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The restaurant specializes in endless sushi and hibachi.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 3, 2016
Yuniku opens at University Parkway, Lockwood Ridge Road

The sushi and hibachi restaurant is the second eatery to open in University Square this year.

  • East County
  • News
Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling in "La La Land." Photo source: DVD.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 19, 2019
Binge Blog: I guess I'll see you in the movies

"La La Land," a color-awash ode to those who dream, and "Los Espookys," an absurd bilingual comedy series, are this week’s picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Patterson Foundation Executive Director Debra Jacobs said the donation will be a major asset to disaster relief efforts in Texas. (File photo).
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 29, 2017
Patterson Foundation donates to Harvey relief

The Patterson Foundation contributed $250,000 to Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s Hurricane Harvey recovery fund.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 21, 2012
Letters to the Editor

An increase in middle-class incomes is the real myth

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • September 13, 2018
EDC Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon celebrates economic innovation

The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County honored business success at its annual meeting and awards luncheon on Aug. 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Veronika Bajtala submitted this photo, taken near Bird Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Do you love taking photos? We want your best photos of sunrises, sunsets, rainbows, etc. Submit your local weather photos for a chance to have your photo published in the paper! See all of the winning photos each week by visiting The Observer's Facebook page.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 14, 2015
Letters to the Editor

Condo Council lighting contest is unfair; Settling the lawsuit would have no effect

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Niki Kottmann & Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 22, 2017
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Episode 4 Recap

Not even a luxe gala could make everyone happy this week, and it may be that every relationship is destined for failure.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Lydia Gartner accepted the grant awarded to Foundation for Dreams on May 11 at Community Foundation of Sarasota County.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 12, 2017
Florida Winefest & Auction awards grants to local charities

The winefest, a not-for-profit organization, held its annual grant ceremony on May 11 at Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

  • Black Tie
Venice High teacher Mary Dembinski and her students work to plan a supply drive.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • March 28, 2019
Recruitment, retainment struggles in Sarasota County Schools reflect nationwide teacher shortage

Sarasota County offers warm weather, sunny beaches and the second-highest average salary for Florida teachers. Even so, the district — like many others — struggles with open positions, recruiting and retention efforts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"The foot traffic (in St. Armands) is just perfect for conversations, as I make my way around on The Kindness Bicycle," Votruba wrote on his blog, http://www.onemillionactsofkindness.com.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The Kindness Bus

Bob Votruba, of Cleveland, Ohio, is intent on stamping out violence, bullying and adolescent suicide. To promote a message of hope, he's driving the kindness bus, a school bus painted with messages of love and peace, 9,000 miles around the U.S. The bus arrived in St. Armands Circle Thursday, Jan. 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 14, 2016
SCOPE awards Alta Vista principal as boundary crosser

Barbara Shirley recognized for two-generation approach to education.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A boat decorated as a Christmas tree makes its way down the bay for the Holiday Boat Parade of Lights.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 13, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Holiday Boat Parade

Boats of all shapes and sizes lit up the waterways for the Sarasota Holiday Boat Parade of Lights on Sarasota Bay Saturday night.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarah Hund, Ben Mackel, Joey Barreiro, and Joe Casey in American Pie. Photo by Carla Varisco.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 24, 2015
Theater Review: 'American Pie'

“American Pie” serves up nostalgia and fun at Florida Studio Theatre, in Sarasota, FL.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 30, 2015
Theater review: "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"

This takes audiences on a nostalgia trip at The Players

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
This rendering depicts the revised plans for the North Palm Avenue streetscape improvement project — which pleased residents who wanted to preserve a palm grove.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 13, 2015
Sketching the future of an evolving Palm Avenue block

Controversy surrounding the push to preserve a palm grove on North Palm Avenue has sparked a broader conversation regarding the design of a busy segment of the street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The building is located at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 25, 2016
Manatee Commission discusses pool renaming

The board also will consider taking of property for a roadway project.

  • East County
  • News
Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 21, 2018
Strange jaywalker tops Cops Corner reports in Manatee County

Cops Corner

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The City Commission will discuss a proposal to close Pineapple Avenue for the Sarasota Chalk Festival.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • September 28, 2012
City commissioners will discuss Chalk Festival, computer investigation

Commissioners will discuss a request to close Pineapple Avenue for 10 days for the Sarasota Chalk Festival. They will also hear an update report on a computer investigation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 12, 2015
Behind the Bar with: The Starlite Room

Behind the Bar with: The Starlite Room

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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