Sarasota

Observer Staff
July 17, 2014

Weather: Sarasota

Richard Wulterkens submitted this sunset photo of a heron, taken on Siesta Key.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
July 17, 2014

Jack Matthews sits surrounded by George Washington, Uncle Sam and World War II generals and world leaders. The retired Washington, D.C., lawyer, veteran and South Carolina municipal judge doesn't think twice about his unusual company. They are a part of his vintage toy collection.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
July 17, 2014

YOUR NEIGHBOR | Ashley Baker and Joy Loos

The smell of handmade soap wafts from Joy Loos' kitchen, where she and her daughter, Ashley Baker, make soap for their company, Ashjoi All Natural Soaps.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
July 17, 2014

Sidelines

SLL Junior All-Stars win championship; Junior golfers tee off in Summer Series

Sarasota
Neighbors

Adam Hughes
July 17, 2014

Home in Coral Cove sells for $3.2 million

A home in Coral Cove tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Alex Mahadevan
July 16, 2014

Wallenda hits hurdle in plans for training center

After a disappointing hearing in front of the Sarasota County Board of Zoning Appeals Monday, "King of the High Wire" Nik Wallenda's plans for a training center in his hometown are on the line.

Sarasota
News

David Conway
July 16, 2014

Elected mayor campaign admits defeat

Although the group failed to get a referendum on this year's ballot, It's Time Sarasota is preparing for a 2016 campaign for a new city charter and "strong" mayor.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
July 16, 2014

IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Primo! Ristorante

This week we went in the kitchen with Maurizio Colucci, owner and chef of Primo! Ristorante, while he prepares risotto alla parmigiana with braised beef short ribs. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's "In the Kitchen."

Longboat Key
News

Heather Merriman Saba
July 16, 2014

Ranch royalty, Mediterranean style

As with many Florida homes, the Mediterranean style is an area favorite.

East County
Neighbors

Alex Mahadevan
July 15, 2014

VIDEO: Engineers refine Lift Station 87 design

The firm in charge of the oft-troubled city of Sarasota wastewater facility project has chosen mission style architecture reminiscent of historical Sarasota buildings.

Sarasota
News

Harriet Sokmensuer
July 15, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Selby American Sign Language Class

Families learned American Sign Language at Selby Public Library's Youth Summer Program Tuesday, July 15. Erin Bosch taught students colors in sign language by reading "Pete the Cat" by Eric Litwin. After reading "Pete the Cat," students took part in an arts and crafts project.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jessica Salmond
July 15, 2014

Sarasota Memorial Hospital ranked in top 50 nationwide

A list from the US News & World Report put Sarasota Memorial Hospital 30th for best gynecological care and a high performer in eight specialties out of 5,000 hospitals surveyed.