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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 14, 2016
Lifestyle RX: A new prescription for health

Good habits take mindfulness, but can make all the difference in your wellness.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • In Memoriam |
  • March 27, 2018
Marjorie M. Moran

Marjorie M. Moran, 82, of Sarasota, Fla. (formerly of Rock Falls, Ill.) passed peacefully on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
For the month of January, admission to Florida state parks will be half-price for FSU and UCF fans. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • January 8, 2014
Half-price entry to Florida state parks for FSU and UCF fans

Admission to state parks will be half off Monday through Thursday during the month of January for anyone wearing FSU or UCF hats or shirts and students with current ID cards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The linear property is made up of several parcels fronting Fruitville Road, including this one. (Photo from Google Maps.)
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 15, 2016
Sarasota acreage gets new owner

Lakepark Estates now owns more than 1,000 acres fronting Fruitville Road.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
beersoapcover!
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 30, 2015
Do This: Wild Ginger Apothecary Poolside Soap Release

Do This: Wild Ginger Apothecary Poolside Soap Release

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Macy'     s at Sarasota Square opened in 1977 and had 86 employees.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 4, 2017
Macy's to close Sarasota Square mall location

The mid-county location is one of 68 Macy's stores closing nationwide, the company announced today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Charlotte Gurwin, 2 ½, searches for eggs in the hay at the Longboat Key Club’s Easter egg hunt.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 16, 2017
Longboat Key Club hosts Easter eggstravaganza

The Resort at Longboat Key Club hosted its annual Easter celebration on April 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sereena Feeney.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 22, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 03.22.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 03.22.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 07.14.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
City staff inspected the grounds of the festival earlier this week and can use funds from a security deposit to repair any damage.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 29, 2015
Is the Sarasota Pumpkin Festival too big for Payne Park?

The ghost of a proposed moratorium on large events in city parks is haunting Commissioner Susan Chapman in the wake of this year's Pumpkin Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 23, 2018
Jewish Film Festival will explore the theme of 'Israel: Yesterday and Today'

The Ninth Annual Naiditch Family Foundation Jewish Film Festival details 70 years of human experience in Israel.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • November 20, 2013
Residents dig in on beach project

Lido Key residents said their support must outweigh Siesta Key residents' opposition to the Lido Beach renourishment efforts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ailen Garcia Gorrita and Annalyse Neil paint together at the 2015 Sun Circle Art Festival.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 3, 2016
Sarasota calendar 3.3.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of March 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 4, 2016
Cops Corner 8.4.2016

Comical crime reports from the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
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  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • November 26, 2013
Thanksgiving Day: Super Bowl for Foodies?

Thanksgiving Day: Super Bowl for Foodies?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 14, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Open

The weeklong tournament will wrap up tomorrow.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 10, 2010
Colony files reorganization plan

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort is asking a bankruptcy judge to confirm its reorganization plan before it secures an investor who will help renovate the 232-unit resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2011
Our View: Sell Payne Park

The city of Sarasota is working diligently on a marketing and spending plan to get people to Payne Park, an underutilized city facility. In fact, the city is looking at many ways to attract people to the park, which since its opening four years ago has been a disappointment.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The marina site is denoted in yellow.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 20, 2014
Lennar nixes marina plans

Independent marina operators say the idea is not financially feasible.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Sheriff's Office charges Rachael Natalie Leahy with solicitation for murder.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 8, 2016
Manatee County Sheriff's Office thwarts murder for hire

South Manatee County woman arrested after agreeing to pay undercover deputy $5,000 to have her ex-husband murdered.

  • East County
  • News
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