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  • By Alex Mahadevan
  • February 11, 2016
Paul Reubens touts Sarasota in New York Times profile

In the most comprehensive recent profile of the actor who embodies persona Pee-wee Herman, Reubens discussed his offbeat upbringing entrenched in the local arts scene.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Colton Zimring returns to the mound for Lakewood Ranch this season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 11, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top matchups this week in East County sports

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota baseball coach Clyde Metcalf opened up his 35th season by watching the Sailors earn a pair of victories Feb. 5 and Feb. 6.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 11, 2016
Metcalf finds successful balance

Sarasota baseball coach opens 35th season at the helm with his new favorite team.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Mayor Willie Shaw welcomed Kahwa Coffee to downtown Sarasota with free coffee — and service with a smile.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • February 11, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Hip brands, and commission strife

WEEK OF FEB. 11

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although the beach is packed, buses to the beach are virtually empty Jan. 31. Beach patrons said riding the bus wasn’t convenient.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • February 11, 2016
The routes not taken

Encouraging the public to embrace alternative transportation on, and off, Siesta Key, may require a perception shift on buses and trolleys.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Troy Syprett presents his proposal for the Lido pool and pavilion at a workshop Tuesday evening.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 11, 2016
Lido residents criticize plans for pool and pavilion

As the city seeks a private operator for the Lido pool and pavilion, those living near the beach continue to speak out against significant changes to the property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Woman’s Exchange is going through a period of growth — which has caused concern among some Laurel Park residents who worry increased activity will impact the nearby residential area.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 11, 2016
Woman's Exchange moves ahead with plans for growth

As residents continue to contest a proposed addition to the Woman's Exchange building, the nonprofit consignment shop is pursuing multiple tracks of expansion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Baker Barrios, the firm designing Sarasota Bayside on the former Quay site, has worked on other mixed-use districts such as the Creative Village project in downtown Orlando.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 11, 2016
Quay owners envision energetic district

The developer of the former Sarasota Quay property has plans for a lively 15-acre project that embraces its surroundings, though some nearby residents are bracing for impact.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File Photo. Kim and Cecil Calloway renew their vows during the Say 'I do' Again ceremony Feb. 14 on Siesta Key Beach.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 11, 2016
Sarasota calendar 2.11.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Feb. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Rev. Richard Marsden
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 11, 2016
Runners get shower of blessings

Runners receive blessing during Sarasota Music Half Marathon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Pineapple Park during the farmers market
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 11, 2016
Privatize Pineapple Park?

The Sarasota City Commission made the right choice to sell the parcel next to the park. But why not go all the way? Sell the park to the developer or its supporters.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 11, 2016
Landings condo sells for more than $1 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between January 25 and January 29.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 11, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 02.11.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota senior Nick Long helped lead the Sailors past First Academy Feb. 6.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 11, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 02.11.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 02.11.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Braden River junior Lexie Phelps earned the win on the mound for the Pirates.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 10, 2016
Lexie Phelps tosses Pirates past Sailors

The Braden River softball team beat rival Sarasota 5-2 Feb. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
County commissioner Paul Caragiulo at the December retreat, where plans to explore a mental health taxing district were abandoned.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • February 10, 2016
City and county again spar over homeless issues

Some members of the county commission felt one of their own was misrepresented in a city press release.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 10, 2016
St. Mary learns the art of wine

Wine expert George Muller taught members of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church how to be sommeliers Feb. 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 10, 2016
Sarasota Police arrest teens suspected of burglaries

Eighteen-year-old Matthew Gunn and three juvenile accomplices allegedly burglarized more than 40 cars in three parking garages this week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Susan Weintraub, Donna Newman and Dana Corn
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 10, 2016
Temple Beth Sholom ladies go Hollywood

The Sophisticated Ladies fashion show at Temple Beth Sholom brings movies and fashion to life.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo by Cliff Roles, courtesy Education Foundation of Sarasota County. Khea Davis in shock while Superintendent Lori White explains that she's a finalist for Teacher of the Year.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2016
Finalists announced for Sarasota Teacher of the Year

Bay Haven and Booker High School teachers included as finalists for award.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Volunteer Rich Cunningham waves in commuters to get ashes for the holy day.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 10, 2016
Harvest United offers drive-through ashes

Volunteers waved in commuters this morning from 7 to 9 a.m.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch girls basketball coach Tina Hadley was named the Florida Athletic Coaches Association's overall District 16 Coach of the Year for girls basketball.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 10, 2016
FACA announces season awards

Area girls basketball players and coaches win top honors.

  • East County
  • Sports
Eric Bair and David Chessler were part of an investment group that bought a Sarasota toy company this month.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2016
PGA golfer Greg Norman buys Sarasota toy company

An investment group led by Sarasota entrepreneurs David Chessler, Eric Baird and retired professional golfer Greg Norman has purchased Laser Pegs Ventures LLC.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Representatives from the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce and the city of Sarasota helped Kahwa Coffee co-owners Sarah and Raphael Perrier cut the ribbon during the shop's grand opening Wednesday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 10, 2016
Sarasota attracts ‘hip' Tampa brands

With the official grand opening of Kahwa Coffee, new development and demographics downtown are luring businesses from Tampa Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 10, 2016
Sarasota mayor becomes barista for a day

Mayor Willie Shaw welcomed Kahwa Coffee to downtown Sarasota with free coffee — and service with a smile.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Booker point guard Cellexia Foster recorded a double-double in the regional semifinals Feb. 9.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 10, 2016
Pair of girls hoops teams march on

The Sarasota Christian and Booker girls basketball teams are both bound for the regional finals.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch assistant coach Karter Clark
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 10, 2016
Shake up the routine

Young assistant brings his enthusiasm to Lakewood Ranch girls basketball program.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 10, 2016
Cops Corner 2.11.2016

Crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 10, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 2.11.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 10, 2016
Firehouse looking at costly repairs

Recommendations to either renovate or tear down and rebuild the south fire station come with price tags between $2.3 million to $3.5 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioner Lynn Larson and other commissioners have urged for better signage for crosswalks on Gulf of Mexico Drive they feel are unsafe.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 10, 2016
Man struck in crosswalk

A pedestrian was hit by a car in the Country Club Shores crosswalk Friday morning, prompting town officials to take action to make the crosswalks safer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longbeach Village resident Gene Jaleski says that by going after legal fees, the town is telling its residents they don’t have a right to dispute the town’s policies.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 10, 2016
Town seeks legal fees for Jaleski’s complaint

The town of Longboat Key seeks to collect more than $20,000 in special legal counsel fees and counting from Gene Jaleski for a dismissed elections complaint.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 10, 2016
Remove the crosswalks

They’re a safety hazard. Longboat Key was safer without them.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Andrew Landers, a sixth-grader, enjoys learning about foreign countries, although he has never actually traveled outside of the United States.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 10, 2016
Braden River Middle student knows the buzz words

Andrew Landers is the first sixth-grader in three years to win the school's Geographic Bee.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High's Junior Advisory Board orchestrated the matchmaker questionnaire fundraiser.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 10, 2016
Lakewood Ranch High offers a quiz to love

In time for Valentine's Day, students try to ace a matchmaking test.

  • East County
  • News
Marlow Cook
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 10, 2016
Former U.S. Senator Marlow Cook dies at 89

Former U.S. Senator Marlow Cook, 89, a Plymouth Harbor resident, died Feb. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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