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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 18, 2012
SFF Film Review: 'Detropia'

Detropia - from Motown to Ghost town

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2013
Crafty Genes: Refurbished Dresser

Learn how to refurbish a dresser in this week's Crafty Genes.

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  • September 16, 2015
Servandos to open on 4th Street

Servandos to open on 4th Street

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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 19, 2014
Event Preview: Wish

Event Preview: Wish

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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 14, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, March 14

Weekend's best bets: Friday, March 14

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  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 29, 2023
Stories from Longboater's father inspire new book

Longboat Key resident Barbara Mishkin's new children's book, "TIP's Magical Journey: The Ride of Discovery and Inspiration," has received multiple awards.

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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 26, 2023
Siesta Key welcomes Santa Claus in annual Holiday Parade

The parade featured numerous businesses in Sarasota and ended with the arrival of Jolly St. Nick.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 31, 2024
Kids set sail in annual Labor Day Regatta

Sarasota Youth Sailing took the helm from Sarasota Sailing Squadron for the event's 76th year.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2024
Sarasota Opera beefs up development staff

The opera hires two new team members and promotes a third.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 3, 2023
School superintendent Jason Wysong talks about his priorities in Manatee County

Jason Wysong shares his vision for the School District of Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • May 20, 2025
Manatee School Board fires superintendent

Mainly citing concerns over communication, the Manatee County School Board on Tuesday fired Superintendent Jason Wysong with just over 13 months remaining on his contract.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 2, 2010
Commission approves Moore's request

The Longboat Key Town Commission also learned from the town manager that the town is working to bring more sand to the north end's eroded beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 23, 2011
Kiosks coming to the beach concession area

The new Siesta beach concessionaire soon will be installing movable kiosks and getting a break on its payments to the county.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • October 5, 2012
What Would Bloomberg Do? A little NYC for SRQ

What Would Bloomberg Do? A little NYC for SRQ

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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 15, 2020
Key Club members raise thousands for furloughed employees

The "Members Who Care" GoFundMe ran for a short time, but made a huge impact.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • November 17, 2016
Cask & Ale project sparks legal battle

After the city approved his plans for a cocktail lounge on Main Street, Jeffery Catherell was sued by Cask & Ale’s co-owners.

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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 27, 2025
City of Sarasota celebrates Take Your Child to Work Day

The city's Bring Your Kids to Work Day offered a glimpse into the workings of the local government and its police department.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 11, 2024
Lakewood Ranch resident recalls meeting Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr.'s contributions to fighting for the rights of others continue to inspire 94-year-old Melvin Pettis.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 9, 2023
Families find benefits outweigh challenges of living on Longboat Key

Parents and their children have adapted to school commute and extracurricular challenges — and found communities that span generations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 9, 2009
Summer survival

Off-season months are always tough for Longboat Key resorts, but this year, they faced the added hurdle of a slow economy. This summer, owners showed that they're up for the challenge.

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