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  • By David Conway |
  • October 8, 2014
Election 2014: Bridget Ziegler: Sarasota School Board, District 1

Mother, insurance agent and school board candidate and member, Bridget Ziegler's life is chaotic - which is just how she likes it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Co-Chairs Andy and Ruth Maass, Honorees Marilyn and Irv Naiditch and Co-Chairwomen Gerri Aaron and Betty Schoenbaum
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 2, 2017
AJC West Coast Florida honors Marilyn and Irv Naiditch

The organization’s National Legacy of Leadership Award Dinner took place on April 2 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
Jack Black and Melanie Massell
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Republican Club Barbecue

Members of the Longboat Key Republican Club met Sunday, May 19, at the Sarasota Yacht Club, for their regular meeting. Members mingled poolside and enjoyed food and beverages, as well as live music.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 21, 2015
Five beers to try at the new World of Beer Main Street

Five beers to try at the new World of Beer Main Street

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Betsy Mitchell  stands at the base of the ramp, where the dock at Blackburn Point Park is partially submerged. At high tide, she said, the water reaches the spot where she stands.
  • By Jack Short |
  • November 19, 2015
Tides turn on accessible rowing dock

A Blackburn Point Park boat ramp made the bay accessible to disabled rowers until recently.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This Solymar Drive home, which has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,959 square feet of living area, sold for $890,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 15, 2011
A home in Siesta Revised sells for $2.1 million

A home in Revised Siesta tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
A&E Editor Nick Reichert keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 10, 2015
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Nick Reichert keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 23, 2013
Man arrested for Lido burglary

Sarasota police arrested Francis Gerry Monday morning after he allegedly burglarized a time-share unit. He is a suspect in a string of similar incidents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Riverview shooting guard AJ Caldwell scored a game-high 29 points versus Booker Jan. 7.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 12, 2016
Sarasota Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Riverview High boys basketball team passes initial eye test.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Bob and Alice Brittingham
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • October 23, 2013
Show of Shows

Show of Shows

  • Black Tie
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 19, 2010
Interior motives

Mark Dalton spent the first 20 years of his interior-design career snubbing bargain-basement home decor. Now his business (and his home) is built around it.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 5, 2016
Rabbi Sniderman holds first service at Temple Beth Israel

Congregation members gathered for a welcome dinner following the service.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alexander Toradze
  • By June LeBell |
  • November 9, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Orchestra's Masterworks I: All Russian Program

The stars were shining brightly this past Sunday afternoon when Anu Tali led the Sarasota Orchestra in a blockbuster of an all-Russian program that was enough to outshine Sirius, seriously.

  • Arts + Culture
Local filmmaker Ken Sanborn hopes to add a little Hollywood magic to the East County community.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 31, 2010
TOP STORY, SEPT.: Sanborn Studios

Local filmmaker Ken Sanborn hopes to add a little Hollywood magic to the East County community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 15, 2012
Maestro Victor DeRenzi: Man of the opera

Maestro Victor DeRenzi wields more than just a baton - he wields power. For 30 years, the uncompromising artistic director has brought Verdi, verve and distinction to the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Culture
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 12, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 4.12.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2009
Season's first turtle nest spotted

Casey Key can lay claim to the first sea-turtle nest of the season in Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Arthur Keyser was the winner of the 2017 Players New Play Festival. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 13, 2019
Friendship Center Theatre Troupe helps founder stay forever young

Playwright Arthur Keyser started a senior theater group to keep older residents active physically and mentally.

  • Arts + Culture
Michael, Amelia and Catherine Garey
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 7, 2017
Hats off to the class of 2017

Longboat Key and Lido Key are home to some recent graduates. Here we get to know them a little better.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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