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  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • January 5, 2017
7 events to look forward to in 2017

The new year offers new features to some old favorites.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 3, 2010
Ranch Key Club pitches tents for second Campout for a Cause

The club will host the fundraising effort for six local charities this weekend. Twelve bands will be performing at the event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 18, 2016
Voices of Tomorrow: The National Competition for Voice

Artist Series Concerts awards seven young vocalists.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Juan Florensa |
  • October 15, 2014
Healthy beaches offer more than scenery

The town's beach management efforts don't just protect views. Healthy beaches protect people, property and wildlife on barrier islands.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Fire Rescue has 33 line personnel divided into three shifts.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 4, 2012
Bullock proposes defined-contribution firefighter plan

Town Manager David Bullock discussed the possibility of freezing the current plan and transitioning employees to a new 401a plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Village maintenance was one of the hot topics at the monthly SKA meeting. The parking lines have nearly vanished from this municipal parking lot behind Siesta Market.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 4, 2012
Busy month for SKA

Tourism may be slowing down on Siesta Key, but the Siesta Key Association is running at full speed.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2014
Our view

The 'unseen' of incentives

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 30, 2011
Shellfish take center stage at festival

In conjunction with Sarasota's Fourth of July celebrations, the Sarasota Farmers Market is hosting its inaugural Shrimp and Lobster Festival from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 2, beneath a 100-foot tent on State Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
David Gayler said his experience in Manatee County, while serving as an assistant superintendent for 10 months in 2001 under then-superintendent Dan Nolan, was the main reason he agreed to temporarily leave retirement behind.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 17, 2012
Gayler takes helm of Manatee Schools

David Gayler started Oct. 15, as interim superintendent.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 2, 2012
ODA's season ends in regional quarterfinals

The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team saw its season come to an end with a 6-1 loss to St. Petersburg Catholic in a Class 3A-Region 3 quarterfinal tonight.

  • East County
  • Sports
Josh Siegel Anne Schimberg (pictured), Ellen Honig, Brenda and Herb Schimmel and Marilyn and Marvin Abrams are among a group of friends looking to start Kehillah of Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 19, 2014
New Lakewood Ranch Jewish group aims to unite

A group of conservative Jewish friends hopes to turn its informal Shabbat gatherings into a community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Zara Barrie |
  • March 31, 2014
Factory Girl: Zara does conceptual fashion

Factory Girl: Zara does conceptual fashion

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 21, 2009
Health Matters - Longboat Key & Sarasota

Enjoy The Observer's monthly magazine insert bringing you local, health-related news you can use for people of all ages.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cosimo's not only features traditional and specialty pizzas and pastas but also an array of gluten free pizzas, pastas, salads and entrees.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Cosimo's

This week we went in the kitchen at Cosimo's with owner John Ganley as chef Alfredo prepares two signature pizzas, the margherita and the quattro formaggi. Get the recipes and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
inherent
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 18, 2015
Movie Review: Inherent Vice

Movie Review: Inherent Vice

  • Arts + Culture
"Artichokes Adored" is a simple recipe using only four ingredients.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 30, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Barbara Glanz

One appetizer Barbara Glanz makes "Artichokes Adored," a simple recipe that is easy to make and is always a crowd pleaser.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 15, 2016
Faces of Change

Asolo Rep's documentary theater project explores faith and religion in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 26, 2010
College Grads

Matthew and Sadge Moore, daughter of Alana and Darla Moore, and Laurin Pletzke, daughter of Jeff and Kathi Pletzke, recently graduated from college.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Although the City Commission remains committed to a housing-first model for now, it also wants to work in tandem with the county on addressing homelessness issues.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 17, 2015
Philosophical differences still divide city, county on homelessness

The City Commission is willing to meet with county leaders to discuss homelessness issues, but it declined to commit to any of three action plans outlined by the County Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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