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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 10, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 11

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2010
Cops Corner

Jan. 31 Fruits of their labor 8:52 a.m. -- 5100 block of GMD. Suspicious Circumstance. A woman told police that during the past week, someone picked about 100 oranges and grapefruits from fruit trees on her property.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 17, 2013
Send us your announcements!

The Observer is seeking submissions for its announcements section, Occasions.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sodium nitrates are added to processed meat to act as a preservative. Once the nitrates are in the body, they can form nitrosamines, which are chemical compounds that are carcinogenic.
  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • May 11, 2017
The myths — and truths — of summer

Three points to ponder at the temperature rises.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Hugh Culverhouse Jr., a developer and son of the former owner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has sued Sarasota County in federal court and two local developers in state court over the Energy Economic Zone, a major development initiative.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 4, 2014
Judge: Culverhouse can't use commissioner testimony

Sarasota County attorneys have scored a legislative win against a frequent litigious foe Hugh Culverhouse Jr. in his lawsuit against fellow prominent local developers Randy Benderson and Henry Rodriguez.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Yusuke Horiguchi delivers gifts on Christmas Eve.  approximately 35
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2014
Memories & mishaps

Some holidays are magical, and some result in mishaps. Regardless, the season always results in plenty of memories. Here, we share some of your most memorable holidays stories.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The cast of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" rehearses at the Arnold Simonsen Players Studio.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 25, 2017
The Players produces spooky 'Sleepy Hollow' production for the whole family

‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ will become the first outdoor theater experience offered in Lakewood Ranch.

  • Arts + Culture
Birthday boy Gil Waters and wife Elisabeth.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 5, 2017
Gil Waters celebrates 90th

Waters and his wife, Elisabeth, have been Sarasota philanthropists, contributing especially to the city’s many arts organizations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2014
Obituary: Margaret Susan Kasper

Margaret Susan Kasper, 81, of Longboat Key, died July 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A home in Red Rock Terrace tops all transactions in this week’s real estate, selling recently for $4.5 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 5, 2018
Red Rock Terrace home sells for $4.5 million

Residential real estate transactions for March 19-23.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
University Park's Polly Curran and Maureen Hager, pictured with University of Florida IFAS Manatee County Extension Office agent Susan Griffith, hope neighbors in University Park will make their yards Florida friendly.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 1, 2018
Manatee County women make friends for Florida through landscaping

Gardener Group members promote Florida-friendly landscaping in their University Park community.

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  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • March 15, 2013
Greater Sarasota Chamber announces 2013 Small Business Awards finalists

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce announces the finalists for the 2013 Frank G. Berlin, Sr., Small Business Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Witnesses found a painter pinned between a building and a machine before 10 a.m. this morning.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 31, 2013
July 31: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Man dies while painting Sarasota Military Academy; Sarasota Chalk Festival to cover more ground in fewer days; Setting the barre high; School board adopts tentative budget and millage rate

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gianluca Mastroianni, 5, loves to play on the AWE Early Literacy Learning Station. He demonstrates the games he plays to library staff and board members.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 31, 2013
Selby dedicates new early literacy learning stations

Sarasota County Libraries add 10 new AWE Early Literacy Learning Stations to eight Sarasota County Libraries.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • August 1, 2018
Local fashion designer redesigns herself

Sigrid Olsen starts over with a new brand and focus.

  • Black Tie
A mountain of food is delivered to the St. Joseph Food Bank.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 10, 2017
Special delivery food drive in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton

Postal carriers launch into 25th annual 'Stamp out Hunger' food drive.

  • East County
  • News
Suzy Lysen and Janet Petrillo, customer service manager for Jude Connally
  • By Dora Walters |
  • February 8, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Jude Connally opens its doors on St. Armands Circle

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Work to demolish Amore is nearly complete, and the town is waiting for word on land-permitting before moving ahead with site preparation.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 8, 2019
Longboat leaders will try again on art center memo

Commission again rejects memorandum of understanding with Ringling College over Arts, Culture and Education Center, aims to keep working on wording.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"You Should Be So Lucky" is playing at The Players Theatre. Courtesy photo.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 24, 2015
Theater Review: 'You Should Be So Lucky'

“You Should Be So Lucky” dials up the comedy at Players Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Longboat Key Public Works Department employees clear a tree in front of a residence in the Bay Isles community on Sept. 11. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 13, 2017
Additional FPL employees working to restore Longboat Key power

Those without power are invited to Town Hall's Commission Chamber for relief.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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