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It was a great week for sunsets, none better than this one at the Asolo Rep "Welcome Back" party. Photo Credit: Cliff Roles
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 4, 2015
Black Tie & Tales 11.5.15

Creative philanthropy, Parisian-themed fashion show, stunning sunsets and a whole lot more ...

  • Black Tie
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 27, 2012
Top 5 moments in sports of 2012

Over the past 12 months, we've celebrated district, regional and state championships. We've watched our talented athletes and teams make school history, overcome injuries and adversity and rely on one another in the midst of coaching changes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 16, 2012
Comment: One loss won't mar Mustang season

I watched the Lakewood Ranch High softball team walk away from the National Training Center following its 4-0 loss to Pembroke Pines Charter in the Class 6A state semifinals together, I couldn't help but notice the dedication the Lady Mustangs showed not only for their sport but one another.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 19, 2014
Key tourism: Brace for the storm

Frigid temperatures and snow storms up north continue to bring a flurry of tourists to hotel rooms on sunny Longboat Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • April 28, 2014
Five reasons to see 'My One and Only' at the Manatee Performing Arts Center

Five reasons to see 'My One and Only' at the Manatee Performing Arts Center

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 18, 2010
Harry's asks for outdoor seats

Harry's Continental Kitchens is asking for 24 outdoor dining seats Tuesday at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Unit 202 at 136 Golden Gate Point has three bedrooms, three baths, one half-bath and 3,785 square feet of living area. It sold for $1,741,200. File photo
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 24, 2014
Home in Point of Rocks sells for $3 million

A home in Point of Rocks tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Canadian developer Vandyk is planning an iconic nine-story condo complex at the gateway to Golden Gate Point.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 3, 2016
Development squeezes space on Golden Gate Point

The second-to-last piece of vacant property in the downtown district is slated for development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 27, 2014
Police discover destroyed Klauber pieces at Colony

Evidence suggests that vandals damaged the artwork at the same time they broke into 33 units on the property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Violin soloist Philippe Quint. Courtesy.
  • By June LeBell |
  • February 6, 2013
Music Review: Masterworks IV - Daniel Hege, conductor

This past weekend, the Sarasota Orchestra's parade of guest conductors continued with Daniel Hege, current music director of the Wichita Symphony and former music director of the now-defunct Syracuse Symphony Orchestra.

  • Arts + Culture
The gingerbread house created by Girls Inc. for the CYD competition included a marshmallow snowman, pretzel windows and a decorated rooftop with a chimney.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • December 1, 2011
Youth prepare for gingerbread house decorating contest

Gumdrops, peppermints and icing - that's what tasty houses are made of! The third annual Community Youth Development Gingerbread Festival promises to sweeten up the area next week, when more than 125 gingerbread houses will be on display from Dec. 9 to Dec. 11, in the Macy's wing of the Westfield Sarasota Square Mall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 5, 2010
The star pleaser

The technical director at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall explains how he copes with lengthy production riders, technical snafus and diva demands.

  • Arts + Culture
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office charged Alan and Sheree Napier with 15 counts of aggravated animal cruelty, and charged Alan Napier with one count of fraud, April 17. (Photo by Pam Eubanks)
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 23, 2014
Napiers face cruelty charges

For Manatee County Public Safety Director Ron Koper, the latest development in an East County animal cruelty case is welcome news.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 2, 2016
Longboat legend

Ralph Hunter, founder of the Longboat Observer, demonstrated classic entrepreneurism. He filled an unmet need and helped build a proud community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 17, 2015
Why Trump is on top

Sir Isaac Newton and the late economist Friedrich Hayek have rational explanations for why the Donald is running so far ahead of the Republican pack. It’s physics and math.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jessica Luck |
  • December 16, 2009
The bold and the beautiful

We announce the winners to this year's 'Light Up the Keys' contest.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mike and Katie Emmons have started a Christmas tree farm on their property in Maine. The couple is selling handmade wreaths to raise money for children in need.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 30, 2011
Wreaths continue Emmons' dream

The Emmons family is raising money to help children in need by selling handmade wreaths.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 24, 2010
Will taxpayers fund a $70 million beach?

Sand to renourish Longboat's beach during its next renourishment starting in November 2011 could cost taxpayers $20 million to $70 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 3, 2012
Ranch gears up for first Italian fest

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. will host the family-friendly event Oct. 6.

  • East County
  • News
A joyful "we did it" from Montana and Irwin Taplinger. Photos by Peter Acker
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 23, 2012
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