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A modern-day Renaissance woman, Tanya Weinberger has spent her career in various artforms.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 26, 2012
Neighbors: Tanya Weinberger

From animation and film to books and jewelry, Tanya Weinberger has done it all.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Joseph Holt. Photo by Nick Friedman.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 26, 2012
Q&A with Joseph Holt

The longtime principal pianist for the United States Army Chorus will perform on Siesta Key this weekend.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Akila, Bay Haven
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 26, 2012
Pelikids

Pelikids is a monthly feature highlighting the work of Sarasota County students. This month's offerings are from students at Bay Haven, Pineview and Lakeview Elementary School.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Unit 602 at The Phoenix, 136 Golden Gate Point, has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms and 3,785 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.35 million. Photo by Nick Friedman.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 26, 2012
Phoenix condo sells for $1.36 million

Donald and Carol Stephens, Lakeland, sold their Unit 602 condominium at 136 Golden Gate Point to Hal Hartle and Lane Hartle, trustees, Boca Grande, for $1.35 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
David Caplan submitted this sunrise photo, taken from Golden Gate Point near downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 26, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

David Caplan submitted this sunrise photo, taken from Golden Gate Point near downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This Siesta Manor home, which has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,338 square feet of living area, sold for $975,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 26, 2012
Siesta Manor home sells for $975,000

Ray Delaney, Sarasota, sold his home at 311 Avenida Madera to Mark and Susanne Hogan, of Crystal Lake, Ill., for $975,000.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Mote Marine Laboratory volunteer Norma Pennington captured the roll of the waves during a beautiful sunset at the Venice South Jetty.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 26, 2012
Weekly Weather Photo

Mote Marine Laboratory volunteer Norma Pennington captured the roll of the waves during a beautiful sunset at the Venice South Jetty.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The dining room of the home at 1524 Bay Point Drive was designed by Joyce Hart,of J Hart Interior Design.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 26, 2012
Jewels on the Bay tour to showcase historic roots

This year's Showhouse will feature a Craftsman bungalow and a 1950s ranch. Money raised will benefit programs at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee and Sarasota counties.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jonathan Glancy
  • January 25, 2012
Revenge of the Electric Car: A Review and Then Some

Revenge of the Electric Car: A Review and Then Some

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sarasota Police are investigating the shooting of Sarasota resident Jeffrey L. Hill, 34, in the 1800 block of 23rd Street, during a failed robbery attempt.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 25, 2012
First homicide for the city of Sarasota in 2012

A failed robbery attempt resulted in the shooting of a man in the 1800 block of 23rd Street this morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Maria Sharapova would reclaim the No. 1 world ranking if she wins the Australian Open.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 25, 2012
Sharapova advances to Australian Open semifinals

Maria Sharapova will face reigning Wimbledon champ Petra Kvitova tonight.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kevin Cooper and Cheryl Gaddie
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Business Awards

Brad Stewart, manager of Captain Curt's Crab and Oyster restaurant on Midnight Pass Road, which his family owns, was named Business Person of the Year Tuesday by the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Newt Gingrich speaks as his wife, Callista, looks on, Tuesday, Jan. 24.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Newt Gingrich rally

Presidential contender Newt Gingrich spoke to a crowd of 4,700 people, Tuesday, Jan. 24, at Dolphin Aviation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 25, 2012
Women's Club makes donations

Four local charities are off to great start for 2012 thanks to the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 25, 2012
Ranch drivers pause for pelicans

The '80s had A Flock of Seagulls.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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