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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 4, 2009
Lakewood grad scores scholarship

Rachel La Bar will play softball at Pfeiffer University this fall.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota artist Tom Stephens painted the abstract over the sofa. It’s part of a series called “A Coat of Many Colors.” The two brown leather side chairs, right, are by 1970s master designer Milo Baughman.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • April 22, 2015
Small space, big style

An apartment’s artwork displays the cream of several collections.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Janet Hamel Solomon has welcomed more than 12,000 guests aboard her boat, Key Breeze.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 9, 2011
Think Green finalist: Key Sailing

Key Sailing was named a Think Green finalist at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The library now has a collection of about 90 cookbooks.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 14, 2017
Too many cookbooks in the kitchen?

Recently, the Longboat Library has been inundated with cookbook donations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
At 9 a.m. Monday, crews prepared to close South Palm Avenue at Ringling Boulevard.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 28, 2011
Roundabout work closes Palm Avenue

As the start of construction for the roundabout at Palm Avenue and Ringling Boulevard nears, utility crews are preparing for the roadwork.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The developer is moving towards a July 2013 opening. Courtesy.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 7, 2012
P.F. Chang's construction work to begin soon

The developer expects to secure a building permit and start construction soon on the 6,900-square-foot, stand-alone building.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Matt Dively plans to incorporate flavors of his cruet restaurant, Blue Que Island Grill, into his new eatery in the Rosemary District.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 16, 2015
Servandos to open in former Darwin's space

Blu Que Island Grill owner Matt Dively plans to open a new Mexican restaurant in the Rosemary District

  • Sarasota
  • News
The future of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall will be discussed tonight at City Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 3, 2012
Commission reviews Van Wezel tonight

The Sarasota City commissioners will review a plan to target violent crimes in North Sarasota at their regular meeting tonight.

  • Sarasota
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Zechariah Kendall
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 11, 2013
High Five Moments

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kathy Whyte takes a bit out of her seafood paella at the inaugural Sarasota Seafood and Music Festival in 2016.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • January 19, 2017
Sarasota Calendar 01.19.17

See what's happening in Sarasota this week.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2014
Obituary: Oliver Haskard

Oliver Haskard, 95, of Longboat Key, died Oct. 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 20, 2009
Elderly victim to fight back

A man steals a woman's purse and throws her belongings out his car window during a high-speed chase. Said the 87-year-old victim: 'I want to hit him over the head with my cane.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jimiah Albritton and Curtis Govan tackle a North Port running back during the Pirates game versus the Bobcats Sept. 7.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 12, 2012
Braden River team learns there's more to life than football

The Braden River team is learning there's more to life than football, after watching several players go down with injuries early this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Motes'          s "The Teeth Beneath: The Wild World of Gators, Crocs and Caimans" will open on Feb. 25. Here one of the three female caiman swims around the exhibit.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 22, 2017
Mote's crocodilian exhibit ready for big debut

'The Teeth Beneath:The Wild World of Gators, Crocs and Caimans' officially opens on Saturday, Feb. 25.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 24, 2010
Planning commission stalls Villages project

The Sarasota County advisory board now plans to vote on the Schroeder-Manatee Ranch development April 8.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2015
Whats Happening | Week of April 30 2015

FDOT plans U.S. 41 changes; Downtown group commits funds to homeless plan; Sea turtle nesting season starts on Siesta Key

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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 6, 2013
Commission to solicit town attorney services

The town attorney selection process will take four to six weeks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Unconditional Surrender was removed in April after a driver accidentally smashed into the base.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 4, 2012
Unconditional Surrender goes up

Work to re-install the sculpture is expected to be completed by Friday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 21, 2010
Broadway muscle (WITH VIDEO)

Former dancer Jay Poindexter went from working in the spotlight to pulling the strings backstage.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • September 10, 2012
TWIS Travel is here to hook you up with Delray Beach hotspots

TWIS Travel is here to hook you up with Delray Beach hotspots

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