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Tom Courtenay and Maggie Smith star in "Quartet." Courtesy.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 30, 2013
Film Review: 'Quartet'

The new film, "Quartet," is sweet, sentimental and, at times, introspective. Dustin Hoffman directs the cast of first-rate, seasoned British actors in this comedy about retired musicians who reside in a senior living facility.

  • Arts + Culture
Shirley Brown hugs a supporter.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 28, 2018
Sarasota School Board incumbents hold the line

The faces will remain the same on the Sarasota County School Board. Will the divisions carry over into a new term?

  • Sarasota
  • News
The fun runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 and Sunday, Feb. 16, along the Sarasota Bay shoreline in the historic fishing village of Cortez.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • February 14, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: 32nd Annual Cortez Fishing Festival

Come celebrate Florida's commercial fishing and maritime history at the 32nd Annual Cortez Fishing Festival! Drawing crowds for over 30 years, this event has grown into a two-day festival filled with live music, marine life talks, artist vendors, and a wide variety of seafood choices.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • January 17, 2013
The Blue Rooster spreads its wings

The Blue Rooster spreads its wings

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 20, 2020
Make-A-Wish Southern Florida celebrates 10th Cooking for Wishes with circus celebration

Cooking for Wishes: A Circus Spectacular was hosted Feb. 21 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
A Longboat Key police report identified the pedestrian as Jo F. Schatterman, 73, of Elk Grove Village, Ill., and the driver as Petar Sibinkic, 36, of Sarasota. Sibinkic is the owner of Your Fitness Instructor, on Longboat Key.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 22, 2012
Year in review: January 2012, 'Pedestrian, 73, dies in GMD crash'

A woman visiting from Illinois died Friday night after being struck by a car while attempting to cross Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 21, 2012
Town Hall to hire clerk

Inter-District Authority board supervisors will hire a full-time records clerk, a move expected to save about $10,000 for record-management services at Town Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bill Isaac, onetime chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., recently wrote a book about the mistakes he says political leaders made that led to many of the county's current financial problems.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 6, 2010
Bad Calls

A former top federal banking regulator who now lives in Lido Shores was one of the first to question many moves made by politicians to prevent the financial crisis. His fight, now nearly two years old, carries on.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Leaders throughout the Sarasota area, including Lakewood Ranch and Longboat Key, have expressed a desire in expanding pickleball offerings.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 29, 2018
City, county consider pickleball options

Sarasota officials see opportunities to capitalize on the sport's sustained popularity.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dexter Trombetta, 6, uses pennies to decorate his car, and says that he wants to work on his car when he gets back home because one of the pennies fell off in the race.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • September 12, 2018
Seniors bring Scouts up to speed in Lakewood Ranch

Inspired Living hosts Cub Scout troop

  • East County
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 5, 2021
Sleepy Lagoon home sells for $1.52 million

Longboat Key home at 501 Norton St. is the highest selling property for the week of Sept. 20-24

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 2, 2016
Compeer thanks its donors for their support

Friends of the organization were celebrated at The Francis.

  • Black Tie
Models Brook Franzheim, Judy White, Margrit Messenheimer, Joan Wall, Ettie Smyliey, Sherry Stuckey, Jenny Wood and Mary Brummett
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : The Glenridge Fashion Show

Ladies at the Glenridge on Palmer Ranch viewed the latest clothing styles Monday, April 29 during a fashion show at the Glenridge. PJ's Boutique, 1443 Main Street, brought clothing and accessories that eight models showed off to an audience of 80 women. 'I have been a customer of PJ's for a long time,' said Paula Spitalny, who helped coordinate the fashion show between PJ's and the Glenridge. 'They have very wearable apparel for our age group and price line.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
As a practitioner of the Mediterranean diet, Craig Chasky snacks on fresh fruits and nuts every day.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 13, 2017
With smaller portions on his plate, he wins at aging

Sarasota chef overcame the effects of Lyme disease through the Mediterranean diet.

  • Health
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 18, 2018
Cops Corner: Play something quiet

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The Butcher Benedict from Harry's Continental Kitchen, which reopens Sept. 29.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 29, 2016
Longboat restaurants open doors for season

Seven Longboat restaurants closed between August and September.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The work of River Club's Carole Lewis will be featured at the 18th annual Fall Show and Sale Nov. 16 at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 14, 2019
Artist's collage work featured at annual Fall Show and Sale in Lakewood Ranch

River Club's Carol Lewis will be one of the many artists featured Nov. 16 at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
Big Pass, also known as Big Sarasota Pass, has never been dredged.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 4, 2013
Big Pass dredge plans on SKA agenda

Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the city of Sarasota will present plans to renourish Lido Beach to Siesta Key Association members Thursday, Dec. 5.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Chef Ray Arpke shares his favorite holiday recipe.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2014
HOLIDAY EATS: Euphemia Haye

Euphemia Haye Owner and Chef Ray Arpke shares one of his favorite holiday meal of Sauerbraten, Braised Red Cabbage and Potato Dumplings.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 9, 2010
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The vote: our economic future

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