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  • By Jon Thaxton |
  • July 29, 2010
MY VIEW: Amendment 4 will stymie our economy

It's completely unrealistic to expect voters to understand the often-arcane issues in comp-plan amendments. That's why we elect representatives.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Barbara Ramsay works on new acquisition "Portrait of John Campbell, 3rd Earl of Breadalbane, 1738" by Allan Ramsay.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 9, 2014
Backstage Pass: Barbara Ramsay resurrects paintings to the way they were

Get to know Barbara Ramsay, the new chief conservator at The Ringling. She combines science and art methods to preserve art for future generations.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 23, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 29

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 20, 2009
St. Denis asks officials for pipeline help

On Monday, July 20 Town Manager Bruce St. Denis asked Congressman Vern Buchanan and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood for help in protecting white sand resources.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Solomon Shenker has dreamed of opening his own Jewish deli since he was 18 years old. This week, those dreams came true.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 1, 2015
Deli Diehards: Sol Meyer NY Delicatessen opens

With his new Jewish deli, Sol Meyer NY Delicatessen, Solomon Shenker is bringing a taste of the Northeast to Main Street.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Alexis Upham is the senior director of development at the University of South Florida.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • December 16, 2010
Donor spotlight: Alexis Upham

Each week, The Sarasota Observer will feature a different donor who is involved with Season of Sharing, a 10-year, community-wide fundraising partnership created by the Community Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 4, 2009
Car burglars hit University Park, University Place

Suspect(s) stole GPS units and other items from five vehicles sometime between Sept. 3-4.

  • East County
  • News
Are you concerned about the healthiness of your child's lunches served at school? The Manatee County School District is taking a closer look at its nutrition policy tonight.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 25, 2015
Manatee County School Board discusses nutrition

At its Aug. 25 meeting, Manatee County School Board members will vet ideas on amending the Manatee County School District's nutrition policy.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jeffrey Weisman |
  • May 17, 2012
My View: The sounds of silence

Yet another example of a vocal, albeit caring, few attempting to impose their view on the masses: How many people truly "suffer" from the alleged noise emanating from the entertainment venues in Siesta Village?

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Teresa (Stanley) sees things differently than a lot of people I've worked with," says WBTT Artistic Director Nate Jacobs. "She ran all over town breathing this vision into existence and now she's been to the mountaintop."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 7, 2011
Teresa Stanley: Off Broadway

Four years ago, Teresa Stanley left the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe to perform in 'The Color Purple' on Broadway. This winter she's back to perform with the company that launched her career.

  • Arts + Culture
"Don Carlos" at Sarasota Opera
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 11, 2015
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Nick Reichert highlights the events to attend this week in Sarasota, FL.

  • Arts + Culture
The Lakeood Ranch High boys golf team captured the Class 2A state championship Nov. 1-2, capping off a perfect 103-0 season. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 9, 2011
Lakewood Ranch High golf team ends with perfect record

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team captured the Class 2A state championship by six strokes Nov. 1-2, at Mission Inn Resort & Club's El Campeon Course in Howey-in-the-Hills.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jimmy Hoskins fell in love with dance at the movies at an early age and never stopped moving. File photo.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 21, 2014
Jimmy Hoskins, longtime dancer and choreographer, dies

The local dancer and choreographer lived a life full of love, movement and art and worked on over 75 productions in the Sarasota theater community.

  • Arts + Culture
Josh Siegel Albert Myara and Bob Bender say they love the Lakewood Ranch community and are excited to partner together in owning Ed's Tavern on Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 12, 2014
New owners assume helm at Ed's Tavern

Founding owner John Breiner sold the Lakewood Ranch Main Street staple to Albert Myara and Bob Bender, who vow to maintain the restaurant's Jersey-inspired appeal.

  • East County
  • News
Developer Carlos Beruff says he could invest money for the Port Harbour Parkway extension into other projects, but prefers to spend the money now if it prevents tearing up newly built portions of Upper Manatee River Road later.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 9, 2015
Medallion advances Moore's Dairy site project

Developer Carlos Beruff plans to coordinate the extension of Port Harbour Parkway with improvements to Upper Manatee River Road.

  • East County
  • News
Literacy Council President Donald Kayton and fellow Key residents Mary McGrath and Edward Cohen. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2011
Literacy Council welcomes tutors

Literacy Council President and Longboat Key resident Donald Kayton welcomed volunteer tutors to a party hosted by Sarasota's Parker's Books Tuesday, Nov. 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 19, 2014
Ryder Cup rings in success

Rosedale residents and friends teed off Feb. 28 for the 17th annual Rosedale Ryder Cup event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Florida Department of Transportation officials believe a light modification and a ramped up education effort about Gulf of Mexico Drive crosswalks will help with safety concerns.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 12, 2016
FDOT addressing safety concerns

Modifications to Gulf of Mexico Drive crosswalks are coming as some commissioners question whether the modifications will address safety concerns.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Dear Manatee County Commission: My family has owned our home in Bayshore Gardens since 1967. I am the third family member to reside in this fine home. I live here all year...

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The "warwall" is perched behind a photo of hundreds of silk screen prints spread on the floor of Warhol's factory in New York. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 15, 2018
Andy Warhol exhibit brings flower power to Selby Gardens

Warhol: Flowers in the Factory offers guests an interactive look at the nature-loving side of the iconic pop artist.

  • Arts + Culture
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