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Alexander enjoys helping make buckeyes, peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate, though he oddly enough doesn’t eat them when they’re done.
  • By Columnist . |
  • May 21, 2020
The Jolly Rancher: Happy Making Pies

Ranch Dad gives us insight into his passion for making pies with his son and his dream of owning a pie shop in retirement.

  • LWR Life
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2015
Letters to the editor

Arrogant Ignorance isn’t a policy; What’s your source?; ‘I hope and pray history does not repeat itself’

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Retter Wing at Sarasota Memorial Hospital comes down to make room for a 44-bed Rehabilitation Pavilion.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 6, 2016
Sarasota Memorial makes room for rehabilitation pavilion

Demolition of the former Retter wing starts on the site for the new rehabilitation pavilion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 7, 2017
It's rare, but serious crimes do take place on Longboat.

Four murders since the mid-1960s.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Don O'Leary chats with East Manatee Fire Rescue Chief Lee Whitehurst after finishing his last meeting. Whitehurst said O'Leary  will challenge you to get something done if he feels it is=s important.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 21, 2019
Fire still burns for Lakewood Ranch resident

Lakewood Ranch fire service champion retires

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker is set to retire at the end of the year. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 8, 2017
Search for county administrator begins

Commissioners stuck to their decision to hire an executive search firm.

  • East County
  • News
"I learned just as much about color here living on the Gulf of Mexico as anywhere else," William Kelley says.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 29, 2013
Second nature: William Kelley

William Kelley could be the Dr. Seuss of local artists, but his colorful, and seemingly whimsical landscapes are as real as Siesta Key sunsets.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2009
Pat Neal contributes to MELL concession stand

The Lakewood Ranch-based developer stepped up to the plate with final $30,000 needed to begin work on the project.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 18, 2012
Apartment development on hold

North Trail redevelopment advocates say the vacant land is key to future growth on the trail. Unique zoning has created delays.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 3, 2016
YOUR VOTE — 2016: Q&A with District 1 Manatee County Commission candidates

Corie Holmes, Ron Reagan and Priscilla Trace discuss issues.

  • East County
  • News
Carla and Pete Rowan founded Keep Longboat Special in 2016.
  • By John McGuire |
  • May 24, 2017
A conversation with Keep Longboat Special

Carla and Pete Rowan founded the Longboat Key community group in 2016.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Mar Vista, Moore's were on Key before most residents; Drivers, cyclists must share the roads; Town should prioritize people over turtles; Roundabouts would solve traffic woes; Limiting beach access points could improve traffic

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Schimberg Group aims to spark new development on the east end of Main Street with a mixed-use project at 2010 Main St.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 7, 2016
Architect unveils catalyst project for east Main Street

The Schimberg Group aims to spark revitalization of a sleepier section of downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Branham with his new granddaughter, Emerson. Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2015
Branham falls in love with his new cadet

Steve Branham might be a two-star retired U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral, but his new granddaughter Emerson Whitney Branham of Virginia Beach, Va., already outranks him.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File photo As the city prepares to consider a new ordinance governing special events, St. Armands Circle stakeholders are fighting to protect long-running events and nearby businesses.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 10, 2014
Circle stakeholders seek input on events

Businesses, landowners and residents on St. Armands Circle are beginning their final lobbying efforts regarding an ordinance that will regulate special events in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 19, 2017
Tragedy of parking meters

The city should get out of the parking business. Turn it over to the private sector. As Old Pasadena shows, everyone would win: the city, merchants and shoppers.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 19, 2012
News Briefs

Commission approves red-light camera use; Schools recognized for health improvements; Partnership lends expertise to unemployed

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 12, 2016
Boca Kitchen to open in downtown Sarasota

Boca Kitchen, Bar & Market is slated to open by the end of this month, next to the former Brooks Brothers space on Lemon Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 25, 2011
East Manatee River Dawgs finish 5-2

The East Manatee River Dawgs 10U travel baseball team finished with a 5-2 record in the 10U Big Kahuna Tournament July 18-22 at the Ripken Experience in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

  • East County
  • Sports
Richard Gere gives a moving and dramatic turn as a homeless man in "Time Out of Mind"
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 23, 2015
Sarasota Film Festival announces opening and closing night films

"Time Out of Mind" starring Richard Gere and "I'll See You in My Dreams" starring Blythe Danner to open and close festival, respectively

  • Arts + Culture
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