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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 31, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Jan. 31

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Jan. 31

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Cafe Baci serves classic Italian dishes with specialties in Roman and Tuscan cuisine.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 12, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Cafe Baci

Join us in the kitchen at Cafe Baci with owner Roberto Mei and chef Eldis Rodriguez as they prepare tomato risotto with seared diver scallops.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Victoria Hulland, Dierdre Miles Burger and Ricardo Rhodes in Sir Peter Wright's "Giselle." (Photo by Frank Atura)
  • By Sara Rachon |
  • December 20, 2021
Sarasota Ballet's 'Giselle' delivers the drama

The dancers bring the story of tragedy alive in their performance of Sir Peter Wright's classic.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 22, 2021
Cops Corner: Up on the rooftop. . .

Police reports from around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Don’t stop. Complete Longboat Key library project now.
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • February 21, 2024
Don’t stop. Complete Longboat Key library project now.

Longboat's mayor writes to urge on progress for the library project at the Town Center Green.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Ohana estate at 6633 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • February 20, 2019
Ohana returns to market with lower price

Ohana has three pavilions, a tennis court, motor court and swimming pool

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 5, 2018
Mote earns AZA accreditation and research productivity ranking

Mote Marine Laboratory has been accredited by The Association of Zoos & Aquariums since 2003.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Acting Bishop Robert Rose, Rev. Eric Wogen, Rev. Kenneth Blyth and Rev. Robert Zimmer celebrate the rededication of St. Armands Key Lutheran Church on April 27.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 29, 2025
Rising from ruin, St. Armands church celebrates rededication

Last year's hurricanes swept through St. Armands Key Lutheran Church, but nothing could keep this congregation down.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Allen Siegel (1931-2025)
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 10, 2025
Allen Siegel

Allen Siegel of Redding, Connecticut died on April 5, 2025.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Nate Jacobs and members of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will host the third annual Juneteenth Arts Festival on June 22.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 19, 2025
WBTT to host third annual Juneteenth Arts Festival

The festival takes place June 22 at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's campus.

  • Arts + Culture
Mayor Ken Schneier and Vice Mayor Mike Haycock were sworn in in 2024 for another year.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 27, 2024
Longboat town leadership remains in place after uncontested runs

Two commissioners ran unopposed, and Mayor Ken Schneier and Vice Mayor Mike Haycock keep their seats for another term.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The purple line running from the Key to the orange dot represents the town-owned wastewater pipeline.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 11, 2025
Longboat Key voters approve loan option for wastewater main replacement

The referendum asked voters if the town should be allowed to pursue a low-interest loan option to pay for the required underwater force main replacement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • February 28, 2025
State loan program is best option for town sewer project

Voting "yes" on the town referendum in the March 11 election will save the town millions of dollars.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Chris Sachs, Emily Walsh and Michael Garey
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 2, 2023
Observer President Emily Walsh speaks at Kiwanis Club reception

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat honored the Walsh family for dedication to Longboat Key with a surprise community service award.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Peg Stanton, Karen Kurgan, Nicole Huot, Fanny Younger, Chris Goodwin and Allison Byrd
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 10, 2023
Tennis team celebrates season's start at Public Tennis Center

The "Zebras" bonded over fun games, friendly competitions and Champagne.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bill Waddill will leave his position as COO of the Bay Park Conservancy at the end of November.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 21, 2023
Bay Park Conservancy's chief operating officer to step down

Bill Waddill plans a return to development consulting after six years of leading the planning and construction of The Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Libby Moser poses with her father Teddy Moser, brother and graduate Charles Moser, mother Erin Moser, sister and graduate Collier Moser, and brother Teddy Moser.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 25, 2025
Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School celebrates 2025 graduates

Over 200 students graduated at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The Concession Golf Club has been working to land the Senior PGA Championship for the past three years, General Manager Brian Weimann said.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 3, 2025
Sarasota commits $4.5 million to promote Senior PGA Championship

The major tournament is coming to The Concession for three years, beginning in 2026.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jerry Bickel, founder and executive director of Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre, says his main goal at his shows is to inspire children to immerse themselves in stories and to read books.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • June 5, 2025
One voice as lifetime puppeteer performs at Lakewood Ranch Library

Jerry Bickel, founder and executive director of Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre, thrills local crowd.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Heather Kasten and Daniel DeLeo at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick address attendees.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 25, 2025
Sarasota Chamber of Commerce honors local businesses with spectacle

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce honored winners in 10 categories.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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