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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 8, 2017
More mush from the wimps

Sadly, we know how this is going to turn out.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 3, 2012
Services remain intact at Cascades, RioMar

Hotwire Communications has taken over voice, video and data services for the Cascades and RioMar communities.

  • East County
  • News
After creating a Facebook page opposing a Walmart at the Ringling Shopping Center, Holly Dennis is optimistic the city is on the same page as residents in the area.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 18, 2015
Residents, city work to create village center at Ringling Shopping Center

Even as the city expresses optimism about the future of the Ringling Shopping Center, questions from residents and the property owners create a foggier outlook.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • July 30, 2012
Notes from a Virgin Vegan, Part Four: What's next?

Notes from a Virgin Vegan, Part Four: What's next?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Carol Sirard's sample tray featuring her colorful, chocolate-covered treats
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • February 20, 2013
Foodie shops chocolate

What an assignment! As a bona fide chocoholic since before the term was invented, I fondly recall a button I kept for many years; it said, "If bearer is found unconscious, administer chocolate immediately." So this "foodie" could write an entire column on each and every one of these places.

  • Arts + Culture
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 1, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 29, 2009
Christensen reveals store plans

In the future, Harry Christensten, owner of Harry's Continental Kitchens, said he hopes to expand the convenience store into a market with groceries, sandwiches and salads.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 30, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Force Majeure'

"Force majeure" is a French term defined as a "superior or irresistible force." It is also the title of the new film which examines the will to live vs. that of protecting others.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 16, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Town should trim pine tree requirements

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • May 26, 2018
Memorial Day Tribute to Fallen Troops honors local heroes

The ceremony was held May 26 at the Sarasota National Cemetery.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 21, 2012
March Madness lives up to name

For the first time in years, I didn't enter my bracket in any type of NCAA Tournament pool.

  • East County
  • Sports
The crash was called in at 5:10 p.m. Thursday.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 26, 2018
Motorist, cyclist involved in Main Street crash

The cyclist, a 30-year-old male, was transported to Sarasota Memorial Hospital as a trauma alert patient following the collision.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • October 2, 2017
Sarasota County School Board considering referendum voting cycle

The referendum vote typically takes place during a special election, but the Board is debating again if that's the most practical way to get the funding.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The Sarasota County Commission approved a $21.5 million budget for renovation of the pavilion and pedestrian esplanade at Siesta Key beach, among other improvements.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 3, 2013
LOOKING AHEAD: Siesta Beach Project

Sarasota County staff and the design team behind the renovation will finalize cost estimates this year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 30, 2009
Are oil rigs in Longboat's future?

The Longboat Key Town Commission wants to know if its constituents are for or against oil rigs being placed in the Gulf of Mexico three-to-nine miles off the island's shores.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • May 6, 2013
Culinary celebrations for Mothers’ Day

Culinary celebrations for Mothers’ Day

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 17, 2018
Queens Harbour tops off season

On April 17, about 40 neighbors gathered for an end-of-season party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 30, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
A.J. Jacobs just released his third book in a series. Photo courtesy of Michael Cogliantri.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • July 3, 2012
Aerobic Grandma: A good read that's good for your health

Books about health and fitness are not generally "fun reads." "Drop Dead Healthy - One Man's Humble Quest for Bodily Perfection" is the delightful exception.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy of Bustle
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 4, 2018
'Operation Finale' offers riveting drama depicting the capture of Adolph Eichmann

Director Chris Weitz's film, "Operation Finale," utilizes tight shots, actors delivering Oscar-worthy performances and gruesome archival footage of concentration camps.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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