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  • By Jack Short |
  • February 12, 2016
The Roaring Twenties

The Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota held its 2016 fundraising gala and celebrated its 20th anniversary.

  • Black Tie
Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 18, 2012
SFF Film Review: 'Alps'

Alps is a snowy, bleak and icy film.

  • Arts + Culture
Robert E. Willis Elementary School fifth-grader Jaxon Lemus, left, is stumped momentarily by a math problem, but quickly solves it.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 27, 2019
Math is the star of brain games in Lakewood Ranch

LWR Savvy hosts Math24 tournament to promote academic competition.

  • East County
  • News
Nicole Parisi submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Nicole Parisi submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Richard Chen submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Richard Chen submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy ashleystrand.com
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 28, 2018
Ashley Strand returns to Sarasota with one-man show 'Glorified Disasters'

The stand-up comedian/actor who formerly worked at New College and Golden Apple Dinner Theatre is bringing his award-winning show to The Starlite Room.

  • Arts + Culture
Will squak for food! Here’s Alan during feeding time.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 5, 2012
Not so ugly ducklings

One of the first things I learned about my responsibilities in covering Longboat Key was that I'd be writing updates on the resident swan population. Little did I know that once nesting season started, swan updates, from swankeeper David Novak, would be my most highly anticipated emails.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Peter Hallett submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 8, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Peter Hallett submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 18, 2017
Edmund Adams wins lifetime achievement award

The award was the third one he received in 2016.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Braves mascot Blooper celebrates the grand opening of CoolToday Park.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 28, 2019
Next spring training will bring options for Sarasota baseball fans

Next spring training will bring options for Sarasota baseball fans, with both the Atlanta Braves at CoolToday Park and the Baltimore Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Two salespeople still manned M/I Homes' information center inside Rosedale Links last week week. Photo by Josh Siegel
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 7, 2014
National builder considers leaving Rosedale Links

Builder M/I Homes will try to sell its remaining 56 lots in the expansion of the Rosedale Golf & Country Club.

  • East County
  • News
Jim and Deb Kehoe,  Rosedale head golf professional Matthew Pivko and Kathi and John Skelton hope the community will rally to beat last year's fundraising total of $157,945.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 22, 2020
Rosedale women's undaunted effort yields funds for Homes for Our Troops

Despite their 2020 event being canceled, "little old ladies" pile up funds for disabled veterans.

  • East County
  • News
Here, Mary Ahern, Bobby Reardon, Lorraine Reardon and Paul Ahern enjoy the sunset in front of Beachplace condominium.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2013
Life's a beach for Beachplace residents

We get lots of photos of sunsets.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
In addition to his work as a lawyer, Bob Johnson continued his service on the New College Board of Trustees until the day he died.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 2, 2015
In many roles, Bob Johnson worked to improve Sarasota

Bob Johnson, a former state legislator and an active supporter of numerous local institutions, died Monday at 80.

  • Sarasota
  • News
SoMa Creekside, in downtown Bradenton, offers an eclectic menu of savory dishes.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: SoMa Creekside

This week we went in the kitchen at SoMa Creekside while owner and chef Dave Shiplett prepares his signature spicy peanut calamari. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

  • Siesta Key
  • News
"I felt like I had barnacles on me that were beginning to break off," Beverly A. Smith says of her first attempt at painting. "The creativity was fighting to get out."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 25, 2011
Primal colors

Abstract painter Beverly A. Smith peels away layers of paint to reveal what lies behind her uninhibited brushstrokes.

  • Arts + Culture
Romeo is recovering in an enclosure at Birds of Paradise, where he will spend the next 30 to 60 days as he heals from his injury and subsequent surgeries. Birds of Paradise Founder Debbie Huckaby lures him with food.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 15, 2017
Shot peacock returns to Paradise

Romeo shot, but returns to his true love, Juliet.

  • East County
  • News
Executive Chef Greg Campbell (right) and General Manager Austin Harlow behind the newly added service bar.
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • February 22, 2019
Out of the Woods

Grove lays roots in an iconic spot on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • LWR Life
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 26, 2010
Siesta Key condo sells for $925,000

Bob and Ruth Mechigian, of Commerce, Mich., sold their Unit B-403 condominium at 6512 Midnight Pass Road to Stuart Wolpoff and Lee Rosner, of Potomac, Md., for $925,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Marty Fugate and The Grim Reaper enjoy a game of chess. Photo by Ellie Bloom.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 20, 2017
Review: Institute for Psychogeographic Adventure

IPA adventures celebrate experience at The Ringling.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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