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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2011
OUR VIEW: Scaring Voters

When rational discourse fails to win the day politically, sometimes all that is left is hyperbolic scare tactics.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Donna Swan |
  • September 22, 2010
Deal Us In

Find the Solution

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Savor the Sounds last occurred in 2016 at Bayfront Park.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 10, 2020
Debut of Savor the Sounds delayed a month

The concert series will still go on, just one month later than planned.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2013
Our View: Looking forward

In a week or so, all of our local governments will be releasing their proposed budgets for the 2013-2014 fiscal year, which will begin in October.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • August 6, 2014
Home and Garden: Resize and remodel

More than 1,000 square feet was added to the existing floor plan during the renovation process at Trevor and Nikki Taylor's new home in Southside Village.

  • Arts + Culture
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 06.23.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
East County resident Bob Rosinsky sees his role as president and CEO of Goodwill Manasota an extension of his passion for educating people.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 4, 2015
Q&A: with Bob Rosinsky

Learn more about Goodwill Manasota's CEO and president.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Donna Swan |
  • May 5, 2010
Deal Us In

Which four?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 22, 2010
City eliminates 35 job positions

The cuts mainly include vacant positions, but 13 employees will be laid off.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ben Vereen brings his one-man act to Venice Theatre. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 28, 2013
Q&A: One-man act and Broadway star Ben Vereen

'Steppin' Out Live with Ben Vereen' comes to Venice Theatre Feb. 8 and 9. Check out our Q&A with this hall of fame theater performer.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • September 9, 2017
UPDATE: Sarasota County opens additional shelters

More than 12,000 people are seeking shelter in Sarasota County, and five shelters have reached capacity so far.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 30, 2010
Swimmer makes splash with WaveRunners

After posting YMCA National Times in the 50 and 100 freestyles, Shannon McCarthy will compete in the YMCA Sectional Meet.

  • East County
  • Sports
Principal dancer Logan Learned performs "Les Patineurs" at the Ballet Across America III performance at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. this past summer. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 29, 2013
Sarasota Ballet announces Ashton Lineup

Sarasota Ballet has officially announced the lineup of ballets it will perform for the April 30 through May 3 Sir Frederick Ashton Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
Longboat Key residents cite seasonal traffic as a top concern.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 11, 2015
Welcome Back: Traffic congestion headed for your roadways

There’s no quick fix for regional traffic troubles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 18, 2010
Commission will discuss Comprehensive Plan changes

The Town Commission will discuss potential changes that may need to be addressed to its Comprehensive Plan at its workshop today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 12.24.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Jerry Schoenholtz, vice president of Tandem Construction, developer Randy Moore, interior designer Carrie Riley, Michael Saunders, president of Michael Saunders and Company, and architect Mark Sultana
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 2, 2014
INFINITY Longboat Key groundbreaking

On Dec. 3, INFINITY Longboat Key held its groundbreaking.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jennifer McPheeters |
  • February 3, 2015
BOOK REVIEW: Short story collection proves masterful

"Honeydew," Edith Pearlman's recent and critically acclaimed short story collection, is masterful.

  • Arts + Culture
The Sarasota High volleyball team celebrates following its 26-24 victory over Lakewood Ranch in the second set. It was the first time the Lady Sailors won a set against the Lady Mustangs all season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 6, 2014
Lady Sailors' season ends in region semis

The Sarasota High volleyball team saw its season come to an end with a 3-1 loss to Lakewood Ranch in the Class 7A-Region 3 semifinals Nov. 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
On a recent trip to Cuba, Mestel strayed from tourists attractions to photograph authentic areas. Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 5, 2018
Longboat photographer captures decisive moments in studio and out

Allan Mestel, who has a studio in Whitney Beach Plaza, is versatile in his work, photographing portraits, head shots, real estate and also street art.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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