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Joey James leads rehearsals of one of the group's new songs.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 20, 2016
Millenial Fresh: Sarasota's new sketch-comedy troupe

A new sketch-comedy group cracks wise at the oft-criticized lives of millennials.

  • Arts + Culture
"Sometimes we need to let go of things for things to happen," Michelle Phillips says of her rock-bottom days. "I'm prepared for anything now. I'm grateful for those days, even if I didn't know at the time that everything would work out."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 26, 2011
Michelle Phillips: A thing of beauty

Makeup artist Michelle Phillips is using her love of cosmetics to empower women. The publication of her first book proves the mission is much more than a vanity project.

  • Arts + Culture
The County Commission approved 500-foot no-parking zones on Avenida de Mayo in January. Photo by Alex Mahadevan
  • By David Conway |
  • May 8, 2014
Siesta residents question parking restriction's effects

Nearly four months after the county installed no-parking zones on Avenida de Mayo, residents still see cars parked in restricted areas.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Terry Turner, 72 plans to take some time to recharge.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 16, 2013
Fiscal frontrunner: Terry Turner

Terry Turner lobbied for a strong city manager role and redevelopment on the North Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 23, 2013
Citizens Advisory Group down to five candidates for Manatee Superintendent job

The Manatee County School Board's Citizen Advisory Group narrowed its top 10 candidates for the district's superintendent post to five Tuesday night.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 3, 2013
LOOKING AHEAD: Tourism

Fiscal woes at home and abroad may strain Sarasota County's tourism hopes in 2013, but current forecasts and positive real-estate trends paint a brighter economic picture.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 12, 2014
Bus route to serve University

A new Sarasota County Area Transit bus route along University Parkway will relieve traffic near Interstate 75.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • May 12, 2014
A fashionable look at the Met Gala

A fashionable look at the Met Gala

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
SMR CEO Rex Jensen addresses a crowd of nearly 100 on Sunday at Town Hall. Photo by Alex Rostowsky
  • By Alex Rostowsky |
  • October 15, 2014
Ranch residents should prepare for more urbanism

SMR's CEO says a plan has always been in place to build denser housing to attract workers to live in the area.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 5, 2013
FRIDAY FIVE: Fun ways to find serenity this weekend

Celebrate your freedom from the frenzy of the Fourth of July with these serene settings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The corps of The Ringling's volunteer docents are just one of the numerous valued yet overlooked components of Sarasota's arts community.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 22, 2014
Unsung heroes

During this holiday season, Sarasota's arts institutions recognize the people and events that helped make their 2014 special.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2014
Real Estate Reports

Rock star exec hums in new role at Datum Corp.; Construction industry gets Texas-sized competition; Berkshire Hathaway acquires real estate company

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Courtesy photo Sarasota Yacht Club General Manager Bernhard Kloppenburg and Anthony Puccio, executive chef and food and beverage manager
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 2, 2014
Business Briefs

SYC receives International Wine Society Award of Merit; Chiles Restaurant partners with Southeastern Guide Dogs; Ben & Jerry's to hold Free Cone Day

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Diana Rogers, 39, and the 8-year-old boy in her car were not injured.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 11, 2012
Three killed in auto accident

Two adults and one child, all from Myakka, died in the June 10 crash on State Road 70.

  • East County
  • News
Polls opened at 7 a.m., this morning.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 2, 2010
Voters head to polls for Election Day

Polling stations will be open until 7 p.m., tonight.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 29, 2013
Downtown businesses seek sidewalk cafe expansion

The Downtown Improvement District endorsed a revision of a city ordinance so non-dining establishments can provide outdoor seating for their businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The wooden fence between the north end of Siesta Village and the intersection of Treasure Boat Way and Ocean Boulevard has become the target of vandals during the past couple of months.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 11, 2011
Village business owners target fence replacement

The fence on the north end of Siesta Village was part of the 2009-10 beautification project. Lately, the fence has been a focal point for vandals.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 28, 2009
Certified Organic

Season of Sculpture took a serious cue from the economy and cut the camp from this year's public art exhibit.

  • Arts + Culture
Veronica Hernandez records trash findings with Michael Comes during the Young Professional Group's clean up of Overlook Park in 2014.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 17, 2015
Sarasota Calendar 9.17.15

Sarasota events for the week of September 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
East County residents Spyder Broussard and Tommy Klauber, owner of the Polo Grill, will work together to bring the spice and style of Cajun cuisine to the area this weekend.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 26, 2013
Broussard and Klauber team up for annual feast

The Polo Grill and Bar will host its annual Louisiana-inspired Shrimp Boil this weekend in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
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