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Many Main Street merchants said they are still recovering from the construction of the Five Points roundabout and the installation of parking meters and hope the city will delay the Main Street streetscape project. Photo by Kurt Schultheis.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 1, 2012
TOP STORY, NOV.: Merchants denounce Main Street project

Downtown business owners believe now is not the time for a Main Street streetscape project that will tear up the street and sidewalks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lynette Mancuso competes in the 2014 CANDance competition.
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • October 22, 2015
Black Tie Social Calendar: October 2015

Check out the social events to attend in October.

  • Black Tie
Gus Andreone, shown riding in the 2017 Tribute to Heroes Parade, will be this year's grand marshal.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 23, 2018
Lakewood Ranch's Tribute to Heroes Parade honors Gus Andreone

The 106-year-old Palm Aire resident served under Gen. George Patton in World War II.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 22, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The cast of the musical "A Christmas Story" from the Players Theatre's current Broadway season.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 13, 2015
Players Theatre announces 2015-2016 season

Sarasota's resident community theater announced their 86th Broadway season featuring a vast array of musical and dramatic offerings.

  • Arts + Culture
Will Diesel was selected for the National Youth Leadership Forum: Medicine.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 16, 2017
Lakewood Ranch teen earns National Leadership Forum spot

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Harry and Mary Jo Steltman stand by the first life-size Santa decoration that sits in the entryway to their home.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 2, 2014
Home for the holidays

Walking into the home of Mary Jo and Harry Steltman at Christmastime is a bit magical.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2011
JUST THE STATS

26 Total number of kills (16) and blocks (10) Cardinal Mooney High senior Anne Montgomery recorded Oct. 20 in the Cougars' win over the Venice Indians, 25-22, 25-21, 25-22.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Thirteen-year-old Nikki Jennings of the Sarasota Ballet School performed a solo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Ovation

Hundreds of East County residents showed their support for the performing arts during Ovation Feb. 4 on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch. Guests enjoyed live performances, special demonstrations and interactive booths and displays during the 5th annual event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jody Vitt and Linda Chambers hold the Sony Cybershot camera.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 9, 2013
Facial recognition

A chance sighting at Publix led to the return of a camera and a newfound friendship for two Longboat ladies.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County Parks' Recreation Manager Matt Porter talks with Mill Creek resident Seng Tang about park plans. Tang said he likes the changes will improve safety.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 5, 2018
Marble Park improvements on the map

New gym, better amenities planned for John Marble Park.

  • East County
  • News
Brady Kerr makes a new friend.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 29, 2015
Children gather for eggs and the Easter Bunny

At EGGstravaganza March 28, families flocked to gather eggs and to pose with the holiday's mascot

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 1, 2010
Our View

Is renourishment the way to go?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Joseph Caulkins is Key Chorale's artistic director.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 17, 2018
Key Chorale fiddles with tradition in 'American Roots: Digging Deeper'

Key Chorale is showcasing an unusual bluegrass-choral fusion in its first concert of the season.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 10, 2016
Mastering his craft

Booker senior Jamal Watson has developed into the area’s top performer in the shot put.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Aria rendering
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 5, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Send in your Letters to the Editor to City Editor Robin Hartill at [email protected]. Editor reserves the right to edit letters based on space. Letters pertaining to local matters receive precedence.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 21, 2018
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: Schneiderman Home

One of the original Whitney Beach cottages will be part of the Garden Club home tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 17, 2013
School Board's Citizen Advisory Group picks 10 best superintendent candidates

The group of 20-plus community members narrowed the 28 applicants to 10 who they believe meet the board's criteria for its next superintendent.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 9, 2016
If you don’t want Trump

Oh my, the 2016 campaign so far has been truly bizarre. Clearly, 60% of Republicans don’t want Trump. Come Tuesday, there’s one way to make it more difficult for him.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 31, 2016
Drink This: Monte Mora

Enjoy a refreshing take on gin — just in time for Labor Day.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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