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  • By Dora Walters |
  • March 27, 2010
Save Our Seabirds holds rummage sale

Shoppers arrived early March 27 for the Save Our Seabirds rummage sale and found a wide variety items available.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 13, 2016
Mark Ruffalo screens documentary at Burns Court Cinema

Director Jon Bowermaster's 'Dear President Obama,' narrated by Ruffalo, explores the consequences of fracking.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • August 7, 2013
'Live, Laugh & Love' at the Venice Theatre Summer Cabaret Festival

'Live, Laugh & Love' at the Venice Theatre Summer Cabaret Festival

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent answers questions about the new precincts and polling location changes.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 21, 2012
Supervisor Dent responds to voter frustration

The Sarasota County supervisor of elections took questions from the public at the June 13 forum.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Proponents of roundabouts on U.S. 41 point to the new roundabout at Five Points as an example of how the circles create a welcoming feel.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 3, 2013
LOOKING AHEAD: Roundabouts

By mid-summer, roundabout proponents say funding should be in place for eight of 10 multi-lane roundabouts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"I think it is a very good indication," John Hermansen said about the city's effort to get a project going on city-owned land on Boulevard of the Arts.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 1, 2013
Year in review: November 2012, 'Rosemary land gets developer interest'

A city-private development in the heart of Rosemary could kickstart change in a neighborhood with a mixed identity.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Town Clerk Trish Granger administers oaths of office to Vice Mayor David Brenner and Mayor Jim Brown.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 26, 2012
Brown gets second term as mayor

Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown and Vice Mayor David Brenner will keep their posts following unanimous votes by the commission.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 26, 2012
March 26: Daily Headlines Video

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Paul Caragiulo, Mark Caragiulo, Rob Caragiulo, John Caragiulo and Anthony Caragiulo at their Italian-American restaurant Caragiulos.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 11, 2015
Caragiulos to be featured on "Emeril's Florida"

Emeril Lagasse spotlights another Sarasota staple on his all-Florida Cooking Channel program

  • Arts + Culture
Indian Beach Park — located near the convergence of Bay Shore Road and Indian Beach Drive — sees regular use from residents, particularly during the evening hours as the sun sets. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • May 7, 2015
Do residents want a larger park in Indian Beach?

Residents are divided on whether Indian Beach Park is the correct place to expand.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2013
SIDELINES

Sarasota High to hold cheerleading clinic; Booker Tornadoes blow past Sarasota Sailors; ODA girls soccer blanks Bayshore; Lady Rams cruise to basketball victory

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  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 10, 2012
May 10: Daily Headlines Video

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Mike and the late Jewel Ash earlier this year. File photo.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • October 9, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Sarasota's beloved Jewel; On to happily ever after; and Black Tie debut.

  • Arts + Culture
"Dancing Lessons" runs through Feb. 27, at Florida Studio Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 14, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Dancing Lessons'

Who's normal, anyway? Mark St. Germain's 'Dancing Lessons' considers the question in the current production at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
Join Emily Walsh for the Daily Headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • January 16, 2013
Jan. 16: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Overnight mooring causes sinking feeling; County fair is the biggest, most challenging yet; Patterson cites Big Pass as topic to watch; Wallenda wants to highwire walk above U.S. 41; Highwaymen: Behind the scenes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rabbi Jonathan Katz of Temple Beth Israel and Florence Katz
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • June 26, 2013
Friends celebrate Florence Katz's tireless volunteer work with seniors

Florence Katz, 98, recently received the Salute to Senior Service Award for the entire state in a contest sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"We're on the homestretch," said Nancy's BBQ owner Nancy Krohngold. The final touches are wrapping up at her new Lakewood Ranch location, Li'l Nancy's at the Ranch.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 10, 2015
Barbecue and beer opening on Lakewood Ranch Main Street

Li’l Nancy’s Barbecue is slated to open before Christmas; Craft Growlers to Go will open in January.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 25, 2014
Homeward sound: Justin Layman's homecoming jam night

Homeward sound: Justin Layman's homecoming jam night

  • Arts + Culture
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 26, 2015
Urbanite Theatre: A new face for Sarasota's performing arts

Urbanite Theatre: A new face for Sarasota's performing arts

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 26, 2010
Union-backed candidates get mixed election results

One teachers union candidate won her race by 4% of the votes. The other union-backed candidate came in last in his race.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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