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  • By June LeBell |
  • February 15, 2012
Music Review: Sarasota Opera: 'Carmen'

The gypsy, Carmen, believes in fate. She sees her own death with every card she deals at the smugglers' rocky hideout and believes, because of an ominous confluence of circumstances, that she is doomed.

  • Arts + Culture
David Chaifetz, Maestro Victor DeRenzi, Roxie Jerde and Richard Russell
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 20, 2016
Verdi Grand Finale Celebration

Sarasota Opera hosted its Verdi Grand Finale Celebration on Sunday, March 20, at Sarasota Opera.

  • Black Tie
November's home of the month is a 1920s home owned by Ron and Patsy Merriman
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • December 5, 2012
HOME OF THE MONTH: Golden Oldie

Ron and Patsy Merriman found a slice of Old-Florida living - and a new adventure - in their 1920s-built home on Vamo Drive.

  • Arts + Culture
Marin Kresinske submitted this photo, taken offshore near the Venice Jetty.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 21, 2015
Weather: Sarasota

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  • Sarasota
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Ortygia is located in the Village of the Arts in Bradenton and features authentic Sicilian cuisine like this savory dish, tonno in agrodolce with braised fennel and garlic peperonata, which is a sweet and sour tuna.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Ortygia

This week we went in the kitchen with Gaetano Cannata, owner and chef of Ortygia, while he prepares tonno in agrodolce with braised fennel and garlic peperonata, a Sicilian sweet and sour tuna. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's "In the Kitchen."

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The participants were chosen from various branches of the Israel Tennis Centers to represent the foundation. Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 8, 2017
Israel Tennis Centers aces mission for kids

The foundation will host an exhibition at the Longboat Key Club on March 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photos by Barbara Banks Photography
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • July 31, 2013
Just Married: Suzanne Martino and Michael Dufour

Suzanne Martino and Michael Dufour were married May 11 on the beach, at the Longboat Key Club.

  • Arts + Culture
Kim Galway
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 27, 2020
Longboat Key cyclist rides for a greater cause

Kim Galway has a plan for the fitness that comes from riding all these miles.

  • Longboat Key
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Algae turned the water green and killed marine life during the 2018 red tide outbreak. File photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 13, 2020
Film festival hopes to shed light on Florida's water quality

The festival will be held on March 11 at the Ringling College of Art and Design.

  • Sarasota
  • News
CONTRIBUTED Hunsader Farms welcomed a new addition to its animal family March 30.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 18, 2016
Your Town

Hunsader farm grows family

  • East County
  • News
Joe McGranaghan. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 15, 2016
Theatre review: 'Stupid F%#*ing Bird'

Flight of the post-modern seagull

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Ellen Kaplan submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2015
Weather: Longboat Key

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  • Longboat Key
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The small signs make it easy to miss Longboat Key's beach access points.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 9, 2019
Walk in the Park: Longboat Key beach access points

Take a tour of our town's public places

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 27, 2017
Lend a helping hand

All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church is accepting gift cards, food and monetary donations for Hurricane Irma victims.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Steve Whidden |
  • November 17, 2009
Professional Golf Tips 101

Rosedale Director of Instruction and PGA Professional Steve Whidden offers tips for improving your game.

  • East County
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Tyler Michael Lennox was born to Aberdeen residents Laura Eslinger-Lennox and Michael Lennox at 1:23 p.m. Aug. 9, 2011.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2011
Birth Announcements 08.25.11

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: October 10

Nick Charalambous captured a beautiful Siesta Key sunset.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 31, 2018
East County weather page photo: Aug. 30

Jim Kunert photographed this sunset after a summer thunderstorm at Highfield Circle looking toward King’s Dunes Course at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
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  • In Memoriam |
  • March 2, 2020
Harber Homer Hall

Harber Homer Hall, 99, of Bloomington, IL and Longboat Key, FL, passed away at 9 p.m. on February 22, 2020 at The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch Senior Living Facility in Lakewood Ranch. FL.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
The 15th-annual Men's and the first-ever Women's Nike International Friendlies and Development Academy Winter Showcase event returns to Premier Sports Campus tonight. Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 29, 2017
Nike International Friendlies return to Premier Sports Campus

The U.S. Under-17 Men's National Team has its first match tonight.

  • East County
  • Sports
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