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  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 7, 2010
Michel spills 'family secrets' in FST show

Sarasota actress Carolyn Michel explains how one woman can fill so many shoes on stage.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 8, 2015
Film review: 'Mistress America'

A charming, witty performance by Greta Gerwig

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 4, 2012
News Briefs

Siesta Sheriff facility extends lease; Siesta water facility back on track; Siesta Key flooding traps residents; Say what, Siesta?

  • Siesta Key
  • News
"The Dixie Swim Club" runs through June 22, at The Players Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 13, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'The Dixie Swim Club'

'The Dixie Swim Club' is making a big splash this month at The Players.

  • Arts + Culture
The show is a fundraising effort for the newly formed conservatory, which will be performing the same variations at the Youth America Grandprix, the world's largest ballet competition. Courtesy image.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 7, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Ballet: 'Holiday Variations'

Don't miss the Margaret Barbieri Conservatory of Dance perform classical variations from multiple famous ballets in "Holiday Variations."

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 2, 2012
CRA Advisory Board recommends project

An advisory board will recommend the city approve seven downtown projects and a roundabout.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Candice McElyea |
  • February 1, 2012
The Tiger R'orr'd

The Tiger R'orr'd

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
A lionfish captured during the Lionfish Derby and the many small fish found in its stomach (courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory)
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 13, 2015
Mote goes lionfishing

Mote Marine Laboratory's second annual Lionfish Derby aimed to reduce the invasive lionfish populations in the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The home at 14810 Secret Harbor Place has three bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 3,987 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 2, 2017
Country Club East home sells for $865,000

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 16-20

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The Maverick and Lulu radio show broadcast live from Morton'       s Gourmet Market this morning to offer support for firefighters and paramedics.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 6, 2017
Chapman draws backlash for ambulance criticism

Following public outcry in response to an email about ticketing ambulances using Orange Avenue, City Commissioner Susan Chapman has apologized for her comments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Matt Zito has shot six holes-in-one during his 62 years of playing golf.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 13, 2016
Longboat Key resident aces his game

What are the odds? Matt Zito shot two holes-in-one in the same week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo by Colin Reid Andy Carlson and Chuck Rawls say the street isn’t properly maintained.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 31, 2014
VIDEO: North Palm businesses seek action on flooding

Merchants say that their street, prone to flooding and other issues linked to an adjacent palm grove, is neglected by the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch setter Courtney Rapp finished with 39 assists and seven digs versus Braden River. Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 17, 2014
Color Change

After spending her first three seasons at Braden River, senior setter Courtney Rapp moved over to Lakewood Ranch this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
A subaqueous pipeline has transported wastewater from Longboat Key to the Manatee County wastewater treatment plant for the past 41 years. The town is beginning the process of replacing the pipeline. Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 17, 2014
Town seeks funding for pipe dream

The town moves closer to building a new wastewater pipeline beneath Sarasota Bay as the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program addresses ways to help find funding.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Traffic on Longboat Key is one of the main pressures on infrastructure. Terry O'Connor
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 30, 2016
Barrier island mayors project $61.5M funding gap

An infrastructure funding gap of $61.5 million is expected to develop within 15 years, according to a report by the four barrier island mayors.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nina Guy, Alisha Pavacich, Black Tie Editor Heather Merriman, Roger Martin, Tara Mays and Olivia Vanasdal at the Trish McEvoy’s Eight-Step Power of Makeup Lesson at Saks Fifth Avenue Sarasota.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 4, 2015
Fashion Insider: Spring Beauty

Black Tie Editor Heather Merriman collected a few tips, tried out some new products and learned about the latest trends for makeup this spring at Saks Fifth Avenue Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 1, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 2

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2014
Our View

Where pot vote will take us

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 25, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Do not destroy Gill, even if you disagree with him; Rev. Gill has served the chapel well; We hope Island Chapel does not oust Gill; The perfect clergyman does not exist

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 21, 2014
Sidelines

i9 Sports camp registration ongoing; Mustangs set to swing into summer; NBP unveils dragon boat; GSJGA wraps up its winter series

  • East County
  • Sports
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