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  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 15, 2016
Film review: 'Certain Women'

The power of the unspoken word permeates this cryptic trio of simply vignettes.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 27, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 08.27.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Home of the Month: Picture Perfect
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • January 6, 2015
Home of the Month: Picture Perfect

A Siesta Key showplace dazzles with understated luxury.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Cops Corner
  • By David Conway |
  • September 17, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.17.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Junior Lifeguard campers participated in training drills and were certified in CPR. Courtesy photo.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 11, 2012
Camp stresses fitness and education

Roughly 37,000 kids attend various Sarasota County summer programs, but one small camp on Siesta Key beach offers more than just fun and supervision.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • May 30, 2012
Playwright examines post-9/11 American life

Playwright examines post-9/11 American life

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2011
Our View: Just lower the speed limit

Other than the historic progression of things, there is no good reason for Siesta Key's Midnight Pass Road to be a state road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Gary W. Sweetman
  • By June LeBell |
  • May 8, 2016
Review: 'Josephine'

The world-premiere musical explores the ups and downs of one of the most iconic entertainers in history.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Mote scientists found a record-breaking 114 juvenile scallops.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 31, 2015
Mote scientists discover record number of baby scallops in Sarasota Bay

Mote Marine Laboratory tallied a record number of baby scallops from restoration site on March 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 3, 2009
Proposed budget calls for 6.4% millage increase

A $498,740 deficit can be eliminated if the Town Commission agrees to an increased tax rate of at least 1.5967 mills.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"I believe circus people are the unsung heroes of entertainment," Joseph Dominick Bauer Jr. says. "We risk our lives and hope there isn’t a mishap every time we work."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 26, 2011
Lord of the ring

After more than two decades of touring the world with his "Wheel of Thrills," Circus Sarasota ringmaster Joseph Dominick Bauer Jr. performs his signature stunt before a hometown crowd.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2010
Dora takes a much knee-ded vacation to Georgia

Dora takes a much knee-ded vacation to Georgia

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County hurricane shelters will provide 60 square feet per person in 2020.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 24, 2020
Emergency chiefs urge shelter use as 'refuge of last resort'

Longboat Key leaders held a "Zoominar" to outline hurricane preparations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The property is on the border of Laurel Park, which means the development would also have to go through the Laurel Park Overlay District review process.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 5, 2015
Development raises questions about attainable housing standards

The city of Sarasota is allowing a developer to move ahead with plans for a residential project near Laurel Park, but more discussion about affordable housing requirements remains. Also, the city makes a decision on a land swap with Ringling College.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • November 21, 2018
Fashion Insider: Animal Print

Bring out your wild side with these prints.

  • Black Tie
Author Jane Pollak and Chairwoman Lucy Hedrick
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 9, 2019
Second Chance Last Opportunity welcomes author Jane Pollak

SCLO hosted the Jane Pollak Author Luncheon May 9 at Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Black Tie
The Woman in White (Yvonne Clark) was a haunting figure during The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 20, 2019
Headless Horseman arrives day late in Lakewood Ranch

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow has a successful run a day late at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 11, 2018
Music Compound to open second location near downtown Sarasota

The Park East neighborhood location of Music Compound is the second in Sarasota and is set to open in late September next to The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime.

  • Arts + Culture
Although the land is currently vacant, Michael Halflants has submitted two different proposals for the property at 1400 N. Tamiami Trail.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 19, 2019
North Trail property owner plans food truck market

The city is reviewing a proposal designed to draw more activity to the area near Whitaker Gateway Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In the next year, Gail Shane hopes to add some shows at remote locations.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 22, 2010
Business Observer 09.23.10

Gail Shane, Realtor liaison for Neal Communities, celebrated recently the one-year anniversary of her radio show, "Gail Shane & Friends," on WTMY 1280 AM.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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