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JP Knaggs' "Mom's nutty cranberry sweet potato casserole and quick-cook asparagus" recipes are perfect for the holidays.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2014
HOLIDAY EATS: Bijou Cafe

Chef JP Knaggs of the Bijou Cafe shares his family-favorite holiday dishes including "Mom's nutty cranberry sweet potato casserole and quick-cook asparagus."

  • Arts + Culture
Alexia Jasmene and Minka Wiltz rehearse for “Naming True." Photo by Brendan Ragan.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 7, 2017
Serving the Story: 'Naming True' premieres at Urbanite Theatre

When ‘Naming True’ premieres at Urbanite Theatre, audiences will see a story of redemption. What they won’t see are the countless storytelling decisions that made it possible.

  • Arts + Culture
Family and friends gathered at the Makepeace groin over the weekend to remember Dr. Murray "Murf" Klauber.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 28, 2018
'Passion upon passion'

Murf Klauber and the Colony are gone. But the treasures he prized — his beach and Makepeace groin — will remain as lasting legacies.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Orioles spring training tickets go on sale Saturday. Photo courtesy Todd Olszewski/Baltimore Orioles.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 8, 2020
Baltimore Orioles spring training tickets on sale Saturday

It will be the 10th season the Orioles have played at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Two children were injured in an accident at the intersection of 17th Street and U.S. 301. Photo courtesy Sarasota Police Department.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 20, 2019
Two children injured in Sarasota bicycle crash

The crash occurred at the intersection of 17th Street and U.S. 301.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2014
News Briefs

Bridge openings questioned; Early voting begins

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Built in 1936, the home at 139 S. Washington Dr. offers five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 7,817 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 10, 2021
Lido home sells for $10.6 million

Residential real estate sales for Dec. 21-Jan. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Howard Alan, Sarasota Arts Festival producer, and Florida State Representative, Ray Pilon, with Treasury Dude, center.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • February 18, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Treasury Dude

Florida State Representative Ray Pilon named 'Treasury Dude' this weekend's honorary Secretary of Treasury at a press conference this morning in Selby Five Points Park. Pilon presented the sculpture, made by Tube Dude creator Scott Gerber, with a symbolic oil can in order to 'grease the wheels of progress' for the Sarasota Arts Festival this weekend. The Arts Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19 and Sunday, Feb. 20, on Main Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 12, 2012
1998: Town addressed naked truth

The Longboat Key Town Commission addressed its nudity ordinance in 1998, after discovering a few kinks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 21, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Luke Morris

The Observer spotlights Braden River Middle School eighth-grader Luke Morris.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bill Cotter
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 16, 2016
Retired constitutional law professor speaks about Supreme Court

Beachplace resident Bill Cotter talked about the Supreme Court and its decisions March 1, at Beachplace.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 6, 2010
Alleged Ponzi schemers appear in court

Sarasota couple John and Marian Morgan faced a federal judge in Tampa a day after being extradited from Virginia.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bradford Saivetz |
  • May 28, 2014
My View

Beach costs not fairly apportioned

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 15, 2018
'Time capsule' home on Bird Key sells for $3.5 million

The home features all-original decor from when it was built.

  • Siesta Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 18, 2014
Short circuit

The majority of the commission expressed a need to research an islandwide project to bury utilities instead of moving forward with just a Gulf of Mexico Drive project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 29, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 5

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
A.J. LaMarc and Grace Hill are both National Merit Semifinalists.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • October 3, 2018
Academic progress shows merit in Lakewood Ranch

Local high school students earn National Merit Semifinalist status.

  • East County
  • News
Tyler and Amy Clites, team "The Newlyweds," showed good skill, time management and adaptability — all skills needed to become a Lego master. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 19, 2020
Myakka couple follows the Lego brick road

Myakka's Tyler and Amy Clites compete on 'Lego Masters.'

  • East County
  • News
Braden River senior first baseman Bethaney Keen was named to the Florida High School Coaches Association 27th All-Star Softball Classic May 20-21.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 18, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 05.19.16

East County High 5 Moments: 05.19.16

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 19, 2010
Community Golf Scores 10.05.10 to 10.14.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
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