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  • By Kelly Carson |
  • March 23, 2017
Letters to the editor

Tolls, election, growth and the arts

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Phil Pagano, executive director of the Sarasota Farmers Market, intends to relocate the event because of safety concerns.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 23, 2017
State Street merchants push to keep farmers market

The Sarasota Farmers Market plans to move some vendors from State Street to First Street, but some businesses are fighting to preserve the current layout.

  • Sarasota
  • News
beersoapcover!
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 30, 2015
Do This: Wild Ginger Apothecary Poolside Soap Release

Do This: Wild Ginger Apothecary Poolside Soap Release

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 25, 2010
Mill Creek bridge under repair

The weight limit on the bridge has been reduced temporarily.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • July 8, 2009
Relating to Russian cuisine

Astoria brings Russian flavors right into your neighborhood - without the need to travel. The restaurant is a family-run business and is an inviting spot on Lakewood Ranch's Main Street.

  • Arts + Culture
Interim Sarasota County Administrator Terry Lewis says a sense of humor is crucial for good working relationships. File photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 1, 2011
Lewis enjoys interim post

Interim Sarasota County Administrator Terry Lewis says he doesn't have the breadth of knowledge to handle the job full-time, but he's feeling good about the challenges he's been able to meet, including boosting morale.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 12, 2012
Proposed fire contract freezes pension plan

The town and the union agreed to a proposal that freezes the current pension plan and shifts employees to the Florida Retirement System.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
More than 120 residents attended LBK North’s first meeting of 2017.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 19, 2017
North Longboat residents discuss major issues

While LBK North provided some answers for problems at the north end of Longboat Key, questions remain about how to go about solving them.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Confiscated dogs were covered in feces and debris. Many, such as this one, were shaven upon their arrival at Honor. Photos by Cheryl Eason.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 16, 2012
Rescued dogs find shelter out east

Honor Animal Rescue took in 46 of the 263 dogs seized earlier this month in Venice.

  • East County
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • June 23, 2010
Music Review: Sarasota Music Festival Finale

If Saturday evening's Sarasota Music Festival concert at the Opera House is any indication of the future, Sarasota now has one of the finest festivals for teaching and performing in the country.

  • Arts + Culture
Jenny Medved has been a working artist in Sarasota for the last 15 years spreading her love of indigenous culture in her watercolors.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 23, 2015
Studio Space: Jenny Medved

The watercolor painter explores her Native American heritage with detailed portraits

  • Arts + Culture
On Oct. 10, Cardinal Mooney quarterback Reese Vita broke the school’s all-time passing mark of 3,375 yards set in 2001.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 30, 2014
Sports: Top moments of 2014

The Observer shares the top sports moments of the year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Sarasota Ballet Artistic Director Iain Webb welcomed Cuban defector Edward Gonzalez to the ballet and freedom in March.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2013
Our View

High crime in Sarasota?; Hudgins for administrator; First dance of freedom

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2009
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Moonshine was Mote's resident male dolphin from 2003 to earlier this year. Mote has treated 71 dolphins and whales since 1992.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • September 22, 2015
Mote treats dolphin in critical condition

Mote Marine Laboratory is treating an adult male dolphin that was found stranded on the east side of Tampa Bay on Thursday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A white tarp was placed over the Hilton sign in June, dubbing the hotel property at 4711 Gulf of Mexico Drive as the Gulfside Beach Resort.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 7, 2014
Hilton closes its doors

The Hilton project is the first applicant to take advantage of a town-wide 250 tourism unit pool that's been waiting for applicants to apply for additional units since 2008.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cardinal Mooney alumnae and Florida State University freshman Annie Montgomery will hit the sand of Siesta Key Beach this weekend for the fifth annual Fiesta on Siesta, a college sand-volleyball tournament. Photo courtesy of Mike Olivella.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 11, 2013
Sand Solace: Annie Montgomery

Cardinal Mooney High graduate Annie Montgomery is making an immediate impact in her freshman season at Florida State University. Montgomery will compete April 12 through April 14 in the fifth annual Fiesta on Siesta.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 18, 2015
Changing of the Guard

The Lakewood Ranch High boys and girls golf teams are both under new leadership this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 25, 2012
Mosquito boom bugs Villagers

Mosquito-related calls are up following Tropical Storm Debby, but Debby isn't the only one to blame for the boom in bloodsuckers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Michael Donald Edwards delivers the identities of the seven shows of the 2015-16 season.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 16, 2015
Asolo Repertory Theatre announces 2015-2016 season

The fourth year of their American Character Project includes old favorites and exciting new works

  • Arts + Culture
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