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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 21, 2013
Quotes Observed: Sept. 14 - Sept. 21

Each weekend, we bring you a collection of quotes from the biggest (or quirkiest) Observer and national news stories of the week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Fan Zhang
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 18, 2016
Eastward Expansion: The Ringling’s new Center for Asian Art

The center marks a new chapter in the museum’s mission for a global vision — and a fulfillment of John Ringling’s original vision.

  • Arts + Culture
Karen and Mike Gardiner, Duane and Karen Compton, Phyllis Moore and Kit Torchia
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 6, 2020
Celebrations packed in

At Christ Church of Longboat Key, a philanthropy group took time to celebrate themselves.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Waterside Place will have more than 200 apartment units atop and next to restaurants, shops, a community park and other features capitalizing on a view of a one-mile long lake. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 4, 2017
Waterside takes shape

SMR broke ground on Waterside in March 2016, but the real action starts in the coming months.

  • East County
  • News
A few of the The Ringling's woodcarving shop's volunteers: Don Welch, Nora Sellmer, Marty Rosen, Martha Kelley (painting volunteer), Don Haynie and Manfred Klatt
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 11, 2013
Spotlight: Greatest whittle show on Earth

The Circus Museum wood carvers are part of the only living exhibit at The Ringling. They carve on-site every Thursday morning, but their camaraderie is the best part of the display.

  • Arts + Culture
Bay Haven School of Basics Plus students played at the park Tuesday morning after the city cut the ribbon on the new playground.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 1, 2019
City unveils new Pioneer Park playground

After the previous playground was destroyed in a fire, the city has replaced the equipment at the park near Cocoanut Avenue and 12th Street.

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  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2009
'Letters to Lee'

This is the second installment in a three-part series of excerpts from the book, 'Letters to Lee,' a compilation of letters written by Lt. Gen. James V. Edmundson to his wife, Lee.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 4, 2010
Key Club says goodbye to Songster

Longboat Key Club and Resort employees said goodbye to Public Relations Manager Katherine Songster, who will move to New York, at a party Thursday, July 22.

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  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • February 1, 2012
Bridge Bites: It pays to count

Before seeing the auction, imagine that you are South, playing in 2â™ . Looking just at the N-S hands, how would you tackle the trump suit? The percentage play to avoid a second loser is to cash the Ace (a precaution against West having the singleton King), then cross to Dummy and lead toward the Queen.

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  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 26, 2019
Designing Daughters serve up drinks at fundraising event

Drinks with Daughters was held Nov. 26 at Evie's On Main.

  • Black Tie
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 18, 2017
Film review: 'The Big Sick'

Comedy cuts through serious issues in this unique love story.

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"Wild Rose" is in theaters now. Courtesy photo
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 22, 2019
Jessie Buckley produces an unforgettable performance in 'Wild Rose'

The film follows a wannabe country singer/mom of two after she is released from prison and pursues her dream in Nashville.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Bridget Ziegler narrowly defeated challenger Ken Marsh Tuesday. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By David Conway |
  • November 6, 2014
Ziegler to add variety to board

After overcoming an August deficit to retain her seat in Tuesday's runoff, Bridget Ziegler intends to be a unique voice on the school board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Plans for the new hotel call for the existing 64-year-old building to be razed and replaced with a pair of towers, rising nine and 10 floors, respectively.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 26, 2017
Ocean Properties files site plan for Lido beachfront hotel

The company’s plan would add 128 new rooms to the existing 176-room beachfront hotel.

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  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 14, 2010
Downtown to feature new sculptures

The Public Art Committee this week selected 12 sculptures out of 21 entries to be featured in various places downtown.

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Designed as a private resort, Ohana features two-and-a-half acres of Longboat Key beachfront. Photo by Ryan Gamma.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • January 8, 2014
Home of the Month: Dreams for Sale

The most expensive house in town lives up to its $22 million price tag.

  • Arts + Culture
Fernando and Betsy Traba share a love of Indian food. Photo by Loren Mayo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • July 3, 2012
Kitchen Classics: Fernando and Betsy Traba

"You won't starve if you're stuck with me making dinner," says Betsy Traba, "but I don't really enjoy cooking."

  • Arts + Culture
Victoria Ochoa is helping to plan and lead Save Access 10 and the Siesta Fiesta.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 18, 2019
Siesta Fiesta 5K planners aim to raise awareness over public beach access

The Siesta Fiesta 5K, as hosted by the leaders of Save Access 10, is a separate event from the 41st Annual Siesta Fiesta as hosted by Howard Alan Events on the same weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Three years ago, the Neighborhood Development and Services  had more than 100 employees. Today, the department has 56.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 15, 2011
Building director defends department

Director of Neighborhood Development and Services Tim Litchett said his building department and its divisions are offering exemplary service while performing the same level of work with fewer employees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Amy Caron, a staff member with Nate's Honor Animal Rescue, loads a van with food to deliver. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 6, 2020
Giving Challenge accepted in Lakewood Ranch

Donors come through for Lakewood Ranch-area nonprofits during Giving Challenge

  • East County
  • News
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