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Solomon Shenker, owner of Sol Meyer New York Deli, spent 30 years in the culinary business before the fall opening of his Main Street restaurant.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 22, 2015
Change continues to come to downtown Sarasota

As construction crews continue to toil away and storefronts swap tenants, we checked in on some projects of note in the heart of the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
JLynn Ingemansson caught up on East County news when her family was visiting. She lived in the East County from 2001 to 2005 and now visits the area each summer and Christmas season.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 10, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Editor's note: Responses to our April Fools' edition this year drew plenty of laughs, as well as some criticisms. Here are some of the comments we received.

  • East County
  • Opinion
AJC honorees Phil Mancini and Michael Klauber. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 24, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Everyone loves Michael and Phil; Tidbits, Over the river and through the woods ...; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
The Longbeach Village’s first three captured peacocks look out from their holding cell: a cage in a truck that’s bound for a refuge center in eastern Manatee County. They’ll spend 90 days at the refuge center before they’re permanently relocated.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 20, 2016
Jailbirds: Peacock removal begins in the Village

These three suspects are behind bars and are no longer considered a flight risk. But how many of their bird brethren still roam the streets of the Village?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
It costs about $5,000 for Tara CDD to resurface a tennis court. The CDD plans to convert one of its two tennis courts to pickeball. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 3, 2015
Tara CDD prepares for pickleball play

The district plans to convert one tennis court for pickleball because of the sport's popularity in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
ƒBraden River quarterback Jacob Huesman completed 18 of 25 attempts for 316 yards and two touchdowns.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 5, 2014
Football friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Sandy Gilbert |
  • July 29, 2009
Bring back 1998 program to beautify GMD

With a combination of state beautification grants and volunteer property owners, the east side of Gulf of Mexico Drive could be like the west side: lush and beautiful.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2012
Our View: Election results send message

Interpret the Longboat Key Town Commission election results however you wish.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Commissioners are still interested in pursuing other recommendations from homelessness consultant Robert Marbut.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 22, 2014
City withdraws from shelter conversation

In response to a letter from the Sarasota County Commission, the City Commission voted to end its pursuit of a city-located come-as-you-are homeless shelter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
CDD 6 supervisors Susan Ellis, Hank Hofeler and Jim Rogoze discuss Rogoze's actions on behalf of the board. Also pictured is outgoing Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 21, 2015
District supervisors examine 'flawed' system

Protocol for soliciting legal opinions might change

  • East County
  • News
Los Angeles-based interior architect Antonia Hutt commissions a Jorge Blanco iconic "Thinker" of her own.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 18, 2013
Sculptor Jorge Blanco installs a signature piece in Los Angeles

Where in the world is Jorge Blanco? When he's not in Sarasota, he's all over the world, and so are his sculptures. Most recently, he installed a private commission at a home in Los Angeles.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Dean Kalahar |
  • December 22, 2011
My View: It's not education; it's indoctrination

While parents think our schools focus on reading, writing and arithmetic, the reality is they focus on identity politics and social consciousness.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Rehabilitation of the Siesta north bridge is scheduled to begin in June 2012. Photo by Norman Schimmel
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 28, 2011
TOP STORY, JULY: Traffic, rainy delays top concerns with Siesta bridge project

Smooth traffic management and making sure the work is completed before tourist season begins in earnest: Those were the foremost concerns voiced July 7, when the Siesta Key Association board of directors hosted Florida Department of Transportation officials for a discussion of the 2012 north Siesta Key bridge rehabilitation project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Werner Hartenberger |
  • August 28, 2014
My View

No link between Hayek, Obama

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 20, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Primo! Ristorante is an established local restaurant that features traditional Italian fare and a wood burning oven.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Primo! Ristorante

This week we went in the kitchen with Maurizio Colucci, owner and chef of Primo! Ristorante, while he prepares risotto alla parmigiana with braised beef short ribs. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's "In the Kitchen."

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Signage has been installed and parking lots lined, signaling the opening of a nature park that almost wasn’t.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 16, 2013
Nature park officially opens

Conservatory Park was nearly developed into homes before neighborhood homeowners associations intervened. Now, the 55 acres of wetlands and trails is open for public use.

  • East County
  • News
Leila Gompertz
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 16, 2013
Community is recipient of Gompertz's support

Philanthropist Leila Gompertz believed she had an obligation to give back to the community through her time and money.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Donna Euston, 55, traded in her flight-attendant uniform for skates and shiny dresses that color a post-retirement hobby that has become a passion.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 16, 2013
Tropical Spice hits the ice

Donna Euston is a Lakewood Ranch resident and member of Tropical Spice on Ice, an adult synchronized ice skating team that has lost three teammates to breast cancer.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • August 13, 2012
Midler serves INDIE-licious alternative radio

Midler serves INDIE-licious alternative radio

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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