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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2009
In Brief

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2011
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Large portions of the north end of Beach Road are eroding and falling onto the beach. Approximately half of the original road remains. Nick Friedman
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 22, 2012
Road deterioration threatens access

Eroded asphalt along the northern portion of Beach Road concerns residents.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 17, 2020
Winter wonderland

Imagine Schools at Lakewood Ranch hosts annual Winter Wonderland

  • East County
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 30, 2017
Theater review: 'The Remnant'

'The Remnant' offers a cure for Vietnam War amnesia.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • February 20, 2020
Lessons from the heart

The middle-aged population need to become more aware and start taking precautions against cardiovascular disease.

  • Health
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 15, 2015
This week's best bets: Monday, June 15

This week's best bets: Monday, June 15

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
There are 122 speakers installed around St. Armands Circle, but leaders hope to stop the music coming out of them.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 23, 2017
St. Armands Muzak just won't stop

Tropical music is still being piped in through speakers along St. Armands Circle — much to the dismay of businesses and property owners.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The living quilt is currently 12-feet-long and 8-feet wide with more squares and signatures to be added.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 12, 2016
Common thread: Artist stitches quilt for animal awareness

Artist Joan DaVanzo's living quilt is in need of a home.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Players’ Anthony Spall rehearses for his role as Ichabod Crane.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 25, 2017
Sleepy Hollow gives Lakewood Ranch a chance to connect with theater

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 23, 2015
Morton’s Siesta Market to open in summer

Todd and Eddie Morton will open their gourmet market’s second location, replacing the Siesta Market.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • October 19, 2017
Sheriff's Office investigating alleged sexual battery near Riverview High

The alleged battery happened in the 2700 block of Parma Street on Friday, Oct. 13. The school district notified parents the following Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Officials say the watering schedule change will help minimize impact residents trying to use sidewalks in the evening, while also reducing issues with water pressure.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 29, 2017
Lakewood Ranch to start new irrigation schedule

Changes to Phase I Lakewood Ranch's watering schedule Jan. 1 will improve water pressure, sidewalk usage.

  • East County
  • News
Tim Jaeger, Tom Stephens and Joseph Arnegger hope to capture the charm of Old Florida. Photo courtesy of Rich Schineller
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 28, 2016
'Old Florida' examines the power of nostalgia

With their group exhibition, Tim Jaeger, Joseph Arnegger and Tom Stephens capture the essence of Old Florida.

  • Arts + Culture
David Miller is Longboat's de facto historian. All photos by Sten Spinella.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • July 3, 2019
David Miller: A Longboat Linchpin

The quintessential local looks back on 64 years in town.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The event will feature boys and girls teams scrimmages, a three-point shooting contest and a dunk contest
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 13, 2018
Lakewood Ranch basketball to host Mustang Madness night

The Lakewood Ranch High basketball event will feature boys and girls teams scrimmages, a three-point shooting contest and a dunk contest

  • East County
  • Sports
The two-bed, two-bath 2,336-square-foot home, at 7155 La Lenaire Drive, is for sale for $1.5 million.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 7, 2015
Jewfish Key home for sale

The two-bed, two-bath 2,336-square-foot home, at 7155 La Lenaire Drive, is for sale for $1.5 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 6, 2019
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Recap Season 2, Episode 4

From girl fights to new flings, the drama continues.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 5, 2014
Tidbites

Derek's is different; Michael's On East: The best for gala dinners; and Station 400 takes a stand in two venues.

  • Arts + Culture
Carolyn Michel is awarded Best Actress of the Year at the Oniros Film Awards in Aosta, Italy. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 14, 2018
Carolyn Michel wins Best Actress of the Year at Oniros Film Awards in Italy

The local actress Carolyn Michel won Best Actress of the Year at Oniros Film Awards Aug. 25 for her role in the film "Katia."

  • Arts + Culture
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