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The Amazing Kenny makes balloon animals for kids at Children’s World. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 15, 2012
Toy stories

Sarasota residents celebrated Neighborhood Toy Store Day Saturday, Nov. 10, at Children's World.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ginger and Melanie O'Connor
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 1, 2016
Mother, daughter team to open boutique near St. Armand’s Circle

Apricot Lane Boutique will offer clothing, gifts and jewelry for women of all ages.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 11, 2010
Cops Corner 3.11.10

Logged down 7:10 p.m. - 3400 block of Clark Drive. Suspicious Incident. A caller reported that someone put several large logs in the middle of the road. It's believed the suspect did it to stop passing drivers to try to rob them.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Unit 302 at 188 Golden Gate Point was built in 2015 with three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 2,879 square feet of living space.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 4, 2020
Golden Gate Point condo sells for $2.95 million

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 21-25.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 5, 2014
Superintendent hosts 'Soup with the Supe'

Rick Mills, Manatee County School District Superintendent, hosted members of the community for lunch in a 'Soup with the Supe' event at the Ranch Grill in Lakewood Ranch Wednesday.

  • East County
  • News
Citing public safety concerns, the Sarasota County Commission voted to lower the speed limit on a stretch of Midnight Pass Road.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 27, 2014
County Commission approves speed limit reduction on Siesta

Staff reported many people speed on a stretch of Midnight Pass Road, between Vista Hermosa Circle to Sanderling Road, and a speed reduction would help alleviate the danger.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 6, 2014
New College Students put a twist on art observation

New College Students put a twist on art observation

  • Arts + Culture
The master plan was announced in October 2018.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • January 29, 2019
Selby Gardens receives record donation for master plan

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens received a $5 million dollar donation from Drs. Joel and Gail Morrison Morganroth, who donated to $15 million to Ringling College in Sarasota last year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Centre Shops is located at 5350 to 5390 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 26, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Centre Shops Fall Festival

This weekend's Fall Festival will be the first of many events at the Longboat Key shopping center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
So much sand has been lost that at high tide behind L'Ambiance that Gulf water laps at 7-foot beach escarpments that are being kept in place by large areas of vegetated dunes.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 4, 2014
South end beach fix up next on the agenda

A $1.7 million south end beach project is the next erosion hot spot that needs sand as soon as possible.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Eva Green in "Penny Dreadful." Photo source: Showtime.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 3, 2020
Binge Blog: My heart has never fainted

"Penny Dreadful" and "Chuck" are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Dr. Joel Morganroth explains his reasoning for giving the $15 million gift to Ringling College of Art and Design.  Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 29, 2018
Ringling College receives record-breaking $15 million gift

Dr. Joel Morganroth and his wife, Gail Morrison Morganroth, gave the school its first eight-figure gift, which will help fund a new virtual reality major, among other causes.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 2, 2010
Turner wants to shift more power to manager

City Commissioner Terry Turner wants to change the city charter to require that all positions report to the city manager.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 21, 2016
Longboaters reminisce on holiday memories and mishaps

From cats knocking over the Christmas tree to lighting Hanukkah candles with grandchildren, the holidays are a time for memories, good or bad.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 5, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 6

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Representatives from the International Federation of Rowing Association tour Nathan Benderson Park in April.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 10, 2013
Rowing bid receives presidential support

President Barack Obama will sign a letter in support of the 2017 World Rowing Championship to be held at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 13, 2012
Scores: Lady Seminoles race to second-place finish

The Southeast High girls track team scored 121 points to finish second at the Class 2A-District 10 meet April 12 at Spoto High.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 5, 2014
TWIS Asks: Ride SRQ Bike Courier

TWIS Asks: Ride SRQ Bike Courier

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
“Pip” was made possible by donors Gary and Melody Johnson. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 17, 2018
Scene & Heard 10.18.18

Here's your look at the A&E news of the week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Courtesy photo. Timmy Berg played tennis for Cardinal Mooney for four years before moving on to Bates College in Lewiston, Maine.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 6, 2013
Triumphant return

Cardinal Mooney High alum and Bates College senior Timmy Berg will compete in the 2013 Dick Vitale Lakewood Ranch Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic for the first time.

  • East County
  • Sports
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