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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 8, 2010
Sarasota's chili cookoff competition heats up

The Sarasota Chili Cookoff will be held from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 10, at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Alex Mahadevan
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2015
WHAT'S HAPPENING | Week of May 21, 2015

County will revisit options for planned Kimpton hotel site; Siesta Center sells for $4.6 million

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 5, 2012
Our View: No bricks, no parallel parking!

Now, if only the Sarasota city commissioners will listen.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 19, 2017
Riverview volleyball takes district tournament crown

The Rams beat Newsome High in straight sets.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
All 10 performances will be broadcast live from the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 6, 2017
CinéBistro Siesta Key begins showing Metropolitan Opera performances

Residents will soon be able to experience Met Opera performances broadcast live from the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Culture
All that's left in the former Pine Shores Trailer Park is overgrown brush, a few trees and empty streets.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 13, 2011
Former trailer park may soon see movement

By late spring, dirt could be moved on the former trailer park at the Stickney Point Road gateway to Siesta Key. Two hotels are being discussed for the site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 13, 2010
Sarasota ninjas hold their poses

A free "ninja class" was offered Tuesday, May 11, at SYSTEM, 325 School Ave., under the guidance of "ninja master" (and strength trainer) Rick Wisotzke.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A water main leak has reduced the southbound convergence of U.S. 41 and U.S. 301 to one lane until this afternoon, according to a city press release.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 18, 2013
Water main leak causes U.S. 41/U.S. 301 lane closures

Although a water main leak under the pavement has been repaired, southbound traffic at the convergence of U.S. 41 and U.S. 301 is limited to one lane.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 26, 2012
Our View: Hudgins for city manager

An important name was absent - inadvertently, the consultant tells us - from the list of 104 candidates for Sarasota city manager: Sarasota banker Jody Hudgins.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Students who help produce short films during the annual Inspired Minds summer camp can now download their movies online.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 19, 2015
Inspired Minds offers short films for download

Children who participate in the acting group Inspired Minds can now own copies of the films they created.

  • East County
  • News
This year's Siesta Fiesta didn't close Ocean Boulevard, but the smaller footprint did little to rekindle merchant enthusiasm for the event.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 12, 2016
Future of Siesta Fiesta remains in question

Siesta Village merchants say the annual Siesta Fiesta is on life support. Some businesses say the event needs a jolt of energy — but others want to pull the plug.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 18, 2013
SCHOOL BOARD BULLETIN

The NewGate School third-grader Koy Jacobsen's work was selected as part of the SRQ Student Artwork Contest to be displayed at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Gov. William Bradford
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 27, 2013
Our View: The 'why' of Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Day kindles so much in many of us: gratitude for what we have; for our families and friends; for the blessings bestowed on us, however great or small they may be.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 24, 2010
Cops Corner

False advertising 9:22 a.m. -- 4800 block of GMD. Soliciting. A man reported a woman trespassing at his condominium and placing fliers on car windows. Police called the number on the flyer, and the woman promised to leave the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Marcia Mott Photo courtesy of Jane Miller
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 18, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries

Ruth Hample, Marcia Mott, Patricia Tisbo, Harley Whitfield and Donald Wright died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lynches Pub & Grub is located on St. Armands Circle and offers a selection of authentic Irish cuisine and American favorites.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Lynches Pub & Grub

This week we went in the kitchen at Lynches Pub & Grub with owners and sisters Chris and Ethna Lynch as they prepare traditional Irish lamb stew. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Chairwoman Gail Welch, Director of Compeer Sarasota Lynn Buehler, Volunteer Coordinator Dale Wolfson and Compeer Founder Bunny Skirboll
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 3, 2018
Compeer Sarasota celebrates its top donors

The second annual Thank You for Being a Compeer Friend event took place Dec. 3 at The Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 9, 2009
Athlete of the Week: AJ Strong

The Observer spotlights ODA running back AJ Strong.

  • East County
  • Sports
Vengroff has said he will not proceed with his housing plans if the city requires annual inspections for the property.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 13, 2016
City to revisit Vengroff apartment plans

Two weeks ago, Harvey Vengroff said his affordable housing proposal wasn’t going to happen. Now, city staff hopes relaxed regulations will keep the project alive.

  • Sarasota
  • News
(Lori Sax) David Verinder has been with the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System since 2006, when he was named CFO. He was promoted to CEO in July 2014.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 30, 2015
Top Story — October: Sarasota Memorial considers big purchase

Troubles at Venice Regional Bayfront Health have led to speculation about a new owner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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