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Vicki Dworski, Don Walker and Melliss Kenworthy Swenson rehearse "The Prize" by Arthur Keyser.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • November 14, 2019
Senior Friendship Center to hold Holiday Extravaganza performance

The "Holiday Extravaganza" will run from Nov. 19-22.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 23, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 24

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 1, 2014
Mote scientists study red tide bloom

The recent red tide bloom has been reported offshore of Hernando County in the area of a large fish kill.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Another Friday night, another lightning storm affecting area games.Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 1, 2017
East County football roundup: 09.01.17

Lightning suspends two area games; Thunder rolls in the third.

  • East County
  • Sports
Martha Stroup, senior school secretary at Freedom Elementary School.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 29, 2020
East County school employees earn support honors

East County school employees finalists for Support Employee of the Year

  • East County
  • News
Krista Francies, assistant principal, calls out students' names as their parents arrive to pick students up after school.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 29, 2020
Law causes change to student pick-up at Braden River Elementary

New law causes Braden River Elementary to adjust dismissal procedures.

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 8, 2019
Lynne Talbot Grimshaw

Lynne Talbot Grimshaw, 85, of Sara- sota, entered eternal life on March 26, in the loving care of her husband and family.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Lauren Golino walks Fiona, one of three animals Cavalli Creek Farm is using for the Special Olympics riding program.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 31, 2018
Bradenton farm begins Special Olympics connection

Gates Creek family will host equestrian events for those with special needs.

  • East County
  • News
Back row: Ryan Yates, Ashley Scalzi, Megan Lee and Trey Osborne. Front row: Matthew Banta, Alexia Yates, Ella Kraft, Skylar Lee and Nathan Inverso
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 7, 2015
Bunnies 4-H Club hops into the winners circle

Hare-raising experience teaches members how to breed, show and care for rabbits

  • East County
  • News
Emily Walser led the Cardinal Mooney girls basketball team to victory versus Clearwater Central Catholic Jan. 8.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 11, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 01.14.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 01.14.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 4, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Your destination is ahead

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Emergency services respond to the scene of Longboat's latest gas line break.
  • By Eric Garwood and Sten Spinella |
  • July 24, 2019
Longboat Key road reopens after repair of gas line break

Town officials plan to meet Friday, July 26, to discuss third closure of Gulf of Mexico Drive since late June.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Rev. Bruce Porter signs the wall in the sanctuary.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2011
Members sign off on new building

Excitement was in the air as members of Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian got their first look at the interior of their new sanctuary at 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Al Jeffrey, Steve Traves and Jeff Birnbach prepare to release scallop larvae
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2013
Sarasota Bay Watch releases 13 million scallops

Sarasota Bay Watch has released approximately 13 million juvenile scallop larvae into Sarasota Bay during the two last weeks in its first two scallop releases of 2013.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2012
News Briefs

Performance review time for town manager; Financial abuse workshop offered; Publix update

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch running back Justin Fischer rushed for 175 yards and three touchdowns in his final high school game.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 7, 2015
East County Football Friday: Week 11

Braden River completes a perfect 10-0 regular season; Lakewood Ranch and ODA close out season with wins.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney senior and Gulf Coast Flames forward Connor Nicholson controls the puck during the Blue Line tournament in Orlando. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 24, 2019
Oh, captain: Cardinal Mooney senior helms three different teams

Cardinal Mooney senior Connor Nicholson leads two hockey teams in goals and anchors the Cougars boys soccer midfield

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 23, 2015
High 5

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns and Brynn Mechem | Observer staff |
  • April 4, 2019
Red tide: Myth vs. Fact

Questions like, 'Did Lake Okeechobee cause this red tide bloom?' and 'Can I go swimming during a red tide?' are answered.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Downtown Improvement District Chairman Ernie Ritz helped establish a downtown historic district in 2009. Now, the DID is discussing ways to discourage the demolition of buildings within that district.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 4, 2019
Downtown group talks historic preservation

Downtown leaders are brainstorming ways to encourage the preservation of historic properties. Is it too late to save these aging buildings?

  • Sarasota
  • News
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