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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 22, 2012
Woman arrested for Walmart burglary attempt

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office today arrested Samantha Dell, of Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
Itzhak Perlman rehearses with PMP Orchestra students, and hopes to do the same with area musicians in the new Super String Program. Photo by Barbara Banks.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 4, 2013
Perlman Program/Suncoast seeks young area violinists

The new Super Strings Program gives young area violinists an opportunity to perform under the direction of Itzhak Perlman. Auditions take place Saturday, Sept. 7.

  • Arts + Culture
Among the projects facing taxpayers is $250 million, probably more, to build one or two performing arts centers on The Bay site, while preserving the existing Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, which will need refurbishing.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 31, 2018
Vote of no confidence

Given their history, it’s difficult to think Sarasotacommissioners can make the right decisions on the bayfront. They should charge The Bay’s board to present a plan to voters.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Mayor Terry Gans shakes hands with outgoing town commissioner Phill Younger on Monday.
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 22, 2017
Gans re-elected mayor of Longboat Key, Zunz named vice mayor

The Town Commission welcomed back Jim Brown and bid farewell to Phill Younger.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • March 19, 2018
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and physician Siddhartha Mukherjee on the future of cancer

The author of “The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer” Siddhartha Mukherjee spoke at The Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series on March 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courage, named by Nate's Honor Animal Rescue, did not interact when the rescue first received him last Wednesday. However he is recovering and beginning to wag his tail and respond to volunteers. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 26, 2015
East County rescue receives former fight dog

The 1.5-year old mixed breed was found covered in bites and filed-down teeth.

  • East County
  • News
Dentists at the Remote Area Medical clinic worked quickly, usually turning over each patient in about 35 minutes.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 21, 2015
'A life-changing experience'

Just under 1,000 people receive medical treatment during a Remote Area Medical clinic on Saturday.

  • East County
  • News
Barbetta and Antunes
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 7, 2010
Commission race focuses on transparency

In the weeks leading up to the general election, which will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, The Sarasota Observer will profile contested races in Sarasota County. This week, The Observer profiles the District 2 County Commission race between Joe Barbetta and Cathy Antunes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2013
Matt Royal makes friends on Facebook

Between solving murders and late nights at Tiny's of Longboat, Matt Royal has found time to get on Facebook.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ringling Shopping Center owner Louis Doyle said he was excited to reach an agreement with the city on the future of the property.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 8, 2016
Ringling Shopping Center owner opts for rezone

The Ringling Shopping Center will be rezoned to conform with the city’s current standards, but the owner is still working toward more concrete plans to redevelop the property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Gigis are Florida Studio Theatre's latest cabaret performance. They run through Sept. 25.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 9, 2016
The GiGis: Living in Harmony

Florida Studio Theatre's latest cabaret production features a fun, energetic blast from the past.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Sarasota County Tax Collector Barbara Ford-Coates has tried — and failed — to get Airbnb to agree to terms for paying tourist development taxes.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 1, 2016
County has reservations on Airbnb tax deal

Following failed negotiations, Sarasota County officials are considering taking legal action to collect tourist taxes from properties listed on Airbnb.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The new farmers market will kick off with 10 vendors but is already expanding weekly.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2014
New farmers market opens Saturday

The Central Sarasota Farmers Market opens tomorrow and will run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, year round.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Brayan Dasilva played a math game with Jana Espy of the Calvary Chapel School in Sarasota at last year's event.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 10, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Rock Your Robot Science Fair

A robot costume contest, science and math exhibits will take over Greenbrook Adventure Park this weekend for the Rock your Robot Science Fair.

  • East County
  • News
The State Street garage is supposed to be constructed at State Street and Lemon Avenue by February 2015, but commissioners have yet to select a design for the structure. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 19, 2013
Commission requests new State Street garage designs

City commissioners revisited older State Street garage plans at a meeting Monday and asked the city's Urban Design Studio to sketch out additional mock-ups.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Billy McFarland in "Fyre: The Greatest Party that Never Happened." Photo source: Netflix.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 11, 2019
Binge Blog: Dreams deferred

This week brings two documentaries, "Shirkers" and "Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened" about dreams, of both the failed and stolen variety.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Tom and Cindy Stuhley
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 13, 2019
Grandmother and granddaughter match for Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium tea party

Couple shows true love never fades, Jennifer Mitchell had her baby and Elisabeth Waters hosts "royalty."

  • Black Tie
Sarasota senior Vaun Brown drove in a pair of runs and scored a run to help lead the Sailors to a 10-0 victory against Lakewood Ranch in the Class 8A-District 8 championship April 21.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 28, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 04.28.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 04.28.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 20, 2016
A show of backbone

It was a creative idea to help reduce underground utility assessments for those who will pay the most. But what you give to one meant increasing costs for others.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Dendrobium blooms
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • July 2, 2015
Fedder family donates orchid collection to Selby Gardens

Joel Fedder's family ensures his legacy will live on through the donation of his orchid collection to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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