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Ray Borghesi and Mike Broy
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 26, 2011
Wall of winners finds a home

One Sarasota animal-lover, who also happens to be a barber and stylist, is kicking off a community program to benefit animal welfare at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 28, at the Boardwalk Studio (1500 Stickney Point Road), in the Boatyard Village.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The county filed a lawsuit against Sanborn July 28 for breaching its contract and indebtedness to the county. Sanborn countered Aug. 25 that the county acted in bad faith. File photo.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 16, 2014
County files response to Sanborn Studios counter lawsuit

Sarasota County denied the claims made against it by Sanborn's counter lawsuit.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
PIC and the Longboat Observer cosponsored a debate for Longboat Key commission candidates earlier this year. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 3, 2013
PIC to discuss its future

New statewide campaign-finance laws, along with a ruling from the Florida Elections Commission mean changes are in store for PIC.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • August 12, 2010
BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: The Talented Trio: The Williams Sisters

When you hear the term the Williams sisters, you immediately think of tennis greats Serena and Venus. But, the Sarasota Williams sisters will alter your perception of the term.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rick Pecorelli, 81, tackles Alex Mobley, 15, during the 20th Annual Brad Price Memorial PAL Bowl, Friday, Jan. 6, at Booker High.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 20th Anniversary PAL Bowl

The top, senior football players from Sarasota and Manatee county took one another one in the 20th Annual Brad Price Memorial PAL Bowl, Friday, Jan. 6, at Booker High. Manatee County All-Stars won the game 20-17.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 17, 2016
Aunt Rudele tells all

Nate Jacobs' unstoppable comedic character has a life of her own.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2014
News Briefs

Driver loses license after bicyclist's death; Mills paints a bright future for Manatee School District; Lakewood Ranch adds Murray Homes to lineup

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 3, 2012
Our View: Why they declared freedom

It's always a good reminder at this time of year to go back to the beginning.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 7, 2010
Cops Corner

Sept. 28 The Tin Man 3:50 p.m. - 600 block of South Shade Avenue. Suspicious Person. A homeowner reported that a man knocked on his door and asked for some tin foil. The man left without receiving any.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Laird Wreford, Sarasota County Coastal Initiatives Manager, briefed the Siesta Key Association about the status of the independent review of the U.S. Army Corps Big Pass dredge.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 8, 2015
Siesta Key Association fields concerns on Big Pass dredge independent review

Siesta Key Association members received an update from the county about the efforts to independently review the U.S. Army Corps plan to dredge Big Pass.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Selby House, Marie and William Selby’s original residence, was built in the early 1920s.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 19, 2015
Selby Gardens partners with Michael's on East

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens aims to reinvent its culinary offerings with a partnership with Michael's on East, which means better wedding accommodations and the possibility of a new waterfront restaurant.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 1, 2016
Santa sparks holiday cheer

Santa Claus had the honor of plugging in the downtown Christmas tree in Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chuck Whittall hopes to submit a plan for the Colony Beach and Tennis Resort property on June 26.
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 5, 2017
Chuck Whittall meets June 1 payment deadline

The developer hopes to submit a plan for the Colony Beach and Tennis Resort property on June 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 28, 2010
Lakewood Ranch plans fishy lake solution

Carp may be part of a program to improve the aesthetics of the Ranch's stormwater ponds.

  • East County
  • News
Barbara Banks in her studio
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 8, 2015
Studio Space: Barbara Banks

Photographer Barbara Banks may capture her subjects on film, but it’s the memories that leave a lasting impression.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 18, 2009
Regular Workshop Wrap-up

Find out what the Longboat Key Town Commission was told, adopted and forwarded at its Thursday, July 18 special meeting and regular workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 12, 2012
Jiggs Landing family member forms group

Sandy Metcalf formed Friends of Historic Jiggs Landing in order to preserve her family's local heritage.

  • East County
  • News
Cellist Julie Albers. Courtesy.
  • By June LeBell |
  • April 24, 2013
Music Review: 'La Musica'

I'm starting to feel as if I'm in a time warp. Having attended the first three programs of this season's La Musica concerts at the Opera House, I feel I should be wearing my hair in a pageboy, bobbysocks and saddle shoes on my feet and gloves on my hands.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 28, 2016
Waterlefe MPOA wins longstanding suit

A Manatee County judge sides with the HOA, CDD on assessment dispute.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy image.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • May 2, 2013
Sarasota County schools select School-related Employee of the Year

The Sarasota County School District named Merscilla Gill as School-Related Employee of the Year for her positivity and commitment to the workplace.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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