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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 15, 2010
IPOC disputes Islandside project

Islandside Property Owners Coalition attorney Michael Furen said Friday, Jan. 15 the Islandside renovation-and-expansion project isn't compliant with the town's current codes and regulations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 19, 2018
Oscar-winning director Steve McQueen misses the mark with 'Widows'

The script of the new action film, 'Widows,' is mediocre and the director's attempt at political commentary is overkill.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Courtesy photoBob Neudorfer, Bob Miccio, Gino Del Pup and Darryl Jelinek
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2015
Men put their best feet forward

Bob Neudorfer, Bob Miccio, Gino Del Pup and Darryl Jelinek enjoyed a day out as the season comes to a close and the friends depart for their summer homes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The nearly 10-mile long Legacy Trail stretches from just south of the city of Sarasota to the city of Venice and is the largest public recreation project ever constructed in Sarasota County.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 10, 2014
Weather Channel to showcase Legacy Trail

The Legacy Trail will take center stage on a nationally televised show Friday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2013
Pumpkin patch roundup

Check out our listing of pumpkin patches in Manatee and Sarasota counties.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Samantha Benoit and Filippo Valmorbida dance Christopher Wheeldon’s "There Where She Loved." Photo by Frank Atura
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • November 19, 2018
The Sarasota Ballet makes audiences laugh, pulls at their heartstrings

'Masters of Dance' honored three of ballet choreograph's greatest: Sir Frederick Ashton, Jerome Robbins and Christopher Wheeldon.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Natalie Palmer held Fruit Loop.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Art & Music Festival

Children at Bashaw Elementary School and their families celebrated the Mexican culture with art, music, dancing and other festivities May 10, during the school's annual Art & Music Festival.

  • East County
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch Commerce Park continues to expand. Developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch wants to intensify light industrial uses to create more jobs near homes.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 22, 2016
SMR expands light industrial plan

Developer hopes to add 700,000 square feet of industrial space to its commerce park.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Christian senior Kelsey Murphy dribbles the ball past a pair of the Out-of-Door Academy midfielders in a 1-0 semifinals win Jan. 16.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 30, 2014
2014: Year in sports

Building off of last year's successes, which included state championships, perfect records and remarkable comebacks, Sarasota area athletes made headlines in 2014, putting together yet another eventful and successful year filled with historic moments and milestones.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rosalie Wakefield and her daughter, Sarah Davis, at an Elks fundraiser in 2017.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 17, 2019
Loss of beloved community volunteer leads to blood drive in Bradenton

Loss of beloved community volunteer leads to blood drive in Bradenton

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2016
WELCOME BACK: What happened while you were gone

From construction to parking meters, from fights over special events downtown to … fights over bars downtown, we run down the top 10 stories from this off-season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Siesta Healing owner Karen Mahlios maintains a passion for holistic healing and helping others.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 28, 2019
Cancer inspires Siesta Key shop designed to help people

Daughter-in-law's answer to a casual question forms the basis of a family business.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A water clarifier is used as part of the water treatment process. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 21, 2019
Growth puts strain on Manatee County utilities

Manatee County utilities system plans improvements.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch sophomore center LaDhazia Williams finished with 24 points and 10 rebounds in the Lady Mustangs 78-15 victory over rival Braden River Dec. 4.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch vs. Braden River

The Lakewood Ranch High girls basketball team cruised to a 78-15 victory over rival Braden River Dec. 4. Sophomore center LaDhazia Williams scored 24 points and hauled in 10 rebounds to lead the way for the Lady Mustangs. Junior point guard Kailyn Scully had 16 points, five rebounds and three steals. Junior forward Elise Spiller added 15 points, five rebounds and five steals.

  • East County
  • Sports
The crash happened near the curve at the corner of Siesta Drive and Higel Avenue.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 15, 2017
UPDATE: One dead, three injured in north Siesta crash

Authorities believe speed was a factor behind a serious three-vehicle crash on north Siesta Key Wednesday evening.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota Rec League’s Jen Thoennissen brings the ball up the court in the first half versus Venezuela.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 11, 2015
Sarasota Rec League faces international competition

The Sarasota Rec League played the Venezuelan Women's National Team earlier this month.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview's Dusty Hibbs races across the field with the ball.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 25, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

A new group of Riverview athletes now calls the Ram Bowl home.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Maddie Koczersut makes the winning throw for her team.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 16, 2018
Dodging for good

Lakewood Ranch high school students give back to a local charity.

  • East County
  • News
Dean Congbalay, right with friends at  Harry's Continental Kitchens.
  • By Columnist . |
  • April 30, 2018
Letters to the Editor

Readers chime in with their own takes on things.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Isabella McDevitt.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 25, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Isabella McDevitt

The Cardinal Mooney girls soccer captain talks breaking her back and mission trips to Jamaica.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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