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New nonagenarian Fred Mackenzie with his wife Nancy, far left, and three daughters, from left Elizabeth Mackenzie from Philadelphia, Maryellen Mackenzie from Las Vegas and Sarajane Mackenzie from Princeton. Photo by Molly Schechter
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 14, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 03.17.16

Everyone loves Koski's shirt, CycleBar opens and more...

  • Black Tie
Boog Powell threw out the first pitch Feb. 23 at Ed Smith Stadium.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 28, 2019
Meat the team: Orioles food options receive an upgrade

Boog's BBQ, owned by Boog Powell, is now part of the Baltimore Orioles spring training experience at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 10, 2015
Theater Review: 'The Actor's Nightmare' and 'The Real Inspector Hound'

Two one-act plays keep it short and silly in Asolo Conservatory production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Sarasota commissioners are expected to vote today to clarifying the definition of a strip club to specifically prohibit full nudity.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 15, 2010
Final vote expected on strip-club rules

Some adult-business owners felt the vague wording of the current ordinance allowed them to have fully nude employees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 5, 2016
Families welcome fall at Bay Preserve

The Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast hosts residents at Bay Preserve for the 2016 Fall Family Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: October 24

Michael Cohen captured this image of a feeding heron on South Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Eric Garwood
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 11, 2017
New managing editor arrives at Observer

Journalist grew up and spent most of his career in Florida

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dark Horse, the white truffle kolsch developed by student Dennis Metz and his team, is worth $200 a bottle. Urbani Truffles donated 14 ounces of truffles.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 8, 2015
Hops to the top

University class teaches students about the science of beer and craft brewery management.

  • East County
  • News
Josh Tomlin
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 9, 2011
OBSERVER TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Josh Tomlin

Each week, The East County Observer will introduce one player from the Lakewood Ranch Little League Observer team.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 28, 2013
Our View: Thank you, Alta Vista

Louis Doyle, meet Bert J. Harris Jr. Mr. Doyle is the owner of the Ringling Shopping Center, the Tuesday night victim of the Alta Vista neighborhood Luddites who don't like Walmart. Bert J. Harris Jr. is the name of a man after whom a now-famous Florida law may soon be looming ominously over the city of Sarasota and its taxpayers, thanks to the Alta Vistans.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sarasota residents Bob Arello and Gary Dixon train with Throws Florida Coach Andy Vince, center, in preparation for masters throwing competitions.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 31, 2016
Hitting the Mark

Competing in a weight-throwing track and field event, Sarasota residents prove mastering a sport is possible at any age.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
On the other side of the Chicago Architectural Salvage door, the second story overlooks the foyer, which is adjacent to a living room filled with Kriestle Forge lighting.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 9, 2012
Home: The pond house

Nora and Billy Johnson have always believed in naming their homes. They call their current residence on South Lake Shore Drive the "Pond House," because of the "pond" (lake) in the backyard.

  • Arts + Culture
Our #student volunteers are joining in on the #fun too...#AvantGarde2016 #blacktieuntied
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 30, 2016
Your Black Tie 03.31.16

#blacktieuntied: see Black Tie events through the eyes of the attendees

  • Black Tie
This home at 635 N. Owl Drive has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,180 square feet of living area. It sold for $2,175,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 1, 2012
Three-bedroom Bird Key home sells for $2,175,000

A home on Bird Key tops all transactions in this week's real estate. George and Cheryl Pintea, of Sarasota, sold their home at 635 N. Owl Drive to S. Merrell Stearns, of Sarasota, for $2,175,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 7, 2019
Poodle patrons return for sixth annual Puttin' on the Poodle

The annual luncheon took place Dec. 7 at the Embassy Suites,

  • Black Tie
McFarland
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 15, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

McFarland and Associates opens in Sarasota; Autumn to develop new local assisted-living campus; Sarasota native opens CAM by Stacia Inc.; Sarasota Airport Holiday Inn wins Torchbearer Award

  • Sarasota
  • News
Stacy White submitted this sunset photo, taken in Greenbrook after an evening rainfall.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2013
Weather photo: East County

Do you love taking photos? We want your best photos of sunrises, sunsets, rainbows, etc. Submit your local weather photos for a chance to have your photo published in the paper! See all of the winning photos each week by visiting The Observer's Facebook page.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Third baseman SarahBeth Wengerd is mobbed by her teammates after hitting a 2-run walk-off double in the Class 7A-District 10 championship April 16.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 30, 2015
Sarasota: 2015 Year in Sports

Sarasota: 2015 Year in Sports

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Pomona Bistro and Wine Bar Executive Chef Ryan Boeve and Pastry Chef Arthur Lopes
  • By June LeBell |
  • February 5, 2014
Tidbites

Pomona serves the Sarasota Orchestra; JPan offers specialties in their houses and yours; and The Elixir of Tea.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2015
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great trip? Make sure to take your Observer along! Snap a photo of you holding your Observer on vacation, then submit it and you could win travel tickets, courtesy of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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