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  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 9, 2009
Juvenile Acts

Sarasota's youngest seasoned jazz band will perform this summer at the Montreux Jazz Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
  • A time to celebrate |
  • May 25, 2016
Just Married: Kelli Schleicher and Jason Cross

Kelli Schleicher and Jason Cross were married on March 19

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
All Faiths board President John Nicholas, GCCF CEO/President Terri Hansen, All Faiths Food Bank CEO Sandra Frank, GCCF Senior Vice President of Philanthropy Veronica Brady and All Faiths board member Keith Monda (Harriet Sokmensuer)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 2, 2014
All Faiths campaign targets summer hunger locally

The new 'Campaign Against Summer Hunger' aims to boost food bank donations at a time when need is highest among local children and their families.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 10, 2014
Heritage Harbour rethinks gate security measures

Homes replacing a former marina have some residents questioning security measures and its number of gates.

  • East County
  • News
Learn how to make homemade ravioli with Andrea Bozzolo of Andrea's
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Andrea's

This week we went in the kitchen with Andrea Bozzolo, owner of Andrea's, for a homemade ravioli dish. Get the full recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's In the Kitchen.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Through March, dredging crews will take sand from New Pass to restore sand lost from the Lido Key shoreline following Tropical Storm Debby. Photo by Robin Hartill
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 20, 2015
Lido residents await dredging developments

With a short-term shoreline renourishment project already underway, Lido Key residents are now in a holding pattern as the city's long-range project undergoes design changes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Siesta Key Oyster Bar offers a menu of fresh seafood as well as a fun atmosphere, with nightly live music, in the heart of the Siesta Key Village.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Siesta Key Oyster Bar

This week we went in the kitchen with chef Douglas Jennings of Siesta Key Oyster Bar, while he prepares shrimp and avocado ceviche. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's "In the Kitchen."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Vanda Bayliss, 59, always dreamed of operating huge construction equipment. Her dream came true at People at Play in the East County.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 24, 2011
CAUTION: Adults at Play

If you've ever wanted to take the controls of a bulldozer or excavator, one East County business can accommodate your heavy-duty dreams.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 15, 2009
Flood of donations mean smooth sailing for Sarasota student

Her sailboat may have been stolen last week, but Molly McKinney will soon be back on the water again.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2010
Cops Corner 11.25.10

The suspect selected a cart full of merchandise, mainly children's clothing, and proceeded to the front of the store. He then grabbed the merchandise from the cart and exited the store, passing all points of sale without making an attempt to pay.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 11, 2010
Van Wezel Foundation names new CEO

Nonprofit consultant Norman Olshansky will lead the 22-year-old performing arts foundation.

  • Arts + Culture
Vanda Bayliss, 59, always dreamed of operating huge construction equipment.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 23, 2011
CAUTION: Adults at Play

If you've ever wanted to take the controls of a bulldozer or excavator, one East County business can accommodate your heavy-duty dreams.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 10, 2012
Golf tournament, picnic to honor the Lenobels

Organizers planned Hal & Hazel Lenobel Appreciation Day to a tee, before filling the guest of honor in about the event.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 14, 2009
Resident glides into new business venture

Steve Sipes opened Kiss the Sky Kiteboarding recently.

  • East County
  • News
Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant announced its closure Wednesday via signs on the doors Wednesday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 8, 2015
Moore’s Stone Crab Restaurant sold

New owners Mark Caragiulo and Tom Leonard have plans for a new Longboat Key restaurant similar to Shore on St. Armands Circle. The restaurant will stay closed for 10 months to a year.

  • Longboat Key
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Nik Wallenda made history Sunday, June 23, when he walked a 2-inch-wide cable suspended 1,400 feet above the Grand Canyon’s Little Colorado River Gorge. 
(photo courtesy of Cliff Roles)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 27, 2013
Web Year in Review: June 2013, City to welcome Wallenda home with parade

The parade will begin at U.S. 301 and Main Street and precede the Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix's Festival Parade of Boats. The parade will end at Gulfstream Avenue.

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  • By June LeBell |
  • May 10, 2015
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra Pops

Sarasota Orchestra bats a thousand at Ed Smith Stadium.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2013
Holiday wish lists

East County leaders and residents unwrap their wishes for 2014.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy of Center for Architecture Sarasota
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 9, 2016
Back to the Future: The Modern Show

The post-WWII housing boom ushered in a new style of American architecture — and décor to furnish it. The Modern Show turns back the clock to highlight modernism and its local legacy.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo by Robin Hartill.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 15, 2013
Your Neighbor: David Gaw

At age 70, David Gaw is finally putting the bachelor of fine arts degree he earned nearly five decades ago to use.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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