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Marc-André Hamelin
  • By June LeBell |
  • November 9, 2015
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks I

Sarasota Orchestra and Marc-André Hamelin give a masterful performance

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Beach Road property owners say they'     ve worked to preserve public access, but Mike Cosentino says their motives lie elsewhere.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 18, 2017
Street Fighters: Siesta residents spar over Beach Road closure

One man is responsible for igniting perhaps the most contentious issue on Siesta Key. But why, exactly, is Mike Cosentino so fired up about a 230-foot segment of Beach Road?

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Cardinal Mooney High School Principal and known prankster Steve Christie will retire at the end of the school year.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 24, 2016
No joke: Cardinal Mooney's Steve Christie will retire

After 19 years, Cardinal Mooney's principal is ready for a slower pace.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
David Miner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 30, 2016
Manatee School Board races go to runoff

District 1 and District 3 seats will be determined in November.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center CEO Jim Wilson poured drinks to help raise money for the Eddie Livingston Fund.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Eddie Livingston Charity Bar Night

Dozens of East County residents flocked to The Polo Grill and Bar for the Eddie Livingston Charity Bar Night June 23. All of the money raised from the event will benefit the Eddie Livingston Fund in support of 2-year-old Eddie Livingston, who is battling neuroblastoma cancer.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 7, 2012
Community meetings to lend northern exposure

Three meetings have been scheduled to discuss the Longboat Key Revitalization Task Force-facilitated community-planning effort for the north end of the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jamie Laredo. Courtesy.
  • By June LeBell |
  • November 20, 2012
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra: Masterworks with Jaime Laredo

The Sarasota Orchestra opened its new season with a program of crowd-pleasers by Rossini, Vivaldi and Beethoven, under the direction of another audience favorite, conductor-violinist Jaime Laredo.

  • Arts + Culture
Roz Brott and her new puppy, Maggie
  • By Loren Mayo and Molly Schechter |
  • May 16, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

A tall tale?; Cutting back; Adding on

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota High wrestling coach Cezar Sharbono began    coaching his son, Chance, when Chance was 4 years old. On Nov. 16, the Sarasota High freshman wrestled his first regular season match as a member of the Sailors program.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 20, 2013
Family Affair

Fifteen-year-old Chance Sharbono is in his first year wrestling at Sarasota High, where his dad, Cezar, is the head coach.

  • East County
  • Sports
A.J. Jacobs just released his third book in a series. Photo courtesy of Michael Cogliantri.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • July 3, 2012
Aerobic Grandma: A good read that's good for your health

Books about health and fitness are not generally "fun reads." "Drop Dead Healthy - One Man's Humble Quest for Bodily Perfection" is the delightful exception.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bill Santamaria, Nicole Leffler and Jill Whittemore are three of the Gulf Gate Village business owners who want to foster a collaborative spirit among merchants within the district.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 19, 2016
Gulf Gate merchants plot new association

There have been many failed efforts to form a merchant association in Gulf Gate Village, but businesses aren’t letting the past haunt the latest push to unite.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jane Thompson and Pam Watts
  • By Loren Mayo and Molly Schechter |
  • May 23, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

Seeing double; Best friends forever; Farewell for the summer

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2010
Observer names look-alike winners

The East County's Tracey Punzone-Roman and her daughter, Emily, garnered more than one-fifth of all votes during The Observer Group's Mother-Daughter Look-alike Contest on YourObserver.com.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eduardo Anaya |
  • October 8, 2012
PREEN&CHIC: What is "Preen?"

PREEN&CHIC: What is "Preen?"

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Siesta Key Wastewater Treatment Facility, located on Oakmont Place, off of Midnight Pass Road, emits a distinct odor.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 19, 2015
Commissioners pump more money into Siesta Key station

The $25 million Siesta Key pump station project, scheduled to be completed in 2016, was delayed to coincide with a Phillippi Creek septic project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 16, 2009
Longboat Fire Rescue completes training

Fire rescue crews held a drill last week to take what they learned in the classroom and apply it to a fire emergency situation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ellen Overstreet (Photo by Barbara Banks, courtesy Sarasota Ballet)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 24, 2013
Iain Webb promotes Sarasota Ballet dancers to soloists

Artistic Director of Sarasota Ballet Iain Webb promotes three members of coryphee to soloists on stage Nov. 22.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Dora Walters |
  • April 23, 2009
Garden Club blooms at annual bash

Garden Club blooms at annual bash

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Guests will enjoy food from 46 restaurants at the 10th annual Forks & Corks Grand Tasting Jan. 29.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 25, 2017
Toast to the Most: Enjoy the Forks & Corks Grand Tasting to the fullest

We've got the insider tips needed to get the most out of the Forks & Corks main event.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Longboat Key Town Hall is located at 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 3, 2012
Town offices close for Fourth of July

Town offices will re-open at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, July 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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