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  • By Emma Burke |
  • February 12, 2020
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 3, Episode 6

Someone, please get Juliette a book deal to her first novel titled, “Timeless Cliches to Use When He Doesn’t Understand It’s Him, Not You.”

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Those who graduated from Riverview High School’s 1991 class got together for a class photo prior to dinner and dancing Saturday, July 23 at Michael’s on East.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • July 23, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Riverview High School 20-year reunion

Riverview High School's class of 1991 celebrated their 20-year reunion Saturday, July 23 at Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 10, 2020
Dr. James Edmond Green

James Edmond Green, Ph.D., of Lakewood Ranch and Leakey, TX departed this world quietly and unexpectedly in the early hours of Feb. 1, 2019, after a life steered in the “fast lane” and filled with remarkable academic, professional and personal accomplishm

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Meet this week's athlete, Connor Krug
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 30, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Connor Krug

Nine-year-old pitcher Connor Krug threw his first complete game no-hitter Nov. 20, leading the Meteors 9U travel baseball team to an 8-0 victory over the Tampa Spartans in the championship game of the Gulf Coast Championship Tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
File photo. The force was strong with Jamie Murdick dressed as Princess Leia and London as Yoda during  the the 18th annual Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 20, 2016
Your Sarasota Calendar: Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Oct. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Gregory Fiore captured this shot of a permitted rescue volunteer getting a loggerhead hatchling ready for release into the Gulf off Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 15, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: Dec. 15

Gregory Fiore captured this shot of a permitted rescue volunteer getting a loggerhead hatchling ready for release into the Gulf off Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bruce Rodgers, executive director of the Hermitage Artist retreat since its inception, feels the time is right for the retreat and for him to pass the torch. (Klint Lowry)
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • December 18, 2019
Bruce Rodgers makes graceful retreat

After 15 years, Hermitage Artist Retreat's executive director stepping down

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Freya Robbins, CDFA™ |
  • November 7, 2019
Tending A Healthy Relationship Garden

Tending A Healthy Relationship Garden

  • Health
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 22, 2011
News Briefs

East County stuffs bus for Food Bank; County, school board agree on redistricting; District uploads new information system

  • East County
  • News
Ian Rodriguez.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 25, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week: Ian Rodriguez

The Lakewood Ranch sophomore talks his basketball origins and his highest-scoring game.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 7, 2019
Police department's newest officers have loads of experience

Tillman, Puccio took oath in early October.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 12, 2020
An upbeat note: Outdoor concerts are a hit on the Circle

St. Armands Key Lutheran Church keeps it concerts small, but it's making a big impact with residents searching for something to enjoy safely.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 11, 2011
Our View: Right turns in the Legislature

Gov. Rick Scott, a Tallahassee outsider despised in the media and willing to take unpopular stands on principle, had a surprising amount of success during his first legislative session as governor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Resident Martin Hyde has called the new email system an obfuscation of public records.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 26, 2018
City officials discuss public access to emails

At least two people have raised concerns about a new system that changes the ability to read emails to and from city employees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
David Edwards and Thursday Farrar. Photo by Matthew Holler.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 12, 2021
FST's 'My Lord, What a Night' captures lightning in a bottle

The play highlights a tale historical deeds involving Albert Einstein and contralto Marian Anderson.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Siesta residents hope to stop the installation of a light at the intersection of Stickney Point Road and Avenue B and C, which the construction of Siesta Promenade is contingent on.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 25, 2021
Siesta residents seek to block Promenade traffic light

Residents hope that stopping a light installation at Stickney Point Road and Avenue B and C will mean the end of Siesta Promenade.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 15, 2017
Selah Freedom rocks the boat with fall fundraiser

The nonprofit, which fights sex trafficking and helps local victims, hosted a new fundraiser on Nov. 15 at The Westin Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Sarasota Farmers Market Executive Director Phil Pagano says a shortage of bathrooms is one of the biggest problems the event faces.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 13, 2020
Sarasota Farmers Market lobbies for bathrooms

The Sarasota Farmers Market wants permanent bathrooms downtown for visitors to use, but city staff isn’t enthusiastic about the initial options.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Accessory dwelling units such as the Laurel Park residence pictured here are already allowed in certain neighborhoods, but the Florida Housing Coalition recommended permitting the structures by-right citywide.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 17, 2020
Planning Board endorses limited expansion of accessory dwellings

The city hopes allowing a small second unit on some single-family lots will help add affordable housing, though proposed changes fall short of consultant recommendations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Science Center student volunteers Mia Merrell, Rylan Monge, Natalie Carrion, Max Fischer, Rocket Burns, Julia Chen, Pragnya Govindu and Claire Wang encourage people to donate on July 29. Courtesy Photo
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 22, 2020
Suncoast Science Center and SunCoast Blood Centers to host blood donation drive

The joint partnership blood drive will be on July 29.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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