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  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 17, 2009
Mattison's receives downtown residents' support

Restaurant owner Paul Mattison has appealed for help after a city-code crackdown forced him to stop his live entertainment at Mattison's City Grille earlier than he's had to in seven years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 3, 2014
Hail Dale kicks off JDub's beer tour

Hail Dale kicks off JDub's beer tour

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
MLFB's president Wes Chandler is on the phone with one of the league's coaches as he announces his selection during the franchise player draft Jan. 27. Photo courtesy of MLFB.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 17, 2016
MLFB takes starting position

Spring football league readies for the gridiron, despite financial hurdle.

  • East County
  • News
Wendy Feinstein had never taken a dance class until she was 63. Now it'    s something she does every day.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 15, 2017
Longboater dances way to Tango World Championships

Wendy Feinstein wasn't expecting to find a new passion at 63, but that's exactly what happened when she visited Argentina four years ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Paul Caragiulo celebrates his win with departing County Commissioner Joe Barbetta.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2014
Caragiulo, Maio look forward to November

After winning their primaries with convincing margins, the two County Commission candidates gear up for the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2014
Letters to the Editor

The Observer's readers weigh in on local issues and events.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Mrs. Claus and Santa
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2013
VIDEO: Q&A with Santa and Mrs. Claus

For the last 17 years, during December, Santa and Mrs. Claus have sat outside on Friday and Sunday evenings at the corner of Shade Avenue and Siesta Drive at the home of Richard and Nancy Underwood.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Florida Gov. Rick Scott, center, cuts a ceremonial ribbon to celebrate a historic grant presented to MTC.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 10, 2018
Governor delivers historic grant to Manatee Technical College in Bradenton

MTC receives $200,000 from the first Florida Job Growth Grant Fund.

  • East County
  • News
Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association President Jay Yablon believes Colony unit owners should not rush into a renovation of the historic resort that shuttered its doors in August.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 5, 2011
7 in 11: Jay Yablon

Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association President Jay Yablon believes a historic renovation of the resort can be accomplished.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Wedding Professionals Tomorrowland Party eventgoers Kourtney Culler, Christina Harris and Alisa Forbis. Forbis purchased her top at Express. Photo by Love & Style Photography
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • September 5, 2018
Fashion Insider: Merry and Metallic

Get your shine on with these metallic looks for this week's Sarasota Observer Fashion Insider.

  • Black Tie
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 20, 2020
A time to give

Paradise Center looks forward to Giving Challenge.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 2, 2019
Disposed of properly

The department partnered with the DEA for its National Drug Take-Back Initiative.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Resident filled chairs, lined the walls and stood in the aisles in order to attend the workshop.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 14, 2019
Residents fill county workshop on Celery fields, ask for less development

The workshop took place at the Church of Hope, located near to Interstate 75 at 1560 Wendell Kent Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
San Marco Plaza President Barb Smith said the plaza may host a "Rock Around the Clock Tower" event, as it did Christmas 2011, once the plaza's anchor space secures a new tenant.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 22, 2015
San Marco gains momentum

The summer has proved an eventful time for tenants in San Marco Plaza.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • May 7, 2015
DID eyes Rosemary, condos for expansion

The Downtown Improvement District is honing in on new areas of the city to incorporate into its boundaries.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week'   s edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 13, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 4.13.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Steve Royce has been the principal of Tara Elementary for four years.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 28, 2016
Tara Elementary principal recognized at state level

Steven Royce is among three principals in the running for the Principal of the Year Award.

  • East County
  • News
Mick Koczersut.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 9, 2018
Lakewood Ranch football coach resigns

Mick Koczersut led the Mustangs to a 14-22 record over four seasons.

  • East County
  • Sports
Enjoy this week'   s edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 4.20.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Col. Kurt Hoffman and Taylor Hatch, assistant secretary for the Florida Department of Children and Family's economic self-sufficiency program,  speak about the victims  who were affected by the operation.
  • By Samantha Chaney and Brynn Mechem |
  • July 2, 2019
Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office uncovers statewide data breach

Two of the seven individuals who have been charged by the SCSO are still at-large.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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