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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 10, 2009
Neighbors incur reception issues

Bradenton Beach officials will listen to Key residents Gene Jaleski and Jim Eatrides talk about cell-phone-reception alternatives June 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gilbert Sharell lives next to the Perry Residence and is fighting against its demolition. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • September 18, 2014
Commission to hear appeal on historic demolition

A group is appealing the demolition of a historic property downtown, but the current owners say the building is no longer financially sustainable.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo Nokomis Volunteer Fire Department Chief Steve Kona has been in his position for a year and a half.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 6, 2014
A helping hand for the rescuers

The Nokomis Volunteer Fire Department purchased new protective gear for its firefighters thanks to a donation from the Casey Key Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • April 1, 2010
Man on the Street: EGGcellent Easter and Passover traditions

We asked Longboaters if they have any special Easter or Passover traditions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 29, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 30

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Wireless communications antennas have evolved; Effective communication is key to doing business; Hiring Bullock was a mistake, get permanent manager now

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Repairs to address water damage at the Legacy Boulevard gatehouse at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club began April 14.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 14, 2014
Higher cost projected for gate repairs

At its board meetings Thursday, May 15, Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts 2 and 5 will decide whether to approve a $7.5 cost increase for Legacy Boulevard gatehouse repairs.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2020
Manatee Supervisor of Elections: Charles Williams Jr.

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
First Brass founded in June 2012, and will play a concert on April 6, at Sarasota Opera House. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 3, 2013
Bagpipes and Brass band celebrate National Tartan Day

The Jacobites and First Brass will play a dual concert Saturday, April 6, at Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Culture
One Palm is one of a handful of buildings that will be added to the area around South Palm Avenue in the near future.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 16, 2015
Downtown residents work past construction roadblocks

As construction activity increases in the heart of the city, Palm Avenue residents were troubled by unannounced street closures — and want to avoid repeating the ordeal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ki Woon Huh creates and teaches abstract pottery in his backyard studio.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 6, 2016
Studio Space: Ki Woon Huh

The master pottery artist breaks the mold.

  • Arts + Culture
Joseph McKenna, president and CEO of the Sarasota Orchestra, presents the organization's proposal for a new venue at Payne Park during a City Commission workshop Tuesday,  Feb. 26.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 26, 2019
Orchestra shares vision for Payne Park venue

The Sarasota Orchestra has approached the city with a proposal to construct a new music hall on the downtown park property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The speed table is designed to slow down drivers using Orange Avenue as a detour while the Osprey Avenue bridge is closed.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 8, 2016
Orange Avenue residents lobby for speed table

The city installed a temporary speed table to slow down drivers in a residential area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 15, 2012
Our View: This is America?

Most weeks, our preference is to devote this space to matters directly affecting the East County. Now and again, though, events beyond our region's interests are so alarming, bizarre or compelling they cannot be ignored.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By John Ewing |
  • February 18, 2013
How to make mixed berry jam

How to make mixed berry jam

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Partisan politics could still influence the nonpartisan city election.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 9, 2017
Partisan influence looms in commission race

The Republican and Democratic parties haven't played a major role in the City Commission election, but both groups could still influence the nonpartisan contest.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 9, 2014
Decorator lights up holiday

Michelle Ragni found creativity while working at her family's deli in Pennsylvania when she was 16 years old.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Pearl Dahmen enjoys Cat Depot's Namastray Yoga with Kevin the kitten.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • July 27, 2018
Pet-friendly yoga

Pet yoga offers a way to bond with your favorite furry companions.

  • Health
Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 11, 2018
Gussins get thrilling award

Pat and Bob Gussins, authors and owners of Oceanview Publishing, will receive the Thriller Legends Award on July 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Director Sean S. Baker's "Tangerine" was a critical darling at this year's Sundance Festival and depicts the story of two transgender sex workers and was shot completely on iPhones.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 4, 2015
The 5th Annual Fabulous Independent Film Festival announces 2015 lineup

Six feature films will be featured at the LGBT-themed festival including acclaimed Sundance Film Festival standout "Tangerine"

  • Arts + Culture
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