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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2014
Our View

A decision not to regret

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Enjoy this week'  s edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 9, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 3.9.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The plaza originally was envisioned to have retail shops below with professional space above, but the concept never really came to fruition.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 27, 2011
The New Deals

With banks finally foreclosing on units in San Marco Plaza, business owners have begun snatching up spaces at reduced prices and increasing traffic to the plaza.

  • East County
  • News
Major Ethan Frizzell,  Honoree Gerri Aaron, Chairwoman Kim Cornetet, Betty Schoenbaum and Major Sue Frizzell
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 16, 2017
Glitz at the Ritz supports The Salvation Army

The annual Schoenbaum Humanitarian Award Luncheon was held on March 16 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Scott and Jill Levine at the JFCS Gala in 2014.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • October 23, 2015
December 2015

Black Tie Social Calendar: December 2015

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2015
News Briefs

MIS Director Kathi Pletzke to retire Feb. 1; Hazardous waste/e-Scrap collection event Saturday; Power outages reported in Sleepy Lagoon

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 30, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 5

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sisters Donna Arnold and Sharry Lueck have no regrets that fostering Bullet has turned into a full-time family affair. They enjoy snuggling with him as much as he does.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 16, 2017
Flood of volunteers help Bradenton animal rescue

About 70 animals went into foster care in less than 24 hours.

  • East County
  • News
Diego Orjuela
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Taste of Latin America Celebration

The Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce presented its Taste of Latin America celebration Saturday, May 5, in downtown Sarasota. The festival brought live entertainment and Latin American food and culture, where people danced and celebrated Cinco de Mayo.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 17, 2016
Cops Corner 2.15.2016

Crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 18, 2010
Usage policy changes for boat ramp

Lakewood Ranch's Country Club/Edgewater Village Association has added a requirement that all lake users must have $1 million in liability insurance.

  • East County
  • News
Local chalk artist Truman Adams lays down gridlines for his painting. Adams will be painting a 3-D version of the Statue of Liberty's head.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 13, 2013
Photo of the Day: Chalk Festival Preparations

Chalk Festival artists prepare to get started on their paintings, Wednesday Nov. 13. The festival takes place along Pineapple Avenue and will run from today until Monday Nov. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jean Anne Frazier and Marsha Crawford.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 18, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

Like mother, like daughter; Mirror image; A new way to bedazzle; New feature: 'Occasions'

  • Arts + Culture
Backups that affect Longboat Key can often originate miles from the island.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • June 27, 2018
Island leaders refine traffic ideas

The Florida Department of Transportation has compiled a list of at least 71 potential solutions to midwinter traffic problems on Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, Lido Key and Bird Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2013
Business Briefs

Cooper Creek Boulevard LA Fitness opens; Primose School ranks better than its peers; John Neal Homes adds staff, expands office

  • East County
  • News
"Cortez Heron" by Karen Beach was chosen at this year'      s cover art.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 8, 2017
Island directory makes a comeback

The Island Comber will be delivered to all homes, business and hotels room from Anna Maria Island to Lido Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 9, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Knot Awl Beads

Knot Awl Beads isn't your typical bead shop. Not only does the store on Lakewood Ranch Main Street offer a variety of high-quality beads and jewelry making tools, but it also offers jewelry making classes, pre-made jewelry, and an option to have your jewelry designed and made for you.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks member Steve Carruthers and club Exalted Ruler Darrin Simone drive north on Lena Road to where the future Elks lodge will be built. Right now, the roadway ends at a cul-de-sac.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 13, 2016
Lena Road shows gap in priorities

With new businesses going in along Lena Road, will it connect?

  • East County
  • News
Senior runner Ke'Andre Collins holds three Sarasota High track and field records.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 11, 2019
Sarasota High senior runner not satisfied with school records

Sarasota High senior runner Ke'Andre Collins is not satisfied with holding school records.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Hosts and co-owners of Supper Sleuths Christa and Wes Harding pose as their characters for the evening, artist Michaela Gelato and architect Mark Chase.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 4, 2013
Lakewood Ranch solves murder mystery

Wes and Christa Harding are murder-mystery game writers who host a dinner during in which their guests solve the pretend murder the couple has scripted.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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