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Artisans' World Marketplace president Sandy Ramsey said the store represents artisans from more than 60 countries across the world.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 16, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Artisans' World Marketplace

Artisans' World Marketplace opened its new Lakewood Ranch location Nov. 12.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 3, 2010
Harpist and flutist make an enchanted pair

Sarasota Orchestra's Betsy Traba and Cheryl Losey bond over playing Bach and their first Munchtime Musicales performance.

  • Arts + Culture
"The Crucible" runs through March 19, at Sarasota Opera House.
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 9, 2011
MUSIC REVIEW: 'The Crucible'

'The Crucible' runs through March 19, at Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Culture
Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice President and CEO Teri Hansen shows off one of their projects, Gulf Coast Gives, and its give cards.
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • June 9, 2011
Non-profit Organization winner: Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice

Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice received the Non-profit Organization award at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 16, 2011
Cops Corner

3:12 a.m. - 600 block of Washington Boulevard. Complainant told police there was an extremely bad smell coming from a Dumpster. He said he felt it may be a "death" smell. The responding officer wrote in his report: "Smells like a trash Dumpster. No smell of death."

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 16, 2011
Cops Corner

The nose knows 3:12 a.m. - 600 block of Washington Boulevard. Complainant told police there was an extremely bad smell coming from a Dumpster. He said he felt it may be a 'death' smell. The responding officer wrote in his report: 'Smells like a trash Dumpster. No smell of death.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
Supervisors on Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 4 were able to keep assessments exactly the same.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 15, 2011
CDDs approve tentative budgets

Town Hall's Interim Executive Director Steve Zielinski said the budgets were 'prudent' and would meet the needs of each district.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • November 10, 2010
Observer amps multimedia efforts

The Observer continues to strengthen its online efforts after winning an award for 'Best Site Architecture and Overall Design.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 27, 2010
Crafters group lends expertise to comfort injured soldiers

Braden River Presbyterian Church's Lady Crafters group has adopted The Handmade Afghans Project as a focus for 2010.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Sandy Gilbert |
  • December 9, 2009
Gilbert gives his farewell recommendations for LBK

Longboat Key activist Sandy Gilbert is heading out east. He leaves us with suggestions for Longboat's future.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 2, 2011
News Briefs 03.03.11

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is continuing to patrol the Summerfield section of Lakewood Ranch more frequently following a Feb. 18 incident during which a driver of an unmarked van got out of his vehicle several times to speak to children.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 25, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: MoZaic

MoZaic Executive Chef Dylan Elhajoui shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Janet Hamel Solomon has welcomed more than 12,000 guests aboard her boat, Key Breeze.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 9, 2011
Think Green finalist: Key Sailing

Key Sailing was named a Think Green finalist at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Judith Cuppy is president/owner of Senior Home Companions Inc.
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • June 9, 2011
Woman Entrepreneur of the Year finalist: Judith Cuppy

Judith Cuppy was named a Woman Entrepreneur of the Year finalist at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 24, 2010
Program could save millions

The sheriff's adoption of a federal program to better identify illegal immigrants committing crimes in Sarasota County could allow taxpayers to avoid funding a $60 million jail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • January 20, 2010
A feast for the senses at annual Forks and Corks

In its third year, Forks and Corks food, wine and beer festival is upping the stakes with an impressive lineup of participating wineries and restaurants.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Cook with your children; In need of clarification; Series is helpful

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2009
Our View

Don't let it happen. Don't let Congress adopt a $3 trillion, government-controlled health-care system.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
An aerial view of Longboat Key, looking north from the southern tip. Jack Elka.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 22, 2011
Our View: Giving thanks

Thanksgiving Day is one of the great American holidays because it is the time when everyone of different backgrounds, political persuasions and faiths can focus on being thankful for what we have. Because what we have is a truly stunning amount.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • November 22, 2011
Dance Review: 'Diamonds' and 'The Two Pigeons'

Surely the Sarasota and Clearwater audiences would agree that there could not have been a program so expertly combined with George Balanchine's neoclassical masterpiece, 'Diamonds,' and Sir Frederick Ashton's heartwarming story ballet, 'The Two Pigeons.'

  • Arts + Culture
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