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Peter Chin and Connie Manson move the Prince and Witch puppets while Natalia Vasilieva plays the violin and Nicoll Bacharach watches.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • October 30, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Waldorf Sarasota Halloween Fest

Waldorf Sarasota held their annual Halloween Fest and Lantern Walk Sunday, Oct. 30, at Pine Shores Presbyterian.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Karen Medford, who owns Sirius Day Spas in Lakewood Ranch and University Park, worries about the effect the coronavirus will have on her out-of-work employees.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 25, 2020
Local Lakewood Ranch area businesses search for answers during COVID-19 threat

COVID-19 leaves Lakewood Ranch businesses searching for answers.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2010
Turtle nest openings scheduled for this week

Turtle nest openings scheduled for this week

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2009
Sarasota welcomes downtown craft fair

The sixth annual Downtown Sarasota Craft Fair May 30 and May 31 offered serene fireplace displays, unusual ceramic statues and a variety of artwork.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Representatives from local governments will meet.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 4, 2016
Schools, ferry on agenda

The Council of Governments meeting starts at 4 p.m. today.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 17, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The farmhouse, built in 1916, was the first building erected on the Phillippi Estate. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 2, 2014
Phillippi Farmhouse Market raises money for restoration

Now in its fifth year, the Wednesday farmers market has expanded and raised funds to help restore its historical location.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2014
Our View

At the expense of others

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
On Tuesday, Jan. 14, Ray Rajewski cuts the ribbon on his recently donated DVD collection at the Longboat Library with Patrice Greene and Joan Rotenberg.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 15, 2014
Movies land star role at Longboat Library

Thanks to a resident's donation, Longboat Library members can now rent more than 500 DVDs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 21, 2011
Manatee commission to meet Tuesday

Agenda items include a 10 a.m. time certain on the Bra Win Palms Canal Dredging Assessment Project and a 10:30 a.m., time certain presentation on the Heartland Regional Transportation Authority.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 30, 2016
Focus on Film: Our Sarasota Film Festival picks

The 18th annual Sarasota Film Festival opens this week — what are you going to see?

  • Arts + Culture
Sarah Bierstock’s “Honor Killing” runs through May 25 at FST.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 27, 2017
Live Theater: Critic’s Picks for 2017-2018

From the trials and tribulations of a Macy’s elf to a plot that’s a mystery to both the actor and crowd, there’s a wide range of entertaining options for live theater this season.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 24, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 25

Our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Weldon Frost |
  • July 21, 2010
MY VIEW: Politics again trumps common sense

There is no question British Petroleum is at fault for the oil spill, but the moratorium reeks of politics and is making matters worse.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Senior cornerback Jean Lugo-DeJesus (13) returns an interception against Sarasota. It was his second INT of the year.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 17, 2018
Pirates defense riding the high seas

The Braden River High football team's defense has stepped up to the task of replacing last year's unit, which included two NCAA Division 1 players.

  • East County
  • Sports
Melissa Wandall, founder of the Mark Wandall Foundation, and Brandi Ezell, executive director at Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy, celebrate their partnership with Jazz, a therapy horse at SMART.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • November 8, 2017
Mark Wandall Foundation makes SMART move in new partnership

Two local nonprofits partner to provide equine therapy for grieving children.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 6, 2013
News Briefs

Buchanan bill fights citrus disease; Ranch Young Leaders Alliance hosts luncheon; Open-records suit filed against commissioner

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • July 2, 2014
Longboat Key lets freedom ring at Fourth of July festival

The morning begins with the parade lineup at 8:30 a.m. Friday, followed by the parade processional at 9 a.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Anyone who has issues to discuss with the city manager may come to Room 112 in City Hall tomorrow at 7:30 a.m.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 13, 2011
Bartolotta's office hours begin tomorrow

The city manager and city staff members will meet with the public the second Wednesday of each month to discuss development issues in city limits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The downtown Community Redevelopment Area has funded projects such as the Whole Foods complex on First Street.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 8, 2017
City, county CRA mediation exposes raw nerve

The city and county are trying to work out a dispute regarding the downtown Community Redevelopment Area, but tensions still remain.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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