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  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 26, 2019
The 'After the Wedding' remake is less probable than the 2006 original

Julianne Moore and Michelle Williams impress in the 2019 remake, but the rest of the film does not.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Tara Golf and Country Club resident holds a sign to protest the proposed settlement agreement.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 7, 2019
Manatee County delays settlement decision

Agreement to end litigation between county, Tara's developer is postponed to April.

  • East County
  • News
Andre Hersom, 5, at last year's Sarasota Youth Sailing Program summer camp.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 18, 2016
Gear up for summer camps

Learn about summer camps on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Santa takes a break from a stop in Lakewood Ranch to answer questions.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2018
Calendar

Winter 2018

  • LWR Life
Athletes make their way off the Ringling Bridge nearly an hour into the 2018 running of the Sarasota Music Half-Marathon and Rockin' 10K.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 28, 2019
Half-marathon course prompts road-closure plans on Sunday

Ringling Bridge, St. Armands Circle, bayfront area among those affected.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"I liked the idea of flying through the air. It sort of came naturally to me."
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 17, 2013
Record-Setter: Tre Gregory

The Out-of-Door Academy sophomore pole vaulter Tre Gregory will compete in the Class 1A-Region 3 meet April 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tayler Jordan and Timm Swafford
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Prime Time

Members of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce met Wednesday, March 12, at New College of Florida for the organization's regular Prime Time event. Chamber members represented their respective businesses at booths, where they fielded questions and networked.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This home for sale in the Concession might not be a castle, but it's close. Courtesy photos
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 11, 2019
Living large in the Concession in the Lakewood Ranch area of eastern Manatee County

A $12 million Concession home in the Lakewood Ranch area would be most expensive ever sold in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Ethan Hawke in "First Reformed." Photo source: Kanopy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 1, 2019
Binge Blog: Happy and sad at the same time

This week’s picks, "Nathan For You" starring Nathan Fielder and "First Reformed" starring Ethan Hawke and Amanda Seyfried, give advice to struggling businesses and search for truth in a cold, dark world.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Nancy Chanos, June Hessel and Sandy Endres
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • February 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Taste of the Keys & Fashion Show (Continued)

Many gathered to sample favorites from local restaurants and experience this year's finest fashion at the Longboat Key Garden Club's Taste of the Keys and Fashion Show on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Attendees enjoyed the best the Keys has to offer before sitting down for a high-spirited fashion show. Proceeds from this well-attended event support environmental scholarships and grants to college students.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ali Boyce sprints away from the Newsome High defense.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 19, 2017
Feeling 22: Riverview running back inspired by NFL legend

The 'brutal runner' has been dominant for the Rams this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • July 28, 2017
Bayfront Westin hotel opens

Part of the Vue Sarasota Bay development, the 255-room Westin at U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue opened today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city code has long prohibited signs advertising businesses from the public right of way, but enforcement has been lax in the past. The new regulations attempt to create a system that permits the promotion of stores and restaurants.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 10, 2015
City tests new downtown sign regulations

To allow merchants to post signs advertising their businesses on the sidewalk, the city is adopting a policy that will permit all citizens to post messages in the right of way.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2013
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Despite a decision from the state, Siesta Key residents remain convinced dredging Big Pass will result in negative environmental side effects.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 21, 2018
Despite permit, Big Pass dredge remains contentious

The state has approved plans to renourish Lido Key with sand from Big Pass, but Siesta Key residents are still considering options for objecting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cecily and Larry Lancit are expanding Paradise Coast TV to hotels in Sarasota. (Photo by Ed Clement)
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 9, 2014
A Wider Lens

Paradise Coast TV is expanding its hotel-room programming to visitors in Sarasota by building on its success in the Naples area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 21, 2013
The Bridge: A Visual Span Through Time

Photos tell the tale of how the John Ringling Causeway Bridge has become a community connector.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 30, 2014
Main Street merchant saw slight uptick on Small Business Saturday

Lakewood Ranch Main Street merchant Joan Ayersman saw a little more foot traffic during Small Business Saturday Nov. 29.

  • East County
  • News
Key lime truffle, cake pop and cupcake at Heavenly Cupcakes
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 5, 2013
Florida's key fruit

When someone visits our area, it's likely they'll order Key lime pie as the perfect ending to his or her meal (usually consisting of fresh fish).

  • Arts + Culture
Veg is a 35-seat restaurant has earned a big reputation serving lunch and dinner during its three years in business.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 30, 2013
A foodie does Gulf Gate

Around this neighborhood's culinary world in two-tenths of a mile.

  • Arts + Culture
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