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  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • January 17, 2013
The Blue Rooster spreads its wings

The Blue Rooster spreads its wings

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2010
East County Births

The East County Observer congratulates all the parents who recently celebrated the births of their new bundles of joy. The East County Observer publishes birth announcements the last issue of each month.

  • East County
  • News
Lynches Pub & Grub is located on St. Armands Circle and offers a selection of authentic Irish cuisine and American favorites.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Lynches Pub & Grub

This week we went in the kitchen at Lynches Pub & Grub with owners and sisters Chris and Ethna Lynch as they prepare traditional Irish lamb stew. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Roger Pettingell has sold 95 properties priced at $1 million or more over the past five years, more than any agent in Sarasota and Manatee counties during that period.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 11, 2015
Pettingell ranks No. 1 for fourth year

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate's Roger Pettingell sold $67 million worth of real estate in 2014, more than any agent in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
WWE diva Natalya married fellow WWE superstar Tyson Kidd on Siesta Key. Copyright 2013 WWE
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • August 13, 2013
Sarasota showcased on reality show 'Total Divas'

Sarasota, as well as local businesses, will be in the spotlight this weekend on E!'s show, 'Total Divas.'

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Farmers Market Manager Phil Pagano, left, wants to make sure the event isn't jeopardized by a loss of space as construction continues downtown.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 9, 2015
Farmers Market makes plea to save Pineapple Park

Organizers of the Sarasota Farmers Market gathered more than 500 signatures urging the city not to sell a piece of land adjacent to the public space downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 17, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Chloe Millard

The Observer spotlights YMCA swimmer Chloe Millard.

  • East County
  • Sports
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 1, 2011
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 8, 2010
Garage construction schedule set

Suffolk Construction schedules utility work to begin this week at the Palm Avenue parking garage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City Manager Bob Bartolotta has denied allegations of impropriety.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 20, 2011
Bartolotta denies allegations of computer scrubbing

The city manager emphatically called the charge of computer scrubbing 'completely unfounded.'

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Clyde Chapelle struts down the runway at last year's Taste of the Keys and Fashion Show. File photos
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 6, 2015
Seasonal peek

As the streets, stores and restaurants get more crowded and calendars get fuller, it's clear: Peak season is here. Here are 10 can't-miss events on our radar for the 2015 peak season months of January through April.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Elizabeth King-Hall, Brittany Proia, Bryan Torfeh, Eric Hissom, Peggy Roeder and Joseph McGranaghan in 'The Game's Afoot.' Photo by Barbara Banks.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • April 3, 2013
Theater Review: 'The Game's Afoot'

The premiere of Asolo Rep's latest play was to die for, loaded with laughter and applause

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2010
Cops Corner 08.26.10

Brick pavers were placed in the roadway, and lanes in both directions were blocked. Looks like beavers are taking lessons from the Three Little Pigs.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2014
Our View: Long may it wave

Surely, we're not alone in thinking that we, as Americans, are having our American ideals and patriotism tested to new limits lately.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The FDOT is scheduled to present its roundabout recommendation in May.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 9, 2012
U.S. 41 roundabouts to be unveiled in May

Once built, two roundabouts planned for U.S. 41 at 10th and 14th streets are intended to slow traffic to 35 mph.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"It takes a lot of behind-the-scenes work to create what the audience sees happen on stage," says Steven Lemke.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 10, 2010
Sound Buff

Steven Lemke has listened to more Sarasota Orchestra concerts than most die-hard classical music patrons.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 28, 2010
Voters meet Republican candidates

Political hopefuls representing 11 local and state political races attended a forum at the Bradenton Country Club July 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2014
Our View: Long may it wave

Surely, we're not alone in thinking that we, as Americans, are having our American ideals and patriotism tested to new limits lately. And now this one: the Bergdahl for Taliban terrorists, which occurred in front of the backdrop of the 70th anniversary of D-Day. Talk about mixed messages.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Ringling College is undertaking several steps to expand its campus — but Newtown residents question whether the neighborhood’s input on the plans are valued.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 30, 2015
Residents cast doubt on Ringling’s soundstage plans

As Ringling College attempts to move forward with plans for a multimillion-dollar soundstage complex, residents worry their priorities don’t align with the school’s.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • March 6, 2014
DID puts pressure on sidewalk cafés

The Downtown Improvement District is looking for a way to rewrite the city's sidewalk cafe ordinance so that the cafe owners must clean the areas with greater frequency.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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