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Chefs are working to perfect this dinner roll, influenced by a red beet and red pepper vegetable puree.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 7, 2012
Getting ready to wine & dine

Local chefs are making final preparations for the Suncoast Food & Wine Festival.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A contractor this spring plans to install a new 8-inch sewer force main under the north Siesta Bridge, to replace 40-year-old city of Sarasota infrastructure. Courtesy of Stantec Consulting Services.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • March 15, 2012
Sewer project slated to begin

City of Sarasota representatives say they are awaiting a permit to begin work on a sewer force-main line that will be installed about 20 feet underwater by the north Siesta bridge.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The entrance to Braden River Middle School will look different after the school's renovation and addition is complete. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 17, 2021
Anticipation builds for Braden River Middle project

Braden River Middle School renovation and addition project moves forward.

  • East County
  • News
Ian Rodriguez.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 25, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week: Ian Rodriguez

The Lakewood Ranch sophomore talks his basketball origins and his highest-scoring game.

  • East County
  • Sports
Country Club East's AJ Hovermale hopes to learn from golfers like Justin Thomas, Dustin Johnson and John Rahm while volunteering at the World Golf Championships.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 17, 2021
View of the world's best in Lakewood Ranch

Two Lakewood Ranch youths volunteer at the Concession to get close to their golfing heroes.

  • East County
  • News
Declan Hudson, second, Eva Bouchard, first, and Jarom Su'a, third, were the top three in the Tropicana Speech Contest at Gene Witt Elementary.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 18, 2016
Gene Witt students show off their public speaking skills

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
More than 120 flower baskets have been installed downtown.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 21, 2016
Early growing pains for downtown flower basket program

The recently installed light pole flower baskets have been a target for vandalism, but officials are optimistic the project won't die on the vine.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 25, 2011
Colony Lender acquires ownership share

Colony Lender LLC now possesses a 15% interest in the recreational assets at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort, including the tennis courts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Soprano Danielle Walker as Rosalinde and baritone Sean Anderson as Eisenstein in Sarasota Opera's 2013 production of "Die Fledermaus." Photo by Rod Millington
  • By June LeBell |
  • November 2, 2013
MUSIC REVIEW - Sarasota Opera: 'Die Fledermaus'

June LeBell reviews Sarasota Opera's production of 'Die Fledermaus,' which runs through Nov. 15.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch's Katie McCoy hopes to top her fundraising efforts from last year's Southeastern Guide Dogs walk-a-thon. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 28, 2021
Parade for puppies in Lakewood Ranch

Southeastern Guide Dogs hosts first virtual national walk-a-thon day.

  • East County
  • News
The city will continue to research its ability to create wider sidewalks in key areas.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 6, 2018
City Commission talks setback, sidewalk rules

The city might be able to enforce bigger setback requirements, but that won't necessarily lead to bigger sidewalks along pedestrian corridors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Karlyn Hanson joined the Brandon All-Stars after moving to Florida in the eighth grade.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 28, 2014
Cheerleader ranks high at worlds

Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Karlyn Hanson cheers for the Mustangs, as well as the Brandon All-Stars.

  • East County
  • Sports
Music on Main will feature The Hydramatic on Oct. 5. File photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • September 27, 2018
Calendar

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  • East County
  • Neighbors
District leaders are considering the best way to hold end of the year events such as prom and graduation.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 9, 2021
School leaders consider end of the year tests, events

Administrators are considering options for state testing, graduation and prom.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 25, 2015
OUR VIEW | The ‘taking’ of your property

In Sarasota, often times it doesn’t matter what you own, or what city codes entitle you to do. Complainers trump property rights.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 5, 2019
Driver critically injured in I-75 crash near Fruitville Road

Palmetto man taken to Sarasota Memorial Hospital after 6:10 a.m. wreck.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The training ground will be paid for with private funds.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 1, 2019
APRIL FOOLS: Traffic circle training school coming soon

APRIL FOOLS: Famed Italian instructor donates money to build mock-up.

  • April Fools
The May announcement of the 'Siesta Key' series would spark some of the most visceral opinions of any topic around Sarasota in 2017.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 25, 2017
Top Story - May: Siesta Key slated for MTV reality show

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 17, 2016
Town taxes will go up

Beach renourishment: $17 million. Underground utility lines: maybe $49 million. And now this: As much as $3.5 million for a new fire station. It’s the price for paradise.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 19, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 20

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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