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Retired Senior Editor Dora Walters snapped this picture of Kip O’Neill, Bob Spitzer, Fred Wilson and Maxine Spitzer.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2014
Dora the Explorer focuses her lens on the Village

Retired Longboat Observer Senior Editor Dora Walters found herself on familiar turf in December, when she made an appearance at Longbeach Village resident Kip O'Neill's 19th annual holiday party, then celebrated again with Village residents on New Year's Eve. And as usual, she started snapping photos.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Former Sarasota Crew rowers Maddux Castle, far left, and Ben Delaney, third from left, traveled to England with their George Washington University teammates to compete in the Henley Royal Regatta for the first time in the program's history. (courtesy)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 7, 2016
Historic bucket race

Former Sarasota Crew rowers compete in prestigious Henley Royal Regatta, on the River Thames, in Henley-on-Thames, England.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The property at 1440 Boulevard of the Arts has sat vacant for years as the city has sought a catalyst project for the land to stimulate redevelopment in the Rosemary District.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 16, 2014
Rosemary project continues advancement

Sarasota city commissioners unanimously approved a sale agreement Monday, with the developer planning to buy city land for the construction of Rosemary Square.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo courtesy Consequence of Sound
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 16, 2018
'Sorry to Bother You' is a bizarre trip that captivates audiences without an escape

Hip-hop artist Boots Riley's first film, "Sorry to Bother You" will, indeed bother you — but in a politically and socially relevant way that's appropriately troubling.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
City Neighborhood Planner Nancy Kelly speaks at a Tuesday meeting regarding upcoming construction along Osprey Avenue.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 15, 2018
Neighbors, businesses seek Osprey project info

This summer, the city plans to begin a resurfacing project running from Bahia Vista Street to Siesta Drive.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lift Station 87 is 90% complete. The city is slated to hire engineering firm McKim & Creed to complete the project.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 2, 2013
Lift station project progresses

Since December, Sarasota officials have been working to get a long-delayed and troubled $12.5 million lift-station construction project back on track.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • October 15, 2015
Food truck vendors hope to taste change

SRQ Food Truck Alliance wants the county to table restrictions on where and how they operate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Local artist Gay Germain takes comfort in her work after two years of illness and recovery.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 22, 2014
Physical [Art] Therapy

Gay Germain's artwork has served as her outlet during trying times.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 26, 2017
Film review: "The Exception"

"The Exception" is part thriller, part WWII drama and part love story

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Samantha Hobbs and Dulcy Kushmore pose with their toy donations.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • December 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: YPG After Hours

The Young Professionals Group of Sarasota held their monthly after hours Thursday, Dec. 6, at Libby's. During this get-together, those who attended were encouraged to bring at least one toy for a boy or girl to be donated to the Big Brothers Big Sisters toy drive.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Johnson PhotoImaging has been burglarized twice within six months. Burglars have stolen a total of more than $130,000 in camera equipment.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 23, 2013
East County photography store burglarized again

Although it has been burglarized twice in six months, Johnson PhotoImaging remains open.

  • East County
  • News
Ali Rose Dachis and Justin Adams. Photo by Matthew Holler
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 25, 2017
Theater review: 'Rich Girl'

'Rich Girl' considers the love/money ratio at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
A bee drinks nectar from a Mexican sunflower. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 7, 2015
'Pollinator challenge' goes abuzz

Sarasota and Manatee County are promoting the use of pollinator-friendly plants in neighborhood gardens.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Keely Carney |
  • March 28, 2012
"Where's the Beach!?" - New Girl's Family Comes to Town

"Where's the Beach!?" - New Girl's Family Comes to Town

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
In about 10 crimes in July, the suspects used a metal object to crank doors and pop locks to gain access to vehicles.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 3, 2012
Burglars target Chevys on Siesta Key

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has roughly 10 undercover officers searching for a possible gang of burglars targeting rental cars on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon and Katie Johns |
  • November 28, 2018
Murf Klauber's zest for life included his personal and professional endeavors

Considered a true renaissance man and a visionary thinker by many who knew him — and a sartorial standout who was rarely not seen in a colorful tropical shirt and loafers on his feet, never socks  — Dr. Murray "Murf" Klauber died Nov. 22. He was 91.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Synergy Lighting crews are starting the installation at the northern end of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, south of State Road 70.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 22, 2017
LED fixtures create brighter future in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch CDDs could save more than $230,000 collectively with LED lighting.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 2, 2010
Sarasota limits government services during holiday

Libraries and SCAT bus service will be among the services affected by the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Grand Slam Plaza has a large unit with a mezzanine and elevator available for lease.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2013
PLATO sets sights on $70,000 new theater

Kyle Turoff announced plans to fundraise for a new performance space for the nonprofit theater company located at the southwest corner of Tuttle Ave. and 12th street.

  • Arts + Culture
The proposed site is just west of Premier Sports Campus. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 31, 2018
Manatee County School Board likes SMR land swap

School officials say a school site near Premier Sports Campus would be ideal to handle future growth.

  • East County
  • News
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