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  • By June LeBell |
  • May 8, 2016
Music Review: 'My Favorite Things'

Artist Series Concerts presents the best of Rodgers and Hammerstein

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 3, 2015
Athletic Center expansion in progress

The facility will remain open during an expansion and renovation project worth $2.3 million.

  • East County
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  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • December 16, 2014
Home for the Holidays

We took a tour of two local Sarasota families' homes to admire the holiday decor, hear about their family traditions and find out why Christmas starts early in their homes.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 21, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Thunder by the Bay and city elections

WEEK OF JAN. 21

  • Sarasota
  • News
"The Sty of the Blind Pig" runs through Aug. 3, at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 21, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Sty of the Blind Pig'

The Banyan Theater's current production of Phillip Hayes Dean's "Sty of the Blind Pig" explores a time when it seemed like change would never come.

  • Arts + Culture
Project manager John Swart looks over the site of The Lakeshore project, expected to break ground in June.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 16, 2016
Lakewood Ranch sees revitalization of condo project

The Lakeshore luxury condos spring to life with new developer.

  • East County
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 9, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • April 11, 2013
Embracing Our Differences sends diversity message loud and clear

Embracing Our Differences sends diversity message loud and clear

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Sharon Frank |
  • August 3, 2010
Primrose kids collect for 'precious pets'

Children collected more than 300 canned and dry pet foot items for a local animal sanctuary through their Precious Pets program.

  • East County
  • Schools
Molly Schechter
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 4, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

Turning the page; Looking back

  • Arts + Culture
Tom Holland as Lucas and Naomi Watts as Maria Belon in "The Impossible." Courtesy.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 9, 2013
Film Review: 'The Impossible'

"The Impossible" is a cinematic masterpiece and a gripping true story of survival. Without warning and while on vacation, a family is swept away and separated by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. As their nightmare unfolds, we're left breathless for almost two hours.

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 7, 2009
SunniBunni scoops up Ranch Lake Plaza spot

Sarasota resident Alex Vain Wie will open her third SunniBunni Frozen Yogurt and Organic Fruit Smoothies location in the East County.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2011
McGonegal a finalist for tech-savvy award

Manatee County Public Schools Superintendent Tim McGonegal is a finalist for eSchool News' national Tech-Savvy Superintendent award.

  • East County
  • News
Residents address representatives of Floridays, James Brearley and Angus Rogers, CEO, in the lower right.
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 16, 2016
North-end residents size up hotel plan

For a Floridays hotel proposal, size matters — both to residents and developers.

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The state has blamed an “aggressive coastal environment” for deteriorating the Stickney Point Bridge, and aims to fix the connected seawall, the control house and moveable spans of the bridge, among other repairs.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 7, 2014
UPDATE: FDOT pitches Stickney Point Bridge repairs

The Florida Department of Transportation plans to spend $4 million to add at least 10 years to the lifespan of the Stickney Point Bridge. Nightly lane closures are expected after Easter.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 25, 2012
Comment: Suncoast Storm shines

Every once in a while I come across a team that embodies the true spirit of a champion.

  • East County
  • Sports
Here's some of the pieces feature in the exhibit. These can be found in the runway portion of the exhibit.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 2, 2013
The Ringling's 'Icons of Style' exhibit opens Oct. 4

The Ringling's newest exhibit explores iconic style from being an idea, to a garment, to where it was worn and then how it was interpreted.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 24, 2014
FDOT considers Bee Ridge pedestrian islands

The Florida Department of Transportation is seeking public input on a project designed to improve pedestrian safety on Bee Ridge Road.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2014
Letters to the Editor

The Sarasota Observer welcomes letters on current, local topics. Please email them to Deputy Executive Editor Jessica Luck at [email protected].

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Siesta Key Oyster Bar offers a menu of fresh seafood as well as a fun atmosphere, with nightly live music, in the heart of the Siesta Key Village.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Siesta Key Oyster Bar

This week we went in the kitchen with chef Douglas Jennings of Siesta Key Oyster Bar, while he prepares shrimp and avocado ceviche. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's "In the Kitchen."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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