favorite Pet Contest for owner Monica Welde of Myakka City. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 14, 2022
Myakka City bear named Bruno chases America's Favorite Pet crown

Monica Welde's 750-pound Syrian brown bear at Bearadise Ranch currently stands third in the contest rankings.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 4, 2019
Historic Terrace Building undergoes renovations, renewal

Originally built in 1925 by developer Charles Ringling, the Terrace Administration Building is getting a breath of fresh air with renovations that are designed to both preserve history and increase utilization.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 4, 2009
Harry's loses outdoor seating

Town staff says Harry's Continental Kitchens is not eligible for any of the 36 outdoor dining seats the restaurant and deli utilized.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Choir members from the two churches rehearse for the concert. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 28, 2018
Two churches forge harmonious partnership for unique concert

Church of the Redeemer and St. Boniface Church will come together March 4 for a unique concert celebrating the music of royal weddings and coronations.

  • Arts + Culture
The Johnson Preserve — Carl Bergstresser's "little slice of heaven" — offers Old Florida scenery
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 24, 2022
Upgrades at Johnson Preserve along the Manatee River should be finished by summer

Manatee County should finish constructing shell paths, parking lot at Johnson Preserve by summer.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 21, 2018
Two more candidates going for Sarasota County School Board seat

This makes three candidates challenging Jane Goodwin for her District 5 seat.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Front: Marie Noelle Cerene, Karen Wilkinson, Sally Schule, Susan Kody. Middle: Kavi Cook, Monica Johnson, April Norrie-Paine, Michelle Hanenian and Dagmar Gorman. Back: LeeAnn Zaffina and Darleen Lambert
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 2, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

The 11/11/11 phenomenon; Over the moon; And there's more; Lest we forget - it's also Veterans Day; Tidbits; It's a wrap

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Bay is pictured Tuesday, July 14, 2020, near Susan Veshosky's home on Spanish Drive North. She does not think the "foul" smell is related to the June sewage break. Photo Courtesy of Susan Veshosky.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 17, 2020
Sewage break prompts Longboat Key resident concerns

The town of Longboat Key was required to submit materials to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection about June’s sewage break in Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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