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The Robert L. Taylor Community Center will unveil new programs and youth activities next year.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 20, 2011
Taylor community center exceeds expectations

The Robert L. Taylor Community Center has six times the number of pass holders than it expected after three months of operation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 11, 2010
Letter to the Editor 3.11.10

Letter to the Editor 3.11.10

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The 4,800-square-foot unit offers views of the beach from nearly every room. (Courtesy Roger Pettingell)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 1, 2014
La Firenza unit sells for $4.25 million

Roger Pettingell represented the seller, and Steve Harris represented the buyer in the second highest condo sale of 2014.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 8, 2011
Mustang tennis wins three straight

The Lakewood Ranch High boys tennis team improved its record to 6-1 with wins over Sarasota, Bayshore and Manatee.

  • East County
  • Sports
Amanda Yoder and Kelly Matteson
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Young Professionals Happy Hour

Members of the Sarasota Young Professionals Group unwound after work Thursday, March 7, at Mattison's City Grille during their regular happy hour. New and established members exchanged business cards over light food and drink.

  • Arts + Culture
American Eagle has thousands of stores and outlet stores across the country, including at Westfield's Sarasota Square Mall and the Ellenton Premium Outlets.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 4, 2013
American Eagle commits to mega mall

American Eagle Outfitters, an apparel retailer targeted at young adults and teenagers, has committed to the Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • News
File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 31, 2017
Israel Tennis Center named in honor of Larry Greenspon

On Oct. 23, the Israel Tennis Centers Foundation named Israel’s premiere tennis center in Ramat Hasharon in honor of Larry and Mary Greenspon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Volunteers Nancy Trowbridge, Elizabeth Mossbarger with event Chairwoman Sally Altman
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 8, 2012
Annual antiques show, sale to benefit families in need

The United Methodist Women's Pineapple Antiques Show and Sale will be open Thursday, March 8, to Saturday, March 10, at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

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

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Honorary grandparents Greg Gregory and his wife Ilene Friedman flanking birthday girl Maria Wirries and her mom Jeaneen Wirries. Courtesy photo.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • August 14, 2013
Scene and Heard: Swinging surprise for sweet sixteen

It was certainly no secret that her honorary grandparents were throwing a sweet sixteen for performing prodigy Maria Wirries.

  • Arts + Culture
"I'm slowly being able to fly with my aunt, which is a great honor. And to be able to wade in the footsteps of my legacy - they all have this special place in the heart of circus," Julia Barreda says.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 2, 2013
Performance posterity

Summer Circus Spectacular performer Julia Jacobs Barreda hopes to have a circus career much like her famed circus clown grandfather, Lou Jacobs, and her aunt, aerialist Dolly Jacobs. But first, she has to graduate from college.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • September 13, 2012
Yume: A sushi stand-out on Main Street

Yume: A sushi stand-out on Main Street

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • January 8, 2019
Colony plan faces key dates next week

Third time could be a charm for Colony developer

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A water main break has interrupted service for about 700 residential units in the area of Seaside Drive off Midnight Pass Road on Siesta Key.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 22, 2012
Water main break interrupts service for 700 residents

Sarasota County Utilities have issued a boil water advisory for some Siesta Key residents.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The 13-15 group performs one of their group acts, Sunday, Feb. 19, at the Selby Aquatics Center at the Sarasota Family YMCA.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SASSY puts on a show

SASSY held a fundraiser performance from 1 to 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 19, at the Selby Aquatics Center at the Sarasota Family YMCA.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2011
'The Castaway' is 'rescued' at The Observer

Most folks know artist Jorge Blanco for his bright, geometric sculptures around Sarasota. But, back in his hometown of Caracas, Venezuela, Blanco is famous for his poetic comic strip, "The Castaway."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tobacco now comes in a variety of flavors, including vanilla, midnight berry and chocolate chip cookie dough.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 27, 2011
Sarasota County targets flavored-tobacco products

Believing tobacco companies are targeting kids with candy-flavored tobacco, the county could ask vendors to stop selling the products.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Caitlyn Klein and Braden River's Joanne Gigliotti battle for possession.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 24, 2015
East County Sports Spotlight: 11.26.15

That's the ticket ...

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 12, 2013
Obituary: Donald Weill

Donald Weill, 82, of Sarasota, died Jan. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Claudia Daniels submitted this photo of two great blue herons, taken at the Venice Rookery.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2015
Weather: Sarasota

Visit YourObserver.com to submit your local weather or nature-related photos. Each weekly winner will be entered into a monthly drawing for a $25 gift card. One grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 flooring makeover, to be announced in October.*

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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