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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 12, 2014
'The Grapes of Wrath' revives traditional folk

Tim Grimm selected two area musicians to play in his band on stage for "The Grapes of Wrath." They bring a new authenticity and soulfulness to the production.

  • Arts + Culture
The Lido Beach home at 85 S. Polk Drive recently sold for $2,131,300. Built in 1958, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,462 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.7 million in 2008.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 10, 2018
Lido Beach home sells for $2,131,300

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 24-28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 16, 2017
Theater review: 'Fences'

August Wilson’s 'Fences' traces the boundaries of self and family at Venice Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2011
News Briefs

Path cleared for free electric-car service; Commission endorses North Trail plan

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 12, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Firefly Gala's front row frenzy; Madcap madder than ever; Tidbits and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
Lackey said the life lessons his grandfather taught him as a child were guiding influences on the rest of his life.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 21, 2015
Retired Air Force Colonel soars to new heights

Hank Lackey hopes his book inspires others to pursue goals.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Maggie Pahos |
  • July 31, 2009
Man on the street: Summer fun

We asked girls at Girls Inc. what they liked best about summer vacation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
 The home at 552 S. Spoonbill Drive on Bird Key recently sold for $6 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 1, 2017
Bird Key home sells for $6 million

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 16-20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Areon Green scored Riverview's first touchdown on a 10-yard run in the first quarter.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 12, 2015
Rams celebrate Homecoming with win

The Riverview High football team won its second game of the season Oct. 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • A time to celebrate |
  • March 25, 2015
Just Married: Hayley Wielgus and Max Winitz

Hayley Wielgus and Max Winitz were married March 7, at Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
City Parking Manager Mark Lyons said sustainability is a top priority for his department.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 24, 2015
Special event garage parking to come at a price

Searching for ways to reduce a $500,000 deficit in the parking fund, the city will begin to charge residents to park at downtown garages during special events.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • October 28, 2009
Art community rallies behind Southern Atelier

An Oct. 5 structure fire caused severe damage to the art studio. Now, studios such as the River Studio in the East County are helping to keep workshops going.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 23, 2014
Motorworks Brewing begins bar and restaurant distribution

Motorworks Brewing begins bar and restaurant distribution

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Courtesy photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 15, 2014
Return to Form

A bicycle accident nearly five months ago has given Pine View School junior Triston Waiss new appreciation for life and the water.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 22, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Deficits, debt are the issues!; Keep it flowing; You should apologize

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Four-year-old Jordyn Jomisko couldn’t wait to show off her patriotic sticker.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 10, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Let Freedom Ring Courtyard Ceremony

Freedom Elementary School students, faculty and staff showed their patriotism during the school's annual Let Freedom Ring Courtyard Ceremony Nov. 10. During the event, Freedom recognized and thanked military veterans for their service, raising a flag in honor of each branch. Students also enjoyed singing songs and listing to guest speakers, including District 67 state Rep. Greg Steube.

  • East County
  • Schools
Ed Brodsky
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • July 11, 2012
Primary election Q&A

As the Aug. 16 primary election draws near, the Observer will publish profiles and Q&As from each of the candidates who will represent the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cardinal Mooney quarterback Reese Vita scrambles for yardage in the second half.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 30, 2013
Cougars roll past Pirates

The Cardinal Mooney High football team showed promise in all three facets of the game during its 32-13 spring-game victory over Braden River May 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mike Ford, 30, is trying to make it as a boxer.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 27, 2017
Sarasota football legend transitions to boxing ring

His professional record stands at 3-0.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Anne Miller held her bagpipe.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Scottish St. Andrew's Festival

MacAllisters Grill & Tavern hosted the fourth annual Scottish St. Andrew's Festival Nov. 10 at Lakewood Ranch Main Street. This year's free event, which featured face painting, balloon artists, a rock wall, beer and wine samples, pictures with Santa and live music from the Jacobites Pipe & Drum Band and the Billy Rice band, benefited the Wobbly Feet Foundation, an organization that raises awareness and support for Ataxia-telangiectasia (A-T), a rare and progressive neurological disease.

  • East County
  • News
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