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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 19, 2021
A gemstone for St. Armands

Let the conversation begin, but perhaps this time, the ending will be happier than previous trips down this road.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2015
Letters to the Editor 6.18.15

Mixed-use would be great option for shopping center; Tree task force will help neighborhoods retain character.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • September 10, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: The Salon at St. Armands

After working as a hair stylist for 10 years on St. Armands Circle, Loan Hertzog has opened up her own shop.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Major League Football's first season might be postponed.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 28, 2016
Major League Football's inaugural season in doubt

Training camp in Lakewood Ranch might be pushed back or cancelled

  • East County
  • News
TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Carmel Café and Wine Bar
  • By Nicole Thompson |
  • January 13, 2014
TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Carmel Café and Wine Bar

TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Carmel Café and Wine Bar

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Festival organizers began taking in food and other festival items at 4:30 p.m. because of the weather. The festival will reopen Feb. 7.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 6, 2020
Opening night of Greek Glendi in Sarasota canceled due to weather

Greek Glendi festival will continue as planned this weekend.

  • East County
  • News
A COVID-19 vaccination is given at the Manatee County drive-thru vaccination operation at Tom Bennett Park. (Courtesy of Florida Department of Health-Manatee County)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 19, 2021
All Manatee County adults now eligible to register for vaccine

Manatee County opens registration to Florida residents 18 and older

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Contemporary Dance artist Melissa Rummel is one of the dancers performing in "Evolving/Revolving." Photo by Sorcha Augustine
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 24, 2019
Sarasota Contemporary Dance's 'Evolving/Revolving' looks back and ahead

SCD's last show of the season honors company’s past and future.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2011
Cops Corner

Night lights 9:31 p.m. - 700 block of St. Judes Drive North. Code Enforcement. A woman reported that a neighbor's light was shining too brightly into her bedroom at night, which caused her not to be able to see the sunrise. The neighbor unscrewed the bulb and promised to dim the light.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 16, 2020
Scallopalooza, It's Clamtastic! sees largest-ever crowd

The Sarasota Bay Watch's premier fundraiser saw a huge boost from a bigger venue.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Pups-in-training SIS and Liberty were neighbors growing up. Having support groups for puppy raisers is one reason the program is so successful.
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • February 20, 2020
Charity Snapshot: Pup Posterity

Lakewood Ranch residents take multigeneration to the next level by raising puppies bound for important guide dog work across the country.

  • LWR Life
Adèle Haenel in "Portrait of a Lady on Fire." Photo source: NEON.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 17, 2020
Binge Blog: Not the lover's choice, but the poet's

"Portrait of a Lady on Fire" and "Sharp Objects" are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2014
Picture pur-fect?

Calling all four-legged models! The Humane Society of Sarasota County will be accepting entries for its 3rd annual 'The Real HousePets of Sarasota County' Pet Calendar and Photo Contest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2020
Observer delivery delayed

Due to Hurricane Eta, this week’s print editions of the East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key Observers will be delayed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • February 7, 2013
Student Spotlight: Madeline Epstein

Eighth grade Booker Middle School student strives for excellence in all she does.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2015
Letters to the Editor

Thanks for your courage; Monorail won't work for University Parkway; So how long does it take?

  • East County
  • Opinion
Kim Howard and Kim McQuilken designed their home to be open and livable.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 22, 2017
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: Howard Home

The annual home tour takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 5, 2016
Longboat residents push for noise enforcement

Relief may be on the way for Longbeach Village residents concerned with the din of raucous parties flanking Jewfish Key each weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 5, 2014
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

  • Arts + Culture
Renu Ahluwalia, Gina Jordan and Rebecca Pankowski help collect donations for SPARCC. Nat Kaemmerer
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 23, 2020
Sarasota organizations on Santa's nice list

Holiday cheer is abundant in Sarasota even during COVID-19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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