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Victim Advocate Coordinator Autumn Roppolo, GAL Child Advocate Manager Lynne Higgins, Sheriff Tom Knight,  GAL Director Toni Latortue, GAL Advocate Manager Keith Hammond, Community Affairs Director Kaitlyn Perez, Col. Kurt Hoffman
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • March 26, 2019
Sheriff Tom Knight named 2019 Community Advocate Of The Year

In 2018, the Sheriff's Office collected more than 1,300 gifts and more than $3,700 in gift cards for GAL in a holiday toy drive.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tyrus Jackson.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 15, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 02.15.18

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 02.15.18

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 30, 2017
Braden River football beats Booker 42-7

The Pirates scored their first four possessions.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tina Hadley. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 29, 2017
Lakewood Ranch girls basketball coach steps down

She has accepted the head coaching position at a high school in Georgia.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 17, 2017
Nashville songwriting stars slide into home plate

The Orioles hosted a star-studded philanthropy event on March 17 at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Black Tie
Daly (left), pictured with Phill Younger, celebrates his win on election night.
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 19, 2017
Commissioner Jack Daly donates unused campaign dollars to Longboat Key charities

Daly has contributed a total of $5,000 to local causes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Madison Pack - Sarasota. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 17, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups this week in Sarasota sports.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
St. Martha's Catholic School teacher Ariana Gallegos will compete in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon this weekend.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 8, 2015
St. Martha students rally for marathon-bound teacher

Students at St. Martha Catholic School held a pep rally send off for teacher competing in Chicago Marathon.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Sarasota Christian senior Kelsey Murphy dribbles the ball past a pair of the Out-of-Door Academy midfielders in a 1-0 semifinals win Jan. 16.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 30, 2014
2014: Year in sports

Building off of last year's successes, which included state championships, perfect records and remarkable comebacks, Sarasota area athletes made headlines in 2014, putting together yet another eventful and successful year filled with historic moments and milestones.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 25, 2015
East County student's short film wins at Miami film festival

A short film written and directed by Braden River High student Carrie Dutting, "Alike" won first place at the Miami International Science Fiction Film Festival shorts competition, held Jan. 23 and Jan. 24. Dutting also won the Young Prodigy Award.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2014
Obituary: David Sherman Young

David Sherman Young, 90, of Longboat Key, Washington, D.C., and Newton, Mass., died Nov. 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Venice Theatre Cabaret Festival: Mercer Magic
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • August 6, 2013
Venice Theatre Cabaret Festival: Mercer Magic

Venice Theatre Cabaret Festival: Mercer Magic

  • Arts + Culture
Attrition won't cover all Manatee School staff cuts
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 17, 2013
May 17: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Chapman, Atwell sworn in today at City Hall; Attrition won't cover all Manatee School staff cuts; Heritage Harbour ends lawsuit; Crosby begins Mote leadership role; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Westcoast Black Theater Troupe buys permanent home — learn more in today's headlines!
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • April 8, 2013
April 8: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County Commission tackles tourist taxes; Aging Bird Key water main to be replaced next year; Village streets repavement planned this year; Westcoast Black Theater Troupe buys permanent home

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jones learned to play mahjong in 1979.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • June 12, 2014
Your Neighbor: Ursula Jones

Ursula Jones is mad for mahjong. The petite redhead has been playing for more than three decades and is just as passionate as the day she learned to play.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 18, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer wraps up the week in high school football.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
TWIS Image Template
  • By Ila Edwards |
  • January 28, 2014
Drinks for the big game

Drinks for the big game

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Ken Schneier and Susan Phillips
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • March 18, 2024
Longboat Chamber of Commerce meets and eats with residents

The 18th annual "Meet, Greet, Eat" allowed residents to mingle with local businesses and make connections among the community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County bought 68 acres along the Manatee River as part of a preservation effort.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2023
County buys 68 acres of Manatee River waterfront property

Manatee County is buying a 68-acre parcel of riverfront land in Parrish in order to preserve it.

  • East County
  • News
Connie DiMaggio, Sparky Pashkow, Karen Pashkow and Greg Bodkin
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • February 12, 2024
Longboat Harbour throws Super Bowl party

The Rec Hall committee found creative ways to spice up the Super Bowl with themed dishes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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