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City Parking Manager Mark Lyons is focused on raising the level of parking knowledge within the community as a whole — among both residents and city staff.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 20, 2015
Conversation with Mark Lyons

The city's parking manager talks about changing minds and hearts in Sarasota, connecting with the community at large and, yes, paid parking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Janine and Dorian Irizarry stand on their porch overlooking the tennis courts on which they play.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 7, 2012
Neighbors: Dorian and Janine Irizarry

It was August 1997, and Garth Brooks was playing a free concert in Central Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 13, 2013
Our View

In denial of the bell curve

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Duo KVAS Volodymyr Kostenko, below, and Anton Savchenko, above, will perform in this year's circus. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 3, 2018
New year brings excitement to Lakewood Ranch area

Here's a list of must-attend events in 2018 in the Sarasota-Manatee area.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Gus Andreone, 105, talks about serving under Gen. Patton in World War II.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 8, 2017
World War II: Call of duty

In 1944, Gus Andreone found himself going from golf instructor to serving under Patton.

  • East County
  • News
Six-year-old Easton Griffith, of Bradenton, enjoys a swing at Tom Bennett Park with his mother, Jennifer Griffith, club president of the Rotary Club of West Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 22, 2017
Rotary unites for improved parks

Clubs will raise $1.8 million to build three new playgrounds throughout Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 16, 2014
Cameras catch burglar in action

When a man allegedly broke into a Longboat Key residence last week, he probably had no idea the homeowner was watching him - and relaying information to police in real time.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo by Ryan Finzelber
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 23, 2016
Theater review: 'My Barking Dog'

“My Barking Dog” takes a bite out of civilization at Urbanite Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Get the recipe for Bud and Bay Shrimp and watch the in the kitchen instructional video!
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 26, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Mar Vista

This week we went in the kitchen with owner Ed Chiles and chef George Quattromani for Bud and Bay Shrimp at Mar Vista. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video on how to prepare the dish.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 5, 2019
Sarasota County’s water quality summit reflects community's desire to face forward

The event, initially confirmed in February, was held from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Riverview High School’s on June 5.

  • Sarasota
  • News
John Pyle and Bill Robinson
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: New Balance Ringling Bridge Run

Nearly 3,000 men, women and children attended the ninth annual New Balance Ringling Bridge Run Saturday, Jan. 21. The four-mile course took runners and walkers over the scenic John Ringling Bridge twice and benefited the Sarasota YMCA's healthy families programs. 38-year-old Andrew Letherby was the male overall winner with a time of 20 minutes and 50 seconds. 16-year old Olivia Ortiz, of Bradenton, was the female overall winner with a time of 22 minutes and 40 seconds.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
“Let Sleeping Dogs Lie” by Patti Kiuber is on display now at ArtCenter Manatee. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 17, 2018
Florida Watercolor Society's convention offers meeting of the creative minds

The Florida Watercolor Society’s 47th Annual Convention offers something for everyone interested in the arts.

  • Arts + Culture
Ben & Jerry’s Manager Peter Quaresima scoops The Tonight Dough, one of the shop’s most popular flavors.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • August 19, 2015
I Scream, You Scream

We all scream for St. Armands ice cream.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chantal and Ed Diem
  • By Dora Walters |
  • January 12, 2011
Villager gets 60-year birthday surprise

Ed Diem was truly surprised when his wife, Chantal, and several Village residents hosted a birthday party for him Jan. 5, at Bayou Tavern in Whitney Beach Plaza.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 11, 2015
Q&A: Chris and Ethna Lynch

Chris and Ethna Lynch explain how to celebrate St. Patrick's Day like an Irish lad or lass.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Urbanite Theatre
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 18, 2015
Theater review: "Isaac's Eye"

Lucas Hnath's play pushes biographical boundaries at Urbanite Theatre

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Phyona and Paisley Smelt
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2014
Turtle Watch grants scholarships

The Longboat Key Turtle Watch granted two scholarships to sisters Paisley and Phyona Smelt, students at Anna Maria Elementary School, to attend Mote Marine Laboratory's Summer Children's Camp.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2010
Bioterrorism drill tests hospitals' preparedness

Local hospitals and public-health officials tested their ability to respond to a bioterrorist attack involving deliberate and widespread salmonella poisoning in Sarasota County Friday, Feb. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's bridge hand.
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • November 16, 2011
Bridge bites: Dummy reversal

N-S do well to reach 7♥. North's 3♠ said, 'Good hand with Heart support,' South's Redouble showed a control in Spades, 4NT asked for Aces, and the 5NT response said, 'Two Aces and a void.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Town labor negotiator Reynolds Allen, second from left, makes  a point to the Town Commission. Town Manager Tom Harmer, union president Mick McHale and union attorney Caroleen Brej listen.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 21, 2019
Longboat commissioners back town's proposals for police contract

In impasse resolution meeting, commissioners agree with pay-raise package and staying with town's retirement plan. Union sought access to Florida's pension system as top issue.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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