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Full-time condo residents on the Key are fretful about a Citizens Property Insurance proposal that might scare away owners who rent out their units. File photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 22, 2011
Citizens' proposal alarms Key condominium owners

The Siesta Key Condominium Association assembled its annual team of judges Dec. 16, to pick the best condo decorations on the Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • July 29, 2014
Hot Flash: Notable Nauticals

Sarasota weekends filled with blue skies, clear waters and perfect boating conditions, has BT feeling "nautically inspired."

  • Arts + Culture
Judge K. Rodney May set aside Tuesday, Dec. 3, for closing arguments and another attempt to make rulings on matters that are years in the making.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 26, 2013
Colony vote under fire

Monday's hearing centered around the validity of a unit owner vote and whether Colony unit owner and developer Andy Adam's block of 58 votes - which are crucial to the 75% majority vote needed to approve the settlement - can be counted.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Shannon Lugannani is inviting Word of Mouth customers to learn more about Sabrosa during construction.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 1, 2017
Tapas, tequila coming to Word of Mouth space

Word of Mouth owner Shannon Lugannani is working to open Sabrosa, a Latin American-themed restaurant and bar focused on simple food and a relaxed environment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Key Chorale Artistic Director Joseph Caulkins, Executive Director Richard Storm, and Dolly Jacobs and Pedro Reis, co-founders of Circus Sarasota
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • March 2, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

Cirque superbe; Major birthday for a major community supporter; Missing Mamaw; The other side of Van Wezel; Black Tie Affair

  • Arts + Culture
Tim Sheredy spent three weeks coaching Taiwan junior golfers Ting Chen, Yuyu Chen, Alan Kuo, Kevin Shu and Wayne Hsu, pictured with instructor Eric Lo, right, July 11-29, at the River Club Golf Course.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 3, 2016
Golfer enjoy ... long distance instruction

Five juniors from Taiwan come to River Club to work with Tim Sheredy.

  • East County
  • Sports
Waterlefe Golf and River Club resident Katherine Hubanks’s favorite ornaments are ones from her first Christmas with her adoptive parents in Germany. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 19, 2018
East County residents hang memories on a string

East County residents share stories about their special Christmas ornaments.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota Farmers Market will work with city staff and downtown leaders to review options for security upgrades.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 9, 2017
Farmers market seeks security upgrades

The director of the Sarasota Farmers Market wants to install barricades to protect attendees from potential harm.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Delphi Borich and Jenny Vallancourt perform in Asolo Rep’s production of "Gloria." Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 11, 2018
Asolo Rep explores the fall of print, civility and civilization in 'Gloria'

Asolo Repertory Theatre offers both some of the best theater we've seen in a long time and a completely unsatisfying ending.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2014
Slipstream heads to Abu Dhabi

East County students took national honors during the F1 in Schools National Championship and now will represent the United States in the world finals in Abu Dhabi this fall.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bill Schustik explains the stories behind songs to his audience. Photo by Nick Friedman
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 9, 2014
Bill Schustik to perform 'Legends of the Sea'

Think you know your swabs and pirates? Think again.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Fall Festival will feature fresh produce and more this Sunday. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 25, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Centre Shops Fall Festival

Catch the feel of fall this Sunday at the Centre Shops Fall Festival.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 17, 2014
Business Briefs

Three businesses close St. Armands locations; Patchington event to benefit SPARCC; Lazy Lobster Longboat Key resumes its lunch service

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Danny Erlenmeyer, a 2016 graduate of Lakewood Ranch High, competed in the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for the first time June 26, in Omaha, Neb.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 29, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Lakewood Ranch graduate fulfills childhood dream at U.S. Olympic Team Trials.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ashley Picciallo, Leo Daignault, Stacia Fernandez and Mike Backes in "Next to Normal" at Florida Studio Theatre. Photo courtesy of Maria Lyle Photography.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • November 9, 2011
Theater Review: 'Next to Normal' performed by Florida Studio Theatre

A Tony Award-winning rock musical, 'Next to Normal,' rocks your heart, your mind and your soul. The music is modern and melodic; the lyrics are clever and thoughtful.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • April 12, 2012
A New, Unassuming, Tasty and Inexpensive Dining Experience

A New, Unassuming, Tasty and Inexpensive Dining Experience

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
New nonagenarian Fred Mackenzie with his wife Nancy, far left, and three daughters, from left Elizabeth Mackenzie from Philadelphia, Maryellen Mackenzie from Las Vegas and Sarajane Mackenzie from Princeton. Photo by Molly Schechter
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 14, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 03.17.16

Everyone loves Koski's shirt, CycleBar opens and more...

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2013
Just the Stats

This week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 4, 2017
Sarasota residents show support for President Trump

Sarasota hosted a Spirit of America Rally, part of a national initiative to show support of President Trump.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Murray and Ardene Margolis, owners of The Family Jewelry, have been shaken emotionally by the burglary of their business on Nov. 15.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 12, 2017
Lakewood Ranch jeweler recovers after devastating burglary

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
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