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Gianni Damaia and Eve Caballero in The Players' "That Wasn't Me," which runs through Aug. 31. Courtesy photo.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 29, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'That Wasn't Me'

Llywelyn Jones' "That Wasn't Me" is having its premiere at The Players Theatre. You have until this Sunday to see it, but be warned, this review contains spoilers.

  • Arts + Culture
"You can impact not only your children's generation, but your grandchildren's generation, so that one day, no one will have to hear the words, 'You have cancer.'"
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 18, 2013
The Good News: Dave Strickland of American Cancer Society

Dave Strickland is the board chairman of the Manatee County American Cancer Society. Read more about him and watch a video in this week's The Good News.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 18, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 7, 2010
Cops Corner

Sept. 28 The Tin Man 3:50 p.m. - 600 block of South Shade Avenue. Suspicious Person. A homeowner reported that a man knocked on his door and asked for some tin foil. The man left without receiving any.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 24, 2010
Leaders to consider new Town Hall hours

IDA Chairman Tom Green said board members would discuss the options and likely will vote on the issue at their April 15 meeting.

  • East County
  • News
Superior Asphalt Inc. prepares Cape Leyte Drive for new asphalt as part of a $2.9 million contract that includes resurfacing eight Siesta Key streets.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 21, 2012
Sarasota County repaves Siesta Key streets

The contractor assigned to the project expects to finish work in the center of the island by Nov. 28.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The next step in Tindale-Oliver & Associates Inc.’s preliminary study is to make a recommendation to the City Commission. Courtesy photo
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 21, 2012
Planners make presentation

Funding sources, ranging from state funding to federal grants, are available for building streetcar systems.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 31, 2011
Balloon must fly before cell-tower plan can fly

It's a bird ... It's a plane ... It's ... a balloon flying from the steeple of Longboat Island Chapel as part of a Planning Zoning & Building application.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Kim and Robert Livengood |
  • August 26, 2014
The Cocktail Couple: Playing matchmaker at the Emmys

The Cocktail Couple: Playing matchmaker at the Emmys

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Moore's co-owner Alan Moore; not pictured: co-owners Robert Hicks and Paul Moore
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 20, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant and Marina celebrates 45 years; Cannons Marina receives its 14th Admiral's Circle Award; AMI Outfitters opens on Pine Avenue

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dr. Bassam Altajar, left, and his family have lived in the United States for 20 years. Altajar's three sisters still live in Damascus, Syria, within earshot of the Syrian Civil War's front lines. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • September 12, 2013
Syrian conflict more than a debate for family

A Sarasota doctor of Syrian descent fears for the future of his homeland and the safety of his three sisters caught in the crossfire of an increasingly deadly conflict.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Observer families' recipes for a popular Thanksgiving side dish. Photo by Loren Mayo.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 14, 2012
THE SWEET SPOT: Unique takes on a traditional side

The Observer family shares its sweet potato traditions - sans the marshmallows.

  • Arts + Culture
After spending his freshman year at Booker, running back Rod Tullis moved to Sarasota last fall and, since then, he’s emerged as a powerful offensive weapon for the Sailors.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 8, 2012
Change of pace

Sarasota High junior running back Rod Tullis needs 75 yards to break the 1,000-yard rushing mark for the season. Tullis will have a final shot to reach his goal Nov. 9, as the Sailors close out their season at home versus Bayshore.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Graphic by Nicole Thompson
  • By David Conway |
  • December 3, 2014
Mobility plan raises questions for residents

The city's proposed changes to impact fees for new developments have some residents concerned they won't prevent traffic issues in their area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Robin Hartill Larry Eger, public defender for the 12th Judicial Circuit, and Dr. Jim Whitman, director of psychiatric services at the Manatee County Jail, debate medical marijuana.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 19, 2014
GOP club hears about high-stakes amendment

The Republican Club heard from Dr. Jim Whitman and Larry Eger about a burning issue on the November ballot: medical marijuana.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • November 7, 2012
Music Review: The Artist Series Concert of Sarasota: Vega String Quartet

Enthusiasm is catching, and when you mix it with real talent, you have a combination that sets spirits thrumming.

  • Arts + Culture
Norm Dumaine, Millie Small, Joyce Burnham and Renee Gluvna are four of five residents living near Fruitville Road Park who have led a charge to save — and improve — the parkland. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • April 9, 2015
Residents reclaim neighborhood park

Not satisfied with the city’s decision just to preserve parkland at Fruitville and Beneva roads, residents are working to facilitate improvements at the site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alan Moore, pictured Oct. 14, the day before the start of stone crab season. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 2, 2014
Application seeks Moore rezoning

A new request from Moore's co-owner Alan Moore seeks to revert the restaurant to its original commercial zoning and redevelop with Mark Caragiulo and Tom Leonard.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Edmund Adams |
  • May 26, 2010
My View

College survival kit is not essential to success

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Emilio Delgado joined the ‘Sesame Street’ cast in 1971.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 25, 2012
'Sesame Street' actor gives us the dirt on Big Bird

Emilio Delgado has spent four decades playing Luis on 'Sesame Street.' The 71-year-old actor is in town this month to perform in 'Hamlet, Prince of Cuba' at the Asolo Rep.

  • Arts + Culture
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