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Since starting the giving circle in 2015, Cheers for Charity co-founder Amanda Tullidge and other members have raised $22,000.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 18, 2017
Five wishes granted at Lakewood Ranch giving circle grant reception

Cheers for Charity presents $5,000 to area nonprofits.

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • August 21, 2020
Joan Hannah Peterson

Joan Hannah Peterson, 87, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away peacefully on Aug. 16, 2020.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 3, 2014
News Briefs

Artspace proposal gains momentum; Siesta Key property values outpace county; New Pass closed Sunday for Grand Prix boat race

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 13, 2017
Guests indulge at relaxing Junior League of Sarasota fundraiser

New Year, New You was held at Fresh Salon & Spa on Jan. 12.

  • Black Tie
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 20, 2010
P&Z e-mail spat ensues

The chairwoman of the Planning and Zoning Board and one of its planning board members disagreed in town e-mails Tuesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2011
Briefs

City budget to be discussed at July 20 Town Hall meeting.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Doughbie Brothers Pizza Co. has operated as a pizza truck but soon will open its own brick-and-mortar store in the University Town Center shopping district. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 3, 2019
UTC adds more chocolate, pizza to its food lineup

Peterbrooke Chocolatier, Doughbie Bros. open in University Parkway shopping district.

  • East County
  • News
Adam, Albert and Austin Myara will open new Cuba restaurants, Mojos Paladar, in Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 7, 2015
New Cuban restaurants set to open in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota

Owner of Bogeys, Ed's Tavern tries new venture in fast, casual dining.

  • East County
  • News
Sgt. Mike Kenyan uses radar to track speed of vehicles traveling along Lakewood Ranch Boulevard. The radar equipment can monitor speeds both in front and behind his patrol car and even while he is moving.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 11, 2018
Urgent call for deputies in Manatee County

Budget might allow for more deputies to patrol East County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • December 31, 2009
Silver Screen Sensations

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and Tinsel Town always saves its best for last, hoping to knock your Christmas stockings off with bright stars and brilliant directors. The following films are at the top of my wish list this season - add them to yours.

  • Arts + Culture
The Pocorobbas in 1961. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy and Nick Friedman |
  • February 9, 2012
Observer readers share their stories of true love

Turn on the Tony Bennett and pop open the rose-colored champagne. For this Valentine's Day, we asked readers to send in their love stories and letters. Apparently, Cupid has been busy over the years shooting his arrows in unexpected places -- including the Internet. So, fall in love with these stories, which could give Nicholas Sparks some inspiration.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 26, 2009
Boutique owners to close shop

Kelietza, a downtown Sarasota boutique, will close in November after two years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The retail building at 1501 Main St. should be complete in a week, said contractor Ernie Ritz.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 28, 2010
Newest Pineapple Square building unveiled

The construction materials shielding the building at Main Street and Lemon Avenue were removed today, fully exposing it for the first time.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 30, 2019
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 2, Episode 3 Recap

This week on "Siesta Key," both alcohol and tears were flowing (as per usual honestly).

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
City officials say bicycle storage infrastructure around St. Armands Circle is lacking, but they have identified a series of locations where they want to install new racks.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 19, 2020
Sarasota plots bike upgrades on islands

New bicycle racks on St. Armands Circle could be the latest in a series of changes designed to promote cycling on Sarasota’s barrier islands.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Least terns nested on Lido Beach this season in larger numbers, perhaps because they bypassed Longboat Key beaches. (Photo by Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • July 31, 2020
Bird of the week: Least tern

Coastal development prompts species status as threatened.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Riverwalk's Linda Carroll and River Club's  Penny Savage like doing low impact exercises in a group setting because they have fun while they work out.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 20, 2019
Sweatin' to the Oldies

Videos inspire women's exercise group to get fit and have fun.

  • Health
John Andruzzi, Alana Opie, Joseph Strickland and Tahlia Joanna star in "White Christmas."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 6, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'White Christmas'

Christmas comes early at the Players with 'White Christmas,' which runs through Dec. 22.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 3, 2011
Goodwill proposed for North Trail

A Goodwill Superstore is being proposed just 12 blocks from the site of a new Walmart supermarket that will be built next summer on Tamiami Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 5, 2014
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

  • Arts + Culture
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