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Hosts and co-owners of Supper Sleuths Christa and Wes Harding pose as their characters for the evening, artist Michaela Gelato and architect Mark Chase.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 4, 2013
Lakewood Ranch solves murder mystery

Wes and Christa Harding are murder-mystery game writers who host a dinner during in which their guests solve the pretend murder the couple has scripted.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2009
Cops Corner

Nov. 13 Deep sleep 11:41 a.m. -- 500 block of Bay Isles Road. Camping Violation. A town employee told police that someone was sleeping in Bicentennial Park. Police found a man sleeping in the bushes, and he was issued written warnings for camping and possession of alcohol on town property.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 3, 2015
Thaxton among Planning Commission applicants

Former Sarasota County Commissioner Jon Thaxton and recent County Commission candidate Ray Porter have applied for the Planning Commission, along with previously-reported candidates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ellen Kleinschmidt and company perform in the musical "Mame" at Manatee Performing Arts Center. Photo by Brian Craft
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 25, 2017
'Mame' marches to a different drummer in Manatee Players production

Despite a rushed ending, "Mame" is a fun, lively show that will entertain with its flashy period costumes and old-school Broadway jazz tunes.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Howard Veit has ridden up to 150 miles in one day.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • December 8, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Howard Veit

Longboat Key resident Howard Veit has been an avid cyclist for 25 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Toys for Tots donation box in the lobby of the Longboat Key Police Department has been a busy place of late.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 28, 2017
Gifts roll in at Longboat Key Toys for Tots donation site

Unwrapped toys are welcome in lobby of police station.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rabbi Brenner Glickman. Courtesy photo.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 25, 2012
Scene & Heard

Rabbi takes comedy shtick to Burns Court; Restaurant adds magic to its melting pot; Writer publishes addicting novel; It takes a village to raise a Jewish library

  • Arts + Culture
Junior midfiielder Tyler Norris scored one of Lakewood Ranch's three goals versus district rival Braden River.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 19, 2011
Mustangs capture No. 1 seed

The Lakewood Ranch boys clinched the No. 1 seed in the Class 4A-District 10 tournament Jan. 24-28 after finishing undefeated in the district for the first time in school history.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 25, 2010
In Brief

Community news and notes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 29, 2012
Vehicle burglaries continue on Siesta Key

Sarasota County Sheriff's deputies investigated cases on both ends of Siesta.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
 Kate Kreider and Melissa Brosnan
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2014
Pose-y Perfect

As plant enthusiasts gathered Oct. 23, at the Polo Grill and Bar Fëte Ballroom, Kate Kreider and Melissa Brosnan bloomed with animation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jason Bennett shares his thoughts regarding the city's bayfront at an event Saturday, at JDub's Brewing Co. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • January 14, 2015
Vision statements

In its quest to guide the redevelopment of 75 acres of bayfront land, Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 remains focused on six principles - and keeping the public involved.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Violetta Chandler does a live portrait painting Dec. 7 at Parker Robinson Interiors for the December First Fridays event. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 19, 2019
Artist Violetta Chandler paints her home away from home

The Sarasota-based painter uses inspiration from her native country and current home in her work.

  • Arts + Culture
Susannah Ross and Gina Ford say public input will play a substantial role in guiding a forthcoming bayfront master plan.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 7, 2017
Planners prepare to reshape Sarasota's bayfront

In just eight months, a Boston-area planning firm hopes to have a blueprint for redeveloping the bayfront that everyone can support. How will they get there?

  • Sarasota
  • News
A Sarasota County school bus makes its way along Tamiami Trail this morning with the rest of the morning traffic. Today is the first day back for many of the schools in Sarasota County.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • August 22, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: They're Back!

Those big yellow vehicles are back in action with many of the Sarasota County schools starting back up today after the summer break. Be on the look out for frequent stops and for children getting on and off buses.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 21, 2012
Town Hall to hire clerk

Inter-District Authority board supervisors will hire a full-time records clerk, a move expected to save about $10,000 for record-management services at Town Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Siesta Key Beach, 1960. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • November 14, 2013
SKA marks 65 years

The Siesta Key Association celebrated its anniversary Thursday. It met to discuss its current agenda while looking back at the history of the community group.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioners also considered the idea of downpayment assistance for residents in need of financial aid.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 19, 2019
County to organize workshop on affordable housing

To be scheduled in August or September, commissioners aim to take action on affordable housing by hosting an expert-led workshop.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 20, 2012
SIDELINES

Lady Thunder win district season opener; Riverview tops rival Sarasota; Cardinal Mooney sweeps Bradenton; Lady Rams take win at runner's invitational; Sarasota tops North Port

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 25, 2017
Theater review: 'The Exonerated'

With true stories of the wrongly convicted, FST explores the ugly truth of our justice system.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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