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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 29, 2009
Christensen reveals store plans

In the future, Harry Christensten, owner of Harry's Continental Kitchens, said he hopes to expand the convenience store into a market with groceries, sandwiches and salads.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Emily "Mimi" Aftandilian holds Sabrina, Sasha and Little Spencer on a recent Saturday afternoon at PetSmart Sarasota.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • March 10, 2011
Feline fancy

Emily Aftandilian, founder of Mimi's Rescue, has rescued and placed more than 1,000 kittens and cats in permanent homes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 14, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Andrew DiLacqua

IMG Academy senior center fielder Andrew DiLacqua was named the 2013 USSSA World Series MVP after leading his Florida Travel Ball Worth team to a 7-0 victory over Florida Pokers Carolina Underclass July 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
Usually, volunteers set up the explosive canvas 600 feet from the surf, but they only had 400 feet to navigate for this year’s show.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 28, 2012
Year in review: July 2012, 'Siesta fireworks amaze despite restrictions'

The beach was smaller for the Fourth of July celebration this year, but worries about illegal fireworks - and some dark clouds - didn't wash out the explosive fireworks show.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • November 11, 2009
'Letters to Lee'

'Letters to Lee,' a book by Lt. Gen. James V. Edmundson, includes letters and firsthand accounts written during World War II.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • September 5, 2013
My View: Sadly, Americans are apathetic again

Doesn't anyone care anymore about our soldiers still fighting against a savage and determined enemy?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 24, 2011
Cops Corner

Hey, Dizzy! Keep it down! March 15 9 p.m. -- 1100 block of Tuttle Avenue. Noise Disturbance. Someone called to report a neighbor was playing the trumpet too loudly, because his home's back door open.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • September 4, 2013
My view: Sadly, Americans are apathetic again

Doesn't anyone care anymore about our soldiers still fighting against a savage and determined enemy?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Ten-year-old Andrew Salu has been playing tennis for the past three years and has a pair of national titles to his credit.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 19, 2016
Serving up success

Ten-year-old Andrew Salu is the No. 1 ranked played in the nation for the Class of 2024.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By John Ewing |
  • April 12, 2012
Feng Shui and Religion: Can You Have Both?

Feng Shui and Religion: Can You Have Both?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Cast of Asolo Rep's production of "Our Betters." Photo by Fabian Obispo.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 17, 2015
Theater Review: 'Our Betters'

Lifestyles of the rich and shameless are on display in Asolo Rep's "Our Betters."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Comedian David Brenner and Vice Mayor David Brenner hang out after the comedian’s Feb. 7 performance, at McCurdy's Comedy Club. Courtesy photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 13, 2013
David Brenner meets David Brenner...again

The longtime Philadelphia acquaintances met up once again last week at McCurdy's Comedy Club, in Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
John Miller
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 23, 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
Rod Thomson
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • August 17, 2011
My View: Let's all go Follywood!

The lemming-like rush to try to lure Hollywood filmmakers to Sarasota and Manatee counties is costly, ineffective and a little embarrassing.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Construction crews are working on the mall's concourse area. Shops will line both sides of the two-level building.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 7, 2013
Mall at University Town Center construction on schedule

Developers say they have a 'strong lineup of national tenants' slated for the project.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 4, 2009
Cedars West serves Cedars tennis resort with lawsuit

The suit alleges that the tennis club used strong-arm tactics to take possession of two courts off Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • August 30, 2013
Libby's Café + Bar: a standout in Southside Village

Libby's Café + Bar: a standout in Southside Village

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  • Eat + Drink
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 28, 2010
Subcommittee debates island's revitalization

The Vision Plan subcommittee debated how specific the town's Vision Plan should be and its role in Longboat's development.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 6, 2009
Sarasota schools to salute veterans

Sarasota County Public Schools will honor veterans through ceremonies and other activities during the week of Nov. 9.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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