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  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • April 10, 2014
Goichi’s Sushi Café: Not your typical sushi spot

Goichi’s Sushi Café: Not your typical sushi spot

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The online coupon company Gerrid Smith co-founded, Save1, takes a percentage of the commission it makes from retail partners, like Target, and donates it to charitable groups. The charities focus on feeding children worldwide. Lori Sax.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 2, 2013
Coupon Clipper: Gerrid Smith

An ultra-crowded industry didn't scare off Gerrid Smith. Now he aims to translate bravery - and a charitable-focused business model - into success.

  • East County
  • News
Towles Court Art Center is located in a 1920s building just footsteps from downtown.
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • May 7, 2025
Towles Court Art Center is a hidden gem walking distance from downtown

Nine artists have studios in the 1920s building that hosts yoga, music and other community events.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2009
Capture the 'Spirit of America' in The Observer's photo contest

The Observer launches its 'Spirit of America' photo contest on YourObserver.com. The winning photo will be featured in its annual Fourth of July special section published July 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2011
Scoreboard

Check out the latest bridge and golf scores.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2011
Community Golf

See some of the local golf action that took place around East County.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kathy Lozano and Reuben Rivera check out the 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia that first-time registrant Jim Friedman brought to Ferraris on the Circle on Nov. 1.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • November 3, 2025
Ferraris turn out for final Flight to the North Pole major fundraiser

St. Armands Circle showcased interesting models from fans of the Italian sports car brand at Ferraris on the Circle.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • February 27, 2014
Neighborhood pushes for parkland purchase

Residents of Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores want the county to buy a property to turn it into a new neighborhood park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • October 19, 2012
Large company keeps it personal

Large company keeps it personal

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Marie Caswell
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Caswell expands interior design business locally; Sandbar Restaurant remains open during construction; Arpke, Miller team up for cooking class; Café L'Europe holds logo contest

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Imani Lee Williams and Jasmine Rush in Asolo Rep's production of "Chicken & Biscuits."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 23, 2023
'Chicken & Biscuits' dives into comedy, complexities of Black culture

Asolo Rep's latest farce, "Chicken & Biscuits," takes a look on the bright side of life and death.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
"Enmeshed in Nature" at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • February 21, 2024
Plants steal the show in Selby tribute to two female artists

The exhibition "Yayoi Kusama: A Letter to Georgia O'Keeffe" at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens celebrates a fateful correspondence.

  • Arts + Culture
Rotary board members were inducted June 16. Photo submitted by Laurie Hagberg.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 21, 2011
Ranch Rotary inducts new officers

The Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club recently inducted new board members and officers.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sanctuary Reef
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2010
Mote's new exhibit offers a shrimp's-eye view

Mote Marine Aquarium's "Sanctuary Reef" traveling exhibit opened Wednesday, Dec. 22 and offers a new view of coral reefs: a shrimp's-eye view.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • December 14, 2021
This Week in A+E: Dec. 16 to Dec. 22

Concerts, comedy shows, festivals, ballet and dance recitals are all on tap in Sarasota's arts scene this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Gisela Lopez, Myrna Flores and Brittani Barnes discuss each salsa and tried to come to a conclusion.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 11, 2016
Principal's salsa principles rule

B.D. Gullett Elementary staff members compete in homemade salsa competition

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lindsay Krause, Marc Chartier, Danille Cotting, Melissa Ehrmann and her husband James Ehrmann
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 15, 2024
99 Bottles marks five years in Sarasota with block party

The fifth anniversary Block Party at 99 Bottles Taproom & Bottle Shop included live music, food trucks and new beer releases.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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
Booker High rising junior wide receiver Dylan Wester.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 23, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Dylan Wester

The Booker High football wide receiver is primed for a big 2024 season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 12, 2010
Key Real Estate: Sanctuary unit sells for $1.01 million

Sales dropped for the recording week of April 26 through April 30 to 11, down from the previous week's total of 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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