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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 18, 2017
Will Longboat Key face mayoral shakeup?

Despite strong support for Longboat Key Mayor Terry Gans, two potential challengers have emerged.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Audrey Heimler, Phyllis Ploener, Rosalyn Fleischer and Sharon Schreiber attended the temple's Rosh Hashanah luncheon at Cafe L'Europe.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 18, 2018
Temple Beth Israel reflects on year to come

Temple Beth Israel is preparing for Yom Kippur, known as the Day of Atonement, which beings at sundown on Sept. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Authorities reported trees down around the area this morning.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2017
Sarasota, Manatee teams assess Irma damage

Officials urge residents to stay off the roads until all-clear given

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2009
Restaurant Review: A world of choices at Aqua

If first impressions are important, good real estate is a real asset for a restaurant.

  • Arts + Culture
Amnon Weinstein restores violins with an emotional history. Photo by Debra Yasinow
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 25, 2017
Violins of Hope: A Voice for the Voiceless

Amnon Weinstein and the 'Violins of Hope' break the silence of the Holocaust.

  • Arts + Culture
veggieburger
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • May 8, 2015
Shore Diner: Continually impressive modern American dining

Shore Diner: Continually impressive modern American dining

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Thais Fernandes applies fake blood to her fake cut.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 28, 2015
How to have a horrific Halloween

Lakewood Ranch High School’s Mustang Players get dead-on tips for scary makeup.

  • East County
  • Schools
Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 5, 2016
Theater review: 'Gypsy'

'Gypsy' reveals the stages of a legendary life at The Players.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub owner Ed Chiles is investing in Longboat Key's future by adding a second story to his Longboat Key restaurant.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 5, 2011
7 in 11: Ed Chiles

The longtime Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key restaurant owner thinks a pro-business attitude will bring a sense of community to the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 12, 2020
Celebrating 20 years of community in Waterlefe

Celebrating 20 years of community in Waterlefe

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2012
News Briefs

Homeowners hold protest against builder; Grant applications available for charities; Habitat for Humanity to repair, renovate homes

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 18, 2016
SR 70's time to adapt

Manatee County, FDOT install new signal lights for better traffic flow.

  • East County
  • News
Associate Rector for St. Boniface Andi Taylor gives Gracie a smooch after a blessing.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 3, 2015
St. Boniface animal blessing draws diverse crowd

St. Boniface Episcopal Church welcomes animals of all shapes and sizes for annual pet blessings.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
City Manager Bob Bartolotta has denied allegations of impropriety.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 20, 2011
Bartolotta denies allegations of computer scrubbing

The city manager emphatically called the charge of computer scrubbing 'completely unfounded.'

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Quarterback Justin Curtis will help lead Lakewood Ranch into its spring game against Booker May 27.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 25, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top East County sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 14, 2015
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 31, 2019
Beware of the vitriol

Don’t let the vitriolic hyperbole about Selby’s restaurant cloud the bigger picture. Every concession weakens Selby’s ability to achieve long-term sustainability.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Mike McClaughin, director of horticulture, and Roger Capote, special events manager, strive to make Marie Selby Botanical Gardens blossom in the 21st century. The gardens are known for their vast collection of rare and exotic epiphytes.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 10, 2015
A New Leaf

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens seeks to grow in harmony with its roots.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 30, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 1

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Kathryn Parks based her character, Lilly Green, on herself and her experience performing in local theater. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 11, 2018
Zooming in on local filmmakers at the 2018 Sarasota Film Festival

SFF is celebrating its 20th anniversary by refocusing on independent — especially local — filmmakers.

  • Arts + Culture
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