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  • By Molly Schechter |
  • December 12, 2012
Food & Cooking: Made by loving hands

Observer food editor Molly Schechter shares two cookie recipes just in time for the holidays.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 2, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: The kids are alright

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Eric Snider |
  • November 21, 2019
Charity Snapshot: Taking Flight

Going on 34 years, a seemingly under-the-radar charity gives terminally ill children exceptional cheer through gift-giving and a big ol’ holiday party.

  • LWR Life
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 26, 2019
Eighty a perfect age for respect for Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale

Eighty is perfect age for respect for Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale, who just signed a contract extension with ESPN.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 21, 2019
Bradenton retired Air Force pilot brings military stories to life

Bradenton retired Air Force pilot brings military stories to life

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 11, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 12

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Heidi Kurpiela, Contributor |
  • November 23, 2017
Different Strokes: Easter Seals offers unique artistic opportunity

Easter Seals Southwest Florida found the perfect place to break free of physical limitations: a blank canvas.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 24, 2015
Den offers canines comfort

Bird Key resident Marsha Panuce will open Donte's Den to the public July 1.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 3, 2013
Observed: FGCU students finally have an identity

It was another Saturday on an empty Florida Gulf Coast University - this one in February 2011, when Dennis Jones, an older man with full head of white hair, slowly walked back down the steps to find his usual front-and-center seat at Alico Arena.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 9, 2013
Chalk festival outlines possible move

A relocation of the festival in 2014, to the Rosemary District could alleviate the concerns of some Burns Square business owners.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 11, 2013
News Briefs

Candidates reinforce their stance on issues at CONA forum; Tandem parking up for City Commission vote; Patterson Foundation launches Legacy of Valor campaign; Ringling announces 2014 lecture schedule

  • Sarasota
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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 12, 2014
June LeBell goes on the air

June LeBell was the first female announcer on a commercial classical music station in New York City. After 10 years, she is coming back to the airwaves.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • December 21, 2021
This week in A+E: Dec. 23 to Dec. 29

Sarasota pulls out all the holiday stops this week with concerts, comedy, theater performances, a circus and much more.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Petra Rivera |
  • February 28, 2024
St. Mary, Star of the Sea celebrates 50th anniversary with gala

The 50th anniversary celebration showcases the history of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church and its excitement for the future.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 21, 2024
Sisterhood for Good provides $153,036 in grants for Sarasota, Manatee nonprofits

The nonprofit raises the most money in its history to support 40 nonprofits, impacting hundreds of individuals.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 19, 2024
Longboat moves to set taxing district for canal maintenance program

At a meeting on Nov. 12, Longboat Key town commissioners voted to create the taxing district, but how to fairly allocate costs is still in question.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 19, 2023
New cook revamps menu at Legacy Golf Club's restaurant

Former New England restaurant/bakery owner David Spagnuolo has brought pizza to the restaurant with hopes of bringing in more non-golfers.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 17, 2024
Rancher says Manatee County faces key conservation decisions

Myakka's Jim Strickland says Florida is headed toward ecological disaster if the public doesn't deal with important issues now.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 13, 2024
Demolition set to begin at Sarasota Kennel Club

After 95 years, the 26-acre site on University Parkway will be cleared for unspecified future development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 13, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Prep student qualifies for Scripps National Spelling Bee

Amara Chepuri is spelling her way to the top, one letter at a time.

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