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  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • August 1, 2013
Supernova Café Shines Brightly for Casual Italian Dining

Supernova Café Shines Brightly for Casual Italian Dining

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 19, 2016
East County weather page photo: Feb. 18

Monica Mingote submitted this photo of a sunset at Jiggs Landing.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Joan Gill submitted this photo of her grandsons enjoying a Longboat Key sunset.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 19, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: Feb. 18

Joan Gill submitted this photo of her grandsons enjoying a Longboat Key sunset.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ron Zammit of Cakes by Ron with United Cerebral Palsy honorary trustee Joyce Hales.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 13, 2016
Too sweet: UCP Chocolate Sundae

United Cerebral Palsy serves up sweets for guests Sunday, March 13 at Michael’s On East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 23, 2013
Foster siblings stick together at Everyday Blessings

The non-profit foster organization focuses on comfort by keeping foster siblings together.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Library is located at 555 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 28, 2014
Longboat Library prepares for new season

The Longboat Library's 58th season will begin Nov. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 26, 2010
Commission to approve park purchase

The county is set to buy an 8-acre site in the Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores neighborhood and turn it into a park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Attendees of Siesta Key'       s Crystal Classic were greeted by a large sand sculpture announcing the events sponsors.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 23, 2017
Siesta Key Beach ranked No. 1 — again

In its 2017 Travelers’ Choice Awards, TripAdvisor ranked the Sarasota County beach at the top of its U.S. list.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • June 17, 2009
Committee drafts Ranch city charter

The proposed charter uses a council-manager form of government. Local leaders are offering feedback.

  • East County
  • News
Once the rest of the old plaza is torn down, Publix has plans to put more parking spaces in its place before the Key’s seasonal population returns.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 3, 2013
Old plaza building coming down next week

Lakeland-based Publix Supermarkets Inc. submitted its demolition permit on Monday and plans to start work next week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Nicole Thompson |
  • January 22, 2014
TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Old School Bar & Grill

TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Old School Bar & Grill

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Akila, Bay Haven
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2012
Pelikids

Pelikids is a monthly feature highlighting the work of Sarasota County students. This month's offerings are from students at Bay Haven, Pineview and Lakeview Elementary School.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Sam Wu, 23, is an Australian citizen who grew up in Shanghai and is currently pursuing a Master of Music — Composition at The Juilliard School.
  • By Edward Alley |
  • March 18, 2019
EarShot artists show promising talent with Sarasota Orchestra concert

Four young emerging composers heard their evocative works for the first time in a traditional (professional) concert setting.

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  • Reviews
Grecia Quevedo at her graduation ceremony.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • June 19, 2018
Grecia Quevedo dreams of an education without borders

Despite DACA uncertainty, Booker High graduate Grecia Quevedo is determined to be first in her family to attend college.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A hat becomes the top of the turtle's head.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 23, 2019
Many people's trash is Longboat artist's treasure

The artist hopes to raise awareness on littering and what tiny throwaways can do.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bryan Gagg unstraps his helmet and Deshaun Fenwick wipes his face after a failed fourth-down conversion late in the game.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 21, 2017
Venice High extends Braden River High's playoff pain

Braden River football seniors depart having lost four straight to Venice.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 17, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 21

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

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  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 12, 2018
Pulitzer Prize winner inspires audience to help national leaders get it right

Historian Jon Meacham was the second speaker in the Ringling College Library Association’s Town Hall Lecture Series on the 2018 calendar.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Connie Mederos-Jacobs, right, teaches Kathy Brooks how to prepare mamaliga. Courtesy photo.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • February 6, 2013
Temple Beth Israel holds mamaliga cooking class

Congregants at Temple Beth Israel got a taste of the old country Thursday, Jan. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Peffley in 2011.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 22, 2020
Gentle giant Jack Peffley dies at 72

The man was known for his kindness, readiness to help, and his loud pants.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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