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yMusic is a chamber group of young performers from New York. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Edward Alley |
  • June 26, 2017
Festival wraps with a delightful mix

Third portion of Sarasota Music Festival offers greatest contrast.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The home at 6389 Hollywood Blvd., in Sarasota, has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 4,216 square feet of living area. It sold for $1 million. Photo by Rachel S. O’Hara.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 4, 2011
Home in The Oaks sells for $1.8 million

A home in the Oaks II subdivision tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Russell and Vivian Beckwith, Osprey, sold their home at 468 Walls Way to John and Suzette Lodge, Sarasota, for $1.8 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Richardson
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • November 7, 2013
Return with honor

Three area veterans reflect on their military service, the challenges of transitioning to civilian life and the how lessons from war shaped their lives in peace.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fran Spring and Shari Paler, University on Wheels co-chairwomen, speaker Stephen McCauley and Shelly Youngelman, BNC chapter president
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 5, 2014
Author Intro

Brandeis University professor and best-selling novelist Stephen McCauley spoke to Brandeis National Committee members from Sarasota and Manatee counties Jan. 12, during a brunch held at the Prestancia Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tereza Krskova, 13, taught her Acro Fit students the Macarena.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • January 23, 2014
Student Spotlight: Terza and Gabriela Krskova

NewGate students Terza and Gabriela Krskova, of Pilsen, Czech Republic, are living abroad in Sarasota for a year. They share what they've learned while interning.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
In addition to his work as a lawyer, Bob Johnson continued his service on the New College Board of Trustees until the day he died.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 2, 2015
In many roles, Bob Johnson worked to improve Sarasota

Bob Johnson, a former state legislator and an active supporter of numerous local institutions, died Monday at 80.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • August 1, 2012
Primary Election: Charter Review Board District 4

Editor's note: In this race, Tom Trevor did not return requests for information.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 20, 2016
County to consider $500,000 in Longboat grants

The West Coast Inland Navigation District is slated to provide the town of Longboat Key nearly $500,000 in funding for waterway projects.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rex Jensen, the CEO and president of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, said he is most proud of how Lakewood Ranch has grown as a community.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 31, 2018
Big silver celebration in Lakewood Ranch

Rex Jensen talks about 25 years of progress in Lakewood Ranch before Music on Main party celebrates 25 years.

  • East County
  • News
Clifton Aiken, of Capital Solution Services, joined Jennie Lucier, of Alltrust, and co-worker Michael Williams, also of Capital Solution Services.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Grill and Chill

About 200 business professionals traded suits and high heels for football jersey's during the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's Grill and Chill fundraising event Oct. 2, at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • News
City administration is recommending reducing the size of the golf course to 27 holes to create 130 acres of park space on the Bobby Jones property.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 28, 2020
Sarasota officials divided on future of Bobby Jones

City commissioners were split on their preferred plan for adding a public park to Bobby Jones Golf Club, leaving open the option of further reducing the golf course footprint.

  • Sarasota
  • News
More than 100 international and domestic beers were available for sampling.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 26, 2011
GALLERY: Celebrate Sarasota

Festival goers got to try more than 100 international and domestic beers and 50 chili and chicken wing recipes, plus engage in cornhole, karaoke, a mechanical shark ride and sumo wrestling at Phillippi Estate Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
RWC President Peggy Wells with club officers Jane Blythe, Judy Falkenthal, Lourdes Ramirez, Chris Charlton and Sharon Whitfield.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 2, 2015
RWC celebrates 65th anniversary with style

Republican Women's Club of Sarasota invited local and state officials to mark the 65th anniversary of the club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo and Maria Amodio |
  • March 10, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Google Fiber

We checked with Sarasota residents to see if they're up to date on Google Fiber and whether they think Sarasota would make a good trial location.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pinellas Safe Harbor
  • By Jack Short |
  • October 13, 2015
Pinellas Sheriff to Sarasota County: Don't wait for cities on homelessness

A presentation to County Commissioners did not directly address the rift between the county and city over homeless solutions, but the message was clear.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2013
Wrappers, movers ready

Adopt A Family Manatee needs volunteers to help set up as it moves into its warehouse Oct. 25 and Oct. 28.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 10, 2011
Panhandling draws fine line

The city of Sarasota has a much more lax ordinance for street panhandlers than those enforced by neighboring municipalities and counties.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 26, 2014
New lights make debut at Ed Smith Stadium

Sarasota County staff held the official test of the new $1.2 million retrofit lighting system at Ed Smith Stadium Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 20, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BEST: Sarasota County Fair, Cracker Land

The Sarasota County Fair will take place March 19-28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A view of the main building and some land belonging to Grant's Gardens on Longboat Key, which is in the process of rezoning the property. All photos by Sten Spinella.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • September 11, 2019
Grant's Gardens takes on rezoning, renovation

Landscaping business wants to rebuild its Gulf Bay Road operation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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