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Kayne Peters shows off his splits. Photos by Harriet Sokmensuer
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • August 7, 2014
Camp Spotlight: Red Tiger Taekwondo Summer Camp

Red Tiger Martial Arts continued its weekly taekwondo and martial arts summer camp last week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rob Satori (middle) with Thomas Stuart (left) and Chung Yoo (right). Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 24, 2014
Composer Rob Satori taps Sarasota Music Festival talent

Rob Satori, known around these parts as a wedding entertainer and Unity Church's music director, recently utilized the young orchestral talent in town for Sarasota Music Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
CDD Chairwoman Joyce Sandy and Supervisor Richard Lane discuss workshop opportunities with the Stoneybrook HOA.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 9, 2014
Heritage Harbour South CDD releases first draft of HOA agreement

At its meeting July 8, the Heritage Harbour South Community Development District released the first draft of an agreement with the Stoneybrook Homeowner's Association.

  • East County
  • News
Emily Charlson, Dan Sato, Heqing Huang, Priscila Navarro, Tiffany Chen and Alvin Xue (Photo by Ray Broth)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 17, 2014
Artist Series Concerts awards six young pianists

Twelve young pianists participated in the annual competition hosted by Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota. A total of $22,500 was awarded to six winners.

  • Arts + Culture
Sister Keys is home to a variety of wildlife, including fiddler crabs, ibis and roseate spoonbills. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 28, 2014
Sarasota Bay Watch seeks volunteers for Sister Keys Cleanup

Sister Keys is home to a variety of wildlife, including fiddler crabs, ibis and roseate spoonbills.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 5, 2014
Giving Challenge gets ready for take off

Each year, The Giving Partner hosts a 24-hour fundraising drive. From noon Tuesday, May 6 to noon Wednesday, May 7, more than 400 local 501(c)(3) organizations are seeking funds.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hunter Montague listens to the heartbeat of his stuffed friend — Dinorex.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 26, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Health & Wellness Expo

From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 27, attendees of the Health & Wellness Expo, at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, will showcase a range of booths that offer tips on healthy living, free screenings and other fitness-related materials.

  • East County
  • News
Kurt Schultheis Kate Honea, Doug Staley and Beverly Sutton
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2014
Kiwanis Club awards first grants of the year

The Longboat Key Kiwanis Foundation awarded its first grants for the 2014 season at its March 20 breakfast meeting at the Longboat Key Club's Tavern & Whiskey Bar.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ringling College and SMOA plan to transform the building into a 60,000 square foot exhibition space with educational space.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 31, 2014
Sarasota Museum of Art receives $1 million challenge

The $1 million donation was offered on the condition that SMOA could secure the balance of $1.45 million by the end of its campaign, the $1 Million Challenge, Saturday May 31.

  • Sarasota
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The free event includes family-friendly activities, a softball game and a performance by the band America.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 4, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: All-American Family Day

The Orioles, in partnership with the Patterson Foundation's Legacy of Valor campaign, invites Sarasota families to its All-American Family Day and Concert Sunday, April 6. Attendees can enjoy family-friendly, hands-on activities all day at the concourse of Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 24, 2014
Frozen ice palace coming to Mall at University Town Center

The popular Disney animated movie is partnering with Taubman Centers to promote an upcoming sing-along DVD of the film.

  • East County
  • News
Shinn and Co. will present the School Board with a report on human resources and payroll, IT and contracts procedures at its meeting tonight.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 28, 2014
Manatee County School District to hear assessments on payroll, IT and contracts practices

At its meeting at 5:45 p.m. Oct. 28, the Manatee County School District will hear a presentation from Shinn and Co. - the company reviewing the School Board's policies and procedures - on the district's payroll, IT and other practices.

  • East County
  • News
An aerial trapeze artist performs over the heads of the Key Chorale members. (Courtesy Photo).
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 13, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Cirque Des Voix

This Weekend Best Bet features an evolving collaboration between Sarasota's 100-member vocal chorus Key Chorale and the flexible and exciting circus acts from Circus Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 17, 2014
Weekend best bets: Friday, Jan. 17

Weekend best bets: Friday, Jan. 17

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • August 21, 2013
Food Bank makes bank

The Food Bank of Manatee received large donations today that two local foundations made.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) will be on a normal bus schedule Monday.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 17, 2014
County offices close for the holiday

Most Sarasota County government offices will be closed today in observance of Presidents Day; basic services, however, will continue to run.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2013
Obituary: Francis Grover 'Frank' Darsey Jr.

Francis Grover "Frank" Darsey Jr., 78, of Ellijay, Ga., and formerly of Longboat Key, died Oct. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Big League Readers encourages children to read three or more books in the month of February. (Courtesy Photo)
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • February 3, 2014
Sarasota libraries partner with Orioles to promote reading

This month, Sarasota County libraries and the Baltimore Orioles are teaming up to encourage youth readership with the Big League Reader Program.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 5, 2014
Speech sensation

Sgt. First Class Cory Remsburg's story - one of courage, struggle and survival after being seriously injured during his last tour in Afghanistan - not only brought the room to a standing ovation Jan. 28 at the White House during President Barack Obama's State of the Union address, but it earned a standing ovation at home, as well.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
An interior shot of the freshly renovated Braden River Library, which features a 4,250 square-foot expansion that opened to the public on Nov. 17.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • November 22, 2021
Manatee County accepting applications for Library Board

Manatee County is accepting applications for the Manatee County Public Library Board of Trustees.

  • East County
  • News
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