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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 23, 2015
Top Story — March: Coastal Living features Sarasota as ‘Dream Town'

Less than one month after TripAdvisor named Siesta Key home to the No. 1 U.S. beach, Sarasota continues to gain national prominence with a nod from Coastal Living Magazine

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael Douglas and Shia LaBeouf star in "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 29, 2010
Film Review: 'Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps'

In Oliver Stone's new sequel, "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps," the director makes it crystal clear that greed is legal.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 12, 2012
Holiday fun returns to Main Street

Holidays Around the Ranch will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 14, at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 5, 2012
Sheriff's office seeks help in robbery case

Detectives of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office now are seeking help in identifying a vehicle suspected for a robbery that occurred in January.

  • East County
  • News
'Gravity'
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 27, 2013
Fall Film Picks

This fall's film line-up is all about star power and directors extraordinaire. Some of the best veteran and contemporary actors will grace the silver screens in the coming months. From the Civil War to science fiction, a cornucopia of quality films is about to hit theaters. The following are list-toppers.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 13, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Nicole Wittmer

Sarasota Christian senior middle hitter Nicole Wittmer has played volleyball since she was in seventh grade, and she hopes to continue to play at the college level.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 17, 2010
Candidates submit final contributions

Commission candidates submitted their final campaign contributions and expense reports to the Town Clerk's Office Friday, March 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 8, 2016
Remember this vote

Four Longboat Key commissioners gave up a cap on firefighter pension payments in favor of obligating taxpayers to more risk and more cost. How did that work before?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 29, 2015
Sarasota Football Friday: Week 5

Sarasota Football Friday: Week 5

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The effort is being spearheaded by Lakewood Ranch resident Gene Sweeney.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 14, 2012
Golf tourney to raise funds for 9/11 memorial

Lakewood Ranch resident Gene Sweeney is leading efforts to establish a memorial for individuals lost in the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, in Venice.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 9, 2015
News Briefs: Longboat Key 12.10.15

Unicorp seeks to prevent Colony meeting; Six Longboat Key firefighters receive life-saving award; Town collects items for Toys for Tots

  • Longboat Key
  • News
McNeal won first-place in the accuracy division of the catapult competition.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 9, 2015
Your Town

McNeal Elementary students win at TSA competition; School of Russian Ballet brings in ballerina; Sheridan at Lakewood Ranch opens Welcome Center

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 2, 2012
Sheriff's office seeks help in robbery case

Detectives of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office now are seeking help in identifying a vehicle suspected for a robbery that occurred in January.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 8, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Booker Elementary

The Sarasota Observer sat in on Sue Ambrioso's second-grade art class at Booker Elementary School Wednesday, Sept. 9. Following a brief video that showcased various art styles and mediums, we chatted with the students who were making collages from magazine cutouts and asked them to talk about their version of art.

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  • Neighbors
Country Club Shores residents, both human and canine, rally in support of their crosswalk.
  • By Jack Short |
  • May 4, 2016
Crosswalks: Should they stay or should they go?

For many residents, the answer is ‘stay.’ Now, the commission is hitting the brakes on a plan to ask FDOT to remove the safety features.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hugh Wolff. Courtesy photo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • June 21, 2015
Music Review: Sarasota Music Festival

Sarasota Music Festival wins for everyone.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Glatz shares "Kasztner's Train," a book by Anna Porter about Rudolf Kasztner effort to save 1,684 Jews during the Holocaust.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 8, 2015
Conversation with Rifka Glatz

Holocaust survivor Rifka Glatz shares her story.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lynn Weddington and Longboat Key Club and Resort General Manager Michael Welly were married during a recent trip to Italy. They’ll head to the West Coast before deciding the next step in their careers.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 1, 2013
Year in review: November 2012, 'Right place, right time'

The Longboat Key Club and Resort's general manager Michael Welly is saying 'goodbye' after eight-and-a-half years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lauren Maxey is a senior at Out-of-Door Academy and plays on the volleyball team.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 11, 2013
Athlete of the Week

Lauren Maxey is a senior at Out-of-Door Academy and plays on the volleyball team.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 24, 2010
Business Observer 02.25.10

Jason's deli opened its new location off University Parkway last week.

  • East County
  • News
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