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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
John Desideri and Lorie Tirenay both live on Idlewild Way, across the canal from a wastewater facility that's drawing complaints from residents.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 14, 2016
Siesta residents stew over wastewater project extension

After receiving word that plans to decommission a wastewater treatment facility were delayed — again — Siesta Key residents are pushing the county to take action.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 13, 2015
Theater Review: 'Miracle Worker'

'Miracle Worker' unlocks the world inside a word.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Erin Weinberger and her mom, Amy Weinberger, who said the Players have helped Erin earn professional acting jobs.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 10, 2019
Smitten with the Players in Lakewood Ranch

Those attending the Sarasota community theater's fundraiser in Lakewood Ranch sing its praises.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
UnidosNow Executive Officer Luz Corcuera,  Fior Zamora and Andres Monr Photo by Tom J. Thomas
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 31, 2018
All Angels show heart

Church members met grant recipients on Jan. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Paul Maechtle, who coached Southeast High to two state titles, will take over Cardinal Mooney High's program.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 15, 2018
Cardinal Mooney football brings in legend to run program

Paul Maechtle won two state titles at Southeast High

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
WBBWEB
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 26, 2015
Week's best bets: Tuesday, May 26

Week's best bets: Tuesday, May 26

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Unit 101 at 101 Whispering Sands Drive has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,271 square feet of living area. It sold for 329,900. Photos by Yaryna Klimchak.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 31, 2013
Home in Sandy Hook sells for $1,375,000

A home in Sandy Hook tops all transactions in this week's real estate. James Fellows, trustee, of Sarasota, sold the home at 172 N. Sandy Hook to Tomas and Sofia Fiedler, of Sarasota, for $1,375,000.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lt. Brian Carr and firefighter/paramedic Brian Kolesa listen to a briefing Monday morning before heading out to the Orange County Convention Center.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 2, 2019
Longboat firefighters volunteer to help with Hurricane Dorian rescues

Pair will be stationed in Orlando, awaiting hurricane's arrival on Florida's Atlantic coast.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • November 11, 2018
Veterans Day parade honors all who served

Hundreds gathered along Main Street to celebrate Sarasota's veterans on Nov. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This home in the Country Club of Lakewood Ranch features five bedrooms, five baths, three half-baths and a pool. It sold for $2.25 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 12, 2011
Lakewood Ranch CC home sells for $2.25M

Richard and Margaret Bechtold, Bradenton, sold the home at 7028 Portmarnock Place to Gregory Shepard, Bradenton, for $2.25 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
File photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2016
Ted Weiller remembered as friend, philanthropist

Weiller, 85, died Nov. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gerald Paquette submitted this sunset photo, taken from his condo on Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 26, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Gerald Paquette submitted this sunset photo, taken from his condo on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Stacy White took this photo of the moon rising as the sun set from the backyard of her Lakewood Ranch home.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Stacy White took this photo of the moon rising as the sun set from the backyard of her Lakewood Ranch home.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The meeting was held at the county's administrative building.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 8, 2016
Long Bar Pointe lawsuit reaches settlement

The agreement ends a 2-year-old dispute.

  • East County
  • News
"Straight White Men" runs through March 1 at Florida Studio Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 17, 2018
'Straight White Men' offers an oblique, outsider’s perspective on privilege at FST

Korean-American playwright Young Jean Lee wrote a play about straight white men from the non-white female perspective.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Summer Social at Perq

PHOTO GALLERY: Summer Social at Perq

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Michelle Vanderford took this photo of her friend, Ashlynn, at sunset during a service at Bayside Community Church.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 25, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Michelle Vanderford took this photo of her friend, Ashlynn, at sunset during a service at Bayside Community Church.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Nina and John Arico, owners of Zest! of Sarasota, serve up some tortilla soup.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • November 7, 2010
Thousands chow down for charity at Bowls of Hope

Hundreds of families filled up their bowls at the Sarasota Bowls of Hope Lunch on Sunday, Nov. 7, at Phillippi Estate Park. All proceeds from the event, where guests purchased tickets to sample different varieties of soup and chowder from over 40 local eateries, went to All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • August 13, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Green Ginger Hair Design

Gordon and Lynda Hall bought Green Ginger Hair Design after moving to Sarasota from France.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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