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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 16, 2013
Culinary roots

Trevor Kunk is the chef de cuisine at Blue Hill in New York City's Greenwich Village, which the James Beard Foundation just named "most outstanding restaurant."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
arth Fare’s Steve Schonwetter cooks up Bilinski’s brand no-casing chicken sausage for patrons to taste when the store opened Jan. 27, 2018.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 5, 2020
Lakewood Ranch grocer will close

Earth Fare chain to close all 50 stores, including location in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Peggy Roeder, Anne-Marie Cusson and Andrew Sellon in Asolo Rep's production of "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike." Photo by Frank Atura.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 26, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike'

Read Marty Fugate's review of Asolo Rep's 'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,' which runs through April 13.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 leader Michael Klauber helped guide the discussion at a series of focus groups held last week.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 29, 2015
Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 plans for 2017 groundbreaking

A lot of questions remained unanswered about the future of Sarasota’s bayfront, but a planning group has set an ambitious goal: to have a groundbreaking within two years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By April Doner |
  • June 18, 2012
Neighbor Tango: world-class dancer Albert Rombold teaches me "flow"

Neighbor Tango: world-class dancer Albert Rombold teaches me "flow"

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 14, 2017
Random Acts Returns with 'Hold My Beer'

Director Kelly Woodland reflects on the rebirth of her theater company.

  • Arts + Culture
Owners of the former Moore’s Stone Crab Restaurant seek to build a new restaurant that’s similar to The Shore Diner on St. Armands Circle.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 5, 2015
Owners seek to Shore up 114 additional restaurant seats

One thing is sure as the new owners of the former Moore’s Stone Crab building seek 299 seats: Town Hall better add extra chairs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Junior receiver Omari Hayes, here cutting through Southeast High's defense, is a key for Riverview's offense.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 12, 2020
Sarasota football playoff preview

Each team is in action Friday night.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Sleep Center Staff |
  • July 12, 2018
Did You Know Quality Sleep Hygiene is a Pillar of Health?

Research has shown that adequate sleep is essential to proper functioning.

  • Health
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Tallahassee is abuzz when the Legislature is in session.
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • March 14, 2019
A Capitol show of force

Voters be reassured: A day in Tallahassee demonstrates how smart and competent our area's legislators really are.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 7, 2012
Town commission requests more input from residents

The Town Commission made two decisions that will allow seasonal residents get back to the island and have their say.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Memorial Hospitals’s new Courtyard Tower, scheduled to open in 2013, will replace the oldest wings of the hospital.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 13, 2011
Sarasota Memorial Hospital marks 85 years

To kickoff its anniversary, Sarasota Memorial staff, volunteers, philanthropists and community leaders will gather Jan. 20, for the official "Breaking Ground" ceremony for the hospital's new Courtyard Tower.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rosedale Golf and Country Club resident Fred Booth said Rosedale maintains 87th Street East and residents would be upset if cement trucks use the entrance to get to State Road 70.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 11, 2020
Concrete plant approved on Lena Road

Some Rosedale residents concerned about future impacts.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 22, 2015
Art Center Sarasota "MASHterpieces" opening reception

Art work from Goodwill Manasota is transformed by artists into complete new works

  • Arts + Culture
Boats were prepared for the parade in the marina by the Marina Jack restaurant.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • December 8, 2018
Sarasota sails through the boat parade

The 33rd annual holiday boat parade brought a floating light-up party through the bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
One student felt unsure about how she looked trying to play an air guitar, so Swezey grabbed one of his real ones to help her feel more comfortable. Sam Chaney
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 19, 2019
Oak Park teacher misses out on Teacher of the Year nod

Oak Park School's Shane Swezey was not selected, but is happy with being a finalist.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Carl Santos, a third grader, plays "12 Days of Christmas" with fourth graders Sheldon Wilkinson, Aiden tenHaaf and Ben Tomczuk-Ross during the winter concert at Gene Witt Elementary School.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 18, 2019
Gene Witt renovation back on track

Gene Witt Elementary renovation and addition to move forward

  • East County
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff and Katie Johns | Staff Writer and Community Editor |
  • April 11, 2018
Another Longboat season in the books

With temperatures rising and snowbirds migrating, here’s a wrap-up of this year’s season in five different arenas.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dominic Mattera, 4, runs to first base.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • February 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Little League Opening Day

The Sarasota Little League celebrated its 75th annual Opening Day Saturday, Feb. 15. Families cheered on their favorite players as they hit home runs and played their first games of the season at Twin Lakes Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Spring forward with your diet; Leave Gulf of Mexico Drive alone; Widen Gulf of Mexico Drive now

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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