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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 1, 2019
Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County goes Western

Steak and Burgers 2019 served as both a fundraiser for Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County and celebration of the Youth of the Year.

  • Black Tie
  • By Donna Swan |
  • September 28, 2011
Deal Us In: How to save an entry to dummy

There is nothing sadder than having winning tricks in the dummy that you have no way of reaching. We have all been there, done that.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2017
Looking Ahead: Longboat Key referendums

As Longboat Key voters prepare to vote on two density referendums, the Observer sought the mayor’s take on one, and a property owner’s on another.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Congressman Vern Buchanan. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 2, 2011
Provision in Buchanan jobs plan passes house

A key part of Congressman Vern Buchanan's 10-point Jobs Plan passed the U.S. House Thursday.

  • East County
  • News
Garrett Turner. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 12, 2017
Theater review: 'The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity'

“The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity” wrestles with stereotypes and authenticity at the Asolo Rep.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Courtesy rendering
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 22, 2015
Making a splash

An Orlando-based partnership seeks to whet the appetite of a Manatee County committee to build a 20-acre water park at Tom Bennett Park.

  • East County
  • News
Banyan Opening Night Dinner Chairwoman Anne Howard, David Howard, Banyan Artistic Director Carol Kleinberg and Ted Shears
  • By Loren Mayo and Molly Schechter |
  • July 6, 2011
Scene & Heard

Longtime chef to produce theatrical parody; Comedy tonight; 'Operation Epsilon' offers up food for thought

  • Arts + Culture
The proposed 10,616-square-foot-home would span vacant lots at 4137 and 4153 Higel Ave.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • February 21, 2018
Unbuilt Siesta Key home lists for $16.6 million

The estate is one of six options available to prospective buyers for two vacant, adjacent parcels on the island.

  • Siesta Key
  • Real Estate
The second CVS sign was proposed for the left wall, which faces Bay Isles Parkway. See a rendering of the proposed sign on page 8A.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 20, 2012
ZBA refuses to 'sign off' on CVS request

The Zoning Board of Adjustment denied a variance request from the drug-store chain for a second wall sign at its new store.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 3, 2017
Mustangs tripped up in state semifinal

A key injury made things tough for Lakewood Ranch in its 54-49 loss to Sickles.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 15, 2015
MARKET WATCH | What fuels the current economy?

There is little to say that is bad about the existing economy, short term, but many potential problems exist long term.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Taylor Stephenson uses prosthetics to create the look of open wounds, infection and chunks of hanging flesh on her subjects. Here she works on Christine Alexander. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 29, 2012
Scene & Heard

Zombies to invade SRQ; Deadline nearing for nominations; Wedding bells have nice ring to them

  • Arts + Culture
Courtney Chapin, Sebastian Aguirre and Sydney Panzarino all posted impressive finishes at the YMCA Florida Swimming State Championships Feb. 10-12, in Orlando.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 29, 2012
Wave Runners make a splash

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA Wave Runners sent 35 swimmers to the YMCA Florida Swimming State Championships in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
An Artspace project — such as the Sailboat Bend lofts in Fort Lauderdale — could be managed in perpetuity by the nonprofit organization to ensure it remains affordable.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 27, 2015
Arts Alliance readies Artspace fundraising push

In need of $40,000 for the next stage of a possible artist live/work housing project, the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County is asking the public to help chip in.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Butternut is one of the milder and more popular hard-skinned squashes, its taste pretty well described by its name.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 10, 2010
Time for butternut squash risotto

Chef Giuliano Hazan shares his recipe for a winter favorite, butternut squash risotto.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo by David Conway Lido Key residents have said that their shoreline is in need of immediate assistance. A FEMA-backed project, approved following Tropical Storm Debby, is scheduled to provide sand later this year.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 2, 2014
County endorses short-term Lido renourishment

At a workshop Monday, the Sarasota County Commission encouraged city staff to maximize the potential of a Lido Beach renourishment project scheduled for later this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hard hats with The Mark logo printed on their fronts sit on shovels before the ground breaking.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 9, 2017
Stakeholders break ground on downtown Sarasota development

City staff and development stakeholders gathered on Aug. 9 to break ground on The Mark — a downtown condominium complex slated for completion June 2019.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week'  s edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.1.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Rosie Webber and Joe Casey engage in a back-and-forth duet. (Matthew Holler)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 30, 2019
When 'Outlaws and Angels' takes the stage, it's all good

Florida Studio Theatre revue tips its hat to the saints and sinners who transformed American country music

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 4, 2019
Caroline Kennedy talks history and challenges of the future

The former U.S. Ambassador to Japan shared her views on history and where the country is headed at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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