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  • By June LeBell |
  • April 16, 2014
Tidbites

Cafe Americano Offers La Prima Colazione (aka breakfast); Pre-theater Dining; The Easter Bunny is confused by too many choices

  • Arts + Culture
From left to right: Haven chairwoman May Ahdab, Haven president and CEO Brad Jones, and Bernie Hardiek of the Hardiek Foundation pose for a picture at the groundbreaking for Mary Jane's House on Thursday, Jan. 31.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • February 6, 2019
Haven breaks ground on new residence

Wheelchair accessible group home should be open within a year.

  • East County
  • News
Jasmin Dakkak, a Pine View School student; Morgan Kirlangitis, a Braden River Middle School student, and Jenna Choueiri, a Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences student, show off traditional dances and costumes at a festival preview Thursday, Jan. 21.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 3, 2016
East County dancer takes steps to embrace heritage

Braden River Middle School student will display her talent at the Glendi Greek Festival.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: September 24

Pamela Williams captured this glossy ibis at Celery Fields in Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 8, 2017
Library Foundation celebrates successful fundraiser

In mid-November the Library Foundation for Sarasota County was $140,000 of raising $450,000 by Dec. 31, but its patrons came through in just a nick of time.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • July 31, 2014
Initial city millage rate stays flat

Despite a $3.6 million general fund deficit, the Sarasota City Commission voted to keep the property tax rate level, opting to explore other avenues for balancing the budget.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brandon Cox uses Braille to read his assignments for classes.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 16, 2016
Braden River Middle student has encouraging sight

Blind student navigates middle school alongside rest of student body.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 2, 2016
Sarasota Film Festival Opening Night Party

The festival kicked off with a party at the Van Wezel.

  • Black Tie
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 8, 2014
Critics' Choice

We asked three local critics to weigh in on what shows they're looking forward to most this season. As expected, their must-see picks range from classic to cutting edge.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Orr |
  • March 29, 2013
Hot air balloon rides -- yes, please!

Hot air balloon rides -- yes, please!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 18, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 11, 2012
Sands Point resident drops contribution complaint

Positive Change founder Rick Crawford agreed to drop his complaint and 'bury the hatchet' with Sands Point Condominium Association.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Riverview senior Elayna Goodman set a new cross country school record on Nov. 26.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 1, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 12.01.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 12.01.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
FISA President Jean-Christophe Rolland  held a round-table discussion with media Sept. 27.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 27, 2017
World Rowing Championships: Day Four

FISA president says Sarasota venue 'amazing' so far.

  • East County
  • News
Guest conductor Larry Rachleff made his Masterworks debut Dec. 8. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • December 11, 2017
Sarasota Orchestra shines in Masterworks 2: Symphonic Carnival

Symphonic Carnival concert proves to be an evening of brilliant performances.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Elisabeth Stevens is currently working on a companion piece to "Circus Sarasota," the etching she created two years ago based on a sketch of a Circus Sarasota performance.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 4, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: The Critic's Choice

Elisabeth Stevens spent the first half of her career traveling the country, critiquing art for newspapers and magazines. Now she spends her days creating it in a converted garage studio in her Sarasota home.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 8, 2020
Alderman Oaks retirement home surprised with Mothers Day parade

The parade took place May 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bavaro's is renovating a building at 27 Fletcher Ave. that dates to 1925.
  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • May 11, 2018
Renovations begin on downtown pizzeria

Bavaro’s Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria plans to open a two-story restaurant near U.S. 301 and Main Street by July.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Today’s meeting took place at Longboat Key Town Hall.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 10, 2011
Commission approves Comp Plan amendments

The amendments relate to the Bayfront Park Recreation Center and the Key Club's Islandside renovation-and-expansion project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 11, 2010
Youth group gives it all they've got

The St. Thomas More Youth Group combined its annual lock-in retreat, held Jan. 30 to Jan. 31, at the church, with its Valentine's Day fundraiser into a weekend bash called "Indulgence Weekend."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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