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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 26, 2011
Lakewood Rotary tips glass to charity

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch will host the 10th annual Suncoast Food & Wine Fest Nov. 12.

  • East County
  • News
Chief of Operations Larry Luh, EMS Chief Paul DiCicco and District Chief Mark Regis are seeking ways to keep their ambulances in circulation.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 3, 2019
Surge is EMS concern in Manatee County

Manatee County EMS hopes better use of 911 will lessen strain on ambulances.

  • East County
  • News
Deborah Waggoner, of Banana Republic and Michelle Butler, of Make-A-Wish Foundation’s Sarasota Chapter
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2010
Make-A-Wish kicks off Season of Wishes campaign

Banana Republic and the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida teamed up to host an evening filled with holiday treats, shopping and awareness Thursday, Nov. 4, at the Southgate Mall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 1, 2009
Officers receive awards for life-saving work

Longboat Key police officers rescued a 23-year-old Bradenton woman from Sarasota Bay in June after she was swept off a sailboat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tuesday, Jan. 3 is the last day to register to vote or change party affiliation for the Jan. 31 Presidential Preference Primary.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • January 2, 2012
Supervisor of Elections to host several events this week

The Supervisor of Elections hosts several election-related events this week, including voter registration and education events, public meetings, and public appearances by Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent and senior staff members.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"She was a wonderful person and everybody loved her," Jim Ballard says. Here he is with some of Shirley Mason’s original art for sale. Photos by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 8, 2013
Scene & Heard

'Sybil's' art finds homes in Sarasota; High school students compete for most well versed; Riggs takes designs to the silver screen

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Orchestra's "Songs of Wars I Have Seen"
  • By June LeBell |
  • November 22, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: 'Songs of Wars I Have Seen'

'Songs of Wars I Have Seen' is a thought-provoking piece filled with unearthly, enigmatic sounds that, somehow, tie together the vignettes of wartime Gertrude Stein wrote about.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 27, 2016
Around the World at World Bites Kafe

World Bites Kafe invites customers to travel the world — one bite at a time.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2012
News Briefs

Performance review time for town manager; Financial abuse workshop offered; Publix update

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Springfest Executive Director Eliza Culverhouse pets Honor
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 7, 2015
Springfest family festival brings together neighbors

Families and neighbors came out to enjoy the sun, music and activities at the 9th annual Springfest March 7 near Sawyer Loop Road.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ocean Properties seeks a mix of tourism and residential development for the Islandside property.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 9, 2014
Commission to discuss Islandside referendum

The proposed ordinance would allow voters to decide whether to allow tourism use on the property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tiffany Smith, Ali Boiko, Sheena Arnold and Megan Baggett
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 3, 2010
Chili devoured at cook-off

Morton's Gourmet Market held its 11th annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off Sunday to benefit the Sarasota Fire Fighters Benevolent Fund.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Stacy Gonzalez and Sue Waxman
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SDA's Leis for Strays

Sarasota in Defense of Animals hosted its annual fundraiser Friday, Oct. 26 at the White Sands Cabana on Siesta Key. The fundraiser, titled 'Leis for Strays,' featured a Hawaiian theme, including hula dancers and a Hawaiian drinks. Guests enjoyed hors d'oeuvers and dinner as well as a live and silent auction to benefit the organization.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2014
Our View

The duct tape rule

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The mannequin sporting the dress sure could use a pair of red stilettos — size seven-and-a-half.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 29, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Best dressed

Eric Cross' "Observer" dress has found a home -- the Sarasota Observer's conference room. Visit our office at 1970 Main St. (fourth floor) to see it!

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • September 20, 2012
Square 1: So much more than just burgers!

Square 1: So much more than just burgers!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Sarasota City Commissioner Shannon Snyder said a bold decision to cut the budget could be the elimination of the Sarasota Police Department
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 1, 2012
Police department to be axed?

A proposal to eliminate the Sarasota Police Department arose during City Commission budget discussions this week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Christ Hunt, who currently co-runs a private investigation firm in Sarasota, is training to become a baseball umpire.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 14, 2011
Perfect Pastime

A cop-turned-private investigator seeks another line of work. But he still aims to settle arguments.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 4, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Karen Van Lindonk
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 19, 2013
The Good News: Karen Van Lindonk

Karen Van Lindonk is a volunteer with the Gulf Coast Community Foundation. Read more about her and watch a video in this week's Good News.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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