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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 2, 2014
13 things that didn't suck about 2013

13 things that didn't suck about 2013

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Michael's On East Cobb salad. Courtesy photo.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • May 23, 2012
EDIBLES: Salad sensation celebrates 75 years

It was an April lunch with Margaret Wise at the Bijou Cafe that launched this column.

  • Arts + Culture
All of the Embracing Our Differences submissions were displayed on the walls.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 12, 2019
It's time to embrace our differences in Sarasota

The Artist and Quoters Reception for Embracing our Differences was held at Ringling College.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Amanda Sebastiano After sending two vans and an SUV to Napier's Farm and Animal Rescue to pick up animals, volunteers bathed and treated the animals for fleas.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 12, 2014
Rescues shelter animals after raid

Authorities confiscated more than 300 animals from Napier's Log Cabin Horse and Animal Sanctuary Feb. 5, with 75 of them taken to Nate's Honor Animal Rescue.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • December 5, 2019
What is the best way for diners to know if a restaurant is clean?

Posted letter grades provide a simple way to show diners if a restaurant is safe, but they are just a snapshot.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
 Larissa Green reads the Wall Street Journal while her daughter Ann Green West talks on the phone at Booker High School on Saturday. The pair arrived with Howard Green on Friday night.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 9, 2017
Booker shelter braces for Hurricane Irma

Booker High School has never had to open its doors as a hurricane shelter before. It’s now home to more than 1,200 evacuees.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Derricks such as these will dot the Summerfield community.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 1, 2011
Ranch CDD considers oil drilling

APRIL FOOLS' DAY - At least one Lakewood Ranch CDD 1 official hopes the option of oil drilling on CDD property could help reduce assessments for residents.

  • East County
  • News
Katie Vincent, 20, and Juliette Brault, 18, make their way down the course during the Canoe Kayak Canada Assessment Regatta March 30, at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 6, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Canada's top rowing athletes test skills at Benderson Park

  • East County
  • Sports
Rob Emery and Chris Beyersdorff are the co-owners of the new DOGPerfect store at The Green in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 8, 2019
Partners cater to dog lovers in Lakewood Ranch

DOGPerfect set to open at The Green in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Business
Longboat Key Garden Club members presented Virginia Sanders with a member emeritus title Oct. 2.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 8, 2014
Meet Virginia

The island's original tree-hugger gets an honorary title from the Longboat Key Garden Club on her 92nd birthday in recognition of her contributions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 15, 2013
Town collects items for Toys for Tots

Drop off items at Longboat Key Town Hall or the Longboat Key Police Department.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Officials say flushing unwanted medications down the drain or dropping them in the trash can lead to safety or environmental hazards downstream.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2018
Sarasota Police offers drug-disposal initiative

Getting rid of unwanted prescription medications properly is important safety issue, officials say.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Melanie Johnson hits a layup for the University of South Carolina. Photo courtesy South Carolina Athletics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 13, 2017
New hand on the Ranch

Girls basketball coach hopes to sustain the Mustangs' success.

  • East County
  • Sports
The board members of the Lakewood Ranch Humane Society all wore teal at the event.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • January 20, 2011
Ranch Humane Society hosts kick-off bash

Hundreds of animal lovers helped the Lakewood Ranch Humane Society start 2011 with a bang during the organization's Kick-Off Bash Jan. 20 at the home of Lou and Ann Marie Marinaccio in The Concession. Guests enjoyed wine, hors d'ouerves, live music and more while raising money for the new animal organization.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 12, 2010
Lenobel and Welly differ on tee times

The Longboat Key Town Commission reconvened the Islandside renovation-and-expansion hearing Friday by reviewing proposed amendments needed to allow guests of a new hotel to play on the new golf course.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 27, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.27.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
"My main characters are resilient and strong. It doesn't mean they aren't worried, threatened or scared to death, but they figure it out and no one comes in and saves them," Mary Jane Clark says. (courtesy photo)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 8, 2014
Killer Instinct

There's almost always a smart, strong leading character who has to save herself in the face of a killer in Mary Jane Clark's mystery thrillers.

  • Arts + Culture
Randy Moore, director of the Sarasota Bay Water Festival
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • October 24, 2012
Sarasota Bay Water Festival celebrates the bay

The Sarasota Bay Water Festival will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at Ken Thompson Park. The festival will celebrate the importance of Sarasota Bay to our environment, economy and quality of life.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city approved a lease that will allow a private operator to manage the Lido pavilion for up to 30 years.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 20, 2017
City approves controversial Lido pavilion lease deal

Despite opposition from Lido Key residents, the city approved a plan for the Lido Beach pool and pavilion that includes the operation of a restaurant and Tiki bar.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 9, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 10

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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