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Neena Patel, Olivia Bockler and Allison Davis. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 4, 2012
Sarasota teens hope to fight cancer with Ellen DeGeneres

Allison Davis and her Relay for Life team are using social media to invite the star to their upcoming fundraiser gala.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Kit Fernald, Penny Rosenthal, Anna Miller and Virginia Sanders. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 13, 2013
Lore: Fugitive Longboat resident made most-wanted list

Even escaped convicts want their slice of paradise.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tim Jaeger, Tom Stephens and Joseph Arnegger hope to capture the charm of Old Florida. Photo courtesy of Rich Schineller
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 28, 2016
'Old Florida' examines the power of nostalgia

With their group exhibition, Tim Jaeger, Joseph Arnegger and Tom Stephens capture the essence of Old Florida.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 24, 2016
Music review: Artist Series Concerts: 'Les Amies'

The trio, consisting of Carol Winincenc, Cynthis Phelps and Nancy Allen, wowed audiences at the Historic Asolo Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Giraffe by Scott Causey
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 2, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: American Craft Show Sarasota

Holiday shopping never looked better. The 18th Annual American Craft Show Sarasota kicks off this Friday at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Convention Center.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Experienced shooter Jennifer LeBlanc helps beginner Michelle Carpenter with target practice.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • September 5, 2013
Straight Shooters: Well Armed Woman

The Well Armed Woman teaches women to defend themselves and their families by taking aim and firing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2009
'Support us!'

Vote for The Observer bra at Saks Fifth Avenue through October 13.

  • Sarasota
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Not all residents' fears about traffic and privacy were assuaged by the Siesta Promenade project rendering provided by Benderson.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 30, 2014
Benderson hosts forum for Siesta Promenade project

Todd Mathes, Benderson's director of development, answered questions from a concerned crowd Wednesday evening.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 4, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Julius 'Jules' Rauch

In the late '90s, Julius Rauch and his buddy, Warren Girle, began fishing competitively. It started with a few local tournaments then morphed into larger tournaments in Louisiana and Texas.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gavin Klein, teacher Andrea Gonzalez and Rebekah Spiegelman enjoyed their trip to Guatemala.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 4, 2012
Students spend spring break in Guatemala

Wakeland students Gavin Klein and Rebekah Spiegelman visited students attending Wakeland's sister school, Chiquic Elementary.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 20, 2012
East County siblings set to take center ice

Thirteen-year-old Courtney Kreitling and her younger brother, Alex, 10, will perform in the My Favorite Things: A Holiday Skating Spectacular Dec. 1 and Dec. 2, at the Ellenton Ice & Sports Complex.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By The Insider |
  • April 16, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival ARTS LOVERS SPOTLIGHT: Artist/Director John Sims and THE RHYTHM OF LOVE!

Sarasota Film Festival ARTS LOVERS SPOTLIGHT: Artist/Director John Sims and THE RHYTHM OF LOVE!

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2009
Our View

Libby Claire: Puts life in perspective

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 25, 2012
Observe This: Police searching for bank robbery suspect

Observe This: Police searching for bank robbery suspect

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • April 26, 2013
GoTonight.com a win-win-win for music lovers, venues and local bands

GoTonight.com a win-win-win for music lovers, venues and local bands

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 8, 2012
City will help repair plants damaged by crowds

The DID is looking to the Public Utilities Department to revamp its landscaping.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Infinity condominium will be located on Longboat Key’s Gulf-side beach. Courtesy Rendering
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 11, 2013
Infinity project to add new condo inventory

The 11-unit planned condominium will replace the planned Bleu Claire development at 4765 Gulf of Mexico Drive to become the Key's first new condominium development in seven years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 20, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
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