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Jim Novachek, Beachcomber
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2013
Setting the scene

Enjoy our picks for the top sunset photos from 2013.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
John Myers, Sarasota
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 2, 2014
Setting the scene

Enjoy our picks for the best sunset photos from 2013.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Hazzan Jeffrey Weber and Flora Oynick dance and laugh during the celebration.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • September 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Temple Beth Sholom Tashlich Service

Community members participated in Rosh Hashanah traditions Friday, Sept. 6, at Turtle Beach for the Temple Beth Sholom Tashlich service. Visiting Rabbi from Connecticut Andrew Hechtman led the group in dances and songs. Community members threw bread into the water to release their sins and start fresh in the New Year. They also blew the shofar, or rams horn, to signify a happy time. In ancient times people blew the shofar to communicate danger or celebration.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 7, 2012
Obituary: William Kahn

William Kahn, of Overland Park, Kansas, and formerly of New York City and Longboat Key, died Feb. 1. He was 73.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Join Alex Mahadevan and Emily Walsh for the Daily Headlines.
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • January 3, 2013
Jan. 3: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Walmart protest scheduled for City Hall; Mote to celebrate new Boca Grande facility; County approves ice rink sign changes; SEASON magazine published Jan. 3

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Circus Arts Conservatory banner is a new addition to the newly named Sailor Circus Academy arena.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 4, 2013
Circus Sarasota unveils a new identity

The new identity for Circus Sarasota was a necessary one. There were so many acts that have developed since Dolly Jacobs and Pedro Reis began the nonprofit 17-years-ago that they needed one big top name to straighten it all out.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • April 19, 2022
This Week in A+E: April 21-27

It's a circus week in Sarasota, and there will also be prime time entertainment in the form of concerts, theater, comedians and art exhibitions.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Elisabeth Stevens is currently working on a companion piece to "Circus Sarasota," the etching she created two years ago based on a sketch of a Circus Sarasota performance.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 4, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: The Critic's Choice

Elisabeth Stevens spent the first half of her career traveling the country, critiquing art for newspapers and magazines. Now she spends her days creating it in a converted garage studio in her Sarasota home.

  • Arts + Culture
Sue Ann and Mike Ciccone in front of the bar that Ciccone built for the house.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 12, 2021
Longboat Key couple Mike and Sue Ann Ciccone celebrate the island life

The couple recently moved to Longboat Key full time and spend their nights seeking happy memories.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By George Rauch |
  • April 9, 2014
Market Watch

Debt, not gold, backs the U.S. dollar

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Scooter's Coffee will be located at 6625 State Road 70, Bradenton.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 14, 2023
Scooter’s Coffee targets late 2023 opening in Bradenton

The growing specialty coffee chain will open a location on State Road 70 just east of Manatee Technical College.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Naomi Hinckley and Eloise Friedman
  • By James Peter |
  • October 29, 2023
Sarasota students sell friendship bracelets to support Israel

Eloise Friedman and Naomi Hinckley have raised more than $1,400 for relief efforts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Fort Hamer Bridge, officials hope, will ease congestion on Interstate 75.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 26, 2015
Officials set to explain East County projects

An information session will educate local residents on Fort Hamer and other nearby projects

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Film Society President Renee Baggott and Vice President Trisha Calandra are excited to reopen Lakewood Ranch Cinema earlier than expected.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 24, 2021
Return to the big screen in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Cinema will open March 31 with "Godzilla Vs. Kong" and provide a full lineup of new movies starting April 2.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 27, 2009
Auto burglaries spoil Thanksgiving

Four vehicles were burglarized in the Lakewood Ranch area Nov. 26.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2010
Turtle Watch volunteers lend some helping hands

Longboat Key Turtle Watch members drilled in a message opposing offshore drilling Saturday, June 26, at the 'Hands Across the Sands' event on Manatee County beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2011
Obituary: Lois Rosenthal

Lois Rosenthal, 81, of Longboat Key, died June 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 27, 2011
Pirates win tri-meet

The Braden River High boys golf team defeated Saint Stephen's and North Port in a tri-meet Sept. 26 at Waterlefe Golf and River Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Pines Foundation President Estelle Crawford, Wendell Kent and co-host Rachele Rivolta
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 10, 2014
House warming

Piero Rivolta and his wife, Rachele, opened their home to the Pines of Sarasota March 26.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 7, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Bridget Walsh

Cardinal Mooney High sophomore lacrosse midfielder Bridget Walsh scored three goals in two games this week to lead the Lady Cougars to a 14-9 victory over Berkeley Prep Feb. 26, and a 13-7 victory over Tampa Catholic Feb. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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