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Ha Jung-woo and Kim Min-hee in "The Handmaiden." Photo via Amazon Prime.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 28, 2020
Hinge Blog: My savior, who came to ruin my life

"The Handmaiden" is the final selection of our month of love.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
A photo simulation of what a DAS node on a light pole and a tower in the distance would look like from a motorist’s viewpoint on Gulf of Mexico Drive.  Photo courtesy of Alpha Omega Communications LLC.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 10, 2013
Chapel will vote on fate of cell tower lease

If Island Chapel members approve the extension of a lease agreement for a cell tower, Jim Eatrides and Kevin Barile plan to submit a new application.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pictured is the United States Supreme Court Building in Washington. (Photo via Imgur)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 20, 2020
Longboat temple expects 300-plus for educational event with Ginsburg video

Ruth Bader Ginsburg talks about the role of the Supreme Court and the Me Too movement in a video that will play at Temple Beth Israel

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photos by Amanda Sebastiano. Waldorf Sarasota teacher and puppeteer Connie Manson crafts a variety of puppets, including finger puppets, out of wool. She uses them in the classroom and at public puppet shows.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 30, 2014
VIDEO: Passion for Puppets

Puppeteer Connie Manson brings tales to life for students.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
You're sure to fall in love with Cupid's Arrow this Valentine's Day.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 7, 2018
Drink this: Cupid's Arrow

You'll fall in love with this Valentine's Day cocktail.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
A worker puts the finishing touches on the pump station, which will hopefully be fully functional within a month.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 14, 2018
Siesta Key residents pumped over sewage plant demolition

The new pump station on Key will cut back on odor, noise and other effects neighbors have dealt with for years.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Griffin
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 23, 2010
Character Sketches

Longboat Key author H. Terrell 'Terry' Griffin looks close to home to find novel inspiration.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 11, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 11, 2013

Today's Stories: Manatee and Sarasota counties disagree on joint-transit system; Colony Beach & Tennis Resort case lingers into November; Longboat Key residents protest boating behavior; Sarasota Opera celebrates Verdi; and MORE.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Elia Rofail acquired the 1940s-era Monterey Village Motel at 24th Street and Tamiami Trail and plans to develop a 33-unit, $3 million apartment project.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2015
OUR VIEW | How to change N. Trail’s insanity

Capital flows where it is welcome. For more than 25 years, anti-market regulations have chased away innovation.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Nicole Britton, the director of Development, Callie Cowan, the director of programs, and Lindsey May, the store manager for The Twig in East County, are excited for the nonprofit to open its second location.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 2, 2021
New Twig branch in east Bradenton

The Twig serves foster children and their families in Manatee County by allowing them to "shop" for clothing.

  • East County
  • News
Loccisano's sunsets can be found on her Instagram page.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 13, 2020
Longboater puts sunsets front and center for digital audience.

One Longboat Key resident is bringing the sunset to people around the world who can't get to the beach right now.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota's Big Pass has never been dredged.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 13, 2014
VIDEO: Army Corps releases Big Pass study draft

Conclusions in the draft version of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers study on the potential dredging of Big Pass to renourish Lido Key support the $23 million project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 17, 2020
Urbanite Theatre enlists five new playwrights

Five new playwrights of color have been commissioned for Urbanite Theater.

  • Arts + Culture
Senior midfielder Justin Clark looks for an open teammate.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 12, 2020
Rams lacrosse learns from tough OT loss

Riverview has a young but talented squad, its coach said.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Joanna Kulig in "Cold War." Photo source: Amazon Prime Video.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 20, 2019
Binge Blog: More human than human

A sci-fi thriller and a black-and-white romance await you.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 28, 2014
Sheriff's Office announces promotions

In a ceremony Thursday, Sheriff Tom Knight announced 10 promotions within the agency, which included two new majors and two new captains.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 1, 2010
Building permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Aug. 20 through Aug. 26, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Deborah Kushlan stands in front of her 8-foot-tall gingerbread masterpiece. Photo by Loren Mayo.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 15, 2011
Candy-coated cottage beckons all to view delicious-looking display

Deborah Kushlan, executive chef at the DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community, is known by residents as the 'sugar engineer.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
The town manager is investigation allowing neighborhoods like Country Club Shores  to opt out of the town's neighborhood undergrounding project.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 17, 2016
Neighborhood undergrounding surges to ballot

The current funding formula for a neighborhood undergrounding project stays intact as the town manager investigates an opt-out program for neighborhoods.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Art Uptown Gallery artist Elisabeth Trostli displays digital paintings of powerful women of varying races and ethnicities in 2018.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 4, 2018
Art Uptown Gallery exhibit shows work with the power to empower women

In "Femmes Fatales," digital artist Elisabeth Trostli aims to show how female artistic subjects can be sensual and strong at the same time.

  • Arts + Culture
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