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The Jessie A breaks up on  sand bar at the entrance to Big Pass.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 28, 2016
This week in history 1.28.16

A glimpse of the way things were from the archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Arlington Park resident Nathan Wilson has sought to strengthen tree protection regulations, but he wants to address builders'     concerns, too.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 6, 2017
City dives deeper into tree issues

After builders and architects criticized the city’s tree ordinance, officials hope an advisory board can sort through any issues in the existing regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 9, 2019
In her own words: Dora Walters

A few samples of what Dora had to say.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ricardo Graziano, Matthew Hart and Kate Honea dive into the colorful costumes in preparation for “John Ringling’s Circus Nutcracker.”
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 16, 2015
Cracking Open "The Nutcracker"

The Sarasota Ballet infuses its bold reinvention of a holiday classic with the magic of the circus.

  • Arts + Culture
The Gulf Coast United Cheer All-Star cheerleading squad captured the Superior Award at the Official Florida Cheer and Dance Championships Feb. 13.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 16, 2011
Gulf Coast Cheer squad competes in Tampa

The East County-based team is led by gym co-owners Felice Flammia and Terri Harrington.

  • East County
  • Sports
Property investor and Realtor Howard Sadwin and partners with Duck Dog II are looking to sell their 15-acre site at the southwest corner of Lorraine Road and State Road 64 for about $3 million.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 27, 2019
Area developers, investors say timing is ripe for more business in East County

Commercial interests gobble up land from interstate to Lorraine Road.

  • East County
  • News
Tina Mulligan submitted this sunset photo, taken from the Bridge Street Bistro, on Bradenton Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 11, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Palm Pairing

Tina Mulligan submitted this sunset photo, taken from the Bridge Street Bistro, on Bradenton Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
East County resident Kim Gennocro submitted this photo of a sunrise on Silverado Circle in River Club neighborhood.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2013
Weather Photo: MORNING REFLECTION

East County resident Kim Gennocro submitted this photo of a sunrise on Silverado Circle in River Club neighborhood.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 26, 2014
Judge rejects Colony settlement

A Colony Beach & Tennis Resort settlement and Chapter 11 reorganization plan was rejected in favor of converting the entire case to Chapter 7 liquidation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Danny Walker. Photo courtesy the University of Virginia.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 25, 2018
East County High 5 Moments: 04.26.18

East County High 5 Moments: 04.26.18

  • East County
  • Sports
The vacant lot at 162 Beach Road is covered in shoreline-stabilizing vegetation, and has never been developed.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 17, 2014
County Commission to consider shoreline construction

Sarasota County commissioners during a public hearing Wednesday, will review plans to build a three-story single-family home at 162 Beach Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
An event planning firm bought the former site of Sam Seltzer's Steakhouse for $3 million.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2014
Former steakhouse to become event venue

An event rental firm bought the former site of Livingston's and Sam Seltzer's Steakhouse with an ambitious plan renovation plan to create an event space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"As ringmistress, looking at everyone is more exhilarating than being on a flying trapeze or high wire. Everyone's attention is on you," Bailey Sloan says.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 18, 2014
Bailey Sloan Steps Right Up

This year, 16-year-old Sailor Circus performer Bailey Sloan will be ringmistress of the Summer Circus Spectacular.

  • Arts + Culture
Larry Thompson, Amara Merritt and Michelle Redwine
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Newtown Art Celebration

"Newtown Art Celebration: Celebrating Newtown Art for 100 Years" opened June 20 at Selby Gallery. Every artist featured has a connection to Newtown.

  • Arts + Culture
Mary Bensel and Renée Fleming at the Van Wezel Foundation “After Party” in the Founders’ Room. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • February 3, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 02.04.16

Renee Fleming wants to come back to Sarasota, Jean Weidner Goldstein is honored at Friends of the Ballet Luncheon, tidbits and more...

  • Black Tie
The strip of 12 individual newspaper and magazine boxes at Ocean Boulevard and Calle Miramar would be replaced by two homogenous green boxes to hold all of those publications.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 9, 2011
Siesta Key to transform newspaper boxes

The mix of newspaper racks on Siesta will be replaced by uniform racks, which Key leaders hope will make the Village more attractive.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 30, 2016
Music Matinees spotlight world-class local talent

Avis and Aaron Romm discuss their upcoming Sarasota Concert Association performance.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 2, 2010
Cultural remix

DJ Pram learned a long time ago that American dance tracks mixed with Bollywood beats keep parties hopping - no matter the crowd.

  • Arts + Culture
Chairwoman Rhonda Pecoraro with fellow founders Dr. Joseph Pecoraro and Dr. Vilma Vega
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 1, 2013
Hearts Afire Benefit

Hearts Afire Benefit

  • Black Tie
The invasive lionfish will not be hunted this weekend due to inclement weather.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 12, 2019
Lionfish derby canceled over weather concerns

The fishing is a no-go, but people can still chow down at Mote Marine on Sunday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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