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Lynn Weddington and Longboat Key Club and Resort General Manager Michael Welly were married during a recent trip to Italy. They’ll head to the West Coast before deciding the next step in their careers.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 1, 2013
Year in review: November 2012, 'Right place, right time'

The Longboat Key Club and Resort's general manager Michael Welly is saying 'goodbye' after eight-and-a-half years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 15, 2014
Sidelines

Area players named to all-star team; Registration for i9 basketball underway; Blazers fall in region semis; Rams to hold golf tourney

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 13, 2010
New Arts Center exhibit displays creative works

Malcolm Robertson's works started being setup Monday, Jan. 11, at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts. The 'Making Waves' exhibit opens Friday, Jan. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 12, 2011
Newtown pushes Shaw over top

A large turnout in the North Sarasota neighborhood helped Willie Shaw defeat Linda Holland and secure the District 1 City Commission seat.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jeff and Brianne Walters delivered Lilyana Grace Walters in their Summerfield home a 1:09 a.m., Aug. 9, 2010.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 30, 2010
TOP STORY, AUG.: Birthday Surprise

As ambulances sped toward their home at 1 a.m. Monday morning, Summerfield resident Brianne Walters delivered Lilyana Grace Walters into the arms of her husband, Jeff.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 6, 2012
FULL STORY: Buchanan makes first visit to Ranch hospital

Vern Buchanan made his inaugural visit to the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, where he heard concerns from hospital administrators about proposed health-care changes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway and Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 25, 2014
Main Street bar clears first hurdle

Plans for a Paddy Wagon in the 1500 block of Main Street, in addition to other nightlife proposals, have received an early seal of approval from downtown residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chris Caswell as David O. Selznick and BJ Wilkes as Ben Hecht in PLATO's production of "Moonlight and Magnolias." Courtesy photo by Donna DesIsles.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • June 5, 2012
Theater Review: 'Moonlight and Magnolias' at the Golden Apple Theatre

If you're a big "Gone with the Wind" fan or you're always up for an insider's peek into 1930s Hollywood subculture, you should see this play.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 19, 2012
Season of Sharing donations continue to grow this year

As the campaign comes to a close, contributions are still coming in, but donations are slightly behind last year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The acre of land currently houses parking for the Sarasota County Courthouse and clerk’s office.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 14, 2013
Developer pitches Main Street hotel

County officials are slated to meet with a development firm interested in developing the Main Street property currently used as a parking lot.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 7, 2010
Michel spills 'family secrets' in FST show

Sarasota actress Carolyn Michel explains how one woman can fill so many shoes on stage.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2015
OUR VIEW | We recommend …

Not much separates the four candidates running for City Commission. None of them would make a bad choice. They are all pragmatic and smart. But we give an edge to two.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Manatee School District will wait for an opinion from the attorney general's office to clarify the legality of having private, armed guards on campuses.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 17, 2014
Guards in elementary schools won't carry guns

The Manatee County School District seeks a legal opinion before it will arm elementary security guards.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 14, 2010
Fencing Academy wins division championship

The Sarasota Fencing Academy & Club won its first division championship May 8-9, defeating 15 other established clubs in the United States Fencing Association's Central Florida Division.

  • East County
  • Sports
Former Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown, with his wife, Marjorie, was honored at the town's 50th anniversary celebration in 2005.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 1, 2011
St. Mary Star of the Sea honors Jim Brown

St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church will be honoring Brown in a 9 a.m. Mass on Wednesday, Oct. 5 as a Bon Voyage and a God Bless.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Heather Johnson stars in the Sarasota Opera's production of "The Crucible."
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 5, 2011
MUSIC REVIEW: Operatic Preview

One of the most exciting events to look forward to in 2011 is the Sarasota Opera's production of "The Crucible."

  • Arts + Culture
Vyasa Dodson performs at Sarasota Blues and Music Festival 2012. Photo by Rachel O'Hara.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 8, 2013
Sarasota Blues and Music Festival canceled; new blues festival launches

The Sarasota Blues Festival has been canceled for 2013, but the inaugural Florida Blue Blues & Music Festival will launch Oct. 26.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2009
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Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi Grill Executive Chef Allan Yu's Ahi Tuna Tower. Photo by Niki Kottmann.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 7, 2016
Epicurean expedition takes locals around the world in one night

Taste of Downtown event will feature international dishes by local chefs

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2012
Welcome back: Since you left ...

There's no pop quiz. It's our way of saying: Welcome back.

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