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Honoree Brian Kelly, Event Planner Mary Kenealy, Host Dick Vitale, Honoree Bob Huggins and V Foundation for Cancer Research CEO Susan Braun
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 12, 2017
Dick Vitale honors sports stars at annual gala

The sold-out 12th Annual Dick Vitale Gala took place on May 12 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Cyrus "Cy" Bispham
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 10, 2013
Obituary: Cyrus 'Cy' Bispham

Cyrus 'Cy' Bispham, 87, of Sarasota, died June 26. Born Dec. 11, 1925, in Sarasota, his family had deep roots on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Martin Frame, pictured speaking at a June community workshop, said David Weekley Homes wants the Payne Park Village project to match the surrounding neighborhoods.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 16, 2017
City approves Payne Park Village plans

A developer is moving ahead with a scaled-back vision for the downtown-adjacent property, planning to build 135 single-family residential units.

  • Sarasota
  • News
im Boyd, Kelly Gilliland and Frank Maggio.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 4, 2015
Tiger Bay hosts founder of Visible Men Academy

The Sarasota Tiger Bay Club hosted founder and principal of the Visible Men Academy, Neil Phillips for a luncheon Thursday at Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
  • News
He presents as healthy, so his wife, Beth, said a lot of the brunt of saying "no" falls on her.
  • By Katie Johns and Brynn Mechem | Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2019
Caregivers struggle to find balance between self care and responsibilities

Local caregivers share their obstacles, while experts weigh in on how to take care of yourself and a loved one.

  • Health
Smoking hot crawfish from Walt's Fish Market.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 23, 2016
Residents keep warm with Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival

Festival takes over Selby Five Points Park for weekend full of seafood and entertainment.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
New landscaping highlights the entrance to the park at the corner of Pineapple Avenue and Central Avenue.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 3, 2010
Five Points Park improvements unveiled

The downtown park's makeover includes new grass, landscaping, brick walkway and performance stage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 15, 2017
Chick Austin's former home sells for $860,000

The 3,938 square-foot house has seven rooms and a three-car garage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Landon Forde. Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2013
First catch

Landon Forde, 8, of Sarasota, caught his first tarpon Saturday, June 1, during the 83rd annual Sarasota Sportfishing Anglers Club Tarpon Tournament.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2014
Host families needed for students

STEP of Sarasota is looking for families to host students from Spain this summer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tai Gilbert.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 13, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 07.14.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 07.14.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Harvey Vengroff recently proposed plans for an 800-unit development slated to be affordable housing Fruitville Road.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2014
Vengroff buys North Trail motel

Prolific Sarasota property owner Harvey Vengroff bought the Sarasota Airport Hotel for $2.25 million, with plans to accommodate families facing homelessness.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jess McIntyre |
  • August 20, 2020
Back at the Ranch: The new back-to-school blues

How to turn back-to-school anxiety into something more productive.

  • LWR Life
Mary Anne Servian has been with the Sarasota Ballet since 2010.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 16, 2016
Sarasota Ballet releases Managing Director Mary Anne Servian

Servian, who had been with the company since 2010, was released today.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 1, 2016
Signs of a Struggle

Signs advertising Mike Cosentino’s efforts to reopen a portion of Beach Road on Siesta Key now speckle Siesta Key Village, but complaints filed to Sarasota County suggest not everyone on the island is sold on the initiative.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 14, 2018
Art in the Dark brings light to Lighthouse of Manasota

Art in the Dark was hosted April 14 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Shame on Sarasota

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 1, 2013
LWR hosts film's world premiere

Lakewood Ranch Cinemas and the Sarasota Film Society hosted the world premiere of "Parker," a crime thriller that depicts a thief with a unique code of professional ethics.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Peter Dugan and John Brancy are the duo behind traveling show "Armistice: The Journey Home." Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 31, 2018
'Armistice: The Journey Home' uses WWI-era music to share soldier's experience

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota honors the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI in a pre-Veterans Day concert, 'Armistice: The Journey Home,' with pianist Peter Dugan and baritone John Brancy.

  • Arts + Culture
Neal Communities team members Randy Turkovics, Michael Storey, Pat Neal, Charlene Neal, Michael Greenberg and Mark Sochar pose for a group photo. Neal Communities is preparing for six community grand openings in 2019. Courtesy pho.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 8, 2019
Lakewood Ranch builder notches more than 1,000 home sales

Neal Communities' leaders say business is steady.

  • East County
  • News
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