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Alan Kitty, Peter Thomasson and Joseph Parra. Photo by Gary Sweetman.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • July 22, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'Heroes'

In this slight but charming comedy by French playwright Gerald Sibleyras, three aging World War I veterans plot a sortie on the French countryside from the terrace of their old soldiers' home.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 19, 2012
Culverhouse sues county over thwarted development

The owner of Palmer Ranch claims in a lawsuit that county development guidelines have prevented him from developing about 2,300 acres east of Interstate 75.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 20, 2011
Club founder cooks up healthy eating program

Susan Morin is on a mission to teach kids healthy eating habits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Taelor Scheuer |
  • February 6, 2013
The truth about curls

The truth about curls

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2009
Cops Corner

A woman said someone stole a spear gun from her pool deck.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Richard Kaplan
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • March 15, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Tervis, the insulated drink ware manufacturer in Venice, has announced the promotion of Richard Kaplan, of Siesta Key, to president and chief brand officer.Â

  • Siesta Key
  • News
As always, the fair will feature plenty of rides and attractions. File photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 15, 2012
Sarasota County's 76th fair to feature family-style fun

This year's fair will feature a variety of food, fun and entertainment.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Randall Reid
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 16, 2012
Randall Reid meets with residents

During a neighborhood association meeting Monday, Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid heard complaints that the county needs to engage the public better in major undertakings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Amanda Sebastiano Drs. Maribel Santos-Cordero and Francisco Marcano have participated in more than 10 events, including Tour de Cure, for causes.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 26, 2014
Dentist goes the distance for patient

Dr. Maribel Santos-Cordero will use her patient as inspiration during this year's Tour de Cure.

  • East County
  • News
A home in Harbor Acres tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 31, 2016
Harbor Acres home sells from $5.25 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between March 14 and March 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Read this week's edition of Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2011
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By David Conway |
  • November 28, 2013
DID reconsiders parking meters

Finding new sources of revenue topped the priority list for the Downtown Improvement District at its recent workshop, during which members suggested bringing back parking meters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 17, 2014
Save the dates

The social scene is packed, as usual, for the fall. We're looking forward to countless events this season - but here are 10 through the end of 2014 we already have circled on our calendar.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bird Key Park is one of 18 neighborhood parks the city would be responsible for fully funding.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 16, 2011
Sarasota commission considers park agreement

The county is withdrawing its traditional funding of parks within the city limits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chris Brown, owner of the property at 1400 Main St., is seeking to donate this column to the city and have it relocated to Five Points Park. Bill Wallace helped procure the column in 1985 and believes it’s already the city’s property.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 19, 2013
Light shed on historical column's history

As a property owner seeks to donate a Corinthian column to the city, a man involved with procuring the original donation of the column shares the pillar's backstory.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch home, which has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,594 square feet of living area, sold for $799,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 27, 2013
Country Club East home sells for $799,000

A home in Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
This file photo shows Midnight Pass, looking to the south.
  • By Jack Gurney |
  • December 24, 2011
TOP STORY, MARCH: Midnight Pass dispute moves to federal court

Florida authorities who twice denied Sarasota County permission to restore the Midnight Pass coastal inlet that previously separated Siesta Key from Casey Key may have thought the fight was over. If so, they can think again.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 2, 2010
Key Club submits gatehouse relocation proposal

The Longboat Key Club and Resort is presenting a suggestion to relocate the Longboat Club gatehouse 165 feet west of its current location.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 24, 2011
TOP STORY, MARCH: Follow the money

A group of Collier County government appointees asked The Jackson Laboratory tough questions. In the end, Collier decided it was too risky.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Unit 19A at Regent Place has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,564 square feet of living area. It sold for $3 million. Photo by Kelsey Grau
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 25, 2014
Regent Place condominium sells for $3 million

A condominium in Regent Place tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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