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Learn how to make cake pops from Becky Schultes.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 4, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Becky Schultes

Sarasota resident Becky Schultes is the owner of Sweet Teeth Cake Pops and Bites. Get her recipe for cake pops in our 'In the Kitchen' feature.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Author P.J. O'Rourke is currently the H. L. Mencken Research Fellow at the Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank based in Washington, D.C.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 24, 2014
O'Rourke to headline Tiger Bay event

Political satirist P.J. O'Rourke will speak and sign books during a Sarasota Tiger Bay Club event Dec. 4, at Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although some residents are eager to see upgrades at Arlington Park, others are concerned about the effects of growth on the surrounding neighborhood.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 23, 2016
Officials, residents talk Arlington Park improvements

With more than $2 million slated for investment in Arlington Park, the city is seeking citizen feedback on improvements — but how much is too much for nearby residents?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Doug Logan has acknowledged the criticism of his hire, arguing that the city needs a "generalist" to oversee the management of policies addressing homelessness.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 29, 2015
Commission to consider suspending homeless coordinator funding

At the request of Commissioner Susan Chapman, the City Commission will consider defunding the city’s new chronic homeless coordinator position following criticism of Doug Logan, the new hire.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Players Theatre Artistic Director Jeffery Kin and Managing Director Michelle Bianchi-Pingel
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 9, 2011
Cultural Organization winner: The Players Theatre

The Players Theatre was named Cultural Organization winner at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The Courtyards at Market Square is about 21,500 square feet and has about 20 spaces for potential tenants.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 18, 2012
New owner envisions revitalized Courtyards plaza

Courtyards of Market Square manager Al Salem said he expects to attract medical and professional businesses to the plaza.

  • East County
  • News
A proposed parking garage on the Selby campus would be four stories, with an additional story on a portion of the structure for a rooftop restaurant.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 9, 2017
Selby Gardens master plan draws questions

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens hopes to grow its bayfront campus, but there are seeds of doubt among neighboring residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Connor Steinfeld and Billy Sadlo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 20, 2014
Sidelines

SCS beats Booker in five innings; Riverview Rams run wild at meet; Sarasota Sailors remain unbeaten; ODA baseball sweeps Mooney; ODA swings past Admiral Farragut

  • Sarasota
  • News
Greta the Great White Shark is one of seven marine-debris sculptures in Mote's newest exhibit.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 7, 2017
Mote ready to talk trash with new exhibit

Mote's newest exhibit, 'Sea Debris: Awareness through Art,' opens to the public Saturday, Dec. 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Event organizers hope to secure Payne Park as the new home for Thunder by the Bay, but the city is still weighing its options.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 12, 2016
Thunder by the Bay organizers target Payne Park as favored site

Once again, a potential Main Street home for the motorcycle fest has been ruled out. Can the city and event organizers come to an agreement on a new location?

  • Sarasota
  • News
The two ficus trees bordering the Friendship Garden of the Longboat Island Chapel spared the gazebo inside the garden.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 20, 2017
Toppled trees reset island ambiance

After Hurricane Irma, The Lazy Lobster and the Longboat Island Chapel are working to restore their environments.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rep. Tommy Gregory is hosting a series of Town Hall meetings in East County.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 21, 2019
Dangerous roadways top representative's town topics in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton area

Dangerous roadways, outdoor Florida, top town hall meeting topics in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton area

  • East County
  • News
Event co-organizers MaryAnn McWilliams and Kay McKernan pose for a souvenir picture.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 15, 2018
Tara holds San Gennaro Festival

More than 120 residents attended the special event at Tara Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lee Fox began treating injured birds in 1987 on a volunteer basis.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 9, 2013
Save Our Seabirds' Lee Fox: 'The board fired me.'

Save Our Seabirds' founder accuses its board of 'hijacking' the organization.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
On Sept., 3, Keith Kitchner, an assistant store manager at another store,  helps stock products for the new Lakewood Ranch location.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 5, 2018
Publix opens new Lakewood Ranch location

More tenants in the University Corner shopping center should open in the first quarter of 2019.

  • East County
  • News
The Town Commission also will review beach renourishment project costs at Town Hall today.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 18, 2010
Trolley talk to highlight commission meeting

The Longboat Key Town Commission will discuss a Manatee County trolley funding shortfall at its regular workshop today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Braden River High volleyball team captured its second-consecutive district title Oct. 28.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 2, 2010
Braden River claims district crown

The Pirate volleyball team captured its second-consecutive district title with a 3-0 victory over Palmetto in the Class 4A-District 10 Championship Oct. 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Remember veterans, attend ceremonies; OWS shows free markets wrong; Fears of tea party turn out unfounded

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
"The Swingaroos: Hollywood Serenade" runs through Aug. 30. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 12, 2019
'The Swingaroos: Hollywood Serenade' celebrates the glory days of Hollywood

Florida Studio Theatre's latest cabaret show honors the past without living in it.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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