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At the opening night post-performance reception: Michael Zuckerberg, board member Judy Cahn, Jan Fidelman and Managing Director Mary Ann Servian. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • December 9, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Everything is beautiful at the ballet; Baby on board; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 16, 2016
Remembering Paul Wolfe — Sarasota's Music Man

Paul Wolfe, co-founder of the Sarasota Music Festival, died Tuesday at age 90.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jack Short |
  • November 11, 2015
Campaign finance reports show some local candidates well-funded

Several local politicians have pushed 2016 fundraising past the $50,000 mark, even without opponents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Reading facts may provide the answer; Longboat Key Garden Club thanks you; Responsibility before dreams suggestions

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 3, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 4

A look at our favorite events happening this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Mitchell Epstein with Jeron Thomas, one of the Y Achievers he meets with once a week through the YMCA Mentor program.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • June 3, 2015
People with Purpose: Mitchell Epstein

Starting out as a husband accompanying his wife to charity events, Mitchell Epstein called himself an “observer” when it came to philanthropy. That all changed four years ago.

  • Black Tie
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 6, 2015
Operation Kindness goes to L’Europe

Café L’Europe showed its red, white and blue for Operation Kindness Florida, Inc. on its Community Monday Night on July 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tyler Dyson won the decisive game oft he 2017 College World Series for the University of Florida. Photo courtesy Sydney Jones.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 19, 2017
Braden River grad makes history with Florida Gators

The pitcher won the decisive game of the 2017 College World Series, the first title in school history.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tom Cail and his son, Jaxon, man their grills. Courtesy photo.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • May 1, 2013
The thrill of the grill

There is something almost primal about putting food to fire. And with the most frantic part of the year behind us, there is more time to do it these days. So, we sought out a cross section of grilling enthusiasts and asked them to share their treats, tales and tips. Our grillers range in age from 3 to the 70s, and their specialties include ribs, chicken, chicken wings and salmon.

  • Arts + Culture
Jo-To Japanese Restaurant will close its Siesta Key Village location March 31.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 22, 2017
Jo-To Japanese Restaurant to close on Siesta Key

The Village restaurant will serve its last meals March 31.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
(Dex Honea)
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 8, 2016
Explosions rock Sandpiper Inn on Longboat Key

A fire tore through storage sheds at the gulf front property Sunday night, causing two propane tanks to explode.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Charter Review Committee's recommendations will soon put before the Town Commission.
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 21, 2017
Longboat Charter Review: small changes, big implications?

Charter changes could end up on the next ballot, if commission approves.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The home at 16311 Clearlake Ave. recently sold for $1.64 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 2, 2018
Lake Club home tops local sales at $1.64 million

Residential real estate transactions for April 16-20.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 21, 2017
JFCS supporters wined and dined at annual food and wine tasting

The Jewish Family & Children’s Service of the Suncoast held its Celebrity Chefs Food & Wine Tasting on March 21 at the Resort at Longboat Key Club.

  • Black Tie
Realtor John Swart and Larry Pearce, managing partner of Realco, are eager to begin sales at The Lakeshore, a 44-unit luxury condo project slated for the Lakewood Ranch Main Street area. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 27, 2015
Lake Uihlein condos aim high

The Lakeshore plans to offer penthouses that likely will cost more than $1.5 million.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 9, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 3.10.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Turtle Beach, looking north, showing erosion.
  • By Jack Short |
  • February 15, 2016
Barges will begin staging off Bird Key this week

Vessels and equipment will arrive at the staging area later this week to begin the Turtle Beach renourishment.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Nov. 21
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 5, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Sept. 5

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Sept. 5

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2010
Cops Corner 07.29.10

The victim reported that while she and her family were on vacation, person(s) entered her home, drank some alcohol, drove their car and stole a watch.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Photo by Megan Mahoney Photography
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 25, 2018
Brooklynites hatch unique birth plan

Dina and Austin Scherer didn't want to give birth to their son in New York, so they thought of the next best place – Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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