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Chinese takeout isn't your only alternative to a burned turkey, nor is only eating the side dishes, or eating it and and pretending it's good to appease the host.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 20, 2013
The procrastinator's and accident-prone's guide to Thanksgiving

Here's a little help for all you turkey-burning, dish-dropping, giblet-forgetting, salt-instead-of-sugar sprinkling, last-minute-planning types of people. Or for those who want to throw in the towel.

  • Arts + Culture
Eddie Beiler says he is ready to use his prior experience battling drug and alcohol addition to help others in need.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 15, 2012
Sarasota man to travel to 11 countries on a mission trip

After recovering from years of drug addiction, Eddie Beiler will travel to 11 countries in 11 months for a mission trip to help children in need.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Peter and Carrie Walsh demonstrate the closed dance hold position during rehearsal on March 17 at Empire Dance Studios. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 22, 2017
Dynamic Duo: Local ballroom competition will feature new amateur couple

Sarasota Challenge gives Carrie and Peter Walsh the chance to learn the art of ballroom dance — and fall in love all over again.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By June LeBell |
  • June 15, 2009
Music Review: Sarasota Music Festival

June Lebell reviews Saturday's performance of the Sarasota Music Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2010
Judge sentences Brooks to life in prison

Former Lakewood Ranch High quarterback Tim Brooks received a life sentence this afternoon for the July 13, 2008, shooting death of William White Jr.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN - Local Field Trip: Duval's and Breakwater Charters

Join chef Nils Tarantik on a fishing field trip to with the locally owned and operated Breakwater Charters. Then go in the kitchen at the USF Culinary Innovation Lab as chef Tarantik prepares his fresh catch, pan seared snapper with apple jicama slaw and a raspberry and peach balsamic reduction.

  • Arts + Culture
Applicants for two vacant City Commissions have until Friday to submit their paperwork — and they must do it in person, the commission decided.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 10, 2014
Commission holds firm on application process

The City Commission declined to change its procedures for filling two vacancies on the board after a resident requested to submit his application electronically.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Braden River football team outscored its opponents 392-149 en route to a 10-1 record in 2014.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 29, 2014
Sports: Top teams of 2014

The Observer names the top sports teams of 2014.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 13, 2011
A true lady

Lady survived a brutal beating nearly two years ago and now has a permanent home at Save Our Seabirds. She was always known for her gentle disposition, so last season, she took on a new, motherly role.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Gene Venditti |
  • August 25, 2010
O-line anchors 2010 Mustangs

Lakewood Ranch Coach Shawn Trent said the offensive line will determine the Mustangs' level of success this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 27, 2012
Booker Middle School teacher honored as Teacher of the Year

Booker Middle School teacher and orchestra director, Victor Fernandez, was honored as Sarasota County's Teacher of the Year on Thursday, Jan. 26 at the Hyatt Regency. Fernandez was chosen from three finalists and will represent the school district at the Florida Department of Education Macy's Teacher of the year gala.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael Saunders & Co. President Drayton Saunders gives Doug Kerr, of the Venice Symphony, a grant check.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 24, 2013
REAL ESTATE REPORTS

MSC Foundation awards $30,000 in grants; Century 21 Dockside Realty releases new iOS app; Island Real Estate of Anna Maria announces top agents; SAR announces lowest inventory in a decade

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 3, 2013
Tour de Cure races to Lakewood Ranch

The third annual cycling event benefits the American Diabetes Association.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kent Chetlain |
  • November 18, 2009
Longboat Key home sells for $4 million

A two-year-old, 10,216-square-foot house on Sarasota Bay at 5060 Gulf of Mexico Drive sold for $4 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Witnesses found a painter pinned between a building and a machine before 10 a.m. this morning.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 31, 2013
July 31: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Man dies while painting Sarasota Military Academy; Sarasota Chalk Festival to cover more ground in fewer days; Setting the barre high; School board adopts tentative budget and millage rate

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 3, 2014
Looking ahead: The Wallies talk returning to the studio, tour

Looking ahead: The Wallies talk returning to the studio, tour

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Sarah Felder |
  • April 2, 2013
The Engine 2 Diet challenge with Whole Foods Market Sarasota: final results

The Engine 2 Diet challenge with Whole Foods Market Sarasota: final results

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • July 23, 2012
Notes from a Virgin Vegan, Part Three: the Next Generation

Notes from a Virgin Vegan, Part Three: the Next Generation

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Dana Westmark and Donald Geikie |
  • May 18, 2012
Real Estate Deal of the Week: Glen Oaks Manor

Real Estate Deal of the Week: Glen Oaks Manor

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2013
News Briefs

County bans space-saving in public lots

  • Sarasota
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