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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2013
COPS CORNER: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of COPS CORNER

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 17, 2014
Our View | Learn from others' models

Michael Klauber, longtime Sarasota restaurant entrepreneur and now chairman of Visit Sarasota, probably knows firsthand now what it means 'to herd cats.'

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
American Education Week runs today through Nov. 22.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 18, 2013
American Education Week kicks off

Public education is celebrated in Manatee County schools this week, Nov. 18 to Nov. 22, with a range of activities for students and parents.

  • East County
  • News
Crepes Suzette was invented in 1894 and has been prepared tableside at Roessler's Restaurant since it opened.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Roessler's Restaurant

This week we went in the kitchen at Roessler's Restaurant with chef and owner Klaus Roessler while he prepares Crepes Suzette, which has been served tableside since the eatery opened.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 31, 2016
Sarasota shows off its spooky side

Some of Sarasota’s history just won’t die.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • January 28, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Black Tie

It is one of our town's most established events -- Catholic Charities Ball takes place Jan. 29, at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Fred Bloom and Larry Lerner dressed to kill and hustling chances at the Beth Sholom Sisterhood luncheon. Photo by Amanda Morales
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • February 17, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 02.18.16

Black Tie & Tales

  • Black Tie
Lost Lagoon's original design includes a lazy river ride. File rendering.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 17, 2016
Lost Lagoon makes second wave

Manatee County accepts a second round of water park proposals.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 4, 2015
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby announces plans for the $130 million aquarium.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 9, 2018
A Conversation with Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby

Following his announcement of plans for a $130 million aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park, Crosby shares Mote's next steps.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Last year’s Grand Marshal  and World War II veteran Lee Auslander, then 100, with Andy Hooker and Andy Sawyer.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 7, 2015
Rotary Club to honor veterans

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key will host its second annual Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Winners gather together after being recognized for their hard work.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • May 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : 23rd Annual Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Small Business Awards

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce hosted the 23rd Annual Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Small Business Awards Friday, May 10 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota to recognize hard working business people and businesses. Sponsors awarded businesses with plaques for young professional, woman entrepreneur, cultural organization, non - profit organization, international business, young business and small business.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 10, 2013
Cattlemen Road opening announced

Local officials will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony May 24.

  • East County
  • News
'John Ringling’s Circus Nutcracker' takes place Dec. 20 and Dec. 21.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 4, 2013
Holiday Hot Tickets

Whether you've been naughty or nice, here's a list of holiday-themed arts events that will help you count down the days until Christmas.

  • Arts + Culture
Junior libero Sam Norden served up four aces Aug. 19.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 20, 2015
Riverview opens preseason with wins

The Riverview High volleyball team posted wins versus Lemon Bay and North Port Aug. 18 and Aug. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Photo by Jeff Fusco
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 13, 2016
On the Road Again with Hymn For Her

For this local rock band, home is wherever they park their Airstream.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 2, 2018
Cops Corner: Fake call for bail isn't convincing

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2009
Ranch student earns scholarship

Congratulations to Lakewood Ranch High School student Sydney Yoder, who is one of 10 local students to receive a scholarship from the Peace River Electric Cooperative's charitable foundation, Operation Round Up.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Started in 1991, Dance - The Next Generation provides an outlet for local students at risk of dropping out to learn ballet and dance between the ages of 8 and 18.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 6, 2015
Sarasota Ballet partners with All Faiths Food Bank

The food bank will be providing nutrition to approximately 200 students in the ballet's at-risk youth program, Dance - The Next Generation (DNG) at no cost to the student or the ballet.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2015
OUR VIEW | $682 million for what?

Over 10 years, Longboat Key taxpayers have sent all that money to Manatee and Sarasota. Surely more of it can come back.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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