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Chairwoman Cindy Stuhley, Will Reeve and Jan Miller.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 9, 2018
Tidewell Signature Luncheon features keynote speaker Will Reeve

Tidewell Hospice's Signature Luncheon was held on Feb. 9 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 12, 2012
Observer Team Spotlight

Meet this week's Observer Team Spotlight: Jonathan Chappell

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • January 8, 2020
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 9

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 13, 2013
SCF to hold baseball camp

The 217 Sports/SCF 2013 summer baseball camp will be held from 2-5 p.m. June 17-20, at Bob Wynn Field on the campus of the State College of Florida.

  • East County
  • Sports
Beach renourishment projects are capital intensive and enhance local tourist attraction.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 15, 2016
Longboat Key mayor requests more Manatee tax dollars

As one-fourth of the so-called ‘island mayors,’ Longboat Key Mayor Jack Duncan has a requested a new breakdown of the county’s half-cent sales tax — if it passes this fall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alice Kaddatz
  • By Observer staff |
  • August 6, 2018
Manatee County School Board Seat 2: Alice Kaddatz

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
Rick Linden
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2018
Sarasota County School Board, District 5: Rick Linden

Questions and answers with Rick Linden.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo. Keith Lazarcheck and Mark Lucas represent Station 11 during the 16th annual Morton's Chili Cook Off.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 13, 2016
Your Calendar: Morton's Chili Cook-Off

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Oct. 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mary is one of the many Pines residents that Cook and Cydnie visit each week.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 30, 2019
Cocker spaniel and owner make a volunteering team

Janice Cook and Cydnie make their weekly visits to the Pines count with a healthy helping of kindness and attention.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 26, 2019
Monica Cross’ 'The Wonder of Our Stage' is imaginatively original

Was Shakespeare a Shakesbot? This Players New Play Festival winner investigates at The Players Centre for Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Lakewood Ranch's Mickey Quinn enjoys a beer at MacAllister's Grill & Tavern.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 1, 2017
Lakewood Ranch resident uses laughter everyday to keep the doctor away

For Mickey Quinn, laughing provies his very own 'fountain of youth'.

  • Health
File photo
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 16, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Bay Water Festival

The Sarasota Bay Water Festival takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ken Thompson Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Bidwell-Wood House is rumored to be where the murder of postmaster Charles Abbe was planned. Photo courtesy Sarasota County Historical Resources.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 22, 2019
Spooky Sarasota: Haunting tales of the city's past

Want to get creeped out in the middle of town? Here are a couple ghost tours that share the city's darker side.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Garbage Men, a local band known for their recycled instruments, teach kids how to make shakers out of used bottles Saturday, at Whole Foods.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 22, 2014
VIDEO: The Garbage Men rock for sustainability

The group of Pine View students performed in front of Whole Foods Saturday, then taught a workshop to children on recycled instruments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bo Mortensen said it was an amazing feeling to detail an airplane that carried presidents of the United States. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 24, 2019
Air Force One detail is plane perfection for Bradenton man

Bradenton's Bo Mortensen polishes presidential aircraft as part of the Air Force One Detailing Team.

  • East County
  • News
American Institute of Stress Executive Director Heidi Hanna, Building a Brain Healthy Community Initiative Executive Director Stephanie Peabody and Harvard Medical School psychology professor Erin Dunn are eager to get started.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 12, 2019
SMR commits $600,000 toward brain study in Lakewood Ranch

Building a Brain Healthy Community Initiative set to begin through collaboration of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, Academy for Brain Health and Performance and Massachusetts General Hospital.

  • East County
  • News
Elliot Gould in "The Long Goodbye." Photo source: Prime Video.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 24, 2020
Binge Blog: It's OK with me

"The Long Goodbye" and the videos of Jon Bois are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Urban Land Institute panel shares its vision for Longboat Key.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 25, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 25, 2013

Today's stories: Urban Land Institute panel shares a new vision for Longboat Key

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County commissioners vote to terminate County Administrator Randall Reid.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 24, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 24, 2013

Sarasota County commissioners terminate County Administrator Randall Reid; Sarasota Police investigate the discovery of a dead body near the 10th Street boat ramp; City of Sarasota crime statistics trouble local officials; and MORE!

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2013
Girl Scouts give cookies a new cause

Local Daisy Scouts from Troop 180 are helping Feeding Empty Little Tummies feed homeless school children in the area.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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