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Safe Children Coalition hopes to purchase and move into a new youth shelter when its current lease expires in 2023.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 10, 2021
Safe Children Coalition adjusts to COVID-19, aims for new shelter

The nonprofit had to navigate increased service and additional stress on its youth shelter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2009
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 4, 2009
Pirates run away with spring game victory

Led by junior running back Tevin Bryant, Braden River racked up 377 yards of total offense on its way to a 35-20 win over Riverview May 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 20, 2010
Couple finds new angle for fundraising efforts

East County businessman John LaCivita and his wife, Fran, are chairing The Wellness Community's 'Night of Hope' event in March. The couple is determined to make the fundraiser unique.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 27, 2010
Volleyball players keep skills fresh

Dozens of East County players have joined club volleyball teams to prepare for the regular season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Michael Eng and Pam Eubanks |
  • January 6, 2010
Despite economy, church growth continues out east

Living Lord Lutheran Church completed recently its 3,500-square-foot expansion, while RiverLife Church is in the middle of the largest change in its 90-plus-year history.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 28, 2010
THEATER THERAPY

The Asolo Repertory Theatre will take Kaleidoscope, its theater arts program for students with special needs students, to a year-round format.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 1, 2010
Residents hit high note with bucket list

Longboat Key residents Marlene Companaro and Sally Keyes fulfilled a dream when they recorded their album, 'Diamonds in the Rough.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Teachers, instructional leaders and administrators from Willis and Gene Witt elementary schools took time off from their summer vacation earlier this month for a voluntary weeklong Quantum Learning workshop.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 27, 2012
News Briefs

IDA approves plans for maintenance facility; Workshop educates about impaired driving; Manatee Schools earn recycling honors; SCF doles out summer-camp offerings

  • East County
  • News
Some of the men from the Wednesday morning tennis group pal around with their mascot, Racket: Frank Quiriconi, Bob Coyne, Steve Clark, Larry Straff and Larry Coleman.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 7, 2012
Tennis group welcomes new players but keeps the old

Every Saturday and Sunday there are four courts reserved at the Longboat Key Club and Resort Tennis Gardens. Armed with rackets, a group of 16 men ranging in age from early 50s to late 80s play. Some of the guys play on Wednesdays and Thursdays together, too.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 8, 2012
My View: Speeds shouldn't be based on seasonal factors

The exception does not or should not make the rule. Speed limits on Siesta Key, we must trust, became set after careful thought of the Florida Department of Transportation staff.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Even now when I listen to my voice I don’t hear anything special," said Greenbrook resident Ron Babcock, who now narrates audio books for a living. "I think most folks are like that."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 1, 2012
Neighbors: Ron Babcock

Ron Babcock always has been commended for his unique voice. Now, at 66 years old, he's finally using it to make a living.

  • East County
  • 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
Eric Piazza with his son, Will. Photo courtesy of April Baker.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 16, 2011
Scene & Heard

Sarasota dad nabs award for baby book; Venice Theatre lures audiences with giveaway; Famous NYC mime will leave you mum

  • Arts + Culture
Interim Town Manager Dave Bullock has met approximately half of town employees so far. Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 2, 2011
Bullock reports for duty

Longboat Key's new interim manager reported Nov. 1 for his first day of official duty at Town Hall and settled into his new role.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Bermuda
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 2, 2011
The Lakewood Ranch Tour of Homes will run Nov. 4-20.

Home sales in Lakewood Ranch have more than doubled from this time last year, and Lakewood Ranch homebuilders are eager to show off what has new homebuyers so excited.

  • East County
  • News
Ryan Shaw. Courtesy Photos.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 26, 2011
Scene & Heard

Blues Fest rolls on, Strauss still rocking out; Wannabe TV scribes put on your thinking caps; Circus Sarasota expands its big top

  • Arts + Culture
Nine-year-old Connor O’Neill played goalie for the Manasota Monsters.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 22, 2011
Monster Mash

The Manasota Monsters, a youth travel lacrosse team for ages U9 and U11, formed last month, while the Manasota Lacrosse Club started its sixth summer season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Michael M. Kaiser, president of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, City of Sarasota Mayor Suzanne Atwell and Superintendent of Schools Lori White
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 22, 2011
Scene and Heard

Kennedy Center selects Sarasota for arts-education program; Rockin' party pops up in Sarasota; Silver Stars add some sparkle

  • Arts + Culture
"I like contemporary designs that don't require a lot of time and money," says floral designer Sara Bagley, pictured here in Mable Ringling's Rose Garden.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 2, 2011
Flower child

Floral designer Sara Bagley talks about the Renaissance-ian inspiration behind her contemporary design in the Ringling Museum's new flower exhibition.

  • Arts + Culture
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