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"Sometimes we need to let go of things for things to happen," Michelle Phillips says of her rock-bottom days. "I'm prepared for anything now. I'm grateful for those days, even if I didn't know at the time that everything would work out."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 26, 2011
Michelle Phillips: A thing of beauty

Makeup artist Michelle Phillips is using her love of cosmetics to empower women. The publication of her first book proves the mission is much more than a vanity project.

  • Arts + Culture
The tax on public utilities would be new for residents in unincorporated areas of the county, and raise almost $11 million a year after fiscal year 2018.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 21, 2017
County Commission considering tax on public utilities

Although commissioners set out to rebuild the county's reserves, a reluctance to raise taxes is making it hard to add money to the economic uncertainty funds.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo courtesy of Fuzzy's Taco Shop
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 9, 2015
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop to open on University Parkway

The casual sit-down restaurant specialized in Baja-style Mexican cuisine.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The Longboat Key Town Commission will consider extending a contract with Waste Management six months while the town works to put out a new trash and recycling project out for bid.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 7, 2013
Commission reviews telecommunications changes tonight

The Longboat Key Town Commission will also consider budget changes to pay for an assistant town manager position in fiscal year 2012-13.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This Preserve at Panther Ridge home at 22215 Panther Loop sold for $2.3 million. It has three bedrooms, three-and-two-half baths, a pool and 3,541 square feet of living area. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 16, 2022
Panther Ridge home tops sales in the Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton areas at $2.3 million

Five homes in the Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton areas sell for more than $1 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • February 8, 2018
Siesta Key nonprofit donates equipment to fire station

The donations will help firefighters better assist people on the beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Michael Bloomberg
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 30, 2014
News Briefs

Michael Bloomberg to speak in Sarasota; Princeton Review calls New College a 'Best Value'; Harmer drops 'interim' from his county job title; Siesta residents question proposed Key roundabout

  • Sarasota
  • News
The project will close the rightmost northbound lane along U.S. 41 at Fruitville Road.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 16, 2018
FDOT begins work at U.S. 41 and Fruitville

The state agency is constructing a right-turn slip lane at U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road, closing one northbound lane for about two weeks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 18, 2016
Temple Beth Israel greets snowbirds

The temple held a welcome back dinner on Dec. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Residents and visitors aboard the temporary ferry that transported people during repairs to the New Pass bridge.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 29, 2015
This week in history 10.29.15

A glimpse of the way things were from the archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 15, 2018
Picture perfect

Nancy Barrie's eclectic style is on full display at Lakewood Ranch eatery.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The property at 1440 Boulevard of the Arts has sat vacant for several years.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 16, 2012
City seeks catalyst project for vacant land

City Manager Tom Barwin said he sees the property as a "catalyst opportunity" for the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Peggy O'Donnell makes a donation at the Publix on Bay Street.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • December 15, 2018
Salvation Army hopes for late-season push at kettles

Season-to-date totals in Sarasota and Manatee counties are below those of 2017.

  • Sarasota
  • News
JR's Old Packinghouse Cafe owner J.R. Garraus surveys the damage to the rear of his restaurant following a six-alarm fire.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Week of 06.23.16

A fire led to damage at JR’s Old Packinghouse Cafe, and construction on the Coon Key Bridge is temporarily on hold.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Aaron Weedo, who owns CrossFit LWR, learned his respect for the military from family members.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 13, 2015
Trainer takes inspiration from military

CrossFit LWR owner carries respect for military over to his workout techniques.

  • Health
  • By Sara Moone |
  • May 8, 2013
Andres Colin brings diversity to Sarasota's original music scene

Andres Colin brings diversity to Sarasota's original music scene

  • Arts + Culture
Kathy Trost and Lexi, 2, dress as matching witches.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • October 30, 2019
Pups pack Arlington Park for Bark-O-Ween

Pups dressed up in Halloween costumes for Bark-O-Ween at Arlington Park on Oct. 29.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This Harbour Walk home sold for $1.95 million. It has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,843 square feet of living area. Courtesy photo.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 3, 2021
Harbour Walk home tops east Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch area sales at $1.95 million

Seven million-dollar-plus sales highlight residential real estate transactions for Nov. 15-19

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2017
Looking Ahead: Longboat Key referendums

As Longboat Key voters prepare to vote on two density referendums, the Observer sought the mayor’s take on one, and a property owner’s on another.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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