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Chris Sharek's Chevrolet Volt charges for free at the Palm Avenue parking garage.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 26, 2013
Sarasota to get a jolt from electric-car event

A growing community of Sarasota electric-car advocates sees a National Plug-In Day event as an opportunity to break down misconceptions about the environmentally friendly vehicles.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Harvey Vengroff owns more than 1,400 apartment units in the Sarasota-Bradenton region. He recently started a new business line to convert rundown motels into efficiency apartments for homeless people. Photo by Mark Wemple
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 3, 2015
Profit with purpose

Harvey Vengroff seeks to raise $100 million to convert an abandoned motel into housing for the homeless.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 1, 2012
McIntosh Middle and SMA to honor veterans

McIntosh Middle strives to teach youth the importance of Veterans Day with ceremony.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2009
Cops' Corner 05.14.09

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jack Short |
  • November 24, 2015
Bee Ridge Marathon may get Korean barbecue from street vendor

A food trailer could bring Bulgogi, Kimchi and potato noodles to the Marathon gas station at 2791 Bee Ridge Rd.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mary Anne Servian
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2011
News Briefs

Downtown Sarasota Alliance sees changes; U.S. Rep. Bachmann to greet Sarasota voters

  • Sarasota
  • News
A view from the Osprey bay front.
  • By Jack Short |
  • December 4, 2015
Sarasota County eyes bayfront property for park

The former owners defaulted on the property, which will go to the highest bidder before the end of the year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A native of Greece and a Greek Glendi volunteer, Lakis Pape uses his heritage to ensure the annual festival gives attendees a true cultural experience. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 3, 2015
Q+A with Lakis Pape

This week, the annual Greek Glendi Festival is back for its 31st year at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 12, 2009
Letters to the Editor

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  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sheriff'   s Office arrest suspected flasher.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 6, 2017
Deputies expose suspect in Lakewood Ranch flasher case

Twenty-year-old male arrested on suspicion of exposing himself.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 26, 2009
Whitney Beach Deli & Wines re-opens Saturday

After closing the restaurant and bar last Sunday, June 21, owner Andrew Hlywa decided to re-open his bar and restaurant with a limited menu starting Saturday, June 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The east side of the home faces the bay and shows off the original Twitchell design. The strong lines of the Sarasota School capture the elegance of the master’s midcentury motifs. Note the two-story doors of steel and glass.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • September 15, 2016
Home of the Month: Masterpiece redefined

Ralph Twitchell’s last design gets a new life.

  • Longboat Key
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SMART retired Executive Director Gail Clifton, advisory board member Nick Drizos, Barn Manager Samantha Toomey, Board member John Moore and Executive Director Brandi Ezell are excited the arena now can be used year round.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 29, 2018
Bradenton riding therapy program takes cover

SMART's five-year fundraising campaign leads to a covered arena.

  • East County
  • News
Richard Dorfman hopes to keep the Sarasota County Charter Review Board is a reactive, rather than a proactive entity.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 4, 2014
Dorfman runs for Charter Review Board

Former Sarasota City Commission candidate Richard Dorfman has filed to run for the District 2 seat on the Sarasota County Charter Review Board, and another Sarasota County School Board candidate emerges.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
"Tarzan: The Musical" runs through Aug. 24, at Manatee Players.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 18, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Tarzan'

Everybody's favorite noble savage is having a swinging time at the Manatee Players.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2013
Mario Andretti headlines opening

Race Car legend Mario Andretti is coming to town.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Johnny Cavoli builds a fort with hula hoops.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 23, 2015
Campers find balance with circus camp

Sarasota Christian School hosts a week-long circus camp.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Downtown Improvement District Operations Manager John Moran and Gotcha Group Vice President Griffin Blackwelder pose in front of an electric vehicle at City Hall Monday.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 8, 2017
City strikes deal with downtown transit operator

The Sarasota City Commission approved a $338,000 contract with a private operator to start a free, on-demand transportation service in the heart of the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Char Arnold, Ann Williams and Joan Hopkins
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lilly Pulitzer at Bird Key Yacht Club

On Thursday, April 26, Lilly Pulitzer of St. Armands arrived at Bird Key Yacht Club in a pink floral-printed jeep, signature of the brand. The style show featured an array of high-society preppy dresses, blouses and pants from the Spring and Summer lines. Lilly Pulitzer, 443a John Ringling Blvd. is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michael Mendez. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 1, 2017
Westcoast Black Theatre artist finds a new sense of purpose

In preparation for his third young artist showcase, Michael Mendez is coming into his own.

  • Arts + Culture
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