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Connie Mederos-Jacobs, right, teaches Kathy Brooks how to prepare mamaliga. Courtesy photo.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • February 6, 2013
Temple Beth Israel holds mamaliga cooking class

Congregants at Temple Beth Israel got a taste of the old country Thursday, Jan. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By [email protected] |
  • May 10, 2012
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  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Yume Sushi will move into the Main Street building formerly occupied by Jalea next month, one of several restaurants and bars on the move in the area.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 19, 2014
Main Street Moves

Visitors to downtown Sarasota will see the area undergo some changes in the coming months, as businesses target the heart of the city as a space for growth and expansion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 18, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Lazy Lobster Longboat Key

Lazy Lobster Longboat Key owner Michael Garey shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 1, 2017
Film review: 'I Am Not Your Negro'

James Baldwin's posthumously finished manuscript is a powerful, heartbreaking story of African American life.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
De Jonge
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • May 1, 2013
Mystery novel includes Longboat landmarks

Publix is depicted as a hallmark of customer service in Peter de Jonge's novel, 'Buried on Avenue B.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tessler said people often use the bike lane as a turn lane or construction and landscaping trucks use it as a parking spot.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 6, 2017
Cycling group rolls toward safety fixes

Two part-time residents hope this new group will increase safety on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2009
After 32 years, gifts flood in for public works manager

Neil Martin, who retired as public works operation manager Oct. 1 after 32 years of service to the town, celebrated at a party Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the Public Works building.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 23, 2011
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Feb. 11 through Feb. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Hyatt Place Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch Culynn Murdock makes a bed in preparation for the hotel'       s April 13 opening.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 19, 2017
Hotelier has no reservations about growth spurt

Sports tourism, niche markets drive need for more hotels.

  • East County
  • News
Although Blackburn Point Park is already a popular fishing spot, Dave Babel said the new additions, such as the boat launch and fishing pier, will add to the foot traffic. File photo.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 14, 2015
Marina owner asks for crosswalk at Blackburn Point

Dave Babel, owner of Osprey Harbor Club Marina, is concerned for pedestrian safety between his bait shop and the new fishing pier in the park.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 4, 2009
Thunder win season opener

The Out-of-Door Academy defeated The First Academy 37-7 tonight.

  • East County
  • Sports
(Alex Mahadevan) Paradise Boat Tours captain Sherman Baldwin will go before the Sarasota City Commission Tuesday to pitch plans for a ferry across Sarasota Bay to Bradenton Beach.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 15, 2017
Water transit options float forward

Can water taxis and ferries help untangle the barrier island traffic problem?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 23, 2009
Holiday garbage collection schedule

Ridding yourself of Thanksgiving leftovers will have to wait until next week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 14, 2013
Poker Tournament to benefit River Dawgs

The 13U River Dawgs will hold a Texas Hold'Em Poker Championship Dec. 7, at Tiki Joe's Neighborhood Bar & Grill, 5802 Longwood Run Blvd., Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 5, 2017
FST dedicates new Kretzmer housing building

Florida Studio Theatre officially opened the new residence on Dec. 4 at its location in the Rosemary District.

  • Arts + Culture
Already a popular attraction downtown on Saturdays, the Sarasota Farmers Market is planning a Wednesday event in a new location.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 2, 2014
Farmers market hopes to grow to Wednesdays

The Sarasota Farmers Market is planning to hold a mid-week event in Five Points Park, a proposal that has drawn both praise and concern.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Police Department's 2017 Ford Explorer could be salvaged, police say.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 9, 2018
Longboat police cruiser damaged in hit-and-run could be salvaged, police say

Police charged the woman who they suspect hit their police cruiser with leaving the scene of an accident involving injury, a third-degree felony.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 30, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: Aug. 31, 2017

Anna Ruth Tiller, Hilda Taylor Laurence and John H.Stephenson died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 3, 2009
Mote communications VP selected for Festival Committee

The Sarasota County Festival Steering Committee will work to develop a stand-alone festival.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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