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  • By David Conway |
  • October 22, 2014
St. Armands sees new events regulations

A discussion of events in St. Armands Circle Park nears its end as the City Commission establishes new rules for the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tara Elementary School kindergarten teacher Josephine Johnson shows her students how to prepare garlic cloves for cooking.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • May 3, 2017
Kindergarteners open up their very own restaurant

Restaurant puts experience on the menu for Tara students.

  • East County
  • News
Photo by Rachel S. O’Hara.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 8, 2011
We've got spirit, yes we do

Saturday's Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade attracted thousands of spectators and participants, all decked out in their holiday finest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 29, 2016
Florida Voter Snapshot: Part II

How the I-4 corridor goes, Florida goes

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 17, 2010
Larson prepares for more civic duty

District 1 candidate Lynn Larson believes the Town Commission doesn't make decisions that are based on what its constituents want.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 24, 2016
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: King Home

The home is at 6832 Pine St.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 15, 2015
HGTV real estate workshop comes to Lakewood Ranch

The Polo Grill will host the event Wednesday, Oct. 28.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 21, 2013
This Week in Fantasy Football: Week three

This Week in Fantasy Football: Week three

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
An arts consultant has reiterated its belief that the current Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall can not adequately serve as a long-term venue.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 12, 2018
Bayfront planners ponder future of Van Wezel

As The Bay Sarasota considers a new bayfront performing arts hall, the group also wants to honor the legacy of the existing Van Wezel building — but how?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Maria Wirries
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 4, 2011
Scene and Heard

Nobody packs a theater like Maria; Fab Lab debuts at G.WIZ; Sarasota dancer spreads fairy dust; Chalk it up to creative partnerships; and Hot Tickets.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • February 27, 2014
Blast from the past

Ashton Elementary School students brought history to life when they dressed up as historical figures and their personal heroes for the school's inaugural Morning at the Museum Thursday, Feb. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 5, 2010
Town commission to review budget

On Wednesday, May 5, the Longboat Key Town Commission will review a year-to-date expenditure analysis and discuss police- and fire-department staffing levels.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch running back Justin Fischer rushed for 175 yards and three touchdowns in his final high school game.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 7, 2015
East County Football Friday: Week 11

Braden River completes a perfect 10-0 regular season; Lakewood Ranch and ODA close out season with wins.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 25, 2017
Film review: 'Dunkirk'

In 'Dunkirk,' Christopher Nolan highlights human compassion in dire circumstances.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Leslie Gnaegy started with a power saw but found it easier to use a hand saw. Make sure to wear protective goggles, closed-toe shoes and gloves.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2012
Crafty Genes: Pallet Coffee Table

Join Do-it-yourself editors Mallory and Leslie Gnaegy as they create a coffee table from a wooden pallet.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway and Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 28, 2015
Tracing the history of the city-county rift

Today, the city of Sarasota and Sarasota County frequently find themselves unable to work together on major issues. How did they get to this point? Can they get past it?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Matt Damon in 'The Martian'
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • October 6, 2015
Movie review: 'The Martian'

Director Ridley Scott's latest space flick exceeds expectations

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2016
Longboat Key: Letters

Contract approval was fiscally prudent; Hotel plans put property values at risk; Muhammad Ali, remembered

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 23, 2010
Larson: 'I wasn't confused'

Commissioner Lynn Larson told The Longboat Observer she knew what she was doing when she voted for an Islandside project last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 12, 2016
Killer Aspirations: Filmmaker gets dark with 'Barry Baker: Aspiring Serial Killer'

‘Barry Baker: Aspiring Serial Killer’ takes a darkly comedic look at the universal desire for a sense of purpose.

  • Arts + Culture
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