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Roni Geva is part of the all-female cast in "Love, Loss, and What I Wore," at the Asolo Repertory Theatre. Photo by Chris Bennion.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • June 27, 2012
Theater Review: 'Love, Loss, and What I Wore'

It was a special treat to see the iconic "M*A*S*H" star, Loretta Swit, and an exceptionally talented cast, at the Asolo Rep last week, all under the direction of Karen Carpenter.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By [email protected] |
  • May 10, 2012
Observe This: Today's Top Stories

Observe This: Today's Top Stories

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Gulf Beach near the 360 North condominiums, left, continues to erode.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 2, 2012
Sand loss prompts warning for north-end

Just 30 to 50 feet of dry beach remain between the nine-unit 360 North condominium and the Gulf.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Scott Wierson presented his findings to the commission at Thursday’s workshop.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 20, 2012
Consultant sounds off on wireless solutions

A TE Connectivity Networks Inc. consultant discussed options for improving cellular service, including cell towers and small-cell technologies.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 25, 2012
Obituary: Richard Merrell 'Dick' Freeman

Richard Merrell "Dick" Freeman, of Sarasota, and formerly of Longboat Key and Chicago, died Jan. 17. He was 90.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 21, 2011
Our View: Village should retain control

A great truism is that government closest to the people is the best government. And that is doubly true for Siesta Key, one of Sarasota County's great tax revenue generators, but one which does not receive as many resources.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 11, 2012
Community Golf

Alan Silverglat and Nick Costides scored 74 to win the two-man combined stableford points Men's event Nov. 23 on Cypress Links.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 27, 2011
Resident offers vision roadmap

Lee Riley sent his suggestions for a vision statement this week to Vision Planning Subcommittee Chairman Jack Duncan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 28, 2011
School budget drops by $225 million

The Sarasota County School Board will achieve savings in next year's budget mainly through reductions in capital projects and employee benefits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 5940 Emerald Harbor Drive has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,788 square feet of living area. It sold for $627,500. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 30, 2011
An Emerald Harbor home sells for $627,500

Sandra Drell, of Vilas, Wis., sold her home at 5940 Emerald Harbor Drive to David Jones and Susan McVeigh-Jones, of Newtown Square, Pa., for $627,500.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The wooden fence between the north end of Siesta Village and the intersection of Treasure Boat Way and Ocean Boulevard has become the target of vandals during the past couple of months.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 11, 2011
Village business owners target fence replacement

The fence on the north end of Siesta Village was part of the 2009-10 beautification project. Lately, the fence has been a focal point for vandals.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Longboat Key Public Interest Committee members gave a state of the union address about the town’s three pension plans Wednesday, March 9
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 16, 2011
Pension Experts: PIC Pension Committee presents its findings

Five Longboat Key residents, who reviewed the town's three pension plans, said the town is 'headed toward a financial crisis.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 21, 2012
SCOREBOARD

Women's Golf Association Go for the Cure Sports Day

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This home at 607 Mourning Dove Drive on Bird Key sold for $3.6 million. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 7, 2012
Four-bedroom Bird Key home sells for $3.6 million

A home on Bird Key tops all transactions in this week's real estate. David and Lisa Grain, of Sarasota, sold their home at 607 Mourning Dove Drive to Elaine Hargarten, of Fairfax, Va., for $3.6 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 6, 2012
Alta Vista residents support Walmart appeal

During their Jan. 7 regular meeting, commissioners will discuss whether to hold an appeal hearing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 27, 2018
Al fresco the best way

The Columbia Restaurant on St. Armands Circle was recognized as one of OpenTable's 00 Best Al Fresco Restaurants in America for 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Despite the ongoing street work, businesses want the public to know State Street remains accessible.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 19, 2019
State Street businesses team up amid construction

Downtown business owners, eager to attract customers after a pair of intersection closures, are working together on promotional efforts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.10.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 8.29.18

Enjoy this weekend's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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