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The Hearts of ODA camp was led by Camela Giraud, the director of collaborative learning and education outreach at ODA. She was assisted by co-facilitator Colby Heidke, who is a 2025 ODA graduate and also the founder of the Sarasota Mobility Alliance.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • July 18, 2025
Hearts of ODA camp in Lakewood Ranch provides volunteer time and talent

The student campers have volunteered at nonprofits such as All Faiths Food Bank and Meals on Wheels.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Bayview Dental |
  • April 12, 2022
This is the Season of New Beginnings

This is the Season of New Beginnings

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
Director Kevin Smith said he was excited to work alongside Ringling students — and that he heard positive things about the school's film program from actor Justin Long.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 1, 2016
Kevin Smith discusses collaboration with Ringling students

The Ringling College of Art and Design film program is drawing a growing list of creative professionals to Sarasota, as the area begins to develop a reputation among Hollywood types.

  • Arts + Culture
Under Executive Director Bruce Rodgers, the Hermitage Artist Retreat continues to grow after 10 years as an artistic haven.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 13, 2015
Hermitage Heritage

The creative retreat reflects on a decade of artistic escape.

  • Arts + Culture
Members of the Lakewood Ranch Pickleball Club regularly play at Lakewood Ranch Park. The club has over 1,700 members.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 2, 2024
Pickleball club growing with Lakewood Ranch

The club started in 2017 with 40 members and now has over 1,700 members.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
Customers can enjoy the poke bowls atop tables made from the colorful skimboards at Zap Skimboards in Venice.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 16, 2024
Siesta Pokè brings its specialty to Siesta Key

The restaurant, opened Aug. 30, differentiates itself with a range of house-made sauces.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The Longboat Library has a book sale on August 10. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 15, 2022
The Longboat Library has a new collection of books

Many books from the remaining overstock will be donates to Little Free Library boxes around town.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 17, 2009
Roadwork continues on Gulf of Mexico Drive

Right-turn lanes are being installed by the Florida Department of Transportation this week, while a town-hired contractor continues paving town-owned side streets.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 25, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Health care reform

President Barack Obama signed into existence new health care legislation Tuesday. The East County Observer caught up with residents in the area to get their thoughts.

  • East County
  • News
The old Gompertz space, which is next door to the new space, will be rented out for storefronts.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 15, 2012
Scene & Heard

If you build it, they shall come; Cat is out of the bag

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Chief of Staff Ron Turner helps attendees at the June 13 Town Hall meeting determine their new precinct name and polling place.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 15, 2012
Dent pushes absentee voting

Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent during a June 13 Town Hall meeting said the November ballot would be complex and lengthy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jerry and Gail Klink are spending their first winter on Siesta Key.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 23, 2012
New Siesta Key snowbirds share their life experiences

Gail and Jerry Klink discussed life in Saudi Arabia and more Feb 21, at Siesta Key Chapel.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Kitty Cassis is remembered as the consummate southern woman.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 4, 2011
OBITUARY: Kitty M. Cassis

Kitty M. Cassis, 55, worked in commercial real estate for 25 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Lift Station 87 project is shown in this file photo. The new lift station will replace the aging Lift Station 7 that has been prone to sewer spills.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 4, 2013
Gallons of sewage leak from Lift Station 7

City of Sarasota Utilities Department crews responded Thursday to a sewage leak near Lift Station 7 along the Hudson Bayou.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2012
News Briefs

Town prepares for impasse with firefighters; Key Club plans to re-file application; Publix update

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A sign warns drivers of high water on Saturday afternoon in the Longbeach Village neighborhood of Longboat Key.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 8, 2020
Rain, high tide brings minor flooding to Longboat Key

Gulf of Mexico Drive was still drivable, but some of Longboat Key's roads had some flooding over the weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Eateries such as Columbia Restaurant have expanded outdoor dining as COVID-19 regulations remain in place.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 28, 2020
Lido Beach reopening sparks hope for St. Armands recovery

The city is working with stores and merchants on the Circle to move more business activity outdoors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
EVO Athletics will be the new home of the U.S. women's gymnastics national team through the end of 2018, USA Gymnastics announced on Aug. 12. Aimee Boorman, formerly the national team's head coach, now works at EVO. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 13, 2018
EVO Athletics named temporary home of U.S. women's gymnastics

EVO Athletics was named the temporary home of the U.S. women's gymnastics national team on Aug. 12 by USA Gymnastics. Aimee Boorman, formerly the national team's head coach, is the executive director of women's gymnastics at the facility.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 19, 2018
Christmas Services

The churches of Longboat Key are offering various services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The 521-space garage will be built at the public lot at North Adams Drive.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 17, 2016
City prepares Circle garage contracts

Plans for a parking garage on St. Armands Circle continue to move ahead, as the city has selected a preferred architect and contractor for the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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