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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 31, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Jan. 31

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Jan. 31

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Holiday Inn sign was torn down after it closed.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 4, 2013
Key people reflect on Holiday Inn's closing

The Longboat Key Holiday Inn closed in September 2003 to make way for the luxury 29-unit Positano condominium. Ten years later, how has that closing impacted the Key?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 8, 2014
School Board starts 2014 with controversy and congratulations

The Sarasota School Board's first meeting of 2014 highlighted some of the district's most noteworthy achievements and showcased a growing controversy over possible health hazards at an area elementary school.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Freddy Cole, Nat King Cole’s younger brother, will perform with the Freddy Cole Quartet at the 35th annual Jazz Festival.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 25, 2015
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Nick Reichert highlights the top A&E events to attend this week in Sarasota, FL.

  • Arts + Culture
Dean Abraham says he hopes the studio provides a social, fun atmosphere for dancing in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • September 17, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Arthur Murray Dance Studio

Dean Abraham, former owner of the Dance Options studio in London, opened Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Lakewood Ranch this week.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 30, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Before
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2012
Crafty Genes: Patina Painting Technique

Join do-it-yourself editors Mallory and Leslie Gnaegy as they try out a Patina Painting technique.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By June LeBell |
  • February 28, 2016
Passion, drama and patriotism in 'The Battle of Legnano'

The Sarasota Opera opens the final opera of its Verdi Cycle with high-quality singing and drama.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • February 12, 2013
Google Fiber two years later: the Kansas City story

Google Fiber two years later: the Kansas City story

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Map by Nicole Thompson
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 12, 2015
Developer fights cost to extend Osprey roadway

Bay Acres Avenue was supposed to be extended to connect two thoroughfares, but developer D.R. Horton wants to be released from the responsibility.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Katie Klauber Moulton walks the bridge with her niece, Molly Klauber.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 21, 2013
The Bridge: Bayfront icon bridges resident relationships

Ten years ago, when the new John Ringling Causeway Bridge was built, it stirred up the community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 21, 2013
Our view: DROP-dead disappointment

Don't be overwhelmed by all of the numbers. They are worth examining. They provide great context and history to the present debates regarding the Longboat Key town employees' pension plans.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 9, 2009
Term limit change approved

Some commissioners, Key residents and commission candidates expressed frustration Monday night, when the commission approved a resolution to its town charter that could give the mayor another term.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • June 14, 2012
My View: Commission change would divide

The single-member Sarasota County Commission district idea sounds good at first blush when the proponents give their pitch.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 4, 2009
Mustangs impressive in first spring game

Sophomore quarterback Reggie Lindsey threw for 125 yards and two touchdowns in Lakewood's 20-14 win over Cape Coral Island Coast May 29.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 21, 2012
Letters to the Editor

An increase in middle-class incomes is the real myth

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kaye Warr |
  • February 9, 2012
Savory Never Tasted So Sweet

Savory Never Tasted So Sweet

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 25, 2014
News Briefs

School employee charged in cyber attack; City, county plan closures for Thanksgiving; Sarasota County Area Transit hires new director

  • Sarasota
  • News
A Sarasota real estate broker has pleaded guilty to federal charges he collected nearly $300,000 in disability payments while not reporting he was continuing to work, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Tampa announced Monday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 17, 2015
May grants Colony trustee’s auction request

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May will allow a $23 million judgment auction to proceed later this summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 18, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Dog owners should demonstrate their rights; What you didn't see in the online video

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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