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  • By Adrian Moore |
  • October 5, 2017
Florida and Sarasota are amazing

Florida does a much better job providing services to taxpayers.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
November's home of the month is a 1920s home owned by Ron and Patsy Merriman
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • December 5, 2012
HOME OF THE MONTH: Golden Oldie

Ron and Patsy Merriman found a slice of Old-Florida living - and a new adventure - in their 1920s-built home on Vamo Drive.

  • Arts + Culture
… For unto you is born this day …
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 22, 2015
At the time of Christ’s birth

Our heritage, family values and principles depend on the continuous retelling of such important events.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 3, 2017
Asolo Rep supporters take a walk on the wild side

The annual season announcement party on April 3 at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts had an exotic touch this year.

  • Black Tie
Standing: Norm Weber, Marilyn and Tom Huseby and Judy and Jeff Reed; seated: Ann Weber and Dennis and Maryann Bloomer Courtesy photos
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 6, 2018
You Observed: Bird Key Yacht Club celebrates Memorial Day

Bird Key members gathered at the club for a patriotic celebration May 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The home’s impressive exterior showcases the owners’ passion for European architecture. It provides both a dramatic entryway on the ground level and a secluded study on the second floor.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • November 19, 2020
Haven: Castle on the Lake

A Lake Club couple find inspiration in European architecture.

  • LWR Life
A retail store owner, president of the Rosemary District Neighborhood Association and founder of the Sarasota Design District, Michael Bush has a vested interest of the success of the area.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 16, 2015
Conversation with Michael Bush

The Rosemary District Neighborhood Association president talks about building a sense of community and facing challenges within the neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 8, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

  • East County
  • Sports
Within 13 months, the school district plans to have a new software program implemented, which will cost $9.8 million.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 9, 2016
Manatee County School Board OKs $10 million program

PeopleSoft will overhaul the district's payroll, budgeting, inventory and other financial programs.

  • East County
  • News
Hope Family Services' Irene Martinez, the Lakewood Ranch Elks' Darrin Simone and Hope's Lynn Lavigne go through toys the Elks collected for the nonprofit.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 19, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Elks' toy drive raises Hope

Lakewood Ranch Elks team with Walgreens to collect almost 800 toys for Hope Family Services.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Table now offers brunch on the creek. Courtesy photo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • February 13, 2013
Tidbites

The Table Serves the Best of all Possible Brunches; A Romantic Asian Twist to Ziti; Romantic Tid-bitelets

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Stone River Retirement Resort Community Relations Managers Lin and Bill Robinson are encouraging future residents to participate in the charter-resident program.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 20, 2017
New projects check into Tara

Stone River Retirement Resort already under construction.

  • East County
  • News
tacos
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • November 14, 2014
Clayton's Siesta Grill: A consistent, casual, island-style bistro

Clayton's Siesta Grill: A consistent, casual, island-style bistro

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The World of Beer location in downtown Sarasota has officially closed.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 7, 2017
World of Beer closes in downtown Sarasota

The two-story craft beer bar and restaurant has closed at 1888 Main St.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • September 22, 2016
A sensible path for Bobby Jones Golf Club

Private management is the right course for the city’s Bobby Jones Golf Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The pineapple dropped on once the clock struck midnight.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • December 31, 2018
Happy New Year, Sarasota!

Sarasota's New Years Eve traditional pineapple drop had families and party-goers alike loving the feeling of a new year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jerry and Carolyn Pujol have been an inspiration to those who see their fitness regimen.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 12, 2018
Lakewood Ranch couple still on amazing run

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 13, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 22, 2010
Cops Corner

April 14 Clean break 12:38 a.m. - 500 block of North Jefferson Avenue. Suspicious Person. The caller reported that a man was showering in an apartment complex's pool area. The man's clothing was piled on the ground near the shower.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Breauna Mathews, Sophia Herdrich and Grace Hill after their hair was done
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 17, 2010
East County Girls Scouts land roles in future film

Seven members of Girl Scout Troop 499 may be featured in 'Dolphin Tale,' which was filming in Clearwater this week.

  • East County
  • News
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