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Libby's Kobe meatloaf topped with a poached egg and fried onion
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • May 15, 2013
Foodie feasts in Southside Village

Southside Village is the "west of trail" neighborhood that stretches from Hyde Park Street north to Prospect Street and from South Tamiami Trail west to Osprey Avenue.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kent Chetlain |
  • February 24, 2010
The Observer's real-estate writer bids au revoir

After 28 years, real-estate columnist Kent Chetlain signs off with a look at his life.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
"How to Eat Like a Child" runs through May 26, at Venice Theatre. For more information, call 488-1115.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • May 20, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'How to Eat Like a Child'

A charmingly irreverent and sweetly nostalgic stroll through childhood dilemmas of the 1970s, 'How to Eat Like a Child - And Other Lessons in Not Being a Grown-up,' is now playing at Venice Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
  • 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
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2010
Cops Corner 07.29.10

The victim reported that while she and her family were on vacation, person(s) entered her home, drank some alcohol, drove their car and stole a watch.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The North Shore Road beach access will remain closed until a beach project restores sand to the area next month.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 24, 2011
Beach project begins next month

A north-end beach project scheduled to begin in December isn't expected to begin now until March.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 3, 2014
Our View

How a forlorn Russian changed lives

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Charlie Ann Syprett's home office has stunning views of Sarasota Bay. Photos by Heather Merriman.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 29, 2014
Local philanthropist's home office embraces pink with a passion

As a city full of self-starters, entrepreneurs, retirees and active volunteers, Sarasota has an abundance of home offices. But the office in Charlie Ann Syprett's home - from its pink walls to its portraits of Elvis - offers a one-of-a-kind place for creativity.

  • Arts + Culture
Juan Martinez-Baez hopes to share his love of riding and polo with the next generation.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 21, 2011
Professional polo player offers private and group lessons

Sarasota Polo Club polo instructor Juan Martinez-Baez this season is offering private and group riding and polo lessons to both children and adults.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kenny Barr gets assistance from his mom, Edith Barr Dunn, as he cuts his cake.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 23, 2011
Kenny Barr celebrates 70 years with longtime friends

Friends and co-workers filled the Sports Page Bar & Grill Sunday afternoon to celebrate Kenny Barr's 70th birthday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 23, 2012
News Briefs

Municipalities watch Tropical Storm Isaac; GWIZ to undergo two-month renovation; Sunshine lawsuit settlement delayed

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 27, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Dylan Lee

Braden River High senior left fielder Dylan Lee went 6-for-6 with a home run, five walks, two RBIs and a stolen base in three games this week against Venice, Lakewood Ranch and Manatee.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2011
Letters to the Editor

A note of thanks and appreciation; Thanks to community for support of event; Longboat Key should widen its bike lanes; People should abide by dog-leash law

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
ESPN commentator Dick Vitale will recognize three area families at his upcoming gala to raise $1 million for cancer research. From left: Pat Myers, Ashley Krueger, Vitale, Kyle and Jennifer Peters and Eddie, Craig and Jeanine Livingston.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 25, 2012
Non-profits wage war against cancer

The Payton Wright Foundation and The V Foundation both will host fundraisers next month.

  • East County
  • News
This home at 8006 Collingwood Court has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,581 square feet of living area. It sold for $830,000. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 27, 2015
Richmond Park home sells for $830,000

A home in Richmond Park tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 26, 2010
Some Turtle Beach parking to be prohibited

Blind Pass Road residents are fearful that roadside parking could keep emergency vehicles from access their homes and condos.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Long Bar Pointe project supporters prepare for a special land-use meeting of the Manatee County Commission Tuesday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 7, 2013
UPDATE: Long Bar Pointe vote split

More than 12 hours after a special Manatee County Commission land-use meeting started at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, commissioners voted just before 2 a.m. Wednesday to nix a proposed marina, but approve a 250-room hotel planned for a 463-acre parcel of Northwest Bradenton property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch High softball team earned its first trip to the state semifinals with a  10-0 victory over River Ridge in the Class 6A-Region 3 finals May 1.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 1, 2012
Lady Mustangs win regional championship

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team shut out River Ridge 10-0 to win the Class 6A-Region 3 championship May 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 10, 2011
Sarasota County Commission to backtrack on height vote

Commissioners will pursue a remedy after voting Oct. 12 on a zoning change that could allow Miami Beach-style skyscrapers on the county's barrier islands.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 9, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Casey Bobelis

The Observer spotlights Braden River basketball standout Casey Bobelis.

  • East County
  • Sports
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